2017 Highlanders
Tonight s Agenda Piedmont Soccer Club overview and Intros (5 min) Competitive / Highlander program details (20-30 min) Changes for 2017 Tryouts Fees Schedule details- Spring, Summer Camps, etc Q&A
Mission PSC s mission is to promote community and provide opportunities for youth of all ages and ability to grow as individuals and athletes through the sport of soccer.
Mission PSC s mission is to promote community and provide opportunities for youth of all ages and ability to grow as individuals and athletes through the sport of soccer.
Club Overview Founded 1976, non-profit Largest sports club in Piedmont, over 1400 children Volunteer run Partnership with 24-7 Professional Coaching
Club Events Friday Night Lights Cal Soccer game days Beach soccer in Santa Cruz San Jose Earthquakes Events World Cup at the New Parkway Women s World Cup at Avaya Fantasy Soccer League Silent Saturday
Rec vs Competitive (Highlanders) RECREATION 3 month Fall season (with optional spring games) Volunteer parent coaches Less commitment No practices in Spring 1 practice/ week in Fall HIGHLANDERS Year-round opportunities Pro Coaching with Volunteer parent coaches More commitment 2 practice/ week in Fall 1-2 practices/ week in Spring Games in Spring and Fall
Competitive Programs ~400 children Highlanders: U8-U15 FC13: U16-U19 Play in NorCal competitive league Flighting ranges from Premier to Copper based on team s ability
2016 Lessons Learned New US Soccer Age Group Cut-offs Disruptive to team continuity Flighting issues in spring Team coaching models too varied (Pro Coach, Vol coach, hybrid, Pooling ) Some Slate teams (3 rd teams) had tough time competing in competitive leagues Summer training & camps can improve
2017 Changes Full-time Pro Coaching for all Highlander Teams Team formation changes More volunteer parent coach support Summer program changes Volunteer expectations for parents
Highlander Year Overview JAN - FEB Tryouts MAR 13 - Early JUNE Spring Season JULY - Early AUG Summer training & Camps Mid AUG - NOV Fall Season & State Cup DEC - JAN Optional Winter activities Will vary a little based on age, State cup schedules, etc
SEASON PRACTICES GAMES NOTES Spring (Mar 13 - June 3) Summer Practices (July 10 Aug 11) Summer Camps (weeks of 8/7, 7/31, +/- 7/24) 2 x 90-minute practices per week led by Pro Coach At Alameda Point Approx 8 games between late Mar - early Jun Expectation = at least 1 practice each week Fall (Aug 14- Nov 17)
SEASON PRACTICES GAMES NOTES Spring (Mar 13 - June 3) Summer Practices (July 10 Aug 11) Summer Camps (weeks of 8/7, 7/31, +/- 7/24) 2 x 90-minute practices per week led by Pro Coach At Alameda Point 1-2 x evening sessions each week led by Pro Coach in Piedmont Approx 8 games between late Mar - early Jun N/A Expectation = at least 1 practice each week Sessions will be pooled with other team Fall (Aug 14- Nov 17)
SEASON PRACTICES GAMES NOTES Spring (Mar 13 - June 3) Summer Practices (July 10 Aug 11) 2 x 90-minute practices per week led by Pro Coach At Alameda Point 1-2 x evening sessions each week led by Pro Coach in Piedmont Approx 8 games between late Mar - early Jun N/A Expectation = at least 1 practice each week Sessions will be pooled with other team Summer Camps (weeks of 8/7, 7/31, +/- 7/24) 5-day camp Mon-Friday, 3 hrs per day in Piedmont Team may opt to play late Summer tournament Fall (Aug 14- Nov 17)
SEASON PRACTICES GAMES NOTES Spring (Mar 13 - June 3) Summer Practices (July 10 Aug 11) 2 x 90-min practices per week led by Pro Coach at Alameda Point 1-2 evenings each week led by Pro Coach in Piedmont Approx 8 games between late Mar - early Jun N/A Expectation = at least 1 practice each week Sessions will be pooled with other teams Summer Camps (weeks of 8/7, 7/31, +/- 7/24) 5-day camp Mon-Friday, 3 hrs per day in Piedmont Team may opt to play late Summer tournament Fall (Aug 14- Nov 17) 2 x 90-min practices per week led by Pro Coach 1 in Piedmont, 1 at Alameda 8-10 League Games 7-9 State cup games 2 Fall Tournaments In Fall, Soccer should be priority
