2006 Boys Tecumseh.BelleRiver - Nationals Canada DA Premier Program Summary & Parent Meeting November 7, 2017

1. Tecumseh.BelleRiver
2006 BOYS DIRECTOR’S ACADEMY PROGRAM
Nationals Canada - Parent Communication
November 7, 2017

2. - ECA report on Youth Academies in Europe
“Nurturing talent and future players should be
the main role of a club. If each club has its own
traditions and if there is no single recipe for
success. The case studies clearly show that the
most effective Youth Academics are those
which pursue their vision and their objective with
perseverance. It is not only a question of size; it
is a question of spirit and belief.”

3. - Pep Segura, La Masia
“It is the identity of the youth system that should
define the identity of the first team, not the other
way round.”

4. presentation content
1. intro & club updates (mission, vision & values)
2. who we are (tech staff & coaching staff)
3. what we believe & why
4. DA Program & Plans
5. Annual Program & Curriculum
6. Coach’s Comments
7. Questions

5. our mission
“The TSC is committed to lead the development,
promotion and administration of the game of
soccer while providing quality service,
communication and education to our members.”

6. our vision
“To be a highly recognized and respected
soccer club in our town, district and province
which develops our members to the best of their
ability while exhibiting sporting values and
integrity and maintaining community identity.”

7. values
• The needs of the Player will be put first in all decisions.
Developmental Needs of the player will guide decisions, especially in
Talent Identification and Selection and ongoing scouting.
• Strong foundation in Participation starting from bottom up. Lowering
Barriers to participation, especially in the early development stages.
• Importance of Balance - Retention and Pathways for all (Player,
Coach, Referee and Administration). Consistency and Alignment
throughout the club, cognizant of economic, geographic and general
time constraints on members.
• Ongoing Communication and Education is critical at all times.

8. why?
• We believe in a player-centred approach, whereby young athletes are guided through their learning and
playing experience. TSC Coaches encourage and inspire creativity, allowing players to make their own
mistakes and learn from them.
• We believe in an inclusive environment that allows players of all levels to participate and learn at their
own pace, understanding that the same league/intensity is not right for all, but also that everyone should
be given the same opportunity.
• We believe that soccer players must train to play soccer and when they are done, train some more.
Canada is playing catch up - so are we.“On-Ball” time & training is available year round in a 44 week
development model. If a young player has a conflict due to another sport or wholesome activity (that is
ok, we support a balanced lifestyle) he or she has the opportunity to make that session up on another
night or weekend, so as not just to miss out on training/playing!
• We believe in providing the highest level of play for players who need/seek out opportunities at the next
level, while understanding that cost/travel barriers must be overcome and alleviated at young ages for
all families.
• We believe in a committed, collaborative & qualified technical staff. TSC identifies, appoints and unites
coaches who believe in the development of all players within the club.

9. why?
“Every move we make is based on three
things: The PLAYER, the PLAYER, the
PLAYER”
“Those are the three things that we care
about”

10. the process
tecumseh soccer club

11. S E V E N
F A C E T S O F
F O O T B A L L
• Culture
• Community
• Persons
• Players
• Coaches
• Organization
• Execution

12. S E V E N P R O C E S S E S O F
F O O T B A L L
1. Defining the Culture (Philosophy “Why”)
2. Inspiring the Community (Collaboration)
3. Involving People (Character)
4. Inviting Players (Technique - Work)
5. Educating Coaches (Tactic - Thought)
6. Sustaining Organization (Club Support)
7. Succeeding in Execution (Compete)

13. technical staff
communicate.motivate.lead

14. Technical Director: Ryan Mendonca
CSA National B License, USSF National C License, Ontario
Soccer Technical Director Diploma & Grassroots Diploma
Director of Coaching
(Tecumseh Campus):
JJ Dowhan Ontario Soccer B License, 2018 CSA B License Candidate
Academy Director: Daniel Mendonca CSA National B License, OSA Goalkeeping Diploma
Player Development Boys:
Leighton
Speechley-Price
Ontario Soccer B License in Training
Youth Director Boys: JJ Dowhan
Ontario Soccer Provincial B License, 2018 CSA B License
Candidate
Player Development Girls: Brendan Teeling
UEFA B License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma,
Masters of Human Kinetics Applied Human Performance
Science, Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport and Exercise
Management
Youth Director Girls: Tony Giorlando Ontario Soccer C License, USSF D License

