aasc behind the badge 21 · 2020. 12. 1. · to keep the ball close and learning to beat players on...

Behind the BadgeA look inside Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club

x

HISTORY STRUCTURE BOARD

DIRECTORS TEAMS

COACHES LICENSED TEACHERS

ALUMNI

FIELDS PALOMA

ASU POLY

SPEED/ STRENGTH PROGRAMMING

FACILITY STAFF

CURRICULUM BENCHMARKS

AGE APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT APPROACH

HEALTH ONSITE ATHLETIC TRAINER

MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP

COLLEGE PLACEMENT

LIAISONS ID EVENTS

GOALKEEPING STAFF

SESSIONS CURRICULUM

NIKE UNIFORMS

TRAINING GEAR FAN APPAREL

NATIONAL PRESENCE PLAYERS FIRST

ECNL USNT PATHWAY

ARSENAL CHALLENGE

PROGRAMS TECHNICAL/ FUNCTIONAL

FUTSAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

THE FOLLOWING CONTENT IS USED TO EDUCATE AND INFORM. IT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF ARIZONA ARSENAL SOCCER CLUB

x

HISTORY

The Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club (formally Gilbert Soccer Club) was created in 1992 as an offshoot of the Gilbert Youth Soccer Association (GYSA). GYSA recognized the need in the community to create a place where the highly advanced players could develop and test their skills against the best players throughout Arizona. It was slow going in the first few years, but Arizona Arsenal Soccer club has now grown to over 60 competitive teams, Arsenal Youth Development Program and Little Strikers with over 1100 players. Most of these players go on to play for the local high schools and many will then continue on to play in college.

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club competes in the Boys and Girls Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and has won over 20 state championships in the clubs existence. In addition, many Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club players have been selected over the years to participate in National Team Camps, US Training Centers, ODP Regional Teams and ODP Arizona State Teams.

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club teams travel out of state and compete against the best the country has to offer. Several teams are ranked regionally and nationally. The professional coaching staff includes teachers, former college players, most with national level coaching licenses. Many of these coaches also coach local high school, coach community college soccer teams and have played at a high level. Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club works to ensure that every youth player in Arizona has the chance to reach their potential on the soccer field and in life.


