Academy Structure

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1 Academy Structure

2 Competitive Vision Statement The vision of the Shreveport United Competitive Program is to develop elite players with the skill set, desire, and experience to succeed at the local, state, regional, and national level. By providing a progressively regimented and player focused educational environment, we empower players to own their development and achieve their individual goals. Our teams strive to compete at the highest state and regional levels of competition and attend events that provide collegiate exposure and recruitment opportunities. Players are expected to learn and embrace the program s core values of character, commitment, respect, integrity, and sportsmanship.

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4 Shreveport United Player Pathway Professional Collegiate Senior Academy - LPDL U14-U15 U16-U17 Competitive U11-U19 C1-C5 U8 Pre Academy U9 Academy U10 Academy U4 Little Booters Recreational U5 U19 Center of Excellence

5 U9/U10 Academy CABOSA/SU s Academy program for U9 and U10 s is for players who want more than the traditional recreational experience, and who may be considering participation in Competitive soccer when they reach U11. The program is ideal for those players with a strong desire to increase their technical skills, their knowledge of the game, and who may consider a more serious commitment to the game of soccer. The training staff features USSF, NSCAA and UEFA licensed coaches who have many years of experience playing, training, coaching and working with children of all ages. We also have staff coaches that have head coaching experience at the top professional leagues in Europe, coaches that were head college coaches, and many of our staff are helping with Olympic Development Program state teams.

6 Team Formation U9 players may attend Academy team evaluations. Only players that are true U9 s with the calendar birth year 2008 will be accepted. U8 Players that would like to play up must join the Academy full time and will need approval from the Director of Coaching. Players will not be allowed to train with the Academy and play with their recreational teams. U10 players may attend Academy team evaluations. Only players that are true U10 s with the calendar birth year 2007 will be accepted Academy players wishing to play up will need approval from the Director of Coaching. Players must join the Academy full time. Players will not be allowed to train with the Academy and play with their recreational teams. Evaluations will consist of a warm up, roughly 2-3 technical skill activities (dribbling, passing, shooting, etc.), small-sided games (3v3, 4v4), and will end with full games (if numbers allow). The evaluation session will be administered by licensed staff coaches. The purpose of the evaluation session is not to gauge the ability of the player, but to allow them to experience typical Academy training sessions before committing to the program. Coaches will group players for games and training. These groupings will change several times over the course of the season. Separate girl s and boy s teams will be formed for each age group. Match play will be 7v7 in accordance with US Youth Soccer recommendations. Each team will have a licensed staff coach.

7 Player Development Model 1. This is a crucial time for developing advanced competency in basic technique. This platform allows for the introduction of more advanced skills. 2. Some basic tactical skills will be introduced. 3. Players can perform lower intensity activity for at least one hour. 4. Speed and agility activities will be introduced to enhance the development of the energy system. 5. Technical development will form a large focus of training and players will be encouraged to practice at home- skills such as juggling and freestyle moves. 6. Players will be encouraged to drink plenty of fluids before practices/games, and they must replenish lost fluids during and post activity. 7. Correct technique will be emphasized. 8. Sessions will be progressed into small sided games/activities- 2v1 and 3v2 with a plus player are excellent ways to introduce tactics. 9. Sessions will have a topic but activities should be changed regularly to maintain interest. 10. Creativity in practice an games will be encouraged and awarded. 11. Positive coaching focusing on strengths promotes confidence and self esteem. 12. High expectations and goals will be set for all players 13. Players will be encouraged to engage unstructured physical play. 14. Players will be working on flexibility, speed, endurance and strength- strength activities should be using their own body weight. 15. Length of session will be 90 minutes, two days a week on Tuesday and Thursday. 16. Teams will be divided to no more than 12 players per game to ensure appropriate playing time. 17. Player assessment will be twice a year, after the fall and spring seasons.