15. player development pathway
#UltimateGoal

16. TSC #UltimateGoal
• The #UltimateGoal of Tecumseh Soccer Club is to be a lifelong vehicle for the growth, development, inspiration &
maturation of your child. There shall be no greater success than the opportunity to guide a player from 8 & younger through
to 18 & older, at any and all competitive levels, within the pathways and opportunities provided by TSC.
• Examination, evolution & modification of our pathways is essential to provide a safe, comfortable and competitive
environment for each and every person in our program. The more comfortable and safe your child feels in their environment,
the more confident they will be in playing, learning & performing the skills necessary to be the best version of themselves,
on and off the field.
• We ultimately value the PERSON over the PLAYER. We will actively guide the individual PROCESS and work to help shape
each child’s picture of PROGRESS, though their soccer experience.
• Sport is a phenomenal opportunity to develop character within each and every club member (coach, player, parent &
volunteer). We are honoured that you chose us to assist in shaping and developing the potential within your child.
Inspiration to learn and play the game must come from within. We hope to ignite that fire and help it grow!
• We do not set out to be the environment full of the best footballers, we work to build the best of all environments for the
footballer. An ultimate environment helps develop athletes of all levels into players of their desired potential, keeping them
“in the game.” This includes those striving to be elite in sport, those here to best develop their skill set in the game and those
here for the social component of “being a part of the team.” The #UltimateGoal is to build an environment which transforms
our athletes into complete soccer players, our children into contributing citizens of character, our current leaders & role
models into future coaches/educators and our countless volunteers into integral parts of our community organization today
and for the many future days to come.

17. U8 - U10 U11 & U12 U13 & U14 U15 - U18
High Performance &
Accelerated Showcase
OPDL (High Performance
Prep)
OPDL (High Performance
Prep)
Super Y League
(Midwest Division)
National Premier League
(MDL)
National Premier League
(MDL)
Regional (OPDL Interplay
or OASL)
Regional (OPDL Interplay
or OASL)
Regional (OPDL Interplay
or OASL)
DA PREP (MYSL 9v9) Director’s Academy
Michigan Premier
(MSPSP)
Michigan Premier
(MSPSP)
MYSL 7v7 MYSL 7v7 Regional WOYSL Regional WOYSL
ECSL ECSL ECSL ECSL

19. coaching staff
support.sustain.succeed

20. Program Technical Director: Ryan Mendonca
CSA National B License, USSF National C License, Ontario
Soccer Technical Director Diploma & Grassroots Diploma
2006 Boys Black
(Director’s Academy)
Ryan Mendonca
CSA National B License, USSF National C License, Ontario
Soccer Technical Director Diploma & Grassroots Diploma
2006 Boys Red
(Premier)
James
Lambourne
England FA Level 1 Diploma, Ontario Soccer B
License Candidate 2018
2006 Boys BR
(MYSL & ECSL)
Abdul Merhi
Kennedy High School Coach, former OYSL and
OFFSA champion. C License Candidate 2018
2006 Boys Assistant Simon Hales Ontario C License Candidate 2018
2006 Boys Assistant Rad Stevanovic Ontario C License Candidate 2018
Athletic Performance: Shane Topalovic http://www.nxlathletics.com/about
Director of Goalkeeping: Daniel Mendonca CSA National B License, OSA Goalkeeping Diploma

21. FALL 2017
Season Programs & Events

22. 2006 BLACK 2006 RED 2006 BR
Director’s Academy
(Tier II) 2006 BLACK
MYSL Under-12
(Premier Division) 2006 RED
MYSL Under-12 (Green
AA Division) 2006 BR
Motor City Champions
Cup 2006 BLACK 2006 RED
Traverse City Autumn
Classic 2006 BLACK
National Premier
League MDL Weekend 2006 BLACK

23. WINTER 2017/2018
Season Programs & Events

24. 2006 BLACK 2006 RED 2006 BR
Tuesday Turf Training 2006 BLACK 2006 RED
Thursday Turf Training 2006 BLACK 2006 RED 2006 BR
Friday Futsal & Skills 2006 BLACK 2006 RED
Indoor 11v11 @ Wixom
& Evolution 2006 BLACK Call Ups
Indoor 9v9 Optional
Session II 2006 RED Call Ups
Coerver Skills Session TBD TBD TBD
Futsal Tournament TBD TBD TBD

25. SPRING 2018
Season Programs & Events

26. 2006 BLACK 2006 RED 2006 BR
MYSL Under-12 9v9
White Div (8 Games) Call Ups 2006 BR
MYSL Under-13 11v11
Major Div (8 Games) 2006 RED Call Ups
Director’s Academy Tier
I - 9v9 (7 Games) 2006 BLACK Call Ups
NPL Midwest Division
U13 11v11 (7 Games) 2006 BLACK Call Ups
Borderstars Tournament
(April 8,9) 2006 BLACK 2006 RED 2006 BR
Cincinnati United
Premier (April 21, 22) 2006 BLACK 2006 RED
Tournament TBD 2006 BR
USA Cup (July 17-21) 2006 BLACK 2006 RED Call Ups