STRUCTURE- BOARD

x

Arsenal Club Vice President Gretchen Thompson

Referee Coordinator Chris McConkey

Sponsorship Coord Tim Barmettler

Uniform Coordinator Jill Bartel

Marketing/ Website David Belfort

Secretary Mary Brightman

Field Coordinator Jake Zimmerman

Leadership Council Barbara Barmettler

Assistant DOC Jeff Perry

AYDP Director Matt Davis

Little Strikers Director Ben Holzer

Assistant DOC/ Tryouts Andrew Guarneri

Assistant DOC Matt Midkiff

Club Treasurer Kathleen Renshaw

Arsenal Club President Geoff Borger

Sporting Director David Belfort

Strategic Planner Scott Earnheart

Arsenal Challenge Jon Berzins

Executive DOC Tim Barmettler

Volunteer Coordinator Diana Cullinan

Club Registrar Gloria Roberts


STRUCTURE- DIRECTORS

x

Sporting Director David Belfort

Executive DOC Tim Barmettler

DOC Jeff Perry

Assistant DOC Drew Guarneri

Assistant DOC Matt Midkiff

USSF A LICENSE

USC PREMIER DIPLOMA

MASTERS DEGREE IN ED

NATIONAL YOUTH LICENSE

LA LIGA LEVEL 3

COERVER YOUTH DIPLOMA

US SOCCER SCOUTING NETWORK

ODP REGION STAFF

ODP STATE STAFF

CLUB STATE CHAMPION

HS STATE CHAMPION

PLAYED DIVISION I SOCCER

CERTIFIED TEACHER

HAMILTON HS BOYS VARSITY ASS

12 YEARS OF SERVICE TO AASC

USSF A LICENSE

USC NATIONAL DIPLOMA



BEN U MENS COACH

COACHED PROFESSIONALLY

CLUB STATE CHAMPION

HS STATE CHAMPION

PLAYED COLLEGIATELY

CERTIFIED TEACHER

HIGHLAND HS BOYS VARSITY


USSF C LICENSE

USC ADV NATIONAL DIPLOMA


PLAYED COLLEGIATELY

PLAYED PROFESSIONALLY

CLUB STATE CHAMPION

HS STATE CHAMPION

CERTIFIED TEACHER

GILBERT HS BOYS VARSITY


USSF A LICENSE


MASTER DEGREE

CLUB STATE CHAMPION

HS STATE CHAMPION

CAMPO VERDE HS BOYS VARSITY

CAMPO VERDE HS GIRLS VARSITY

MESA CC GIRLS HEAD COACH

FORMER ODP STAFF

PLAYED COLLEGIATELY

PLAYED PROFESSIONALLY


USSF B LICENSE

DOCTORATE IN PT

CERTIFIED NATIONAL S &C

CO DIRECTOR OF FOOTHILLS

SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL

CLUB STATE CHAMPION

COACHED NUMEROUS PROS

PLAYED COLLEGIATELY



STRUCTURE- TEAMS

x

CLUB REGISTRAR Gloria Roberts

CLUB TREASURER Kathleen Renshaw


CERTIFIED TEACHER

11 YEARS TEAM MANAGER

4 YEARS CLUB REGISTRAR

ASA ADMIN OF THE YEAR

16 YEARS IN AASC

It is mandatory for every team at Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club to have a Team Manager and a Team Treasurer. The Team Managers and Team Treasurer receive support and guidance from our Club Registrar, Club Treasurer and Sporting Director.

Team Managers are responsible for the carding of players, registering for leagues and Tournaments.

Team Treasurers are responsible for sending out monthly financial reconciliations to the team to enforce transparency with team fees.

RETIRED DIRECTOR OF FISCAL & BUSINESS OPERATION,

ASU, COLLEGE OF LETTERS & SCIENCES, 33 YEARS OF SERVICE

BA, EDUCATION

PARISH PRESIDENT OF THE BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE

AND FUND RAISING/DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

5 YEARS TEAM MANAGER

15 YEAR AASC BOARD POSITIONS

20 YEAR IN AASC


COACHES

x

All Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club Coaches have to pass necessary background checks and complete SafeSport Training.

Our Coaching Staff holds licenses from United State Soccer Federation and United Soccer Coaches. There are also a number of our coaches that have received training from La Liga, Coerver, and TOVO.

We proudly employ a number of teachers who work in the surrounding school districts.

The Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club has a number of coaches who were former players with the club which is a testament to the impact the organization had on them.


FIELDS- ASU POLY

x

Arizona State University- Polytechnic Campus has two beautiful match size lighted fields that Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club periodically uses during the week for training and consistently uses for the Boys and Girls ECNL match days. The surface of these fields are some of the best in the state of Arizona.


CURRICULUM

x

Curriculum Zone 1 (7 thru 10) Teach the “Fun” of the game and encourage a “Love” of the game. Dribbling and shooting with both feet are emphasized along with balance, agility, coordination, change of direction, and quick movements with the ball. Foot skills with both feet to keep the ball close and learning to beat players on the dribble is developed. Small sided games up to 3 v 3 keep the players involved, active, and learning at a quick pace. Curriculum Zone 2 (11 thru 12) Emphasis continues in the areas above, but now development of the technical aspects of passing on the ground, receiving both ground and air balls, first touch, turning with the ball, shooting from all types of angles and positions, heading, shielding, supporting angles, beginning elements of defending both individually and in small groups become priorities. Dribbling moves known as Coerver moves are taught to beat players or create space to pass. This is the “Golden Age of Learning”, where the players absorb so much so quickly if they are just given the chance to learn. Curriculum Zone 3 (13 thru 14) All the technical elements above continue to be emphasized and perfected, now under more pressure from opponents. Ability to make better decisions by getting the head up, opening the body up to the field, and seeing more information prior to receiving the ball is strongly emphasized (better vision and situation awareness). Movement off the ball and combination play is taught and encouraged during small sided/possession games and gradually introduced into the real game. Shooting, crossing and heading continue to be emphasized in the flow of the game and under pressure. Group defensive shape with defender and midfield positions are taught within the structure of the team formation. Roles and responsibilities of players within the team are developed to a greater extent. Curriculum Zone 4 (15 thru 19) Individual technique for each skill area above is continually developed under game type pressure. Improving vision and situation awareness are put under greater pressure in practices. Team tactics and formations are emphasized more. How to defensively play high or low pressure defense, respond to offside tactics, incorporate set pieces, develop the attack within the offensive third, develop attacking play out of the back, are all taught. Functional training for forwards, midfielders and defenders and continued development of player’s roles and responsibilities within different formations are developed both offensively and defensively.


