The Premier Developmental Soccer Club

“Practice makes Permanent”

www.shorelinefc.com

Table of Content1) Mission Statement2) Player Development Guide3) Developmental Pyramid4) Level 1: Academy Program Overview5) Level 1: Academy Structure6) Level 1: Academy Objective7) Level 1: Academy Curriculum8) Level 2: Junior Premier Program Overview9) Level 2: Junior Premier Curriculum 10) Level 3: Senior Premier Program Overview11) Level 3: Senior Premier Curriculum12) RECAP: Of what Shoreline FC offers?

Shoreline FC Mission Statement

Shoreline FC is fully dedicated to the development of each athlete to achieve their greatest potential as a soccer player. Our challenging,

competitive and nurturing program, will build strength and character in each player through the four pillars of the game; Technical, Tactical,

Physical and Mental skills.

“Practice makes Permanent”

Danny SimpsonShoreline FC

TECHNICAL

Shoreline FC Player Development Guide

PHYSICAL MENTAL

TACTICAL

COMPLETE

PLAYER

LEVEL 1Academy Program

8 – 11yrs Nurturing Years

LEVEL 2Junior Premier Program

12 – 14yrs Premier Development

LEVEL 3Senior Premier Program

15 – 18yrs HS & Colligate Prep

LEVEL 4 College or Pro

18yrs +

Shoreline FC Player Development Pyramid

Shoreline FC International Soccer

Trips

Shoreline FC – ID Partner Programs: West Ham Utd, CT-ODP, EDP-TIP, USL-id2

LEVEL 1The Academy Program

8yrs – 11yrs Old

We believe that the biggest influence in a youth soccer players development takes place between the ages of 8 – 11yrs old. Nurturing player technique in a positive coaching environment develops greater ball mastery, game understanding, passion and a desire to improve.

“The future isn’t something we enter, the future is something we create”

Danny SimpsonShoreline FC

“We try to create an environment where a young player is never

afraid to play, never afraid to make mistakes.”

Tony Carr. MBEWest Ham Utd Academy

Academy Structure

2-3 Team Practices per week (Fall & Spring) 1-2 Team Practices per week (Winter) Controlled League Environment (NPL) 8-10 “Structured” Games per season (Fall & Spring) 1-2 One Day Tournaments per season (Fall & Spring) Full-Time Academy Staff (Program Director & Director of Coaching) 2-Professional Coaches per team (Head Coach & Asst. Coach) Periodized Training Sessions (Preplanned for the entire season) 75% of ALL training sessions taught through game-like situations 500-1000 ball touches per training session per player ABC’s (Agility, Balance & Coordination) training per session

Academy Program ObjectiveThe Shoreline Academy is built on a football foundation in which every player is given the

opportunity to learn, experiment and excel for future successes within the sport.

Our Periodized training methods (seasonally preset) highlights our willingness to invest time and

patience in developing these players in a pressure-free, fun filled, learning environment.

Shoreline wants our member families to enjoy our nurturing program, feel pride in the club and enjoy watching their children grow as soccer players and

individuals.

West Ham Utd Academy Director

Tony Carr (MBE) with Shoreline FC’s Danny Simpson

Academy Curriculum Ages 8 – 11yrs: - Prioritize Ball Mastery & Team Principles

Agility Work; Fun Games (Tag, Bulldog etc.), Ladders, Hurdles, etc. Soccer Robics; Moves #1 - #10. Introduce Ball Juggling (2-Touch Rule) Shoreline Moves; #1 - #9 & Cryuff, Beckenbauer, Chops and Squeeze Turns Dribbling Technique; Surfaces of the foot, Cuts, Fakes & Running w/the ball Ball Striking Technique; Inside Foot, Laces and Loft. Teamwork Skills; Passing & Moving, Angles and Head Up Positioning Skills; Basic Functions of each position Defending Skills; Pressure, Cover, Balance& Depth

LEVEL 2Junior Premier Program

12yrs – 14yrs OldIn our 2nd level of player development, Shoreline believes the emphasis

should shift towards team structure and speed of play. IE, Fewer Touches to Possess, Combination Play, Principles of Attacking / Defending, Positional

Functions, Set Piece Organization and the introduction of competing to win are emphasized in this part of our player development.

Accountability for Athletic conditioning, attire, equipment and communication are also addressed with our players during these ages.

Ages 12 – 14yrs: - Prioritize: Speed of Play, Team Principles, & Competition Agility Work: Ladders, Hurdles, Discs, Hoops & Jump Rope Soccer Robics; #1 – #15, Set Juggling targets Shoreline Moves; #1 - #9 with Pressure, Combination Touch Moves Dribbling Technique: Penetrate off the dribble (1 v 1’s, 1 v 2’s etc.) Control Technique; Up & Down the body & Heading the ball Passing Technique; Passing Combinations, 3rd man running, Long Passes Ball Striking Technique; 6 – 25yd shooting, curling the ball, whipping the cross Team Principles; Attacking & Defending Principles of Play Athletic Accountability; Fitness, Speed and Strength level maintenance

Junior Premier Curriculum

LEVEL 3Senior Premier Program

15yrs – 18yrs OldAt these Senior Premier ages, Shoreline FC believes that player responsibility should

be brought to the foreground. Focusing our player development on mental strength, positional functions, formation awareness, team tactics and emphasize

competing to win. Developing a winning mentality whilst playing the Shoreline way, it is important to introduce competition for playing time, game/training preparation, participation

and recovery. We showcase our players to college coaches at these HS ages and assist with

college placement to all our Junior/Seniors players.

Senior Premier Curriculum Ages 15 – 18yrs: - Prioritize: Functions, Responsibilities & College Preparation

Agility Work; SAQ work, Strength & Conditioning, Muscle Development Team Tactics; Positional Functions in a 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1 & 4-1-3-2 Defensive Principles; Setting a “Defensive Block”, Trapping Opponents, etc. Attacking Principles; Penetrate off Possession, Quick Transition, Counter

Attacks, etc. Set Pieces; Creativity off set pieces Defensive/Offensive Game Management; Playing through 90-mins, Problem solving, time

management College Recruitment; Showcase, College Selection & Communication, etc.

Full-Time Staff: Administrator, Director of Coaching & Program Directors Qualified Coaching Staff: Highest USSF, NSCAA & FA qualified Esteemed Coaches: CT Staff Educators, High School & Colligate Coaches TWO Locations: Greenwich, CT & Madison, CT. Partnership: With English Premier League Giants West Ham United Highest Quality Competition: Regional (EDP), Regional CT (NPL), State (CJSA) Super Y: CT’s ONLY representative in the USL Summer Super Y Program Quality Programs: Academy (8–11yrs), Junior Premier (12–14yrs) & Senior Premier

(15-18yrs). International Soccer Trips: Annually to BOTH Liverpool & London, England. Camps: Shoreline FC offers BOTH Residential & Local Day Camps Club Events: Winter Ball Fund Raiser & End–of–Season Picnic

RECAP: What does Shoreline FC offer?