U9/U10 SEASON INFORMATION AND TRYOUT PROCESS

U9/U10 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. VSA U9/U10 Travel Programming Guide Virginia National Premier League VSA teams U9-U10 will compete in the Virginia National Premier League. The league is a club to club league and provides VSA teams with a high level of competition and the additional opportunity to compete for a national championship from the ages of U13-U18. 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. Tournaments and Showcases VSA Teams will compete in 4 events (2 fall/2 Spring) over the course of the travel season Curriculum and Training VSA 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 U9 League Structure Virginia National Premier League North Format 5v5 League games including 4 NPL (5v5) festivals per season plus 4 additional tournaments in 7v7 format Rules 25 minute halves, size 4 balls, 1 referee, Rosters Training Pools of 16-18 players per division creating 2 teams in each pool 2x teams from each gender will compete in Virginia NPL North division A pool (VSA Messi and Neymar) 1-2x teams from each gender will compete in Virginia NPL North division B pool (VSA Piqué and Iniesta) U10 League Structure Format 7v7 League games including 4 NPL (5v5) festival per season plus 4 additional tournaments in 7v7 format Rules 25 minute halves, size 4 balls, 1 referee, Rosters Training Pools of 16-18 players per division creating 2 teams in each pool 2x teams from each gender will compete in Virginia NPL North division A pool (VSA Messi and Neymar) 1-2x teams from each gender will compete in Virginia NPL North division B pool (VSA Piqué and Iniesta)

In Season Time Commitment U9/U10 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 Off Season Time Commitment U9/U10 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 U8-U10 (10 sessions Tuesday/Thursday) 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 U9 Boys U9 Girls Fro Adu VSA Director of Youth Development USSF C and USSF National Youth License Former College Standout Fabien Lewis VSA Director of Futsal USSF B License Former Professional Garrett Budd USSF A and USSF National Youth License VYSA ODP and Coaching Education Staff Victor Freeman USSF D License and USSF National Youth License Former College Standout Victor Freeman USSF D License and USSF National Youth License Former College Standout

Coaching Staff U10 Boys U10 Girls Fro Adu VSA Director of Youth Development USSF C and USSF National Youth License Former College Standout Matt Lacey VSA Technical Director USSF A License and USSF National Youth License VYSA ODP and Coaching Education Staff Matt Lacey VSA Technical Director USSF A License and USSF National Youth License VYSA ODP and Coaching Education Staff Alex Herrera USSF F License and USSF National Youth License Former College Standout Kyle England USSF C License Former College Standout

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 by the club Parent Roles and Commitments Help implement age appropriate and child centric environment by supporting coaches and players Refrain any type of coaching on the sideline 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 U9 and U10 Club Fee for Messi, Neymar, Piqué and Iniesta teams New Price - $1350 League fees, county fees, field fees, referee fees, Administrative fees Tournament Fees (4 Events 2 fall/2 spring) -Tournaments will be decided by the clubs 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 U9s How VSA 2015 Tryouts Work Click the tab 'Tryout Schedule' to find your age groups day & tim 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 Age Group U9 (2006) 08/01/06-07/31/08 1st Tryout BOYS: Wed, May 20 5.15pm-6.45pm Field 5 GIRLS: Wed, May 20 5.15pm-6.45pm - Field 6 2nd Tryout BOYS: Fri, May 22 5.15pm-6.45pm Field 5 GIRLS: Fri, May 22 5.15pm-6.45pm Field 6 3rd Tryout Invitation Only

Tryout Information U10s How VSA 2015 Tryouts Work Click the tab 'Tryout Schedule' to find your age groups day & tim 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 Age Group U10 (2005) 08/01/05-07/31/06 1st Tryout BOYS: Tue, May 26 5.15pm-6.45pm Field 5 GIRLS: Tue, May 26 5.15pm-6.45pm Field 6 2nd Tryout BOYS: Wed, May 27 5.15pm-6.45pm Field 5 GIRLS: Wed, May 27 5.15pm-6.45pm Field 6 3rd Tryout Invitation Only

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 After notification of your spot on the team, you have 24 hours to register and pay your 10% deposit (nonrefundable) to accept and reserve your spot on the team: U9-U10 Teams - $135 U11-U15 Elite Teams - $175 U16-U18 Elite Teams and U11-U18 Select Teams - $165 9 monthly installments follow at 10% per month thereafter 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