Castro Valley Soccer Club

General Information Handbook

Contents

• Welcome

• Club Vision

• Player Development Pathway

• Coaching Philosophy, Methodology & Style of Play

• Systems of Play (7v7, 9v9, 11v11)

WelcomeDear CVSC Parent,

I would like to welcome you to the Castro Valley Soccer community. The essence of the club since its founding in 1982 is to promote the practice of competitive and recreational soccer in an enjoyable environment for its players and their families. We strive to develop a player’s passion for soccer, while they learn how to play the game.

This handbook is aimed at providing you with the necessary information to get a greater understanding of club expectations. This relates to playing style, coaching philosophy and methodology, systems of play, and player roles and responsibilities.

I wish all of our club members a prosperous 2017 season and I look forward to seeing you all on the field.

Best Wishes,

Andy Hulbert

CVSC Director of Coaching

Club Vision

Our Mission To provide an outstanding

development based learning environment where young soccer

players can learn and develop to realize their

full athletic potential.

Our Vision To develop skilled and motivated players, be

recognized for a defined way of playing, and giving

individual attention to every aspect of development.

What are our goals? •Foster a player’s passion for the game. •Increase a players knowledge of the game. •Improve a players ability in the game. •Reinforce a players importance as both an individual and

a team member. •To enable players to play in a style highlighted by both

possession retention and creative attacking soccer, based upon the situation.

What guides us? •Our core values •Club coaching curriculum based on current and

most relevant practices •Our cornerstones

•Leadership •Accountability (Age group TD’s, and Club

DOC) •Relationship Building

•Goals •Strategies

•Club Style of Play •Player roles & responsibilities

U4

U6

5-Adult

COMP u8-19

u7/8 Academy

REC u9-19

Referee Program

College Advisory Program (CAP)

CVSC Player Development

Technical

Functional

Match Condition

Skills

Mechanics

Game related

Purity

Performance

Specific General

TacticalDecisions

Implications of techniqueCommunicationIndividual

GroupTeam Speed of play

PossessionTransition

DefendingPrinciplesFunctional

Vision PhysicalNutritionRecovery

Strength

PowerEndurance Speed

Flexibility AgilityPsychosocialEmotions

Stress

IntellectCommitment

DesireEnjoyment

Self EsteemPersistence

RelationshipsOutside Influences

Why Player Development? To develop better players by creating training environments where the coach’s and parent’s focus is on development and not on the short-term result of a game or a medal. Our Long Term Player Development model is just that, “Long Term,” and we aim to provide a standardized structured support plan to guide our club, coaches and parents in order to assist all our players in reaching their full potential in the game.

What is Player Development? • A new system to create a logical progression in holistic player development • A global industry best practice methodology, philosophy & culture • Incorporates Age Appropriate Training • Focuses on Technical & Tactical Training and Development • Emphasizes Physical & Mental Training and Development • Highlights Motion Management Training and Development

5 Stages of Development ModelAge in years 0-3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

BAYLI LTAD Active Start Fundamentals Learning to Train Training to Train Training to compete

Age Groups U4-6 U7-8 U9-12 U13-15 U16-19

Soccer Age (development) 2 years +/- 2 years +/- 2 years +/- 2 years +/- 2 years +/-

Coaching time per year 40-90 hours 100-120 hours 150-320 hours 150-320 hours 150-540 hours

Developmental Focus

Social Physical

Technical Psychological

Tactical

Technical Social

Physical Tactical

Psychological Attack & Defeend

Technical Social

Tactical Physical

Psychological Specialist Positions

Technical Tactical Physical

Psychological Social

Group & Units

Tactical Psychological

Technical Physical Social

Whole Team

Specialist Training No positions Attack & Defend Specialist Positions Groups & Units Whole Team

Players per session 12 12 12 12-16 16-22

Length of Session 30-45 mins 60 mins 60-90 mins 90 mins 90 mins

Training to game ratio Training only 4:1 3:1 3:1 2:1

Training Format 1v1 - 3v3 3v3 - 5v5 5v5 - 9v9 6v6 - 11v11 8v8 - 11v11

Game Format Training only 3v3 -5v5 7v7, 9v9 11v11 11v11

Player Assessment Frequency

Once per year Once per year 2 per year 2 per year 3+ per year

Coach Certification

Experience required E/ F license C/D License Equivalent B/C License Equivalent A/B License Equivalent

Principles of Age Appropriate DevelopmentStage Age Group Characterisitics

Initial

U6Very young players from 5 to 8 years of age love to play. Therefore, all practices should be based on fun games.