8 Player Development Model Technical Passing and Receiving Passing the ball on the ground with pace from different distances and receiving the ball while keeping it moving will be encouraged in academy. Shooting Players must develop ability to shoot from different distances with both feet. All players will be encouraged to shoot from any distance during games. Ball Control and Turning Players will be encouraged to keep close control of the ball and use different turning techniques to move away from the defenders. Tactical Playing Out of the Back Academy players/teams must feel comfortable playing the ball from the back through the midfield and from there to the final third of the field. Possession And Transition All academy teams will be encouraged to keep possession of the ball and playing with limited touches. Players will also be encouraged to support and move, thus creating passing options. Then the teams must learn how to transfer the ball, in the most efficient way from one area of the team to another. Offence-Defense Quick Transition When possession is lost, players must react quickly and apply pressure to regain the ball. Once possession is regained, players will be positioned immediately to counter attack.

9 Player Development Model Physical Speed and Agility These qualities will be evident in the game from the early ages. Endurance Individual players and teams will train to be resilient to high intensity action. Strength and Power Strong players develop their speed more quickly, prevent injuries and are more competitive in games Psychological Respect and Discipline Players will adapt to a role on the team and respect teammates, coaches, referees and opponents. Cooperation Each player will be part of a unit, and will cooperate with teammates to achieve the objectives of a given task, session or game, as well as for the entire season. Competitiveness Competitive players will be rewarded for their effort and focus.

10 Academy Coaching Staff Academy Director Radi Baltov USSF A License U9 Academy Girls Mike Aguilar, Emily Pernici U10 Academy Girls Lisa Levermann, Victor Bordelon U9 Academy Boys Nick Flowers, Steven Bush U10 Academy Boys Jesse DeMello, Che Walcott

11 Competitive Structure

12 Competitive Vision Statement The vision of the Shreveport United Competitive Program is to develop elite players with the skill set, desire, and experience to succeed at the local, state, regional, and national level. By providing a progressively regimented and player focused educational environment, we empower players to own their development and achieve their individual goals. Our teams strive to compete at the highest state and regional levels of competition and attend events that provide collegiate exposure and recruitment opportunities. Players are expected to learn and embrace the program s core values of character, commitment, respect, integrity, and sportsmanship.

13 Shreveport United Player Pathway Professional Collegiate Senior Academy - LPDL U14-U15 U16-U17 Competitive U11-U19 C1-C5 U8 Pre Academy U9 Academy U10 Academy U4 Little Booters Recreational U5 U19 Center of Excellence

14 Transition from Academy to Competitive Rosters Teams will be formed based on ability. Multiple teams will be formed if tryout numbers allow. Ideal roster size will be players. This will give the players a chance to have more playing time during games in 9v9 format. To play competitive soccer, Academy players with a birth year of 2008 and younger must be approved by the Director of Coaching and by LSA Technical Director. For the U11 teams, the DOC must determine the level our teams will compete within the LCSL. There will be three levels of competition- Competitive 1, 2 and 3. Base on the performance and results, the teams can be promoted or relegated. There will be two mandatory tournaments all CABOSA/SU teams will participate in- CABOSA Cup in the Fall, and Red River Classic in the spring. Usually, individual teams travel to two additional tournaments in the fall and spring.

15 Competitive U11-U19 After tryouts the teams will be divided by strength. Blue team will be the top team, White team second, and the Yellow third. There will be two to three training sessions per week based on the level of the team. Blue teams will train 3 times per week (2 times if mandatory rest day on Monday). White and Yellow teams will train 2 times per week. All teams will be coached by our professional staff that is USSF, NSCAA and UEFA certified. Play ups will be allowed only if the younger player makes the top blue team. Practices will be 90 minutes long. Here is the usual session structure:

16 Competitive U11-U19 Warm up- 10 min Physical- 15 min Technique- 20 min Tactics-15 min Scrimmage- 25 Cool Down and Debrief- 5 min Principles of Play Practices will be about developing the technical and tactical intelligence of the player. The main objectives of the session plans will be: Technical- Accuracy and speed in individual and collective technique Tactical- Improve attacking and defending principles of play Physical- Improve speed, agility, coordination and balance Psychological- Cooperate with teammates in collective tasks Scrimmage- Match focus on possession and transition

