KYSC Academy
Player Development Program
Goal and Objectives
Katy Youth Soccer Club, in cooperation with the professional trainers of Albion Hurricanes
FC West, is proud to present the KYSC Academy Player Development Program. The goal of
the Academy is to introduce the skills needed to play soccer at a competitive level. The
players will use these introductory skills as building blocks from U-8 through U-10. If the
player joins at the U-8 level and continues through U-10 and beyond to U11-16, does the
homework and is an active and willing participant then, as he moves to the full size field in
the 11 x11 game she/he should possess the ability to enjoy the game in a competitive
environment.
The objective of the program is the development of the player incorporating the following
principles:
1.
Enjoyment
Enjoying cooperative play, learning to play
and enjoying practice.
2.
Coordination
Improving coordination of ball and body
movement: gaining a feel for the ball.
3.
Technical Abilities
All basic forms of movement and
techniques with and without an opponent.
(See Training Outline.)
4.
Conditioning
Improving quickness and coordination by
running and playing games.
5.
Tactical Skills
Playing within a designated space,
learning to deal with typical situations that
develop within that space.
6.
Knowledge of Rules
Adhering to rules of game and
sportsmanship.
7.
Competitive Application
Opportunity to apply all of the above in fun,
competitive, game situations with other
Academy team members.
Contacts
Mark Torti
[email protected]
Coordinator – Player Development, Katy Youth Soccer Club
Dylan Glad
[email protected]
Director of Training – Albion Hurricanes FC West
Katy Youth Soccer Club
Goal, Objectives, and Outline
KYSC Academy - Player Development Program
(see www.katyyouthsoccer.com for more information)
KYSC Academy
Player Development Program
Training Outline
WEEK NUMBER
U-8
U-9
1 THRU 4
TECHNICAL GAMES
TECHNIQUE, LIMITED TECHNIQUE UNDER
PRESSURE
PRESSURE IN SMALL
SIDED GAMES
QUICK FEET
QUICK FEET
SOLE OF FOOT
SOLE OF FOOT
CHANGE DIRECTION CHANGE DIRECTION
BALL HANDLING GAMES
SKILLS INTRODUCING THE
TECHNIQUE OF
DRIBBLING,TURNING
AND BEATING THE
PLAYER
TURNS
BEATING THE
PLAYER
INTRODUCING THE
PASSING/ TECHNIQUES OF
RECEIVING PASSING/RECEIVING
4 THRU 7
INTRODUCING THE
DRIBBLING/ TECHNIQUE OF
SHOOTING DRIBBLING /
SHOOTING
6 THRU 8
CRUYFF
STOP/GO
INSIDE/OUTSIDE
FOOT HOOK
MATHEWS
BEARDSLEY
SHUFFLE
RIVOLINO
SCISSORS
1. INSIDE/OUTSIDE
OF FOOT
2. CONTROL/
RECEIVING BALL
3. USING LACES TO
STRIKE
4. LIFTING BALL
5. RECEIVING AIR
BALLS
1. SHOOTING
2. DRIBBLING /
SHOOTING
3. DRIBBLING /
DEFENDING
U-10, U11-U16
CRUYFF
STOP/GO
INSIDE/OUTSIDE
FOOT HOOK
MATHEWS
BEARDSLEY
SHUFFLE
RIVOLINO
SCISSORS
1. INSIDE/OUTSIDE
OF FOOT
2. CONTROL/
RECEIVING BALL
3. USING LACES TO
STRIKE
4. LIFTING BALL
5. RECEIVING AIR
BALLS
1. SHOOTING
2. DRIBBLING /
SHOOTING
3. DRIBBLING /
DEFENDING
COMPETITIVE Game conditions will normally be used at the conclusion of each
GAMES session to reinforce the training theme for the week.
Additionally, we periodically organize dynamic small sided games in
a fun, competitive atmosphere during the program. This will give
players an opportunity to apply their skills in game situations.
For U10 players and older, conditioned games should be
incorporated which begin to prepare players for the 11 v 11 format on
the larger field.
As each skill is introduced during the 8 week period, it is intended that subsequent sessions
continue to incorporate that skill so its use is reinforced.
Katy Youth Soccer Club
Goal, Objectives, and Outline
KYSC Academy - Player Development Program
(see www.katyyouthsoccer.com for more information)