DIABLO
FUTBOL CLUB
USSDA Program
U S S D A
O v e r v i e w
Following a comprehensive review of elite player development in the United States and around
the world, U.S. Soccer created the Development Academy in 2007 to provide education,
resources and support to impact everyday club environments that will develop world-class
players.
The Academy is a partnership between U.S. Soccer and the top youth clubs around the country
to provide the best youth players in the U.S. with an everyday environment designed to produce
the next generation of world-class National Team players. The Academy’s programming
philosophy is based on increased training, less total games and more competitive games.
The Academy also connects National Team coaches directly with the Academy clubs to develop
and identify players and coaches for future Youth National Teams. Each Academy team is
evaluated by a member of the Men’s Scouting Network at least 10 times each year and each
Academy club receives two (2) formal evaluations that provide feedback in 100 categories each
year from U.S. Soccer Technical Staff.
USSDA Membership
NORTHWEST DIVISION
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Ballistic United (Pleasanton, CA)
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De Anza Force (Saratoga, CA)
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Diablo Futbol Club (Concord, CA)
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EBU Bay Oak (Oakland, CA)
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Juventus Sports Club (Redwood City, CA)
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Marin FC Alliance (Greenbrae, CA)
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Merced Atlas (Merced, CA)
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Placer United (Rocklin, CA)
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Sacramento Republic FC (Sacramento, CA)
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San Jose Earthquakes (Santa Clara, CA)
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San Juan (Sacramento, CA)
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San Mateo County Stars (Burlingame, CA)
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Santa Cruz Breakers (Aptos, CA)
Player Development
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT ADVANTAGES
More Training
• 3-4 mandatory training sessions per week
More Meaningful Games
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Approximate 30 game season
No outside participation for full-time Academy players
25% Minimum Start Requirement
Compete against top youth clubs in the country
FIFA Rules (i.e. no re-entry on substitutions, January 1 birthday cut-off, players participate on
older teams if appropriate)
Top Instruction
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Players receive integrated oversight from Academy club coaches and U.S. Soccer coaches
in their local environment.
Connection to U.S. Soccer Resources
Select teams compete against U.S. Youth
National Teams
Regular Game and Training Evaluations by
National Team staff
Referees assigned by U.S. Soccer
SPARQ Testing and Training
Gatorade Hydration Testing and Education
ProZone and Interplay Analysis
PLAYER IDENTIFICATION
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Direct connection to U.S. Soccer National Team Scouting Network (NTSN)
National Team coaches evaluated over 80% of all Academy games in the 2010-11
season
Showcases are premier scouting venues:
400-500 college coaches
25 Professional Scouts
National Team Staff observe every Showcase
game
Online player profile for all Academy players
Showcase games footage can be purchased
Over 250 players from Academy clubs were
called into an YNT camp or trip since fall 2007
from 59 different Academy clubs
Over 100 Development Academy alumni current
playing in Major League Soccer, with
approximately another 50 alumni at professional
environments overseas.
3 USSDA Teams
TEAM / AGE GROUP
ROSTER SIZE
GAME
U12 (2004s & 2005s)
26-30 Players
9v9 (2 Games)
U13 (2003s)
16-22 Players
11v11
U14 (2002s)
16-22 Players
11v11
10 Month Season
After receiving overwhelming support from the Development Academy membership, the Academy
moved to a schedule in the fall of 2012 that runs from September through June (or July based on
postseason play). This creates a format that is similar to those followed by the elite soccer playing
nations around the world as the Development Academy and U.S. Soccer continue their goal of
closing the performance gap with the top soccer nations.
Moving to a 10-month season allows players to train together three or four times per week and
play meaningful games on the weekend nearly year-round. Fewer games and an extended season
will allow for the addition of a substantial number of extra training sessions, which are the primary
vehicle for player development.
The 10-month season allows for a greater opportunity to institute style of play and implement a
system according to U.S. Soccer's Curriculum, as well as build team chemistry. It also gives teams
increased opportunities for younger kids in their club to "play up" against older players in both
training and matches, thereby accelerating their development.
2016-17 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CYCLE
TRAININGS
PLAYING LEAGUE & EVENTS
Pre-Season
Spring (March-August)
3-4 x Week
NorCal Spring League & Events
Club Vacation: June
Cycle I
Fall Season (Sept-Nov)
3-4 x Week
USSDA League Games
USSDA Regional Showcase (Nov)
Cycle II
Winter Season (Dec-Feb)
3-4 x Week
Futsal League Games
USSDA Futsal Showcase (Jan)
Cycle III
Spring Season (Feb-June)
3-4 x Week
USSDA League Games
USSDA National Showcase (June)
DFC USSDA Coaching Staff
Richard Weiszmann: USSDA Head Coach & Technical Director
• Coaching Education: USSF “A” License, USSF Youth National Course
• Coaching Experience: DFC Boys Director, DFC U23 & U20 NPL/Super Y-League Head
Coach, Director of Super Y-League, Super Y-League Regional Scout, Super Y-League ODP
National Camp Staff Coach
• Playing Experience: MLS - New England Revolution, NCAA - UC Berkeley
Brian Voltattorni: USSDA Staff Coach
• Coaching Education: USSF “B” License Candidate, NSCAA Premier Diploma, Fran Hoek
DOC Diploma, NSCAA DOC Diploma, ACF Fiorentina Advanced Coaching Course
Diploma, California Single Subject Credential - Kinesiology. • Coaching Experience: DFC Director of Youth & Player Development, DFC NPL & NorCal
Coach, USSDA Technical Director, NorCal Premier PDP Staff Coach, De La Salle High
School Head Coach
• Playing Experience: NCAA - Saint Mary’s College
Daniel Rednic: USSDA Staff Coach
• Coaching Education: USSF “B” License Candidate, UEFA “B” License, UEFA “A” License
• Coaching Experience: DFC NorCal Coach, FC Baia Mare-Romania
• Playing Experience: Romania Youth National Team, La Liga Romania: FC Baia Mare, MTK
Hungaria FC, Dinamo Bucuresti, UEFA Champions League, Scored Goal in UEFA
Champions League.
