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HIGH QUALITY SOCCER EXPERIENCES AT EDP, SOCCER ALWAYS COMES FIRST. We have built a team to make sure that we can deliver on this promise. VISION Provide the best developmental pathway in support of each player s journey MISSION We enable soccer players to reach their full potential on and off the field, with an emphasis on going to college, by providing a full range of the highest quality soccer-related experiences and empowering each player to select the pathway best suited to their goals. We work closely with member clubs to develop a positive, fair, and competitive environment based on cooperation and communication. We continually strive to be an extraordinary place to work and develop as professionals. VALUES Trust: Striving to make the right decisions at the right times for the right reasons Loyalty: Earning and valuing mutual commitments among coaches, parents, players and staff Quality: Everything is done well Respect: Everyone is treated with dignity Fair Play: Honoring the rules of the game and the game itself Access: All players deserve opportunities for development Adaptability: Always supporting the customer, even as their needs shift 2
DEVELOPING PLAYERS FROM THE GROUND UP EDP strives to attain a level of performance above industry standard for league and tournament administrators. EDP offers clubs a strong competitive league bracket with minimal travel, developmentally-appropriate opposition and a maximum average goal differential of 2.0. The goal of the league is to provide a Good Game Every Week in order to maintain elite performance standards amongst young players from U9-U23. EDP TOURNAMENTS USA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE VISION The goal of EDP Foundation is to enable young soccer players to reach their full potential on and off the field, with an emphasis on college or other educational opportunities, by providing a full range of the highest quality soccer related experiences. We aim to empower each player by creating connections that help them to acheive their collegiate goals. The EDP Foundation delivers opportunities for EDP Clubs, coaches, parents, and players by: Providing access and connections to college for all young athletes, regardless of circumstance Raising awareness among young athletes considering a career in soccer after high school Educating young athletes of their collegiate opportunities, as well as the advantages of earning a college degree 3
TM TM EDP TOURNAMENT STATS 2017 22 TOURNAMENTS TEAMS: 5,624 FIELDS USED: 717 GAMES PLAYED: 9,912 GOALS SCORED: 38,627 STATE ASSOCIATIONS REPRESENTED: 23 COUNTRIES RESPRESENTED: 4 SHOWCASE COLLEGE COACHES: 1,105 EDP FOUNDATION SHOWCASE SEMINARS: 13 EDP FOUNDATION FEATURED BRACKET PLAYERS: 252 4
EDP TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE At the core of EDP programming is a schedule of over 20 outdoor events each year. Held at some of the finest venues in the tri-state area, these events cater to teams ranging in age from U8 to U19 and provide well structured competition at every level, from local clubs to the best in the nation. EDP CUP & SHOWCASE SERIES COMPETITIVE MORE COMPETITIVE MOST COMPETITIVE EDP CUP FALL U9 - U15 BOYS & GIRLS OCTOBER 6-7, 2018 EDP CUP & SHOWCASE SPRING U11 - U14 BOYS MAY 26-28, 2018 EDP FALL CLASSIC U8 - U19 BOYS & GIRLS NOVEMBER 10-11, 2018 EDP OPEN CUP EDP FALL KICKOFF U15 - U19 BOYS & GIRLS JUNE 9-10, 2018 EDP SUMMER SHOWCASE EDP ANNUAL COMPETITIONS U11 - U18 BOYS & GIRLS EDP CLASSIC COMPETITIONS EDP WINTER CLASSIC U14 - U17 BOYS & GIRLS DECEMBER 1-2, 2018 EDP MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC U8 - U19 BOYS & GIRLS MAY 26-27, 2018 EDP SUMMER CLASSIC U8 - U19 BOYS & GIRLS JUNE 16-17, 2018 U8 - U14 