ACADEMY FOUNDATION AND PURPOSE

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2 ACADEMY FOUNDATION AND PURPOSE The Capital Area RailHawks academy program has been formed to expand and improve on the foundation built and success achieved by the former CASL academy program. The mission and intention of this newly formed academy program is to provide a cost-free program that is truly designed for the total development of the highest level players within our geographic area and beyond. The Capital Area RailHawks Academy will attempt to attract the highest player standard possible by constantly scouting our area s teams and players, regardless of any club affiliation.

3 YEAR IN REVIEW TEAM RECAPS 14A: Finished 10(w)-7(l)-6(t) 30 (gf) 22 (ga) 16A: Finished 15(w)-17(l)-4(t) 60 (gf) 56 (ga) 18A: Finished 24(w)-6(l)-9(t) 73 (gf) 34 (ga) DEVELOPMENT Playing Up within all 3 teams Futsal Training Athletic Performance Training Team Building other sports INDIVIDUAL HONORS USSDA EAST STARTING XI 15/16 DJ MASON 17/18 CALEB DUVERNAY NSCAA YOUTH ALL AMERICAN CONOR DONOVAN, FALL 2013 O WHEN THE YANKS.COM, ALL DIV. BATSE, MORALES JR., ADANUTY, DEL ROSARIO, CRETENS, JENSEN, DUVERNAY, MEGALOUDIS USSDA SHOWCASE SELECT GAME DOMINIC JENSEN (97) US YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM OPPORTUNITIES REPRESENTED AT EVERY YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM AGE GROUP 14YNT CHANDLER CREE 15BNT LUCAS DEL ROSARIO 17MNT LUCAS DEL ROSARIO 18MNT CONOR DONOVAN 20MNT CALEB DUVERNAY 20MNT CONOR DONOVAN 20+ PLAYERS AT US SOCCER MARKET TRAINING CENTER S COLLEGE RECRUITING 100% COLLEGE PLACEMENT 13 PLAYERS GOING TO COLLEGE IN FALL 2014 SCHOOLS: WFU, NCSU, UNC, DUKE, FIU, UNCW, LIU, TUFTS, ELON, EMORY, DAVIDSON 2 PURSUING PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES CAROLINA RAILHAWKS Multiple 18A First Team Training Opportunities Two Players rostered with Carolina RailHawks U23 s (9) 18A Players with Carolina RailHawks First Team against USMNT U20 s w/ Donovan + Duvernay Conor Donovan started and played with Carolina RailHawks First Team against Pumas, also scoring a goal COMMUNITY Chevy Youth Clinic (Oct. 13) 18A worked with over 120+ kids Color Me Rad 5K (Oct. 13) 16/18A ran to raise money for NC Special Olympics Austin Harrell Walk (Nov. 13) 14/16/18A ran to raise money for Austin Harrell area soccer player and stroke survivor Donations to Brazil (Apr. 14) 14/16A brought charities to Brazil

4 ACADEMY ELEMENTS OF SUCCESS AND DEVELOPMENT COACHING STAFF By joining together the highest level coaches at the youth level, collegiate level, and professional level - we have established the finest coaching staff in the country for our Academy players total development. TRAINING AND MATCH FACILITIES COLLEGIATE AND PROFESIONAL EXPOSURE US SOCCER / YNT EXPOSURE By training and playing matches at both WakeMed Soccer Park and WRAL Soccer Center with both turf and natural grass fields, the everyday Academy environment will be of the highest professional standard. This also expands the Academy presence and home in both Raleigh and Cary, and beyond. In our Academy players everyday environment, they will be exposed to the area s most successful collegiate coaches and their programs. Also, players will have a direct link to the Carolina RailHawks staff and organization and may earn opportunities to compete with the first team. As part of the USDA Scouting Network, all games and multiple, consistent trainings will have the presence of US Soccer scouts. This presence and the communication of the Academy Staff and US Soccer can ultimately afford players a pathway to opportunities within United States Youth National Teams.

5 ACADEMY PARTNERSHIPS AND PLAYER PATHWAY (PROFESSIONAL) By partnering with the Carolina RailHawks, a realistic development model has been established for players who aspire to compete at the professional level. A tangible common goal of development and success for the Academy Program will be implemented by having consistent, meaningful interaction between coaches and players from within the Capital Area RailHawks Academy Program and the Carolina RailHawks First Team.

6 ACADEMY PARTNERSHIPS AND PLAYER PATHWAY (COLLEGIATE) Many of our players soccer development and opportunities will lead them to play collegiately. We will provide the best arena for our players to be seen, be recruited, and ultimately join the highest level college soccer programs in the country.