Players must spend the maximum time possible in contact with the ball and experiment by themselves.

For the first time the player has to build a relationship with other players.Give different responsibilities to the players in order to develop a sense of team.

Basic motor skills like walking, running or jumping have to be combined with ball handling and ball control.

U7

U8

Basic

U9Pre-pubescent players from age 9 to 12 years have a special ability to learn. Therefore, this is the right age to work on specific soccer techniques and skills. Developing good technique is essential at this age.

1v1 and 2v1 attacking and defending situations are important to develop individual skills as well as the passing techniques to develop the necessary team game.

Use small-sided games to develop basic attacking and defensive principles. Other important aspects of tactical training are possession, combination play, transition and finishing in the final third, as well as zonal defending. Players will rotate in two or three different positions to avoid early specialization.

Speed, coordination, balance and agility are the main physical aspects to improve at this stage.

U10

U11

U12

Principles of Age Appropriate DevelopmentStage Age Group Characterisitics

IntermediateU13

At this stage, training sessions are orientated more toward tactics and the player will practice in bigger spaces. Players must practice all different types of techniques at this stage.

Strength and endurance should be part of the fitness training. Coaching methods have to consider and preserve players’ health since they will be experiencing many changes due to puberty at this stage. Warm-ups and cool downs are essential as is dynamic flexibility.

Players must develop discipline at this stage by following the instructions of the coach both during and outside training sessions.

U14

Advanced

U15Tactical training and small-sided games are an essential part of the training at this stage. Attacking and defending principles must be part of all games. Important aspects of the tactical training are speed of play, quick transition, counter attacking and finishing in the final third, as well as pressing.

Technique will focus on speed and accuracy. Passing and finishing are two of the main techniques emphasized at this stage. Part of the technical training will be position-specific (e.g. defender: passing, center midfield players: receiving to turn and strikers: finishing).

The physical aspect of the game is key at this stage: endurance, strength and speed will be part of the weekly training routine.

Players should be expected to show commitment to the team, concentration in training sessions and competitiveness during the game.

U16

U17

U18

•PASSING & RECEIVING:

•Passing the ball on the ground with pace from different distances and receiving the ball while keeping it moving will be encouraged in all age groups.

•SHOOTING

•Players must develop the ability to shoot from different distances. All players will be encouraged to shoot from any distance during the game.

•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 defender.

Field Players

Passing & ReceivingRunning with the Ball

DribblingTurning

ShootingBall Control

HeadingFinishing in Final Third

1v1 AttackingShielding the ballReceiving to Turn

Crossing & Finishing1v1 Defending

Goalkeepers

Ball HandlingDealing with crosses

Dives & SavesFootwork

PositioningShot Stopping & Blocking

TECHNICAL OUTLINE

• PLAYING OUT FROM THE BACK

• All teams must feel comfortable playing the ball from the back through the midfield and from there to the final quarter of the field.

• POSSESSION & TRANSITION

• All teams must try to keep possession of the ball playing a one-two touch game. Players will be encour- aged to support and move, thus creating passing options. Once the possession game is consolidated the team must learn how to transfer the ball in the most efficient way from one area of the field to another.

• OFFENSE-DEFENSE QUICK TRANSITION & VICE VERSA

• 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.

Attacking

Principles

PossessionTransition

Combination PlaySwitching Play

Counter Attacking

Playing out from the backFinishing in Final Third

Defending

PrinciplesZonal Defending

PressingRetreat & Recovery

Compactness

GoalkeepersThrows & Distribution

Support PlayControlling the Tempo

TACTICAL OUTLINE

• SPEED & 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 & POWER

• Strong players develop their speed more quickly, prevent injuries and are more competitive in games.

