U11/U18 SEASON INFORMATION AND TRYOUT PROCESS

U11/U18 SEASON INFORMATION AND TRYOUT PROCESS

Vision and Philosophy Develop The Player: We will always put the player first and develop them in the 4 key components of the game (Technical, Tactical, Physical, Psychological). We will provide opportunities for all players to grow on and off the field. Develop The Person: We will always strive to look at the bigger picture and create young people who have characteristics and traits to succeed away from the soccer field. We will value hard work, humility, integrity, respect, responsibility, and a growth mindset above all else. Develop The Club: We will work together as coaches, players, and parents to create OUR CLUB that we can be proud to be part of. On and Off the field we will represent the club in the best possible way, striving to be people the local community can be proud of. VSA will be unique to US! Develop The Future: We will create a pathway and future for our players to be successful in all walks of life. Ultimately we are creating a better future for our community!

VSA Technical Structure

FC Barcelona Director Coaching Sessions Each VSA Elite team will receive an additional night of training per week which will be led by VSA s Technical Staff. These sessions will use the methodologies of FC Barcelona through VSA s official partner ship with ISL Futbol and FC Barcelona. VYSA State Cup and VYSA ODP VSA Elite teams U12+ will compete in the VYSA State Cup. VSA has a proud History in this competition and have enjoyed recent success. It is also encouraged that players seek out additional opportunities to play at the next level and ODP district and state training is highly recommended. College Advisory Program For our older teams we provide a college advisory program to help players plan and prepare for the college recruitment process. VSA U11-U18 Elite Travel Programming Guide Tournaments and Showcases: VSA Elite Teams will compete in 4 high level events (2 fall/2 Spring) over the course of the travel season. These can include CASL, Jefferson Cup, Disney, NPL Showcase etc. Virginia National Premier League VSA Elite teams U11-U18 will compete in the Virginia National Premier League. The league is a club to club league and provides VSA Elite teams with a high level of competition and the additional opportunity to compete for a national championship from the ages of U13-U18. Curriculum and Training VSA Elite Teams will train using the VSA developed curriculum which is heavily influenced by US Soccer and FC Barcelona. Teams will train a minimum of 3 times a week (2 with Head Coach/1 with DOC) and starting fall 2015 U11-U15 Elite teams will have an additional night (5 in the fall/5 in the Spring) of Futsal training. VSA Elite teams will train 2x during winter months.

FC Barcelona Director Coaching Sessions Each VSA Elite team will receive an additional night of training per week which will be led by VSA s Technical Staff. These sessions will use the methodologies of FC Barcelona through VSA s official partner ship with ISL Futbol and FC Barcelona. Tournaments VSA Select Teams will compete in 4 events (2 fall/2 Spring) over the course of the travel season. These events will include a majority of local tournaments butsome age groups may travel out of town. NCSL, Wags, and ODSL VSA Select teams will compete in the NCSL for boys league play, WAGS for girls, and ODSL for boys and girls at certain age groups. This provides teams with level appropriate games to help develop players and teams to the next level. VSA U11-U18 Select Travel Programming Guide VYSA ODP District and Academy VSA Select Players also encouraged that players seek out additional opportunities to play at the next level and ODP district and state training is highly recommended. College Advisory Program For our older teams we provide a college advisory program to help players plan and prepare for the college recruitment process. Curriculum and Training VSA Select Teams will train using the VSA developed curriculum which is heavily influenced by US Soccer and FC Barcelona. Teams will train a minimum of 3 times a week (2 with Head Coach/1 with DOC)

League Structure U11-U18 Elite League Structure Virginia National Premier League VSA Elite teams U11-U18 boys and girls will compete in the Virginia National Premier League. The league is a club to club league and provides VSA Elite teams with a high level of competition and the additional opportunity to compete for a national championship from the ages of U13- U18. U11-U18 Select League Structure NCSL, Wags, and ODSL VSA Select teams will compete in the NCSL for boys league play, WAGS for girls, and ODSL for boys and girls at certain age groups. This provides teams with level appropriate games to help develop players and teams to the next level

In Season Time Commitment U11-U18 Elite and Select 2x Practices a week with Head Coach 1x Practice a week with Director of Coaching (DOC Nights will be FC Barcelona Curriculum led sessions) 1x Game per weekend 2x tournaments per season (2 fall and 2 Spring) often holiday weekends In Season Time Frame Fall (August-November) Spring (March-June) GK Sessions available to goalkeepers VSA Elite U11-U15 5 futsal sessions in thefall and Spring Off Season Time Commitment U11-U18 Select and Elite 2x Practices per week during the winter (1 indoor and 1 outdoor) Off Season Winter Time Frame Jan/Feb 1 Mini Pre-Season Camp (4 days) Second week of August Off Season Summer Time Frame June second week of august Additional Programming Available (Not included in fees) Summer Academy U11-U23 (10 sessions Tuesday/Thursday plus games) Futsal Academy Friday Nights (8 session Fall/8 Winter/8 Spring) Camps FC Barcelona Team Camp, Elite Skills Camp, All Girls World Cup Camp etc GK Academy Winter/Spring

Coaching Staff Roles and Commitments Provide age appropriate and child centric environment for all players Display level of professionalism at all times Be a role model and leader to players and parents Be an effective communicator Be respectful, responsible, humble and show integrity in all that they do Create and deliver age appropriate sessions Follow the guidelines and methodology set bythe club Parent Roles and Commitments Help implement age appropriate and child centric environment by supporting coaches and players Refrain any type of coaching on thesideline Be supportive of the club and coaches Be a role model for all children Communicate directly with coach if there are any issues in a respectful and timely manner if unresolved contact age group DOC

Club Fee VSA U11-U18 Club Fees for Select and Elite U11-U18Select - $1650 U11-U15 Elite - $1750 (5 additional nights of futsal per season) U16-U18 Elite - $1650 League fees, county fees, field fees, referee fees, Administrative fees Tournament Fees (4 Events 2 fall/2 spring) -Tournaments will be decided by theclubs technical staff Full Time Technical Staff/Administrative staff - Consistent Office Hours @ Battlefield Sportsplex Qualified Coach (Salary) - All VSA Staff must be licensed by USSF or NSCAA Pre-Season Mini Camp led by Technical Staff and Coaching Staff (This is not the VSA Team Camp with FC Barcelona ABJ) -Second week of August - 8am 10am U9-U13/10am-12pm U14-U18 2x Team Practices a week- fall - August November/ spring - March - June 1x FC Barcelona Director of Coaching Night - All teams will practice with a Director of Coaching for one night a week who will follow the FC Barcelona curriculum through our official partnership with ISL Futbol and FC Barcelona. These sessions will be with all teams in an age group. Winter Training 2 sessions per week over 5-6 week period - 1 indoor session (Battlefield Sportsplex) and 1 outdoor session (Long Park) Goalkeeper Training - VSA employs a full time Goalkeeper Director - Hold GK sessions 4-5 nights a week along with an additional GK Academy Fees not included Teams are accountable for their coaches per diem and lodging expenses for tournaments that are out of a 60 mile radius - The rates for additional travel are based on the GSA - mileage is 57.5 cents per mile and pier diem is $56.00 per day and $42 for first and last day of travel. - Indoor and Futsal Tournaments/Indoor and Futsal Leagues - Personal Travel - Uniforms - $260 - Additional Camps and Clinics - Additional tournaments - For older teams the bonds required by tournaments Other items potentially not listed above

Travel Uniforms

Tryout Information U11-U18 INFORMATION EACH age group has TWO tryouts you must attend - If you can only make 1 tryout, please let your age group's DOC know in advance. Tryout registration go to www.vsaonline.org Tryout dates and times go to http://www.vsaonline.org/tryouts/872559.html Coaching Slate go to http://www.vsaonline.org/tryouts/872556.html

Tryout Information What we look for in a VSA Player: Technical Ability Decision Making Ability Age Appropriate Awareness Can Defend and Attack Character and Attitude Passion for the game Work Ethic and Desire to learn Coach-ability Tryout Format 10-20 minutes Technical warm up one ball/one player 30-40 minutes Small sided games (4v4-5v5) 30-40 minutes Larger sided games (6v6-7v7)

Post - Tryout Information Coaches will select players to level appropriate teams A select number of invitations may be extended before final set of tryouts Players will be notified within 24-48 hours of tryout by coach Club Deposit of $330 is expected on acceptance to guarantee spot on team VSA Key Contacts Fro Adu Director of Youth Development (U8-U10) fadu@vsaonline.org Dale Parker Assistant Technical Director U11-U18 dparker@vsaonline.org Matt Lacey Technical Director mlacey@vsaonline.org

VSA Curriculums VSA U7/U8 Go To http://www.vsaonline.org/docs/u7-u8%20pd%20plan%20(1).pdf VSA U9-U12 Go To http://www.vsaonline.org/docs/u9-u12%20pd%20plan%20(final).pdf VSA U13-U14 Go To http://www.vsaonline.org/docs/u13-u14%20pd%20plan%20(final).pdf VSA U15-U18 Go To - http://www.vsaonline.org/docs/u15-u18%20pd%20plan.pdf Other Programs GK Academy - http://www.vsaonline.org/travel/gk/index_e.html College Prep Program - http://www.vsaonline.org/travel/college/index_e.html ISL Futbol/FC Barcelona Partnership - http://www.vsaonline.org/travel/870674.html Coaching Education Program - http://www.vsaonline.org/travel/ced/index_e.html Camps and Summer Programs - http://www.vsaonline.org/camps/index_e.html