South Jersey United FC Recreational Program
Boys & Girls Aged U5 thru U14
SJUFC's small sided recreational program consists of
training with the professional staff of Youth Soccer Alliance,
whom follow the guidelines of the USYSA National Youth Curriculum.
All YSA staff hold the NCSAA and/or USSF Youth Diploma. Players will practice once per week with YSA staff, then play small sided
games on Saturday mornings which will be facilitated by the YSA staff. Our eight week program is scheduled to
begin on Tuesday March 23 and Thursday March 25th (practice day will depend upon age) with small sided games starting on Saturday March 27th.
Registration Deadline March 20th 2010
All training and games will be played at Woodstream's MUA Park, on Brandywine Drive in Marlton.
YSA's Small Sided Philosophy
YSA's focus is on
technical training (skill development) that incorporates 3v3; 4v4;
5v5 & 6v6 training models. YSA's age appropriate training curriculum ensures
that players have the technical capabilities to perform the tactical
components necessary to compete at the next level of play.
For an individual with average
technical ability, this stage of development will look at primarily
improving the player's technical (skill) ability and will also
introduce a better understanding of the game all within age appropriate
levels of activities.
Program Content;
Dribbling; Taught to keep
the ball close, lots of touches with ALL surfaces of BOTH feet.
Maintaining possession while sheldilng the ball, taking on players and
change of direction and speed.
Passing; CORRECT technique for kicking and non kicking foot. Passing with accuracy and control along with intro of pass selection.
Defending; Getting to the
ball first (pressure), defending by 'turning to the outside when facing
own goal & when, how and where to clear the ball.
Small Sided Games; This
format is designed with the young player in mind by simplifying the
game, while retaining many of the characteristic aspects of a soccer
game. The small sided game is the most suitable for developing
versatile, thinking players. So many comparable situations occur in
such a short period of time that the players learn to solve these
problems with flexibility and speed of thought. Each session with end
with and combination of 3v3; 4v4; 5v5 & 6v6 small sided games.
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