7 CAPITAL AREA RailHawks OVERALL DEVELOPMENT MODEL Zone 1 (5-12 years) to CASL / RailHawks partnership at Recreational / Club Foundation level ALL youth players at ALL area clubs Zone 2 (13-18 years) to Academy Teams established for 13/14, 15/16, 17/18 Interaction with CASL and other clubs. Zone 3 (18 years and older) Academy interaction with Carolina RailHawks First Team Players continuation of development in College Soccer and into Professional settings.

8 CAPITAL AREA RailHawks OVERALL DEVELOPMENT MODEL (cont.) CASL Juniors Development Program Throughout each season, CASL will identify and host JDP training sessions and matches that focus on player identification and evaluation. Players will be selected by birth year amongst our U8-U14 Teams to provide additional forums for CASL to evaluate our Pre- Academy players. In the future, we will make this accessible to non-casl players to truly evaluate the best youth talent in our area.

9 CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS PLAYER / TEAM SELECTION STRUCTURE C.A. RailHawks ACADEMY 17/18 Academy 15/16 Academy 13/14 Academy PLAYER POOL FOUNDATION AND TRIALS CASL JUNIORS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CASL and all other local area youth soccer clubs. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS AND COMMUNITY ID CENTERS (ages 7-12) ACADEMY RESIDENCY PROGRAM ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLING (ages 15-18) (Future)

10 CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS TRIAL / SCOUTING PROCESS SCOUTING PROCESS Scouting will be a infinite process throughout the year that will allow for the Academy Staff to identify and evaluate top level talent in our area. Area clubs will be made aware at the start of each season that the Academy may have a presence at their U12-U18 games with concentration on the younger ages. Academy staff will routinely watch local matches throughout the season. Academy Staff will communicate with area club coaches in hopes of their recommendations for players to move to the Academy. Through the Academy Staff s network of coaches and contacts, consistent communication and recommendations will take place in local and non-local markets. Area players will have consistent evaluation opportunities within the Community Identification Centers and through the Academy s Community Development Partners. Academy Staff will have constant interaction within the CASL Juniors Development Program to evaluate younger players. TRIAL PROCESS Based on evaluation, or recommendation, players from any area club can be selected for trial for the Academy. Area clubs will be made aware that their association s players may be invited for trial with the Academy. The Academy Staff will compile contact information for invited players and the Academy Head Coaches will communicate specific invitations for trial for their respective age group. Although trials can be held at anytime during the year, specific trials will be held over 4 separate dates throughout April leading up to the naming of teams each summer. Area club DOC s / area collegiate coaches / US Soccer Southeast Technical Advisor / and others - will be invited to attend trials and assist in player evaluations. Academy Director will help oversee final selections, but each Academy Head Coach will have ultimate decisions. Players can be added at any time throughout the year.

11 ACADEMY SCOUTING PROCESS AND DOCUMENTS All Capital Area RailHawks Academy Staff are provided with weekly match schedules for area matches from non-academy players for the purpose of evaluation and scouting. It is the goal of the Capital Area RailHawks to know and see all area players for possible inclusion into the Academy Program. A letter is sent at the start of the season to all area club officials clearly stating the Academy s intention. Upon evaluation and selection, individual players will receive an official detailed trial invitation.

12 CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS TRIAL DATES / LOCATIONS / INVITED EVALUATORS TRIAL DATES / LOCATIONS / TIMELINE SUNDAYS in APRIL each year. LOCATION: WAKE MED SOCCER PARK Players will be contacted per age group by the Capital Area RailHawks Academy Head Coaches and invited to attend trials. Throughout trial dates, players may be added / removed from the identification pool at the Academy Staff s discretion. Selected players will be notified at the culmination of the 4 th trial date. Non-Selected players will receive no instruction on further club placement. INVITED EVALUATORS All invited evaluators will be contacted by the Academy Director and Assistant Academy Director to discuss involvement and trial process goals. Invitations to evaluators will go out on April 1, All invited evaluators will have an active role in player / team evaluation throughout the course of the four trial date rhythm and will be included in round table discussion after each trial date. Based on performance and support of the Academy, evaluators may be added / removed throughout the trial process at the Academy Staff s discretion. Each Head Coach will have final selection of each Academy Team. List of evaluators to be finalized in March of each year.