CURRICULUM- BENCHMARKS

x

Curriculum Zone 1 (7 thru 10)

Technical Priorities: Dribble with all sides of both feet Dribble out of trouble Dribble past someone Shielding Soft first touch Introduce proper shooting technique Introduce passing Passing with inside and outside of both feet Shooting with both feet – using laces Receiving the ball with all parts of body

Tactical Priorities: Basic Attacking Ideas Basic Defending Ideas Comprehend 1 vs 1 concepts Comprehend 2 vs 1 concepts Introduction to 2 vs 2 concepts Comprehend roles of 1st and 2nd defenders Comprehend roles of 1st and 2nd attackers




Technical Priorities: Continue with all Zone 1 items Dribbling in Traffic Ability to chip the ball Accurately play long passes Offensive/Defensive Heading Power/Accuracy Shooting

Tactical Priorities: Continue with all Zone 1 items Communication Basic Support Positions Receiving the Ball Away from Pressure Combination Play How and when to switch the point of attack Pressure vs Containing Proper 2 vs 2 roles Introduction to all roles in 3 vs 3

Continued emphasis on Technical Tactical Priorities Emphasis on style of play Switching the point of attack Functional training introduced Creative free play is encouraged Touch restrictions introduced Possession games Passing to the proper foot Properly weighted passes Two footed players 2nd and 3rd Defender Understanding and application of the principles of attack = width, depth, mobility, penetration, and improvisation Understanding and application of the principles of defending = pressure, cover, balance, compactness, communication Introduction to systems of play (4-4-2, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2) Combination Play Introduction to managing the game (Up late, down late)

Continued emphasis on Technical Tactical Priorities Zonal defending Awareness and application of offside rule High-level fitness Tactical knowledge of the game Comprehensive understanding of managing the game Touch restrictions more prevalent Runs/movement off the ball (3rd man combos) Understanding of importance and execution of offensive and defensive restarts Soccer IQ (i.e. when to overlap as wide backs, runs forwards should make and when, positioning of centerbacks – when to step and when to delay) Individual responsibility, learning to take ownership of soccer career and minimizing parent involvement (responsible for e-mails, college profile, etc…) Gamesmanship Ready to contribute at the college level


CURRICULUM- DEVELOPMENT APPROACH

x

WORK ETHIC No one works harder then us COMMITMENT Players are committed to their teammates to give their best everyday COMPETITIVENESS Players do everything to the best of our ability PASSION FOR THE GAME Players love the game and love pursuing being the best they can be within the game RESPECT players compete with class and show respect to all those involved in the game


SPEED AND STRENGTH- PROGRAM

x

Club-operated Strength and Conditioning program unrivaled by any club in the state

Seamlessly integrated Health and High Performance program: Orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, physical therapy and strength and conditioning

Club-hired strength and conditioning coaches that are invested in the club: not an outside hired entity

Successful program that has attained recognition in national magazines twice

Unparalleled success in ACL injury prevention

SPEED AND CONDITIONING IS INCLUDED IN CLUB FEES. THE PROGRAM IS ACCESSIBLE FOR AGES U11-U19 AND IS IMPLEMENTED 1 OR 2 TIMES PER WEEK DEPENDING ON AGE, TIME OF YEAR, AND LEVEL.


SPEED AND STRENGTH- STAFF

x

SPEED AND STRENGTH DIRECTOR Tim McClellan

Master of Science, Exercise Science, ASU Cert Strength & Cond Specialist, NSCA Corrective Exercise Specialist, NASM

Recognized worldwide for his performance enhancement program

200+ NFL players

14 Gold Medalists

13 NCAA Champions

9 NCAA team champions

200+ NCAA All-Americans

National Champions of 17 different sports

World Champions in: MLB, NFL, Boxing, Wrestling, Track and Field, Swimming, Bicycling, Kickboxing, Powerlifting and MMA

Coached at Arizona State University for 13 years, worked with the USA Olympic Wrestling Team, the World Champion USA Powerlifting Team and the Boston Bruins

SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH Anthony Caruso

SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH Dillon Casillas

SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH Jeff Decker

SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH Carly Dobratz

SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH Jacque Dompier

SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH Amanda Bennett

SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH Kyle Schwartz

SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH Adam Wagner

SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH Nick Webber


SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH Tori Rinsem

HEALTH- ONSITE ATHLETIC TRAINER

x

Through Arizona Arsenal Soccer Clubs partnership with Foothills Sports Medicine we are able to offer onsite Athletic Training Monday- Thursday at Paloma Sports Complex