27. SUMMER 2017
Season Programs & Events

28. 2006 BLACK 2006 RED 2006 BR
Training Day 1 2006 BLACK 2006 RED 2006 BR
Training Day 2 2006 BLACK 2006 RED 2006 BR
Training Day 3 2006 BLACK 2006 RED Optional
Match Day 1
League TBD 2006 BLACK 2006 RED 2006 BR
USA Cup (July 17-21) 2006 BLACK 2006 RED Call Ups

29. High Performance
Value Added
Programs
additional opportunities

30. TSC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Team Staff will select 3 members from each team to serve on the TSC
Leadership Council. Duties will include 4 classroom sessions re: leadership
and a final project with monthly meetings (4 month period)
COMPASS CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT
COMPASS is character education focused on the person over
player and the development of the social emotional aspects of
individual development
COMMUNITY SERVICE A social responsibility and education on “giving-back”
GOALKEEPER TRAINING
Subsidized Academy & Additional GK sessions for High Performance Prep
Keepers. Year round training, multiple days per week and time slots
STRIKING/FINISHING TRAINING
Subsidized Academy & Additional Finishing Sessions for High Performance
Prep Keepers. Year round training, multiple days per week and time slots
STRENGTH/SPEED/AGILITY Subsidized & Multiple Sessions with http://www.nxlathletics.com/about

31. U12 DA/PREMIER
2006 BOYS Program Summary
Annual Training Schedule (Weeks): 44
Indoor Training Sessions: 48
Futsal & Skill Development Sessions: 20
Winter 11v11 Games: 8
Tournament Games: 12
Outdoor Training Sessions: 60
Competitive Season Games: 36
Team Development Camp Hours: 40
Projected Hours on Ball: 316
Team Head Coach:
Ontario Soccer B License (Canada Soccer B License
Candidate & Mentorship)
Coach Term Limit: 2 year term limit

33. Curriculum & Planning
Plan.Process.Progress

34. GAME MODEL PHASE I
Annual Week Session 1 (Technical Focus) Session 2 (Expanded Focus) Session 3 (Ability Based Training)
1 Sep 4
Passing & Receiving
(Rondo Base)
Passing & Receiving
(Rondo Base)
Passing & Receiving
(Rondo Base)
2 Sep 11
Possession - Build out of the
Back
Transition to Possession
(Zone 1 & 2)
Possession - Build out of the
Back
3 Sep 18
Possession - Build out of the
Back
Transition to Possession
(Zone 1 & 2)
Possession - Build out of the
Back
4 Sep 25
Possession - Penetrate
(Central)
Possession - Switching
Point of Attack
Possession - Penetrate
(Central)
5 Oct 2
Possession - Penetrate
(Central)
Possession - Switching
Point of Attack
Possession - Penetrate
(Central)
6 Oct 9
Possession - Patience,
Purpose, Probing
Transition to Possession
(Zone 3 & 4)
Possession - Patience,
Purpose, Probing
7 Oct 16
Possession - Patience,
Purpose, Probing
Transition to Possession
(Zone 3 & 4)
Possession - Patience,
Purpose, Probing
8 Oct 23
Possession - Switching
Point of Attack
Possession - Central
Attacking
Possession - Switching
Point of Attack
9 Oct 30
Possession - Switching
Point of Attack
Possession - Central
Attacking
Possession - Switching
Point of Attack
10 Nov 6 Combination Play to Finish Finishing/Central Combination Play to Finish

35. Technical Phase I & Recovery Phase I
Annual Week Session 1 (Technical Focus) Session 2 (Expanded Focus) Session 3 (Ability Based Training)
11 Nov 13
1v1 Attacking (Opponent in
Front)
1v1 Defending (Pressure) 1v1 Defending (Pressure)
12 Nov 20
1v1 Attacking (Opponent on
Angle)
2v1 Attacking (Wall Pass) 2v1 Attacking (Wall Pass)
13 Nov 27
1v1 Attacking (Opponent on
Side)
2v2 Defending (Cover) 2v2 Defending (Cover)
14 Dec 4
1v1 Attacking (Opponent on
Back)
2v2 Attacking (Overlap &
Open Up)
2v2 Attacking (Overlap &
Open Up)
15 Dec 11 Recovery Break Recovery Break Recovery Break
16 Dec 18 Recovery Break Recovery Break Recovery Break
17 Dec 25 Recovery Break Recovery Break Recovery Break
18 Jan 1 Holiday Break Holiday Break Holiday Break