Four PILLARS of Development TECHNICAL - Ball Manipulation - Turning - Passing & Receiving - Shooting TACTICAL - Transitional Moments - Attacking Principles - Defensive Principles - Decision Making PSYCHOSOCIAL - Cooperation - Competitiveness - Attitude - Self Motivation PHYSICAL - Speed & Agility - Endurance - Strength & Power
Phases of Development U8 U9-10 U11-12 U13+ 5v5 7v7 9v9 11v11
Playing Time All players will play at least 50% of all games Exceptions made for disciplinary or commitment reasons At younger ages, players will try various positions over the season
2017 Pro Coaching Staff Dan Chubbock Director of Coaching Corey O Neill Jared Murray Lacey Bockhaus Ben Solomon Ali Feasey Ben Russell Kesy Platt Charlie Costello Andrew Wong Bevan Gatefield Kaylea Perenon
Volunteer Coaches Each team will have a Vol Coach partnering with Pro Coach Resources 24-7 Online Curriculum Session guide and syllabus available for all age groups Coaching development sessions throughout season
U8 Highlanders Practice: - Twice weekly (Spring and Fall) - Free twice weekly drop-ins throughout summer - ALL sessions run by Professional Coach Camp: Games/Tournaments: -Spring: Organised playdates -Fall: NorCalPremier U8 League -Maximum of two additional tournaments -Games run by Volunteer Coach - 5-day at 3 hours per day, during summer break
FC13 Affiliation between PSC and Montclair SC for competitive U16-19 teams Larger talent pool to increase participation opportunities Open training session for current players on Sun, Feb 26 (official tryouts in May)
Age groups Cost for 2017 Costs Where do your fees go? U8 ~900-1000 U9-U12 ~$1400 5 5 U13-U15 ~$1500 U16-U19 FC13 ~$1600 20 40 1 st payment required to accept roster spot Scholarships & payment plans available Does not cover: Uniforms $85-100 Tournaments ~$40-60 per player 30 Coaching Fields Admin Scholarships Equipment
Tryout Process Register in advance via sportability (free) Two 90-minute tryouts per age group Players should wear soccer attire with shinguards, appropriate footwear and water Players assigned numbered pinny to use for both tryouts Players will move thru several drills Evaluators looking at four pillars of development Advice for players: effort, focus, and fun
Playing up Policy Generally not beneficial for player development If PSC feels a player will benefit from playing up, tryout evaluators will assess player with that age group A player may also play up if a team/age group requires additional players to form the team (and that player is at the appropriate skill level, physical ability, etc)
Tryouts- Selections Team selections made by 24-7 evaluators Selected players will be contacted to confirm spot on team Players will have 48 hrs from offer being made to accept or decline offer Acceptance requires payment at time of acceptance [NEW] Team meetings with Coaches & Team Manager will be held after teams are formed
Team Formation NEW FOR 2017 Players accepted into a Highlander "Pool for that age group/ gender Pool practices together in early Spring Purple vs White determination made after a few weeks of Spring practices, prior to Spring games P & W teams will then continue to practice next to one another (to extent possible based on schedules) Prior to Fall games (late August / early Sept), Purple vs White determination for Fall season made
Highlander: U8 - U14 Tryout Schedule AGE TRYOUT ONE TRYOUT TWO REGISTRATION U8 (2010) Sat, Jan 21 3:00-4:30pm U9 (2009) Sat, Jan 21 1:00pm - 2:30pm U10 (2008) Sat, Jan 21 11:00am - 12:30pm U11 (2007) Sat, Jan 21 9:00am - 10:30am U12 (2006) Mon, Feb 13 4:30-6:00pm U13 (2005) Mon, Feb 13 6:30-8:00pm U14 (2004) Wed, Feb 15 4:30-6:00pm @ Witter Football (Piedmont High School) @ Witter Football (Piedmont High School) @ Witter Football (Piedmont High School) @ Witter Football (Piedmont High School) @ Alameda Point (Lexington Ave & W.Midway Ave, Alameda) @ Alameda Point (Lexington Ave & W.Midway Ave, Alameda) @ Alameda Point (Lexington Ave & W.Midway Ave, Alameda) Sun, Jan 29 9:00am - 10:30am Sun, Jan 29 11:00am - 12:30pm Sun, Jan 29 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sun, Jan 29 3:00-4:30pm Tue, Feb 14 6:30-8:00pm Tue, Feb 14 4:30-6:00pm Thu, Feb 16 6:30-8:00pm @ Witter Football (Piedmont High School) @ Witter Football (Piedmont High School) @ Witter Football (Piedmont High School) @ Witter Football (Piedmont High School) @ Alameda Point (Lexington Ave & W.Midway Ave, Alameda) @ Alameda Point (Lexington Ave & W.Midway Ave, Alameda) @ Alameda Point (Lexington Ave & W.Midway Ave, Alameda) SPORTABILITY.COM SPORTABILITY.COM SPORTABILITY.COM SPORTABILITY.COM SPORTABILITY.COM SPORTABILITY.COM SPORTABILITY.COM