Injury Evaluation and Treatment Concussion Diagnosis and Treatment Injury Rehabilitation Injury Prevention Cupping and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Specialist Referrals


HEALTH- MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP

x

ORTHAPEDIC SURGEON Dr. Michael Lee

U of A College of Medicine

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital & Medical Center, Banner University Medical

Center Phoenix and HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea

Medical Center

Orthopedic Surgeon for The Arizona Diamondbacks

Orthopedic Surgeon for The Arizona Cardinals

Orthopedic Surgeon for The USA World Baseball Team

Medical College of Wisconsin /

Marquette University

• Board Certifications - American

Board of Family Medicine

• Professional Memberships –

Arizona Academy of Family

Physicians

American College of Sports

Medicine

American Academy of Family

Physicians

Head Team Physician for Red

Mountain High School

MLB Team Physician for Arizona

Fall League

SPORTS MEDICINE Dr. Alex Onofrei Injuries do happen with

competitive youth soccer. Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club prides themself on the network of medical professionals that they have aligned with to be able to get an athlete assessed, treated and physical therapy in place if needed.

This network of Medical professional are some of the highest regarded in their respective fields.

USSF B LICENSE

DOCTORATE IN PT

CERTIFIED NATIONAL S &C

CO DIRECTOR OF FOOTHILLS

SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL

CLUB STATE CHAMPION

COACHED NUMEROUS PROS

PLAYED COLLEGIATELY


PHYSICAL THERAPIST Matt Midkiff


GOALKEEPING- STAFF

x

HEAD GK COACH Danny Gonzalez

USSF C LICENSE

BA PSYCHOLOGY ASU

ODP STAFF

DESERT RIDGE VARSITY COACH

MESA CC ASST COACH

ARSENAL STAFF COACH

3 YEARS AASC


GOALKEEPING- PHILOSOPHY AND CURRICULUM

x

CURRICULUM

Skills Phase (U11-U12) Introduction, Fun, Learning Rules, Promote competition

Growth Phase (U13-U14) Reinforce Techniques, Problem solve in 1v1/2v2 moments, Coordination & Balance (on and off the ball), Introduce tactics of 4-3-3, Promote Teamwork

Competition Phase (U15-U16) Technical skill +speed (execution), Full grasp of tactical concepts, Explosive power, Leadership skills/ communication skills, GK know role inside system & teammates roles

Elite Phase (U17-U18) Technique in live situations, Numbers up & down situations, Decision making endurance, High level of concentration, responsibility, know team, individual & opponent style of play.

PHILOSOPHY Technical Offensive: Receiving, passing, throwing, breaking lines Defensive: Diving, Handling, Flank play, Shot stopping Tactical Positioning Space behind the backline Recognizing + / - player situations Team / Individual player concepts & roles Physical Balance / Coordination Competitive endurance Specific Endurance Decision Making Explosiveness Psychological Motivation Discipline Self-Confidence Communication Skills System Build up zone Progression Zone Final third Set pieces


GOALKEEPING- SESSIONS

x

Fall & Spring: Competitive Seasons, 10 week periodized cycle, 2x per week 1x GK specific Strength & Conditioning

Winter: 6 week periodized cycle, 2x per week. Winter Clinics

Summer Goalkeeping: Summer Sports Camps, ID Camps, Clinics, Individual Training & Cross Training


COLLEGE- PLACEMENT

x

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club has developed a reputation nation wide of being able to successfully develop and place college soccer players who are able to be successful on and off the field.

The college placement footprint is Nationwide with Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA and Junior Colleges.


COLLEGE- LIASONS

x

BOYS COLLEGE LIASON David Belfort

USSF A LICENSE

USC PREMIER DIPLOMA



LA LIGA LEVEL 3


US SOCCER SCOUTING NETWORK

ODP REGION STAFF

ODP STATE STAFF

CLUB STATE CHAMPION

HS STATE CHAMPION

PLAYED DIVISION I SOCCER

CERTIFIED TEACHER

HAMILTON HS BOYS VARSITY ASS


USSF C LICENSE

USC PREMIER DIPLOMA

MASTERS DEGREE IN SPORT MAN


DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION DIP

CERTIFIED TEACHER

PLAYED COLLEGIATELY

CLUB STATE CHAMPION

REGION IV FINALSIST

AASC PRO STAFF COACH


GIRLS COLLEGE LIASON Summer Anderson Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club College Liaison

program offers guidance from a Boys and Girls College Liaison. There are quarterly college talks that serve as best practices with the recruiting process and finding a “best fit” school.