13 COMMUNITY IDENTIFICATION CENTERS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS COMMUNITY IDENTIFICATION CENTERS Through clinics run by Academy staff and players, promising young players will be evaluated and identified. These clinics may then lead to individual players invitation to join Academy Training Programs that will act to supplement each individual youth players training, while allowing the Academy staff continued evaluation opportunities. Academy players will be expected and scheduled to work these clinics, with proceeds going back into the Academy fund. Location of these clinics will be scattered in different locations in order to try and identify talent in non predominant areas (ex. Chapel Hill, Wilson, Fayetteville, etc.) Target ages for Community Identification Center s are 7-12 year old boys. Ball Boys at home games. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS Ideally, the Academy will partner with area clubs to help raise awareness of the Academy s existence and give a tangible goal to players who desire to play at the highest youth level. Credit to the developing club of a player that has gone onto play in the Academy. This can be on the Academy website and the CDP s club website. CDP can use the Academy Staff as a resource for information, or contacts.

14 TECHNICAL STAFF ORGANIZATIONAL CHART AND OVERVIEW

15 TECHNICAL STAFF ACADEMY DIRECTOR JOHN BRADFORD ASSISTANT ACADEMY DIRECTOR GREG SHIELDS TEAM COACHING and ADDITIONAL ACADEMY STAFF ACADEMY STAFF COACH COLIN CLARKE 18 ACADEMY HEAD COACH JOHN BRADFORD 16 ACADEMY HEAD COACH CARLOS SOMOANO 14 ACADEMY HEAD COACH GREG SHIELDS 18 ACADEMY ASST. COACH DAVE COSTA 16 ACADEMY ASST. COACH JOHN BRADFORD 14 ACADEMY ASST. COACH PAUL FORSTER ACADEMY S.A.Q. COACH RICHARD HUXFORD GOALKEEPING DIRECTOR MATT BROWN GOALKEEPING STAFF COACH NIC PLATTER CONFLICT COACH ROY BAROFF

16 CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY STAFF John Bradford Academy Director 18A Head Coach Greg Shields Asst. Academy Director 14A Head Coach Paul Forster 14A Asst. Coach Matt Brown Director of Goalkeeping Colin Clarke Carolina RailHawks Head Coach Richard Huxford Athletic Performance Trainer Carlos Somoano 16A Head Coach Dave Costa 18A Asst. Coach Nic Platter Goalkeeping Staff

17 TECHNICAL STAFF COACHING CREDENTIALS AND LICENSING JOHN BRADFORD C.A. RailHawks Academy Director USSF A License USSF Youth License NSCAA Premier Diploma NSCAA DOC Diploma NSCAA Associate Staff US Soccer Scouting Network MATT BROWN C.A. RailHawks Academy Goalkeeping Director CASL Director of Goalkeeping USSF B License NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma NSCAA Advanced National Diploma COLIN CLARKE C.A. RailHawks Academy Staff Coach Carolina RailHawks Head Coach USSF A License UEFA A License DAVE COSTA C.A. RailHawks Academy Staff Coach NCSU Associate Head Coach USSF A License PAUL FORSTER C.A. RailHawks Academy Staff Coach CASL Director of Soccer USSF A License RICHARD HUXFORD C.A. RailHawks Academy Athletic Performance Coach UEFA A License Masters of Science Performance Coaching (Univ. of Edinburgh) NIC PLATTER C.A. RailHawks Academy Goalkeeping Staff Coach Carolina RailHawks Goalkeeper Coach Carolina Select Director of Goalkeeping NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma USSF National Goalkeeping License GREG SHIELDS C.A. RailHawks Asst. Academy Director Carolina RailHawks Asst. Coach CASL Staff Coach USSF B License UEFA A License CARLOS SOMOANO C.A. RailHawks Academy Staff Coach UNC CH Head Coach USSF A License

18 CLUB INTERACTIONS COACH FOR TEAM BUILDING AND PYSCHOLOGICAL TRAINING The Capital Area RailHawks have named Roy Baroff as the Academy Club Interactions Coach. Roy s main tasks are to facilitate team building activities, work on inter-team communication with focus on leadership, and to act as a mental coach for the players. Roy has worked with the UNC Women's Soccer Team in the same capacity for several years during the 1990 s and 2000 s.

