Club Philosophy:
Player Development Model
Club Philosophy
Playing Style
LA Galaxy Orange County Club Philosophy
Playing Style
“Our playing style will be centered around attacking soccer
with purposeful possession & quick movements of the ball
provided by creative individuals.
Defensively our teams will attempt to deny the opposition
space & time through intelligent collective pressing.
When transition occurs, teams will be encouraged to play with a
high intensity & aim to regain possession as quickly as
possible & attack at speed with an end product.
In order to achieve this, we will look to develop individuals with
a winning mentality who can recognise & have an impact in
attacking, defending & transitional moments of the game. ”
LA Galaxy Orange County Club Philosophy
Club Philosophy
Player Actions
LA Galaxy Orange County Club Philosophy
Player Actions - In Possession
First Touch
1 vs. 1 Skills
Communication
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Striking the ball
Running with the ball
Positioning
Player Actions - Out of Possession
Pressing
Marking
Intercepting
Tackling
Communication
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Positioning
Player Actions - Coaching Ratios
In Possession Actions
Out of Possession Actions
U5-U7
U8-U11
U12-U14
U15+
0
25
50
Percentage (%)
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75
100
Club Philosophy
Team Model
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Team Model - 4 Phases of Play
Transition to
Attack
Defending
(Out of possession/
Without the ball)
Attacking
(In possession/
With the ball)
Transition to
Defend
LA Galaxy Orange County Club Philosophy
Team Model - 4 Phases of Play
In modern day soccer, there are widely accepted to be four phases of play.
•Attacking (In possession/With the ball)
•Transition to defend
•Defending (Out of possession/
Without the ball)
•Transition to attack
* As well as developing technical &
tactical components, coaches must
ensure that players are prepared
physically & psychologically to execute
the 4 phases of play at game speed
LA Galaxy Orange County Club Philosophy
Team Model - In Possession/With the Ball
In possession (with the ball) LA Galaxy Orange County teams will look to;
Possession with a
purpose through
structured build up
play
Controlled possession
in the middle third
Individual skill to
create goal scoring
opportunities
Combination play to
create goal scoring
opportunities
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Team Model - Transition to Defend
During negative transition (losing the ball) LA Galaxy Orange County teams
will look to;
Immediately transition
into positions to regain
the ball or delay the
opposition attack
Recognize pressing
cues to press the
opposition player on
the ball
Offer compactness &
depth to force ball into
areas of the pitch
where it can be
regained
Restrict passing
options for opposition
player on the ball
LA Galaxy Orange County Club Philosophy
Team Model - Out of Possession/Without the Ball
Out of possession (without the ball) LA Galaxy Orange County teams will
look to;
Win the ball back as
soon as possible
Deny opponents ability
to create & exploit
space
Remain compact &
organized with
appropriate distances
between the units
Limit opponents ability
to create goal scoring
chances
LA Galaxy Orange County Club Philosophy
Team Model - Transition to Attack
During positive transition (regaining the ball) LA Galaxy Orange County
teams will look to;
Immediately transition
into positions to
advance forwards &
create goal scoring
opportunities
Quick forward
movements
Offer width & depth to
create & exploit space
Quick forward passing
LA Galaxy Orange County Club Philosophy
Club Philosophy
Pathways
LA Galaxy Orange County Club Philosophy
Boys Player Pathway
LA GALAXY MLS
LA GALAXY II
USL
COLLEGE SOCCER
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US DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
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EMERGING TALENT PROGRAM
LA GALAXY OC JUNIOR
FUTURE STARS PROGRAM
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DEV LEAGUES - REC
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COLLEGE PROGRAM
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CLUB TEAMS
SCDSL - TIER 2
SCDSL - TIER 3
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SO CAL NPL
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL
LEAGUE USYS NATIONAL LEAGUE
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LITTLE DRIBBLERS 4/5
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PRE-CLUB ACADEMY
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CLUB TEAMS - SCDSL TIER 1
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PREMIER PROGRAM U12-U19
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PRE-ACADEMY U8-U11
RECREATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
ELITE
Girls Player Pathway
NWSL/USWNT
WPSL
U23 SEMI-PRO
US NATIONAL TEAMS
U15-U20
COLLEGE SOCCER
LA GALAXY
US DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
LA GALAXY
EMERGING TALENT PROGRAM
LA GALAXY OC JUNIOR
FUTURE STARS PROGRAM
LA GALAXY OC JUNIOR
DEV LEAGUES - REC
LA GALAXY OC
COLLEGE PROGRAM
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CLUB TEAMS
SCDSL - TIER 2
SCDSL - TIER 3
LA GALAXY OC
SO CAL NPL / EGSL
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL
LEAGUE USYS NATIONAL LEAGUE
LA GALAXY OC
LITTLE DRIBBLERS 4/5
LA GALAXY OC
PRE-CLUB ACADEMY
LA GALAXY OC
CLUB TEAMS - SCDSL TIER 1
LA GALAXY OC
PREMIER PROGRAM U12-U19
LA GALAXY OC
PRE-ACADEMY U8-U11
RECREATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
ELITE
Club Philosophy
Player Evaluations
LA Galaxy Orange County Club Philosophy
Player Evaluations
Player Performance Reviews
• Completed every 6 weeks for all players
• Players assessed on;
-Technical Ability
-Tactical Ability
-Physicality
-Mental Toughness
•Measured against the club’s Team Model & Player Profiles
•Coach sends parents/player notification of completed player evaluation
before the Coach-Parent meeting
•Coach-Parent meetings are informed based on the player evaluation
LA Galaxy Orange County Club Philosophy
Player Evaluations
LA Galaxy Orange County Club Philosophy
Club Philosophy: Player Development Model
Any questions on the LA Galaxy Orange County Club Philosophy,
please contact;
Tim Woodcock
Technical Director
LA Galaxy Orange County
[email protected]
Paul Bright
Director of Coaching
LA Galaxy Orange County
[email protected]
Or visit: www.lagalaxyoc.com
LA Galaxy Orange County Club Philosophy