Henry Foulk: USSDA GK Coach
• Coaching Education: USSF “B” Candidate
• Coaching Experience: US Men’s National Team, UC Berkeley, De La Salle
• Playing Experience: UC Berkeley, US Olympic Men’s Soccer Team, NASL, & International:
Germany and Switzerland
Guillermo Jara: USSDA Staff Coach
• Coaching Education: USSF “B” License
• Coaching Experience: Clayton Valley HS Head Coach, DFC Coach, SJ Earthquakes
USSDA Asst Coach
• Playing Experience: MLS - LA Galaxy, Tampa Bay Mutiny, NCAA - U of San Diego, U23 US
National Team.
Jason “Jersey” Barker: USSDA Staff Coach
• Coaching Education: USSF “B” License
• Coaching Experience: Sonoma State University, Pfeiffer College, University of
Pennsylvania, Mercer County Community College, Petaluma United DOC, Petaluma
United Coach, Santa Rosa United Coach, Mill Valley Coach
• Playing Experience: Sonoma State University, Mercer County Community College, West
Chester University
ADVANTAGES OF PLAYING USSDA OVER NORCAL/US CLUB
Environment
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Professional Playing & Training Environment for the serious and elite soccer player
More intense training atmosphere with multiple staff coaches at every session
Game Day Playing Environment is completely different than NorCal/US Club
More meaningful games Emphasis on preparation and performance in trainings
Match Analysis: Hi-Pod, Game Breaker Software
Functional Positional Training
Speed-Agility-Quickness Training
Ability to train and play with older age groups
Certified Athletic Training at every game
Referee assigned by US Soccer Federation
Competition
• Only the top clubs from Northern California are
playing USSDA, clubs that have a history of
placing athletes in college or professional ranks
and a history of quality team and players.
• To date DFC USSDA teams have played the
following MLS Youth Academies: SJ
Earthquakes, LA Galaxy, Houston Dynamo,
Columbus Crew, Sacramento Republic FC
Scouting
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Opportunity to play and build a relationship with US Scouts and US YNT Staff Coaches
DFC USSDA Players have been invited to U15 National Training Camps, been selected to ID2,
and have been selected for US Market Training Centers
Opportunity for DFC to recruit outside club players and further develop player pool
Style of Play
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International Substitution Rule
USSDA Assessments based on Style of Play
Showcases
• Western Regional Showcase: U12-U14
• National Showcase: U13-U14 Long Term Player Development
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Focus is Long Term Player Development
No Results for League Standing
No League Champions
Club/Team Assessments based on individual players, team performance, and overall training
environment
• Players graduate to U15 NPL Level as Elite Soccer Players
• 100% of USSDA Graduates made Varsity teams by their Sophomore Year
DIABLO
FUTBOL CLUB
Club Philosophy
V I S I O N
The vision of Diablo FC is to provide the most complete and comprehensive youth
soccer program that will produce the best soccer athletes in our community.
Diablo FC provides the foundation and best training habits to create the best
possible environment for player development. We aim to inspire and empower our
youth soccer athletes to achieve excellence in the sport of soccer and life.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT MODEL
PHYSICAL
TECHNICAL
TACTICAL
PSYCHO-SOCIAL
•Psycho-Motor Abilities
1st Stage
•Juggling
•Turning
•Guiding the Ball
•Passing & Receiving
Offense
• Respect & Discipline
-Phase 1: Build Up
-Phase 2: Possession
-Phase 3: Creating Changes
-Phase 4: Scoring
•Coordination Abilities
•Speed
•Agility
•Quickness
2nd Stage
•Long Passing
•Shooting
•Dribbling 1v1
•Strength
•Power
3rd Stage
•Heading
•Fakes/Feints
•Tackling
Defense
•Motivation
•Self-Confidence
•Team Work / Cooperation
-Phase 1: Fwd Pressure
-Phase 2: Midfield Shape/Def
-Phase 3: Defending Final 1/3
-Phase 4: Goal Keeping
•Competitiveness
Transition
•Offense to Defense
•Defense to Offense
•Decision Making
•Commitment
•Accountability
Set Pieces
STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT