Kevin in NS Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Do we have a National Youth Development Program designed to positively affect individual player development by focusing on teaching habits that lead to exceptional soccer skills? The US has a 70 page Player Developement guide... http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_280734.html what do we have?? This guys School is geared toward children of all ages and abilities, but particularly targeted toward children 7-18 years of age. Imamgine what they will be like as adults if we build on these skills and love of the game? Video halfway down page of skills camp... (I don't work for him) http://www.soccer-magic.com/programpages.php?pid=prog_ourphilosophy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Thanks. That is great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squizz1402635577 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I know that the Ontario Soccer Association has boosted its efforts in player development at the younger ages (5 to 10) significantly over the past decade. As an even smaller example, the youth club I work for, which was almost entirely recreational about 10 years ago, has since brought in a technical director and staff, and runs player development sessions and camps throughout the year. The improvement on the field is very obvious. Sadly, this is just a small example (although mine is one of the largest clubs in Toronto) and I don't think there's any national equivalent yet. Baby steps, it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 the Wellness to World cup plan is supposed to be the CSA's attempt to answer the USSF player Development plan, except without some key ingredients (i.e the USSF established the Player Development Academies...the CSA's plan has to provisions for that type of program...in fact, there are rumours circulating that the NTC's, which are a far cry from the USSF Academies, may cease to exist in the not too distant future) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 quote:Originally posted by squizz I know that the Ontario Soccer Association has boosted its efforts in player development at the younger ages (5 to 10) significantly over the past decade. As an even smaller example, the youth club I work for, which was almost entirely recreational about 10 years ago, has since brought in a technical director and staff, and runs player development sessions and camps throughout the year. The improvement on the field is very obvious. Sadly, this is just a small example (although mine is one of the largest clubs in Toronto) and I don't think there's any national equivalent yet. Baby steps, it seems. Actuall, many clubs in Ontario have brought in full time club head coaches / technical directors and many more coaches are being paid to coach competitive. coaching education is being emphasized more than ever and certain parts of the player development cycle are improving. However, we still lack the fundamental problem of an egregious lack of elite soccer opportunities. this holds back our player development and our coaching development. We really only have 3 "elite" teams in the whole country, which equals less than about 30 jobs for Canadians. Until there are at least 100-120 true professional spots for Canadians in Canada, all the improvements at the youth level are only going to get us so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 here in my country there is not youth development, the kids just play in indoor clubs, and then they get in a LIMBO, were gold diggers scouts try to get trials in clubs from BS.AS, with the promess of big money , to their parents, there is a lot aof corruption in football in southamerica, in the lsat 12 years, in it is destroying the game, i think what USas is doing with kids is the best way. i will give an example, just to let you know that canada is only going to improve, GET BETTER WITH YEARS to come. We have a club that is the club were Diego Maradona made his debut in 1976 at the age of 15, the club is Argentinos Jrs, playing in the 1st league no, the teams is well known for his youth system, and to give the kids the chance to play in 1st division. Well they got kids from all over the country to their HOSTELS , and in on year they try 40/50 kids they bring them from long distance, and at the end of the year less than 4 gets accepted for next year. SO , 40 dreams got a year lost, they stop form studying to persue a live in football, and then they got at free will.. Well that is the system that is in use in southamerica, in Argentina and bRAZL, uRUGUAY, HERE The kids play football to get away from poberty, not because they love the game. for each kid that gets into 1st division at leas 500 dreams get destroyed. Lionel Messi would not make first division in Argentina if not were because Barcelona took him away at 13/14 years old. so the USA system , or the Spain system is theone to follow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin in NS Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Do we even coach to the #10 mentality mentioned here?? http://www.soccer-magic.com/prog_fsmplayers.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin in NS Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Some are mentioning Stephen hart as the next MNT manager ... and tech director? I think the guy is skilled and has some merit within the CSA but should he do it all? Suggestions for Tech director please Ferdy wasn't interested when I spoke to him several months ago before SH was appointed. Was he the only applicant then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Interesting question. Here's another. Stephen Hart is now 6 months as TD. What would his report card look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Vic Interesting question. Here's another. Stephen Hart is now 6 months as TD. What would his report card look like? I think the only fair answer to that question is "TBA". We can't answer that question fairly until after the Provincial Town Hall meetings that he and Montopoli will be leading over the next few months. If they convinced the membership that their Development plans are worthy of more funding, then he will have accomplished his organizational goals. It will take years to determine if he is a capable TD, able to start laying a proper foundation for player development nationwide. That doesn't happen in 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 No, but people don't sit in a chair for 6 months and look out the window either. I'm curious how his time has been spent, and what he would feel his accomplishments are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 ^ all I know for certain is that between his MNT responsibilities, he's been criss crossing the country (doing what exactly, I don't know but likely introducing himself to the various provincial TDs). They are also getting ready for the U20s so I guess that includes figuring out who is coaching the team and where the winter camp will take place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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