BOYS & GIRLS U8 - U19 BOYS & GIRLS U8 - U19 BOYS & GIRLS AUGUST 25-26, 2018 AUGUST 18-19, 2018 MARCH 17-18, 2018 LEHIGH VALLEY CHALLENGE U8 - U19 BOYS & GIRLS JUNE 23-24, 2018 EDP SUMMER COMPETITIONS POCONO CUP PREMIER MEMORIAL DAY EDP CUP FALL SHOWCASE U15 - U19 GIRLS U15 - U19 BOYS NOV. 17-18, 2018 NOV. 23-25, 2018 EDP SEASON STARTERS EDP FALL KICKOFF MARYLAND U14 - U18 BOYS & GIRLS JULY 21-22, 2018 CENTRAL JERSEY INVITATIONAL U8 - U19 GIRLS U8 - U19 BOYS JULY 7-8, 2018 JULY 14-15, 2018 EDP EASTER SHOWCASE U15 - U19 BOYS & GIRLS MARCH 30-31, 2018 USA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE* U13 - U18 BOYS & GIRLS EDP SPRING CLASSIC POCONO CUP PREMIER U8 - U19 BOYS & GIRLS U8 - U19 BOYS U8 - U19 GIRLS MAY 26-27, 2018 JULY 7-8, 2018 JULY 14-15, 2018 MAPS CAPS U8 - U13 BOYS & GIRLS JULY 21-22, 2018 *EDP has an open application process for all events. Dates and offerings are subject to change. 5
EDP CUPS & SHOWCASES EDP Cup & Showcase tournaments bring together global talent at our best-in-class facility to create an unmatched competitive and recruiting environment. Our Easter, Spring, Summer, and Fall Showcases provide your players with exposure to hundereds of college coaches all year long. WHY ATTEND CUPS & SHOWCASES? Access to top 1% teams in the region Video of games & highlights available International competition 4 tournaments ranked top 20 in the nation 1,000+ college coaches attended EDP Showcase events in 2017 Dedicated brackets & educational seminars for EDP Foundation participants Within driving distance to hundreds of college and universities #1 TOURNAMENT IN THE NATION!* October 6-7, 2018 U9-U15 Boys & Girls May 26-28, 2018 U11-U14 Boys & Girls March 30-31, 2018 U15-U19 Boys & Girls GIRLS #2 TOURNAMENT IN THE NATION!* BOYS #9 TOURNAMENT IN THE NATION!* November 17-18, 2018 U15-U19 Girls GIRLS #10 TOURNAMENT IN THE NATION!* BOYS #17 TOURNAMENT IN THE NATION!* SPRING SHOWCASE June 16-17, 2018 U15-U19 Boys & Girls July 21-22, 2018 U14-U19 Boys & Girls November 23-25, 2018 U15-U19 Boys 6 *National ranking according to gotsoccer.com database
EDP CLASSICS EDP Classic tournaments keep you going and provide competition all year round by bringing together teams and clubs from the tri-state area and beyond. These tournaments are an effective way to see how your players measure up with the competition. TM TM November 10-11, 2018 December 1-2, 2018 U9-U18 Boys & Girls May 25-27, 2018 March 17-18, 2018 June 23-24, 2018 EDP SEASON STARTERS When summer is over, break into your tournament season with these kickoff events. With two convenient options in New Jersey and Maryland, make your way to the one closest to you! Kickoff August 25-26, 2018 U8-U15 Boys & Girls August 18-19, 2018 EDP SUMMER COMPETITIONS Fill up your summer season with tight competition! Your teams can stay in shape and keep up their skills with these competitive events, including several destination tournaments. TM June 23-24, 2018 July 7-8, 2018 U8-U19 Girls May 26-27, 2018 July 7-8, 2018 U8-U19 Girls July 21-22, 2018 U8-U13 Boys & Girls July 14-15, 2018 U8-U19 Boys July 14-15,2018 U8-U19 Boys 7
EDP LEAGUE STATS 2017 TEAMS:3,266 GAMES PLAYED: 16,095 FIELDS USED: 2,057 GOALS SCORED: 72,782 GOAL DIFFERENTIAL: 2.32 GOALS PER GAME: 4.52 STATE ASSOCIATIONS REPRESENTED: 9 EDP FUTURES TEAMS: 463 EDP FUTURES LOCATIONS: 8 EDP FUTURES 5v5 FIELDS USED: 32 8