17 U18/U19 Structure 2017 / 2018 Schedule: Fall season only with option of the spring 2 training nights a week Monday and Wednesday 445pm- 615pm All training at LSUS LSUS men s and women`s coach to assist Both teams to train at the same time UCL league games or tournaments only Tournaments: CABOSA CUP August - 25 th 26 th -$500 Capital City Cup September 23 rd 24 th $500 United Cup October 7 th -8 th $500 Fees: $540 Total Cost (returning player) 80% ($432) required at time of registration $600 Total Cost (new player) 80% ($480) required at time of registration Uniforms: Keep current shorts and socks Club will provide 2 x T-shirt jerseys ($30 each) Training Kit stays the same If you need extra kit you will order off CABOSA store Fall club fees: $360 Fall team fees: $180 (based on 15 players & tournaments below) Coach Expenses: CABOSA Cup - $500 Capital City Cup -$500 Mileage 0.55 a mile = $ Hotel room 2 x $120 a night = $ Food x 2 full days and 1 x half day = $100 Expense = $571 United Cup- $500 Mileage 0.55 a mile = $ Hotel room 2 x $120 a night = $ Food x 2 full days and 1 x half day = $100 Expense = $ Total for fall play: Fall club fees: $360 Fall team fees: $180 Jerseys: $60 Grand Total: $600

18 Shreveport United Player Pathway Professional Collegiate Senior Academy - LPDL U14-U15 U16-U17 Competitive U11-U19 C1-C5 U8 Pre Academy U9 Academy U10 Academy U4 Little Booters Recreational U5 U19 Center of Excellence

19 Restructure Rationale Club Environment The experience of the club Director s after over 10 years of player development within CABOSA and Shreveport United, is that our elite level players have not been given the best possible pathway to compete at levels beyond youth and high school soccer. This is primarily due to limitations in our club player pool and varying levels of ability, commitment, and desire to compete at the highest level. With the emergence of the Developmental Academy system for both boys and girls players, it becomes more important for our players to find alternate ways to stay competitive and get exposure to college coaches and elite level training and competition. It is difficult to form full teams of players with like goals and abilities in our current environment. Therefore we feel it would be more beneficial to form teams of dual age groups thus increasing the player pools. Players with the commitment and desire to play at the next level would try out for our Senior Academy Program. Those players that still want to play at the competitive level but do not have the desire to make the commitment of the Senior Academy would still have that option. State League Structure The LPDL is designed to mimic US Soccer s Development Academies ( DA ). At present, no single club in Louisiana has the depth of talent or commitment to compete at the DA level. The LPDL will create an environment that will bring elite players together to train and compete in an environment as close to the DA environment as our soccer culture in Louisiana will permit. Like the DA, the LPDL philosophy is based on increasing the amount of training and making each competition more meaningful from the standpoint of player development. It is a league designed to provide the committed elite youth soccer players in Louisiana with opportunities to compete at the highest levels of competition and open pathways to identification to play beyond youth and high school soccer. The LPDL, like the DA, will be a club-based structure. To qualify for the LPDL, a member club must satisfy certain rather stringent criteria.

20 Senior Academy LPDL Requirements To qualify as a member club in the LPDL, a club must satisfy stringent guidelines to insure LPDL standards are maintained on an annual basis. The Club must enter a team in each combined age group in both genders in the LPDL. The Club's Director of Coaching must possess a US Soccer A License. The Head Coach of each LPDL team must possess a US Soccer C License or the International equivalent. The Club must have a written coaching education and development policy that encourages and requires their coaches to pursue higher licensure from US Soccer. Training Environment. The Club must have a written training curriculum for each LPDL age group. The training curriculum must include on-field, classroom, agility and fitness training and any other aspect of player development. Personal Player Development. The Club must have a written policy concerning personal development of players including the maintenance of academic standards, college counseling and standards for player conduct. Facilities. The Club must have sufficient field and training facilities including access to classroom facilities as well as fitness and agility facilities. Support Staff. The Club must be able to provide support staff to administer the on-field and off-field LPDL programs and to keep detailed records of player and coaching performance, education and development. Program Prospectus. The Club must publish a Program Prospectus specific to each age group. The Prospectus shall be given to each player who wishes to participate in the LPDL and his or her parents. The Prospectus shall include The cost to participate in the Club s LPDL program. The Club philosophy on player development. A profile of the Club Director of Coaching and each coach involved in the team. A proposed training schedule. A list of the possible tournaments to which the Team will be applying. Financial Aid. Each Club must have a defined Financial Aid policy for all of its registered players.

21 CABOSA/SU Organizational Chart Executive Director Gary McCormick Director of Coaching Juniors U9-U12 Radi Baltov Juniors U9-U12 Coaching Staff Director of Coaching Girls U13-U19 Mark Matlock Girls Senior Academy Coaching Staff Director of Coaching Boys U13-U19 Greg Palmer Boys Senior Academy Coaching Staff Recreational Director Registrar Renee Eason Team Managers Girls Competitive Coaching Staff Boys Competitive Coaching Staff Parents / Players Team Managers Team Managers Parents / Players Parents / Players

22 Competitive Program Format Juniors Program U9-U10 Academy U11-U12 Competitive Senior Competitive (U13-U19) Senior Academy (U14-U17) Participation Fee Academy/White/Yellow $700 + team fees/uniforms Blue - $775 + team fees/uniforms White/Yellow $700 + team fees/uniforms Blue - $775 + team fees/uniforms $ uniform team fees included Training Days Blue Team 3x White/Yellow 2x Academy 2x Mandatory Rest - Mondays M/T/Th or T/W/Th Tues/Thurs Tues/Thurs Mandatory Rest Mondays M/T/Th - T/W/Th (U13-U17) Tues/Thurs Tues/Thurs Mandatory Rest Mondays M/T/W/Th will train min 3x May have 4 th day classroom tac session or weight training Training Times 4:45pm 6:15pm 6:15pm 7:45pm 4:45pm 6:30pm 6:15pm 7:45pm M/T/Th 4:45pm 6:15pm 6:15pm 7:45pm Wed 4:30 6:00pm Team Formation Single Age U9, U10, U11, U12 Single Age (Dual if nec) U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18-U19 Dual Age Group U14-U15, U16-U17 League Play U9-U10 In House, Festivals U11-U12 LCSL LCSL, UCL LPDL, UCL, RPL possible Event Participation U9 Local Only CABOSA Events U10-U12 Local, Regional Capital City Cup U13-U19 Local and Regional Capital City Cup Regional and National Showcase Events

23 Supplemental Programs We will be expanding our free supplemental training this fall. These sessions will provide players with an opportunity to receive additional instruction from our professional coaching staff. Sessions will be offered on Wednesdays at Cargill with times TBA. Training to include: Speed and Agility - Small Sided Games - Circuit Training - Goalkeeper Training

24 Senior Academy Program 5 clubs participating in LPDL CABOSA, Baton Rouge, Cajun Soccer Club, Mandeville, and Louisiana Fire. League Play Each team will play home and away and the games will be self scheduled. Parents will drive to league games and players will stay with their parents as we do in our current competitive format. Tournaments Teams will attend 3-4 Showcase events throughout the course of the year. The club will charter a girls bus and a boys bus and all players will travel with the team. Players will stay 4 players to a room and will travel with the team coaches and a minimum of 2 team chaperones. Possible Events Include: Plano Labor Day Showcase (TX), NSCAA Showcase (KS), FC Dallas Showcase (Dallas), Texas Shootout (Houston), CASL Showcase (NC), with more tournaments being identified.