19 ACADEMY PROGRAM STYLE OF PLAY AND CHARACTERISTICS OF PLAY

20 CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS CHARACTERISTICS OF PLAY GAME PLAN: SHOW THE COMMITMENT, ATTITUDE, SUCCESS, AND LOVE FOR THE GAME THAT IT TAKES TO BE A CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS PLAYER ATTACKING PLAYING OUT FROM THE BACK LOOK TO RELEASE WING BACKS CONTROL THE MOMENTUM OF THE GAME THROUGH MAINTAINING POSSESSION OF THE BALL QUALITY OF MOVEMENT, DYNAMIC RUNNING OFF THE BALL & TECHNIQUE IN THE ATTACKING 1/3 DEFENDING HOW ARE THEY TRYING TO PLAY? WHERE ARE WE GOING TO WIN THE BALL BACK AND HOW? OUR DEFENSIVE SHAPE MUST BE VERTICALLY COMPACT; WINGERS BALANCE OFF WEAK SIDE AND SQUEEZE IN LATERALLY; CENTER FORWARDS MUST CHANNEL THE GAME TO WIDE AREAS COMMUNICATION, 1 ST DEFENDER GET OPPONENT S HEAD DOWN; ENCOURAGE TEAM MATES TO STAY ON THEIR FEET; HEADS ON A SWIVEL MENTAL CRITICAL MOMENTS THE 5S ; CONTROL EMOTIONS DURING MOMENTUM SHIFT; GET THE 1 ST GOAL, 2 ND GOAL WINS THE GAME; CAN WE KILL THE GAME OFF?

21 CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS CHARACTERISTICS OF PLAY MOVEMENT OFF OF THE BALL IS CRITICAL FOR OUR STYLE OF PLAY VERY DISCIPLINED DEFENSIVELY AND TEAM ORIENTED ORGANIZED AND DIFFICULT TO BREAK DOWN DUE TO TACTICAL AWARENESS CAPITALIZE ON SET PIECES, WELL VERSED IN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES STRONG IN CENTRAL MIDFIELD AREA WITH OVERLOAD IN ATTACKING MIDFIELDERS GOALKEEPING MUST BE CONSISTENTLY STRONG ATHLETIC AND ATTACKING MINDED IN WIDE AREAS ESPECIALLY IN ATTACKING WING BACK AREAS PLAY WITH CREATIVE ATTACKING MIDFIELDERS IN WIDE AREAS AND STRONG TARGET PLAYERS CENTRALLY FORWARDS LOOK TO MAKE PENETRATING RUNS IN BEHIND THE DEFENSE

22 CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS POSITION SPECIFIC ROLES AND ATTRIBUTES GOALKEEPER Communication and bravery organization of back line Concentration Shot stopping Commanding in the air Positional awareness (in relation to ball) Decision making (when to come off line) Comfortable with ball at feet and good distribution Dealing with crosses Ability to start attack (when to play short or long) Coachability Competitor (training & games) CENTER BACK Comfortable on the ball Dominant in the air Strong in the tackle Range of passing (short and long) Positional and tactical awareness Speed (short, medium and long distance) 1v1 defending ability Communication Coachability Competitor (training & games) WIDE BACK Speed (short, medium and long distance) Ability to cover ground (up and down pitch) Strong in the tackle 1v1 defending ability Positional and tactical awareness Ability to deliver quality crosses Knowledge of correct covering distances and angles for the center back Knowledge of correct covering distances and angles Coachability Competitor (training & games) CENTER MIDFIELD Good with both feet Ability to run with the ball Quality passer (short and long) Strong in the tackle Strong in possession (control tempo of game) Speed of play Understanding of roles of 2 & 3 central midfielders Speed (short, medium and long distances) Creativity Ability to get forward: supply final pass or shots from distance Coachability Competitor (training & games) WIDE FORWARD/WINGER/MIDFIELD Individual skill to take defenders on and ability to beat players in 1v1 situations Ability to combine with additional attackers Creative movement without the ball (recognition of where open space is when attacking), specifically the ability to get in behind defenses Speed (short, medium and long distances) Understanding of how and when to stretch the defense Initiate pressing defensively and break on transition Quality passer of the ball and delivering quality crosses Ability to score goals Coachability Competitor (training & games) TARGET/HIGH FORWARD Good in the air High work rate Ability to score goals Quality passer of the ball Willingness to take risk Ability to run with the ball Creative movement without the ball Strength and vision with back to goal Ability to hold possession and link play Speed (short, medium and long distances) Understanding when to combine or when to go to goal Initiate pressing defensively and break on transition Coachability Competitor (training & games)