36. Technical Phase II & Recovery Phase II
Annual Week Session 1 (Technical Focus) Session 2 (Expanded Focus) Session 3 (Ability Based Training)
19 Jan 8
1v1 Attacking (Opponent in
Front)
1v1 Defending (Pressure) 1v1 Defending (Pressure)
20 Jan 15
1v1 Attacking (Opponent in
Front)
2v1 Attacking (Wall Pass) 2v1 Attacking (Wall Pass)
21 Jan 22
1v1 Attacking (Opponent on
Angle)
2v2 Defending (Cover) 2v2 Defending (Cover)
22 Jan 29
1v1 Attacking (Opponent on
Angle)
2v2 Attacking (Overlap &
Open Up)
2v2 Attacking (Overlap &
Open Up)
23 Feb 5
1v1 Attacking (Opponent on
Side)
3v2 Attacking (3 Man
Combinations)
3v2 Attacking (3 Man
Combinations)
24 Feb 12
1v1 Attacking (Opponent on
Side)
3v3 Attacking (3 Man
Combinations)
3v3 Attacking (3 Man
Combinations)
25 Feb 19
1v1 Attacking (Turning
Moves)
3v3 Defending (Balance) 3v3 Defending (Balance)
26 Feb 26
1v1 Attacking (Turning
Moves)
4v3 Attacking (Utilizing
Depth)
4v3 Attacking (Utilizing
Depth)
27 Mar 5 Recovery Break Recovery Break Recovery Break
28 Mar 12 March Break March Break March Break

37. GAME MODEL PHASE II
Annual Week Session 1 (Technical Focus) Session 2 (Expanded Focus) Session 3 (Ability Based Training)
29 Mar 19
Passing & Receiving
(Rondo Base)
Passing & Receiving
(Rondo Base)
Passing & Receiving
(Rondo Base)
30 Mar 26
Possession - Build out of the
Back
Transition to Possession
(Zone 1 & 2)
Possession - Build out of the
Back
31 Apr 2
Possession - Build out of the
Back
Transition to Possession
(Zone 1 & 2)
Possession - Build out of the
Back
32 Apr 9
Possession - Penetrate
(Central)
Possession - Switching
Point of Attack
Possession - Penetrate
(Central)
33 Apr 16
Possession - Penetrate
(Central)
Possession - Switching
Point of Attack
Possession - Penetrate
(Central)
34 Apr 23
Possession - Patience,
Purpose, Probing
Transition to Possession
(Zone 3 & 4)
Possession - Patience,
Purpose, Probing
35 Apr 30
Possession - Patience,
Purpose, Probing
Transition to Possession
(Zone 3 & 4)
Possession - Patience,
Purpose, Probing
36 May 7
Possession - Switching
Point of Attack
Possession - Central
Attacking
Possession - Switching
Point of Attack
37 May 14
Possession - Switching
Point of Attack
Possession - Central
Attacking
Possession - Switching
Point of Attack
38 May 21 Possession - Flankplay Finishing/Crossing Possession - Flankplay
39 May 28 Possession - Flankplay Finishing/Crossing Possession - Flankplay
40 Jun 4 Combination Play to Finish Finishing/Central Combination Play to Finish

38. Defensive Phase I, Recovery Phase III & Active Recovery Phase I
Annual Week Session 1 (Technical Focus) Session 2 (Expanded Focus) Session 3 (Ability Based Training)
41 Jun 11 Individual Defending
Transition to Defending
(Zone 3 & 4)
Individual Defending
42 Jun 18 Support in Defending
Transition to Defending
(Zone 3 & 4)
Support in Defending
43 Jun 25 Balance in Defending
Transition to Defending
(Zone 1 & 2)
Balance in Defending
44 Jul 2
Dutch Touch Soccer Camp
Week #1
Dutch Touch Soccer Camp
Week #1
Dutch Touch Soccer Camp
Week #1
45 Jul 9 Team Tournament Prep Team Tournament Prep Team Tournament Prep
46 Jul 16 USA CUP USA CUP USA CUP
47 Jul 23 Recovery Break Recovery Break Recovery Break
48 Jul 30 Recovery Break Recovery Break Recovery Break
49 Aug 6 GAG Sessions (Rondo
Base, Game Related,
Transition Theme)
GAG Sessions (Rondo
Base, Game Related,
Transition Theme)
GAG Sessions (Rondo
Base, Game Related,
Transition Theme)50 Aug 13
51 Aug 20 GAG Sessions (Rondo
Base, Game Related,
Transition Theme)
GAG Sessions (Rondo
Base, Game Related,
Transition Theme)
GAG Sessions (Rondo
Base, Game Related,
Transition Theme)52 Aug 27

39. Coach’s Comments
Coaching Philosophy, Perspective & Methodology

40. • Training: focus & attendance
• Competition: purpose & perspectives
• Development: peaks & valleys
• Adversity: acceptance, responce & resiliency
• Tolerance: patience & perspective
• Leadership: experience & expectation (foresight)

41. 2018 & Beyond
QUESTIONS?