StrengthStrength EnduranceExplosive StrengthMaximal Strength

Endurance

Aerobic CapacityAerobic Power

Anaerobic LacticAnaerobic Alactic

Speed

ReactionAcceleration

Maximal SpeedSpeed Endurance

Acyclic SpeedFlexibility & Mobility

Coordination & BalanceAgility

Basic Motor SkillsPerception & Awareness

PHYSICAL OUTLINE

• RESPECT & 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 for a given task, session or game, as well as for the entire season.

• COMPETITIVENESS

• Competitive players will be rewarded for their effort and focus.

Motivation

Self Confidence

Cooperation

Decision/Determination

Competitiveness

Concentration

Commitment

Self Control

Communication

Respect & Discipline

PSYCHOSOCIAL OUTLINE

• Player development and players enjoying soccer is the core philosophy central to our “player development plan”.

• An attacking style of play is the best guarantee of learning and development. To develop creative players, freedom of expression is key.

• Players need to learn from their mistakes and should always be encouraged to try again.

• Our philosophy sees the 4-3-3 system of play as the best format in which to develop young players. Within this formation, roles can be clearly outlined and there is a greater set of options for passing, ball retention etc. which facilitates learning and provides flexibility in attacking and defending. Therefore at the younger age groups we encourage the use of the 1-2-3-1 (7v7) and 9v9 (1-2-4-1 or 1-3-2-3) for transition purposes.

Player Focused Philosophy“Its about more than just football...we must educate all young people holistically, not simply to focus on football”

~Guillermo Amor, F.C. Barcelona

Coaching PhilosophyTHE CORE

• THE MATCH

• The objective of the training session is to prepare players for competition. The game shows the tactical, technical, physical and psychosocial development of the player.

FOUR COMPLEMENTARY COMPONENTS

TACTICAL

• This component helps the player fit into the team. Our aim is to create clever players, capable of adapting to the constantly changing circumstances of the game.

TECHNICAL

• All players in the team have to be individually competent and proficient in the most important skills for each position. For example, a central midfield player will need different techniques and expertise as compared to an outside back.

PHYSICAL

• Strong and resilient players will provide a significant advantage to the team. A tired player will struggle to think properly and is prone to commit more errors.

PSYCHOSOCIAL

• The human being is often affected by his/her emotions. We will train the players to use these emotions to their advantage and turn them into strengths and not weaknesses.

Team Principles of Play1. All players attack and all players

defend: All players must be involved in the game as a unit.

2. Numerical advantage: Soccer is a game of numbers where we try to create a numerical advantage in attack and avoid being in a numerical disadvantage in defense.

3. Flow of the ball: The ball should flow from inside (of the space) to outside and outside to inside. Balls out wide are more secure and the ball in the middle increases the options of play.

4. Triangle principle and passing options: The player in possession of the ball must receive constant support and have at least two passing options.

5. Speed of play: Quick movement of the ball creates 2v1 situations.

6. Movement off the ball: Find the best available space to create passing options for the player in possession of the ball.

7. Pressure as a unit: Organized pressure forces the opponents to commit errors.

8. Quick Transition: Improve transition by reducing the number of passes needed to arrive at the target area or the opponent’s goal.

9. Take initiative during the game: Team breakdowns will occur. The team must be capable of adapting to new situations and imposing its own style of play during the game.

A clear method of play (style)

Correct distribution in field

Learned at the club

Intrinsic motivation

Work Ethic

Players are prepared to keep the ball longer

METHODOLOGYEverything on the move in game situations

Emphasis on technical quality

Players play with freedom and without fear

Players understand the system and their role

Player analysis on behavior, learning, and development

Players challenged with speed, tempo, and thought

Players get on the ball as often as possible

Team

Balance of free and deliberate thinking

Principles of age appropriate development

Systems of PlayTo best achieve our developmental goals for our players it is important that we employ the right style of playing and encourage coaches to use formations that allow this to occur.

7v7 (1-2-3-1)

9v9 (1-3-2-3) or (1-2-4-2)

11v11 (1-4-3-3) , (1-4-4-2) , (1-3-5-2) , (1-3-4-3)

Please note at the 11v11 stage it is up to the discretion of the coach to pick a formation that best suits the strengths and abilities of the group of players they are working with.

Systems of Play 7v7

Systems of Play 9v9

Systems of Play 11v11