23 DEFENSIVE ZONE SAFETY VS. RISK CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS ZONAL PRINCIPLES OF PLAY MIDFIELD ZONE SAFETY VS. RISK ATTACKING ZONE SAFETY VS. RISK ATTACKING THOUGHTS START ATTACK ANTICIPATION ORGANIZATION DEFENDING THOUGHTS ANTICIPATION ORGANIZATION STARTING POSITION MAN MARKING ZONAL MARKING ATTACKING THE BALL CONTAIN OPPONENT USE GOALKEEPER ATTACKING THOUGHTS PENETRATING PASSES PENETRATING RUNS SUPPORT BALL POSSESSION: BUILD VS. COUNTER SWITCH THE POINT OF ATTACK SPEED DRIBBLING DISTANCE SHOOTING DEFENDING THOUGHTS PREVENT PENETRATING PASSES PROVIDE COVER FOR TEAMMATES BALL WINNING PROTECT SPACE TRACK PLAYERS ATTACKING THOUGHTS TAKE RISK TO SCORE OR SETUP TEAMMATE BENEFIT THE TEAM, NOT SELF PASS TO SPACE RUNS IN BEHIND DEFENSE COMBINATION PLAY FINISH: SHOOT ON GOAL DEFENDING THOUGHTS BEGIN DEFENDING PRESSURE THE BALL CREATE A TURNOVERS

24 ACADEMY TEAMS AND PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

25 CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS OUR WAY OUR CODE DISPLAY A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AT ALL TIMES EVERYONE MAKES THE RIGHT DECISIONS FOR THE TEAM HAVE AN UNSHAKEABLE BELIEF THAT WE CAN ACHIEVE OUR GOALS BELIEVE IN THE STRENGTH OF THE TEAM ALWAYS WANT MORE: ALWAYS GIVE MORE FOCUS ON OUR COMMUNICATION BE DEMANDING OF YOURSELF BE RESTED AND PREPARED TO WIN FOCUS ON BEING MENTALLY STRONGER ALWAYS KEEP GOING UNTIL THE END BELIEVE IN OUR IDENTITY AND PLAY THE GAME WE LOVE TO PLAY STICK TOGETHER STAY GROUNDED AND HUMBLE AS A PLAYER AND AS A PERSON SHOW THE DESIRE TO WIN IN ALL THAT YOU DO ENJOY AND CONTRIBUTE TO ALL THAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT BEING A TEAM DON T TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED

26 CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT * Players misconduct to any staff coach will not be tolerated. * Players misconduct towards each other (foul language, sarcasm, verbal or physical abuse) in training, games, or while traveling, will not be tolerated. * At all times, our Academy players must understand that they are role models for all young players and are responsible for their behavior. * Players have an absolute duty to maintain a lifestyle that protects their capacity to perform to the best of their ability. * Players should carry themselves in a responsible manner (on/off the field) at all times. * Players should arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time of training. * Players should be responsible for establishing and maintaining a clean and enjoyable team room, training venue and game venue. * Players will adhere to all dress codes (announced by staff) for training, games, and travel. * Players will not wear hats while at any team function and whenever inside. * Players will not wear earrings at any training or games. * All cell phones should be placed on silent for any training, game or team function. * Absolutely no alcohol, drugs, or tobacco use will be tolerated. * Communication comes from players to coach and coach to players. If a player is not able to attend a training session, game or meeting, they must notify the coach in a timely manner. Remember that the staff usually will leave their cell phones in the car or office and you should plan ahead for any absences or tardiness. * Staff will announce curfews for all home and away matches. Players will adhere to any curfew set by staff. *Players will be expected to act responsibly on all trips. Each team will have room checks and a curfew as stated above. Players that do not abide by curfew will be subject to going home early (at parent s expense).

27 ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESS ACADEMY DIRECTOR WITH STAFF * Academy Director will oversee all administration within the Academy. Most communication will result from discussions within the Academy Staff and information sent will go through the Academy Manager to reach the players and parents. * Will oversee all registration and paperwork requirements throughout the season. ACADEMY PARENT MANAGERS * All communication that needs to be shared with the players / parents will be sent to the Academy Manager who will be active in the logistical management of all information sent via , text messages, etc. * Managers: Mary Beth Daughtry (14A), Julie Durand (16A), Kim Zinner (18A) TEAMS PLAYERS AND PARENTS * Players will be responsible for all communication to Academy Staff concerning all individual player matters.