EDP LEAGUE STRUCTURE EDP is pleased to offer a wide range of competitive league play throughout the calendar year in line with developmentally appropriate practices. All EDP leagues are flighted based on competitive age and profile ensuring games are fair, equal and played in a competitive spirit. We focus on delivering a good game every week and maintaining the high level of the league. EDP FUTURES EDP LEAGUES 2009-08 (7v7) 2007-06 (9v9) 2005-1999 (11v11) 1997-1993 (11v11) U9-U10 U11-U12 U13-U19 U20-U23 EDP EDP NPL EDP MOST COMPETITIVE EDP 1st Division EDP 1st Division EDP 1st Division EDP 1st Division EDP 2nd Division EDP 2nd Division EDP 2nd Division EDP 2nd Division PREMIER PREMIER PREMIER PREMIER MORE COMPETITIVE PREMIER 1 PREMIER 1 PREMIER 1 PREMIER 1 PREMIER 2 PREMIER 2 PREMIER 2 PREMIER 2 CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITIVE CHAMPIONSHIP 1 CHAMPIONSHIP 2 CHAMPIONSHIP 1 CHAMPIONSHIP 2 CHAMPIONSHIP 1 CHAMPIONSHIP 2 CHAMPIONSHIP 3 ETC. CHAMPIONSHIP 3 ETC. CHAMPIONSHIP 3 ETC. EDP FESTIVALS 2011-08 (5v5) U7-U10 9
EDP NPL EDP offers an NPL division. Winners on the boys side will compete in the ENPL National Finals. Winners on the girls side will qualify for NPL finals. NPL is a club v. club league. 1ST DIVISION 2ND DIVISION PREMIER EDP 1ST & 2ND DIVISION EDP 1st and 2nd Division is the top tier of the EDP league schematic offering top teams the chance to compete amongst each other in one of the toughest leagues in the region. Teams will be bracketed appropriately based on their competitive level with promotion and relegation between EDP premier and EDP. PREMIER EDP Premier is the 2nd tier of the EDP league schematic. Teams will be bracketed appropriately based on their competitive profile with promotion and relegation within EDP Premier, between EDP Premier and EDP, and between EDP Premier and EDP Championship. CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP EDP Championship is the 3rd tier of the EDP league schematic. Teams will be bracketed appropriately based on their competitive profile with promotion and relegation between EDP premier and Championship. This is designed for competitive teams looking to play more locally. BECOME AN EDP SUPER CLUB Super clubs commit to entering all eligible teams into EDP Has a track record of developing players over the long-term that progress to college or other post youth play, and this developmental goal takes precedence over commercial interests or winning in the short term Actively supports EDP College Showcases and College ID Initiatives Professional D.O.C to whom all coaches report and all coaches qualified through USSF or NSCAA licensing Responsive and decision-empowered primary contact to liaise in both directions with EDP on behalf of all teams 10 and the D.O.C.
EDP FUTURES - U7-U10 All league play from U7-U10 will comes under the EDP Futures program. Clubs have the option to participate in organized league play as well as developmentally appropriate Futures Festivals. League: EDP Futures league brackets are bracketed appropriately with small-sided play in line with U.S Soccer development initiatives. Teams are organized by geography and competitive level, to give all teams the best platform for development. Festivals: EDP Futures Festivals are a series of 4, 5v5, 20-minute games for U7-U10. Futures Festivals are designed to solidify early skills development with limited coaching points from the sideline to encourage confidence, passion and creativity for the game from an early age. Roster Sizes: Leagues have a maximum of 14 players, and Festivals have a maximum of 10 players. EDP U20/U23 Highly-competitive league play with geographical alignments to reduce travel. EDP offers both men s and women s brackets and leagues run in June and July. Participating teams are eligible for U23 USASA National Championship and may qualify for Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. EDP FUTSAL Futsal is FIFA s official indoor soccer game designed to improve both fitness and ball control. EDP offers an eight week Futsal season from mid-december to the end of February in NJ. 11
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