U15 - U19 Open Practice Schedule AGE TRYOUT ONE TRYOUT TWO REGISTRATION Highlanders - U15 (2003 Boys and Girls) Wed, Feb 15 6:30-8:00pm FC13 (00, 01 Boys) Sun, Feb 26 9:00am - 10:30am FC13 (00, 01 Girls) Sun, Feb 26 11:00am - 12:30pm FC13 (99-98 Boys) Sun, Feb 26 1:00pm - 2:30pm FC13 (02 Girls and 02 Boys) Sun, Feb 26 3:00-4:30pm @ Alameda Point (Lexington Ave & W.Midway Ave, Alameda) @ Witter Football (Piedmont High School) @ Witter Football (Piedmont High School) @ Witter Football (Piedmont High School) @ Witter Football (Piedmont High School) Thu, Feb 16 4:30-6:00pm @ Alameda Point (Lexington Ave & W.Midway Ave, Alameda) SPORTABILITY.COM N/A N/A N/A SPORTABILITY.COM N/A N/A N/A SPORTABILITY.COM N/A N/A N/A SPORTABILITY.COM N/A N/A N/A SPORTABILITY.COM
Boys- Spring Practice Schedule Team Age Recommende d Roster Size Spring Practice 1 Spring Practice 2 2010 BOYS U08 All players accepted Tue, 4:00-5:30pm @ AP2 Fri, 4:00-5:30pm @ AP2 2009 BOYS U09 11-12 Tue, 4:00-5:30pm @ AP2 Wed, 4:00-5:30pm @ AP2 2008 BOYS U10 11-12 Tue, 5:30-7:00pm @ AP2 Wed, 4:00-5:30pm @ AP2 2007 BOYS U11 13-14 Tue, 5:30-7:00pm @ AP2 Fri, 5:30-7:00pm @ AP2 2006 BOYS U12 13-14 Thu, 4:00-5:30pm @ AP2 Fri, 5:30-7:00pm @ AP2 2005 BOYS U13 15-16 Thu, 7:00-8:30pm @ AP2 Fri, 4:00-5:30pm @ AP2 2004 BOYS U14 16-17 Tue, 7:00-8:30pm @ AP2 Thu, 7:00-8:30pm @ AP2 2003 BOYS U15 16-17 Tue, 7:00-8:30pm @ AP2 Thu, 7:00-8:30pm @ AP2
Girls - Spring Practice Schedule Team Age Recommende d Roster Size Spring Practice 1 Spring Practice 2 2010 GIRLS U08 All players accepted Tue, 4:00-5:30pm @ AP2 Fri, 4:00-5:30pm @ AP2 2009 GIRLS U09 11-12 Mon, 4:00-5:30pm @ AP2 Thu, 4:00-5:30pm @ AP2 2008 GIRLS U10 11-12 Mon, 4:00-5:30pm @ AP2 Wed, 5:30-7:00pm @ AP2 2007 GIRLS U11 13-14 Mon, 5:30-7:00pm @ AP2 Wed, 5:30-7:00pm @ AP2 2006 GIRLS U12 13-14 Mon, 5:30-7:00pm @ AP2 Thu, 5:30-7:00pm @ AP2 2005 GIRLS U13 15-16 Mon, 7:00-8:30pm @ AP2 Thu, 5:30-7:00pm @ AP2 2004 GIRLS U14 16-17 Mon, 7:00-8:30pm @ AP2 Wed, 7:00-8:30pm @ AP2 2003 GIRLS U15 16-17 Mon, 7:00-8:30pm @ AP2 Wed, 7:00-8:30pm @ AP2
Summer Camps Scheduled TBD will email and post to website as soon as finalized Looking to have all camps during the final full 2-3 weeks of summer (weeks beginning 8/7, 7/31, and possibly 7/24) For U9 and older, all camps will be 3 hours/ day for 5 days
Additional Programs offered thru 24-7 (additional cost) SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness & Conditioning training) Goalkeeping Sessions SkillSKOOL Program Futsal Programs U6 Academy College Advisory Program Adult Soccer Coach Education Youth Coach Academy Sport Science Support Sessions Seasonal Camps Striker Program
Volunteer Requirements New in 2017 All families will be required to pay a refundable $75 volunteer deposit per player at registration Refundable if volunteer obligations met, by serving as: Volunteer coach, team manager, affiliated referee, member of the PSC Board, or by assisting the club with special events or activities as requested Irrespective of the above, volunteer donations are nonrefundable to players on a team that incurs league fines for failing to earn enough "referee credits
Referee Training course February 3-5, 2017 3-4 hrs Friday evening, all day Saturday, and 3-4 hrs Sunday morning (finishing in plenty of time for Super Bowl) Teams must have one, encouraged to have >1 ref 13 yr-olds can take course, but may not ref until they turn 14 Course and uniform reimbursed after the season Teams that do not earn enough "ref credits" may be fined by league. Fines will be funded by team s volunteer deposit, such that all volunteer deposits for the team will be forfeited.
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