28 ACADEMY CALENDAR OVERVIEW AUGUST TEAM / INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS TRAINING FRIENDLIES SEPTEMBER TRAINING LABOR DAY EVENT GREENSBORO USDA GAMES OCTOBER TRAINING USDA GAMES NOVEMBER TRAINING USDA GAMES USDA 14A REGIONAL EVENT DECEMBER TRAINING USDA WINTER SHOWCASE / GAMES CASL SHOWCASE EVENT FUTSAL TEAM / INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS JANUARY TRAINING FUTSAL FRIENDLIES USDA GAMES FEBRUARY TRAINING USDA GAMES FUTSAL USDA 14A FUTSAL EVENT MARCH TRAINING USDA GAMES APRIL TRAINING FOREIGN TRIP OVER SPRING BREAK 14A SCOTLAND / ENGLAND USDA GAMES ACADEMY TRIALS FOR MAY TRAINING USDA GAMES JUNE TRAINING USDA GAMES USDA 14A NATIONAL EVENT USDA PLAYOFFS JULY TRAINING USDA NATIONALS TEAM / INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS

29 FORMER ACADEMY YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM APPEARANCES

30 FORMER CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS YNT SUCCESS CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS Conor Donovan Caleb Duvernay Lucas Del Rosario Chandler Cree Gabe Findley Duncan Wegner U20 US Youth National Team U20 US Youth National Team U17 and U15 US Youth National Team currently at U-17 Residency U14 US Youth National Team U14 US Youth National Team U14 US Youth National Team

31 FORMER CASL CHELSEA FC YNT SUCCESS CASL CHELSEA FC ACADEMY YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS Spencer LaCivita Alex Long McAmos Paye Cooper Vandermaas-Peeler Diego Rodriguez Caleb Duvernay Dre Fortune Lucas Del Rosario Cody Brinkman Michael Clemmons Joaquin Del Rosario Michael Hinkson Dominic Jensen Brandon Millington Alex Olofson Andrew Park U18 & U15 US Youth National Team U18 US Youth National Team U18 US Youth National Team U18 US Youth National Team U17 & U20 Honduras Youth National Teams U17 US Youth National Team (Residency Program Participant) U17 Trinidad & Tobago Youth National Team / U15 US Youth National Team U14 US Youth National Team U14 US National Development Program U14 US National Development Program U14 US National Development Program U14 US National Development Program U14 US National Development Program U14 US National Development Program U14 US National Development Program U14 US National Development Program

32 FORMER CASL YNT SUCCESS FORMER CASL YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS (PRE-USDA ACADEMY) Caleb Norkus Stephen Bickford Stephen Curfman Michael Harrington Justin Hughes Brett King Nick Millington Caleb Norkus Logan Pause Ford Williams U20 US Youth National Team, U15-U18 US Youth National Team U18 US Youth National Team U17 US Youth National Team (Residency Program Participant) U17 & U20 US Youth National Team (Residency Program Participant) U20 US Youth National Team U17 US Youth National Team (Residency Program Participant) U18 US Youth National Team (Residency Program Participant) U20 US Youth National Team, U15-U18 US Youth National Team US Mens National Team, U23 US Olympic National Team U17 & U20 US Youth National Team (Residency Program Participant

33 ACADEMY ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION: PLAYERS, COACHES, AND PARENTS

34 ACADEMY PLAYERS ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS All Capital Area RailHawks Academy Players are required to fill out several forms that help to professionalize the program. The Player Profile allows players to put thought to their goals and assess their strengths and weaknesses. This is an important part of player meetings, goal setting, and evaluation. All players are also required to sign the Academy Code of Conduct.

35 ACADEMY COACHES ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS All Capital Area RailHawks Academy Staff are provided with match and training day booklets throughout the year to record notes. All trainings are logged and kept on file throughout the year. Also, all staff receive monthly calendar updates that provide all training times / locations / space allotted / multiple coaches in attendance / staff meetings / player meetings / team meetings / community events / matches / and other necessary information

36 ACADEMY PARENTS ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS All Capital Area RailHawks Academy Parents receive Team Contact lists and Parent Expectation Forms at the start of the Academy season. Throughout the season, parents will also receive detailed travel itinerary and specific rooming lists with all necessary contact information for all out of state travel.

37 ACADEMY FACILITIES

38 ACADEMY TRAINING AND MATCH FIELDS AT WAKEMED SOCCER PARK All Capital Area RailHawks Academy Trainings and Matches at WakeMed Soccer Park will be on professionally manicured natural grass fields. WakeMed is the home of the Carolina RailHawks First Team and will provide the Capital Area RailHawks Academy Players the opportunity to compete alongside the First Team.

