Developmental
The U10 Development Program is an alternative to the traditional recreational and select (traveling) team programs and offers the opportunity for advanced development of the young soccer player. This program is a league for boys and girls that are born by the dates of August 1st, 1998 thru July 31st, 1999. If the player is not age appropriate then they must be going in to the 4th grade to be eligible. The focus of this league will be participation and development in a fun and rewarding environment, within a competitive arena, while emphasizing proper skills acquisition and training techniques.
The Development follows a training curriculum that is fun while allowing for optimum player development. The goal of this program is youth player development that follows guidelines and recommendations put forth by the Louisiana Soccer Association and the United States Soccer Federation. All teams are trained by appropriately licensed, Professional Club coaches to provide the players with the best possible foundation of skills and knowledge of the game..The players will be selected through a tryout process then placed on a team with players of similar ability. Throughout the season, games will be played against other MSC “Division 1” teams and against other local clubs “Development or Academy” teams.
Team training occurs twice weekly with games on weekends. The Development teams will participate in 2-4 local tournaments per year. MSC emphasizes maximum development of individual skills, and provides the opportunity to apply those skills in a competitive environment, including training, games, and tournament competition. Young players with commitment, skills and attitude will find U10 Development Soccer to be a good introduction to MSC’s (Division 1 and Premier) values as a club. Acceptance to the MSC Development Soccer program is based on player evaluations, which take place during tryouts each summer.
GOALS
- High Emphasis- Individual Skill (1st touch, Passing, Shooting, Dribbling)
- Low Emphasis- Team Play (Tactics, Corners, Throw-ins, Free-kicks)
- A stress-free atmosphere to expose players to the game.
- A competitive environment that encourages players to flourish while focusing on skill development.
- Emphasis on quality and long-term benefits rather than short-term gain. An age-appropriate development process.
- An educational atmosphere for players and parents concerning club values.
- While the Development Program functions in a competitive atmosphere, winning is not the foremost focus.
- We urge our coaches and parents to give each player continuous support based upon each individual player’s needs.
- Parents should expect there to be changes in levels of play as the player (s) mature.
GUIDELINES
- Cost is $385.00 for the season (Fall/Spring), with additional cost for uniforms
- Uniform code (Practice and Games)
- Players are to come dressed and ready with all proper equipment (guards, inflated ball, and water)
- If player cannot make a training please inform Director or Coach
- No behavior problems, players are required to come prepared to learn and participate in sessions
- No State Cup for U-10 Development
- Coaches will play players equally, and give all players the opportunity to play multiple positions
- Coaches will be Volunteer Parents, coaches will be selected by Director
Questions regarding U-10 development, can be answered by MSC Development Director or MSC Office
Nick Chetta (Chetta5@aol.com)
MSC Development Director
