The Difficult Road
to Player Development
Presented by
Tom Goodman, M.Ed.
National Director of Coaching Education
United States Youth Soccer Association
Tom Goodman
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Tom Goodman, M.Ed.
US Youth Soccer
National Director of Coaching Education
USSF ‘A’ License
USSF National Staff Instructor
Former US Soccer Region 1 Staff Coach
Former PA West State Director of Coaching
Former CT Director of ODP
Former President Windsor Soccer Club
Former World Class Soccer Director of Coaching
Club, High School, College, W-League Coach
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Player Development
“The process by which a player grows and matures
psychologically, technically, tactically and physically
within their soccer environment.”
Technical
Tactical
Player
Psychological
Physical
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Psychological
Technical
Emotions
Stress
Intellect
Commitment
Desire
Enjoyment
Player
Skills
Functional
Effort
Persistence
Mechanics
Speed
Self Esteem
Relationships
Outside Influences
Player
Fundamental
Match-Related
Match-Condition
Tactical
Physical
Decisions
Implication of Technique
Communication
Nutrition
Recovery
Balance
Individual
Group
Team
Speed
Player
Principles
Functional
Vision
Purity
Performance
Possession
Transition
Defending
Strength
Power
Player
Endurance
Speed
Flexibility
Agility
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Nation
Region
State
Club
Player
Family
School
Psychomotor Development
Psychosocial Development
Cognitive Development
Town
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Club/State/Region/Nation
Mission Statement
Why do we exist?
What is our purpose?
How do we justify our existence?
Philosophy
A frame of reference by which all employees measure their efforts.
How do we achieve our mission?
How do we do justice to our mission?
Structure/Organization
Board of Directors (Employers)
Management of the property and affairs of the organization
Conscience and “Common Sense” of the organization
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Club/State/Region/Nation (continued)
Staffing (Employees)
•Director of Coaching and Player Development
Selection and evaluation of coaching staff
Continuing education for staff
Selection and evaluation of players
Curriculum development
•Coaching Staff
Team management (players, parents, managers)
Selection and evaluation of players
Conduct training sessions
Schedule competition
Communication
•Head Administrator
Overall administrative responsibility
Selection and evaluation of team managers
•Team Manager
Overall team administrative responsibility
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Club/State/Region/Nation (continued)
Programming
Levels of Play
Club pass
Education/curriculum
Players, coaches, parents
Age/playing level appropriate
Physical/Psychological (mind and body)
Competition
Intra club
Inter club
Social
Players, coaches, parents
Facilities
Outdoor fields
Indoor fields
Health/Fitness
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CLUB
Responsibilities in Player Development
•
Appoint a Director of Coaching and Player Development
•
Staff & Player Development
•
Staff & Player Education
•
Staff & Player Evaluation (IDP)
•
Programming
Age appropriate play (small sided)
Multiple levels of play
Tournaments (Quality vs. Quantity)
•
Provide appropriate age level coaching
Age appropriate training
Effective player/parent education
Player evaluation (IDP)
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CLUB
Responsibilities in Player Development (continued)
•
Political Participation
Attend State Meetings
Support State Programs
•
Facilities
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STATE
Responsibilities in Player Development
•
Recognition of the Club’s value in Player Development
The Club is a customer
•
Appoint Director of Coaching and Player Development
•
Education (to foster Club growth)
Coaches
Parents
Club Presidents
Officials
•
Player Development
Select/State Teams
ODP
Centers of Excellence
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STATE
Responsibilities in Player Development (continued)
•
Programming
Age appropriate play (small sided)
Multiple levels of play (Leagues, ODP)
Special Programming (ie. TOP Soccer)
Tournaments (Quality vs. Quantity)
•
Political Participation
Solicit feedback and ideas from Club personnel
Promote State personnel to the Region
•
Facilities
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REGIONAL
Responsibilities in Player Development
•
Recognition of the State’s value in
Education
Administration
Player Development (ODP)
The States are the clients
•
Appoint Director of Coaching and Player Development
•
Education
DOC’s and Coaches
State Presidents
Officials
•
Player Development
Advanced/Regional Teams
ODP
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REGIONAL
Responsibilities in Player Development (continued)
•
Political Participation
Solicit feedback and ideas from State personnel
Promote Regional personnel to the National Program
•
Programming
Multiple levels of play (Leagues, ODP)
Special Programming (ie. TOP Soccer)
Tournaments (Quality vs. Quantity)
•
Facilities
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NATIONAL
Responsibilities in Player Development
•
Recognition of the Region’s value in
Education
Administration
Player Development (ODP)
The Regions are the clients
•
Appoint Director of Coaching and Player Development
•
Education
DOC’s and Coaches
Regional Directors
Officials
•
Player Development
Elite/National Teams
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NATIONAL
Responsibilities in Player Development (continued)
•
Political Participation
Solicit feedback and ideas from Regional personnel
Promote Regional personnel to the National Program
•
Programming
Multiple levels of play (Leagues, ODP)
Special Programming (ie. TOP Soccer)
Tournaments (Quality vs. Quantity)
•
Facilities
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Conclusions
The player must be the focus of all decisions.
The closer the organizational level is to the player
the more important that level is to player development.
The different organizational levels must develop
quality, open relationships with mutual respect for
the benefit of the player.
“Ego’s are out … Development is in!!”
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Nation
Region
State
Club
Player
Family
School
Psychomotor Development
Psychosocial Development
Cognitive Development
Town
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The Successful Road to Player Development
It’s all about the kids!
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