ADP Program Details
Program Goals
- Provide a fun and enjoyable learning environment for U6-8 players
- Develop a passion and enthusiasm for the game of soccer
- Developmental Goals
- Technical – Dribbling, passing, shooting etc
- Tactical – Decision making, understanding of space
- Physical – Speed, agility, balance, coordination
- Psychosocial – Respect, discipline, perseverance
Program Format
- Locations meet twice a week one training session, one game.
- 4 ADP Festivals held throughout the season where all ADP locations participate and play games against each other.
- Festivals will include regular 4v4 games and also introduce the players to Futsal.
- Flexible registration options include Full Year (Fall and Spring) or Seasonal (Fall or Spring)
Schedule
| Location | Training | Games | Festivals | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegiate | Monday 6:15--7:15pm | Wednesday 6:15-7:15pm | Fri 3/31, Fri 4/21 5:30-6:30pm @ Ukrop Park | 9/12-11/2 | 3/13-5/3 |
| Ukrop Park | Monday 5.15-6.15pm | Wednesday 5.15-6.15pm | Fri 3/31, Fri 4/21 5:30-6:30pm @ Ukrop Park | 9/12-11/2 | 3/13-5/3 |
| River City | Tuesday 5:15pm-6:15pm | Thursday 5:15pm-6:15pm | Fri 3/31, Fri 4/21 5:30-6:30pm @ Ukrop Park | 9/13-11/3 | 3/14-5/4 |
| Bryan Park | Tuesday 5:30pm-6:30pm | Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm | Fri 3/31, Fri 4/21 5:30-6:30pm @ Ukrop Park | 9/13-11/3 | 3/14-5/4 |
What do we want from our ADP players?
- Excited to come to training and games
- Freedom to try new things and be creative with the ball – lots of dribbling opportunities and 1v1’s
- Excited to learn new skills at each session
- Excited to score goals and see other teammates have success
- Play with a smile on their face!
Training Sessions
- Players will be split into groups and train with players of similar ability.
- Groups of 6-8 players with a coach at each session.
- Emphasis on dribbling and scoring goals - lots of game related activities.
- Learning transitional moments in the game (when we lose the ball, when we win the ball).
- Examples of training activities - what we do and why we do it!
Examples of Training Activities
Games
- Game nights will include a mixture of 3v3 and 4v4 games
- Players will play in all positions to learn the game from different perspectives
- Understanding of formations and positions will take the players time to understand and will improve over the course of the season
Examples of Game Formations
- 3v3 (1 Defender, 2 attackers)
- 4v4 (Defender, 2 Wide Midfielders and a Forward)
Futsal
- During the Fall, players will be introduced to Futsal and have the option to play over the winter.
- Futsal is one of the fastest growing games on the planet and it’s fast paced, high energy format provides technical and tactical benefits for young players.
Parents - Practices and Games
- Be Supportive of all players and coaches
- Let the coaches do their job
- Watch for gradual improvements
- Relax and enjoy watching your child play the game they love!