39 ACADEMY TRAINING AND MATCH FIELDS AT WRAL SOCCER CENTER All Capital Area RailHawks Academy Trainings and Matches at WRAL Soccer Center will take place on either of our stadium competition venues. Both the synthetic turf stadium field and the natural bermuda grass stadium field are located adjacent to the Radford Building at WRAL - which house our changing rooms, staff and player meeting rooms, film review room, athletic fitness center, and athletic training room.

40 ACADEMY CHANGING ROOM AT WRAL SOCCER CENTER Capital Area RailHawks Academy Teams use their personal changing room for both trainings and matches at WRAL Soccer Center. Players are reminded of positional roles and responsibilities in their everyday environment.

41 TEAM MEETING ROOMS AT WRAL SOCCER CENTER Staff and player meeting rooms are located onsite at WRAL Soccer Center. Capital Area RailHawks Academy players have a series of team building activities, individual player meetings, and team meetings throughout the year. A player lounge area oversees both stadium fields.

42 FITNESS CENTER AT WRAL SOCCER CENTER Capital Area RailHawks Academy Players have structured Fitness Center sessions with Academy Athletic Performance Coach, Richard Huxford, on a daily basis. The Fitness Center will also be used for regeneration and rehabilitation.

43 MEDICAL TRAINING ROOM AT WRAL SOCCER CENTER All Capital Area RailHawks Academy players have full use of the athletic training room prior to, during, and after all trainings and games at WRAL Soccer Center. Facility is available for all opponents on match days, as well. Professional, licensed physical therapists and athletic trainers are on site seven days a week.

44 ATHLETIC TESTING AND WEIGHT TRAINING Capital Area RailHawks Academy Players begin Pre-Season with Athletic Performance Testing and an introduction to weight training. Weight training continues 2x a week throughout the season and the players are tested multiple times throughout the season at scheduled times within the calendar.

45 ATHLETIC TESTING RESULTS Capital Area RailHawks Academy Players begin Pre-Season with Athletic Performance Testing. These results are tracked and monitored throughout the year, as well as their entire existence in the program. In addition, players that are on trial also go through identical athletic testing for comparative analysis.

46 ACADEMY PROGRAM DETAILS: NUTRITION AND VIDEO

47 NUTRITION IDEAS Home Whole grain cereal/1% or skim milk/fruit Hard boiled eggs (pre-boil)/oatmeal packets/fruit juice Oatmeal with nuts & berries Omelet (eggs/whites) with veggies, cheese Canadian bacon or turkey sausage, wheat toast w/ healthy margarine, fruit Pancakes with fruit preserves/yogurt or milk Leftover dinner cold pizza (no meat) Breakfast On-the-Go Homemade or fast food egg & cheese sandwich on english muffin or wheat bread Scramble eggs in microwave! Drinkable yogurts/cereal bars Fast food yogurt parfaits or pancakes/milk Fruit/yogurt or protein smoothie Carnation Instant Breakfast or Gatorade Shake plus dry cereal PBJ sandwiches Trail mix Pre Game Breakfast Meals 3-5 hours before game Eggs, oatmeal, berries, fruit juice OR egg/cheese sandwich on bagel or Egg muffin, fruit cup, fruit juice or milk OR cold whole grain cereal with milk, raisins, fruit juice OR peanut butter and jelly/honey on wheat bread or whole grain waffles, chocolate milk OR yogurt cup, fruit juice OR breakfast shake and crackers Pre Game Meal Guidelines 60% carbohydrates (ENERGY) Ex: bread, cereal, rice, pasta, fruits, veggies 15% protein (MUSCLE GROWTH/RECOVERY) Ex: lean meats, eggs, dairy, nuts, beans Include some in each meal 25% fat (HEALTH & PROTECTION) BEST Choices: fish, oils, oily salad dressings, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, hummus, guacamole, avocado

48 NUTRITION IDEAS (cont.) Pre Training Meals cereal bar, fresh fruit or fruit cup, water 1 cup dry cereal, small box raisins, water Granola bar, 100% fruit juice box Wheat bagel, honey or jelly, water ½ cup wheat crackers or pretzels, 16 ounces sports drink Graham crackers, water Half time Snack Ideas Finish stronger, reduce the risk of injury, and promote better recovery by hydrating and carbing-up at halftime or during breaks. Include: Fluids: Sports drinks*, water Carbs: Sports drinks, fruit, honey, gels, gummy fruit snacks, graham crackers, goldfish or oyster crackers Snacks in your Backpack Trail mix (nuts, cereal, dried fruit, choc chips) Wheat bread sandwiches or subs with PBJ or meat/cheese Dry cereal & drinkable yogurt String cheese or cheese cubes & fresh fruit Beef jerky & applesauce/fruit cup Nuts or Sunflower seeds & granola bar Bagel with sliced cheese Yogurt-covered raisins or pretzels Sports bars Fruit smoothies Recovery/Post Game Nutrition Replace energy stores, repair muscle, and make more athletic gains by eating & drinking within 30 minutes of finishing practice and games ½ cup trail mix and 12 ounce chocolate/strawberry milk box ½ peanut butter and jelly on wheat, 16 ounces sports drink Regular or drinkable yogurt (ie: gogurt ), water Half (3 ) turkey or ham & cheese sub, 16 ounces sports drink ¼ cup nuts, fresh fruit, water String cheese, 1 cup grapes, water

