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Soccer for Life

St. Charles

Soccer Association

U13 – U18 Soccer Curriculum

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Table of Contents

Club Philosophy Pg. 3

Player Pathway Pg. 4

U13 – U18 Pg. 5

Formations Pg. 7

Dribbling Pg. 10

Passing Pg. 15

Defending Pg. 19

Attacking Pg. 22

Resources Pg. 25

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St. Charles Philosophy Creating a Culture “Success is a by-product of development” By educating the coaches, players, parents in the development process of an athlete and the Club’s philosophies and the LTPD development

guidelines, this will ensure that everyone is on the same path. This environment starts at the grassroots all the way to the senior and elite

player. For this pathway we follow the LTPD, we create the environment, set the standards and build our programs based on this model.

Task Oriented Goals- giving the player realistic age appropriate tasks in training and games that are attainable and realistic. This encourages

confidence and inevitably better game play.

By implementing a steady gradual development of skills and experiences. Encouraging technical, psychological and social dimensions relating to

the game and life. We will succeed based on our ability to inspire and guide players in achieving the highest levels of personal and game

standards. We will develop a sense of pride and bonding as a unified team

Long-Term Player Development (LTPD)

The Manitoba Soccer Association in cooperation with the Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association and the other four Winnipeg-based soccer

districts began implementing a Canadian Soccer Association mandated model for Long Term Player Development in 2012. The

introduction of the new LTPD model from Ages 4 to 12 changes the game structure for all levels of soccer (mini-soccer, recreational and

developmental) to decrease the size of team rosters and fields and reduce the number of players on the field during game play.

It is important to recognize that competition is NOT removed from the game, but rather attempts are being made to focus that

competition toward skill development on the field of play rather than the relative standings between teams over the course of

the season.

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Grassroots – Grassroot programs run May and June for 10 weeks. The District offers Mini Academy Programs

during the outdoor season (August – September) and the indoor season (October – March)

SC Force Programs – SC Force Programs is the competitive stream of soccer which is offered directly through the

District. These programs run all year round and up to 3 times per week (2 practices, 1 game)

Recreational Programs – Recreational Programs are offered through the District’s local Community Centres and

are offered outdoor (May, June, September) and indoor (October – March)

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St. Charles Soccer

U13 – U18

PRACTICE PLANS

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RECREATIONAL

Outdoor Seasonal Plan

MACRO

Week TOPIC SESSION FOCUS / GAME 1 Ball Mastery Dribbling, Feints (1v1, 2v1, 2v2) When and where to dribble 2 Ball Mastery Feint, Turns (1v1, 2v1, 2v2, 2v3) Body positioning to receive the ball 3 Passing Weight, distance (1v0, 2v1, 2v2) Distance and angles of support 4 Passing Combination Play (2v1, 2v2, 3v2, 2v3) Decision making (pass vs. Dribble) 5 Control Receiving (on the ground) (1v1, 2v2, 2v3) Body shape 6 Control Aerial passes, driven (1v0, 2v1, 2v2) Body shape, first touch 7 Attacking Play Building from the back Attacking shape, width and Depth 8 Attacking Play Playing into the attacking third & Finishing Midfield movement, pattern plays 9 Defending Play Individual Defending (Pressure & Cover) Closing down the space, lines of recovery

10 Defending Play Collective Defending (Balance & Group) Lines of recovery, team shape

In-Season

• Play in minimum 2 different formation (defensive / attacking)

• Work on high pressure vs. Block Defending

o Vary playing styles according to the team you are playing (example: Strong team focus on block defending with counter

attacks)

• Players still getting experience in “similar” positions (IE CB – HM – FB)

• Longer shifts

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4-4-2 (diamond middle)

- clear player roles - two attackers - ability to attack in numbers - provides natural width - defensive depth - supporting angles

- strong midfield - attacking midfield adds extra attacking strength - ability to attack in numbers - allows fullbacks to get forward - holding mid provides support - allows for more control in the centre of the pitch

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4-4-2 (flat)

- clear player roles - two attackers - ability to attack in numbers - provides natural width - defensive depth - supporting angles

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4-3-3 - attacking mindset - fullbacks can join the attacking play - ability to attack in numbers - midfield provides creativity - three strikers - Defensively 4-5-1 (wingers drop back) - wingers provide width

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Dribbling Sessions

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Passing Drills

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Defending

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Attacking

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RESOURCES

All U9 – U12 sessions used are from the CSA Coach Tool Kits

CSA Learn to Train

ALTERNATE RESOURCES

SportGo Lite

Ontario Soccer Association Grassroots Practices

US Youth Soccer

SESSION PLANNERS

Sport Session Planner

Tactical Pad

St. Charles Soccer Association

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Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0V3

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