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club assigns a CollegeFitfinder account for all players in 9th-12th grade that is free for players.


COLLEGE- ID EVENTS

x

Along with offering College Liaisons and CollegeFitfinder accounts for the players of Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club, the club fully funds College ID events throughout the year that is free for players to participate. ID Events can include scrimmages, small sides scrimmages, training sessions and College Coach discussion panels.


PROGRAMS- TECHNICAL/ FUNCTIONAL TRAINING

x

This program is led by Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club Pro Staff Coach Jake Zimmerman. The program is offered free of charge to the Arizona Arsenal players. The program involves position specific technical and functional training. Sessions are divided into older and younger groups and each session a different position is the focal point.

Technical/ Functional Training sessions are held on scheduled Friday Nights


PROGRAMS- FUTSAL

x

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club teams implement futsal into their yearly training plan.

Additional Futsal Camps are offered over Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer Break.

Futsal is a great way for players to continue to develop technical skills, composure under pressure, 1v1, and small group tactical awareness.


PROGRAMS- LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

x

In a continued effort to develop the whole athlete, the Arsenal Leadership Council is a group of players who are chosen based on a selection process that meet monthly to address players’ needs and the direction of the club going forward. Discussion topics include creating a healthy culture, leadership and community. The Arsenal Leadership Council is under the direction of Barbara Barmettler (USSF B).


NIKE: UNIFORMS, TRAINING GEAR AND FAN APPAREL

x

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club is proudly recognized as a Nike Premier Club.

Nike Uniforms and the Uniform packages are ordered online through our partner SoccerLocco. 2020-2021 will be a new uniform year for families.

Onsite at Paloma Sports Complex Inside the Multipurpose area we have an Arsenal Store where players and families can pick up Training Gear and Fan Apparel. Additional Fan apparel can be ordered online.


NATIONAL PRESENCE- PLAYERS FIRST

x

After a rigorous application process and review, Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club was one of the inaugural Players First Licensed Youth Soccer Clubs in the United States.

Players First is a branded, holistic club soccer experience for parents and players, which emphasizes the development of each individual to his or her full potential, and helps parents make better choices about where their children should play.

The Players First license is created to differentiate clubs in the marketplace that are committed to providing an exceptional player development experience through the proper facilitation of relationships with their coaches, parents and players.

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club continues to be the only Players First Licensed Club in the state of Arizona


NATIONAL PRESENCE- Elite Clubs National League- ECNL

x

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club proudly competes in the Girls and Boys ECNL with their top u13-u19 teams. The exclusive ECNL is granted membership from a thorough application process. The ECNL includes league play in the Southwest Conference, National Events, playoff system, and Conference Selection Program.


NATIONAL PRESENCE- USNT OPPORTUNITY

x

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club has been a stepping stone for players that have featured for the Full National Teams. There are Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club players that have been invited to Youth National Team Camps and US ID Centers.


NATIONAL PRESENCE- ARSENAL CHALLENGE

x

The Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club’s “Arsenal Challenge” is viewed as the Premier Fall youth soccer tournament in the state of Arizona. The event has been occurring annually for the past 15 years and is run by Arizona Arsenal Tournament Director Jonathan Berzins. Prided on correct team level flighting, tournament schedule, working with coaching conflicts and getting schedules out weeks in advance the reputation of the event speaks for itself. The event attracts teams from Arizona, California, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico Texas and Florida to service all levels of competition. The event holds over 450 teams and every year close to 100 teams are wait listed to ensure the quality of the event.


x

ClosureArizona Arsenal Soccer Club Mission Statement:

HONOR THE PAST, BE GRATEFUL FOR THE PRESENT, AND BE STRIVING FOR THE FUTURE OF ARIZONA ARSENAL SOCCER

CLUB. BE THE BEST WE CAN BE WITH ALL ASPECTS AND ALL LEVELS OF OUR ORGANIZATION

More information on Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club can be found online at www.azarsenalsc.org or on our social media outlets.

AZARSENALSC


aasc behind the badge 21 · 2020. 12. 1. · to keep the ball close and learning to beat players on...

Documents