49 ACADEMY VIDEO TECHNOLOGY All home matches will be video taped by Top Form Soccer. Video will then be available for All all Home coaches matches and will players be video taped online for for educational purposes and match analysis using Hi-Pod video technology. Match Analysis will take place on site in the Team Film Room at WRAL Soccer Center educational purposes and match analysis. Match analysis will take place on site in the team film room at WRAL soccer center.

50 FUTSAL TRAINING Futsal training will be implemented throughout the year to provide additional opportunities for player development, especially at 13/14 Age Group. Capital Area RailHawks Academy Teams will be placed into a rotating Champions League format to ensure competitiveness and enjoyment. Free play opportunities will be mixed amongst age groups throughout the year with no coaching.

51 ACADEMY SOCIAL MEDIA

52 ACADEMY SOCIAL MEDIA To better Our connect Preparation with Phase our players in early and August to create mid more September professionalism will require and excitement an increase within of our area, frequency the Capital of Area training RailHawks to 4 Academy days per has week. made We a will concentrated maintain effort a 5 contact to have per representation week in all method forums of based social on media. exhibition This helps and league raise awareness games. of our program, persuade players to ultimately join the program, and build a local / national / and international reputation for our players Our and Competitive program. Phase in September through May will require more adherence to proper recovery and regeneration on a Monday Training day by utilizing our on site Website: Physical Therapy and Performance Room. Focus on Tactical Functional Training and match The preparation main website in of the the 2 Capital remaining Area session. RailHawks A Academy normal micro has information cycle resembles on the Saturday/Sunday program, players, Games; the full Monday-Regeneration; calendar of training / matches, Tuesday OFF; all program Wednesday details and concerning Thursday Sessions; Friday OFF or travel day. Also, with the increased schedule to 10 months, staff, partnerships, we are planning sponsors, for many etc. more Each one week weekend a player from fixtures the and Academy more is training highlighted in opportunities. the weekly Player Spotlight. Updated news of player involvement in Youth National Teams, professional trials, community efforts, and college commitments are also Our prominent Transition on Phase the home at the screen. end of the Academy season (June and July) allows for an Twitter: of younger players into existing training sessions in order to prepare them for Match following updates, year player as well recognitions as integration and of updates, previous as well (older) as noteworthy Academy Players program into details training. are constantly Based on updated how the via teams twitter. progress towards National Finals Week, we look to Instagram: incorporate capitalarearailhawks more team building activities off the field to maintain collective spirit of the Pictures team as and well videos as setting of trainings, up 11v11 player match accomplishments, scenario games and to program work on details tactical are able to pieces. quickly be spread to the soccer community Facebook: Capital Area RailHawks Pictures and videos of trainings, player accomplishments, and program details are able to quickly be spread to the soccer community via Facebook. YouTube: Capital Area RailHawks Videos of matches / trainings can be quickly uploaded and shared via YouTube.

53 CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS GOALS AND VISION GOING FORWARD GOALS AND VISION GOING FORWARD Continue to develop players for the International, Professional, and Collegiate level Different Pathways to PLAYER Success USYNT, MLS, Europe, Collegiate Soccer Professionalize the Youth Game Adopting trends, training methods from proven environments Provide experiences to our players and staff that will help encourage development Scotland / England Trip (Celtic FC + St. George Park) Spring 2015 Staff Trips to Top Level Academies (MLS / S. America / Europe) scheduled throughout the Year Recent trips to England, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Brazil CLUB CULTURE Instill Desire For Personal Achievement, as well as Team Achievement Develop Pride, Respect, Unity for our Academy and our sport. Develop ALL Area Individual Player s desire to be a part of the Capital Area RailHawks Academy Build the Academy s Community Efforts

54 ALL FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR PLAYERS, OUR TEAMS, OUR ACADEMY, AND OUR GAME