25 Senior Academy Program August 12th Preseason Team Camp One day camp for players to come in and have an orientation to the program. August 14 th Regular Training Begins Parents/players will be given a season calendar with all training dates, league games, and tournaments at the start of the season. Willis Knighton will provide a Nutrition Program for players and will also partner with us in recovery of injured athletes Players will receive and participate in a strength and conditioning program. Players will be required to attend gym sessions both with and without their teams based on their training schedule. We are currently working on the details of a membership agreement with a local fitness facility. Online college profile service - All players will have an updated college profile that will help provide exposure with the college recruitment process. We are negotiating a club rates with PrepHero and the NSCAA

26 Senior Academy Program Tactical Classroom sessions Topics may include: Improving teams ability to build from the defensive half Improving teams ability to create scoring chances from wide positions Defending against counter attacks Defending against wide attacking play Improving the teams ability to defend zonally Playing with twin strikers Improving the defending of the #6, #8, #10 Combination play in the final third Coaching the penetrating pass Switching the point of attack Pressing to win possession Game Analysis/Film Sessions VidSwap Service includes: SU Senior Academy Teams will upload their game film to VidSwap who breaks the game down and allows coaches to access game stats, sortable video clips by event type (ie corners, defensive transition etc) SU Coaches will have the ability to share game film with parents and players through secure links. SU Coaches and players will have the ability to pull out team and player highlights to share with college coaches

27 Senior Academy Program Coaching Selections Girls Teams: U14/U15, U16/U17 Head Coach Ryan McConville UEFA A License Shreveport United Staff Coach (2016-Present) Shreveport Lady Rafters, Head Coach Linfield Ladies, Head Coach Ireland FC Strogino, Head Coach Russia Waterstone Private College, Head Coach South Africa Girls LPDL Director Mark Matlock USSF B License, National Youth License Shreveport United Director of Coaching - Girls Shreveport United Staff Coach (2005-Present) Loyola College Prep Women s Head Coach Boys Teams: U14/U15, U16/U17 Head Coach Sami Seliminski UEFA A License Masters Degree in Physical Education and Soccer, National Sports Academy, Sofia,Bulgaria Shreveport United Staff Coach (2014-Present) PFC Akademik Sofia Head Methodologist Youth Academy, Men s Head Coach -1 st Division OFC Dorostol Silistra Head Coach Men s - 2nd Division Boys LPDL Director Greg Palmer UEFA B License, USSF B License, National Youth Shreveport United Director of Coaching Boys Shreveport United Staff Coach (2011-Present) Shreveport Rafters Men s Head Coach

28 Senior Academy Program Player Expectations This program is designed for players that have a desire to play at a higher level and beyond their Shreveport United careers. Players are expected to dedicate themselves to training and for soccer to be their primary extracurricular activity. Rest and balance in life is important and there will be circumstances where players miss training. These should be the emergency situations and rare exceptions. This program is not designed for players that will choose another activity over practice. Players that miss training, games, or tournaments may be moved down to a lower level team at any point in the season and be replaced. Parent Expectations Parents are expected to support their players ability to participate fully in the Senior Academy. This means that vacations and other activities must be planned around their soccer commitments. Parents are expected to support the coaching staff and their role in the development of their child both on and off the field. Parents and coaches must work as a team and have a clear understanding of the coach s expectations as well as the role of the parent in player development. Players may be moved down to a lower level team if their parents are not following the parent code of ethics in the competitive handbook.

29 Coaching Selections Juniors Program U9 Academy Girls Mike Aguilar, Emily Pernici U10 Academy Girls Lisa Levermann, Victor Bordelon U9 Academy Boys Nick Flowers, Steven Bush U10 Academy Boys Jesse DeMello, Che Walcott U11 Girls Blue Gary McCormick U11 Girls White Caydence Leber U11 Boys Blue Rob Jump U11 Boys White Francois Browne U12 Girls Blue Mark Matlock U12 Girls White Mike Aguilar U12 Boys Blue Radi Baltov U12 Boys White Steven Bush

30 Coaching Selections Senior Competitive Girls Teams U13G Blue Bret Barker U13G White Will Awagu U14G Blue Rob Jump U14G White Tracy Apgar U15/U16G Tracy Apgar U17/U18G Greg Palmer Boys Teams U13B Blue Will Awagu U14B Blue Francois Browne U15B Blue Aaron Barnes U16B Blue Nick Flowers U16B White Che Walcott U17/U18B Greg Palmer