SC Force Technical Plan
SC FORCE TECHNICAL OUTLINE SUMMARY
MISSION
Promote player development through dedicated technical personnel by providing an environment where our players excel to their maximum potential, strive for excellence, and develop a lifelong love of the game.
VISION
Deliver a preeminent soccer program where SCSA players will have the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential both on and off the field.
VALUES
-Community
-Integrity
-Dedication
-Excellence
SCSA & LTPD
As the introduction and implementation of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) becomes a reality across Manitoba, we want to provide those interested with a convenient and accessible place to find relevant information about the subject.
At St.Charles Soccer Association, we are dually committed to enhancing enjoyment of the sport for recreational players, and providing opportunities to develop technical skills for players that aspire for a future career in soccer. LTPD is an integral aspect of bringing this idea to life. In essence, LTPD is all about putting player development first.
LTPD is simply an approach to creating an inclusive environment for developing young players to their fullest potential—a philosophy that has been established for years in some of the best soccer nations in the world.
SCSA & LTPD PATHWAY
The goal of the SCSA is to develop players in each of the stages of the player pathway. We want children to develop skills in the 4 corner models of development (Technical, Psychological, Physical, and Social) through quality coaching and having children in a developmentally appropriate environment.
ACTIVE START (U4-U5): MINI
Environment must be fun! Every child has a ball. Emphasis is on fundamental movement skills and incorporating parents/grandparents/older siblings with the session. Learn by doing and to turn the sessions into stories and appropriate games.
Technical Stage:
Dribbling, Shooting, running with the ball
Physical Stage:
Running forward, backward and lateral. Jumping, skipping, hopping, other sports
Social/Emotional Stage:
Communication, respect, listening
Psychological Stage:
Motivation and self-confidence
FUNDAMENTALS (U6-U8): MINI
This stage concerns U6 to U8 females and U6 to U9 males. Coaches should create a stimulating learning environment to further develop the players’skills. Technical development focuses on getting a feel for the ball when receiving, passing, dribbling, kicking, and shooting.
Technical Stage:
Dribbling, Shooting, running with the ball, ball control, receiving
Physical Stage:
Basic motor skills, perception, awareness, agility, speed, other sports
Social/Emotional Stage:
Communication, respect, listening, cooperation, decision-making, fair play
Psychological Stage:
Motivation, self-confidence, competitiveness, self control
MINI PROGRAMMING:
SCFORCE Mini Soccer offers two 8 week block mini soccer programs instructed by dedicated Children’s License coach, scheduled in spring and fall. Sessions are once a week.
Designed specifically for 5 to 8 year olds, this program focuses on skill improvement and confidence building in a fun and safe learning environment.
It provides relevant structured programming for players ensuring that technical, tactical, physical and socio-emotional factors are fostered and closely monitored.
Core Values
Game Realistic -training has all 4 moments of the game
Time on the ball- all players on a ball as much as possible
Fun- creating a fun environment for relevant ages
Feedback- focus on inputs and not outputs
| Criteria | U5 -U6 | U7- U8 |
| Block | 8-10 weeks | 8-10 weeks |
| Player to Coach | 4:1 Ideal Max 8-1 | 6:1 ideal Max 8:1 |
| Duration | 40 min | 45-50 |
| Format focus | 1 v 1 | 1 v 1 / 2 v 1/ 2 v 2 |
| Field Size | 10 x 15 | 15 x 25 |
| Ball Size | 3 | 3 |
| Coaching Qualifications | Active Start + MED + RiS + Making Headway + EAP | Fundamentals + MED + RiS + Making Headway + EA |
LEARN TO TRAIN (U9-U12):
This stage concerns U8 to U11 females and U9 to U12 males. This stage is the optimal window for further development of speed, flexibility, and technical skills. It is also an important time to teach basics principles of play through the GAG (Game Activity Game) methodology.
Technical Stage:
Dribbling, Shooting, running with the ball, ball control, receiving, 1v1 attacking, 1v1 defending, shielding the ball, finishing
Tactical Stage:
Possession, transition, combination, playing out of the back
Physical Stage:
Agility, balance, coordination, speed, acceleration, basic motor skills, perception, awareness
Social/Emotional Stage:
Communication, respect, listening, cooperation, decision-making, fair play, problem solving, sharing, empathy
Psychological Stage:
Motivation, self-confidence, competitiveness, self control, commitment, determination
Academy Centre Program (U9-U12):
The Academy Centre is open to all players ages 9-12 years of age. The format will be using the Preferred Training Model (PTM) format where players will be assessed on a week to week basis and grouped based on their age, skill level and comfortability with the group.
Sessions are designed by the technical staff who have knowledge in designing practices that are fun, teachable and are relatable to the full-size game. Each session will have a focus on the 4 Corner Model and all corners will be present in every activity.
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PREMIER PROGRAM(U13-U18)
The Premier program begins after the developmental age. The Premier 1 program is based on a trial and selection process in which the top players of the age group are selected. Throughout the year, the scouting process is continuous to monitor players to ensure that they are in the proper environment.
The Premier 2 program is geared towards players who want to play and commit to more than recreational soccer programming where the player can still develop and have opportunities to play for the Premier 1 team.
RECREATIONAL PROGRAM(U9-U18)
As the introduction and implementation of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) becomes a reality across Manitoba, we want to provide those interested with a convenient and accessible place to find relevant information about the subject.
At St.Charles Soccer Association, we are dually committed to enhancing enjoyment of the sport for recreational players, and providing opportunities to develop technical skills for players that aspire for a future career in soccer. LTPD is an integral aspect of bringing this idea to life. In essence, LTPD is all about putting player development first.
LTPD is simply an approach to creating an inclusive environment for developing young players to their fullest potential—a philosophy that has been established for years in some of the best soccer nations in the world
FUTSAL PROGRAM(U9-U17)
One of the main components in the winter season is to incorporate futsal practices and games 1-2 times a week in a 4-month period. These practices will be in addition to their regular team practices.
SCSA COACHING DEVELOPMENT
SCSA will strive to ensure that coaches are up to the standards of Canada Soccer and are trained to the level that they choose to coach.
In addition, all staff and coaches are required to have their Making Ethical Decisions and CPIC before they start coaching a team for our association.
