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CUP Boys DA

CUP Boys DA Information

To provide the highest level of soccer competition and personal development in the Cincinnati market, with the understanding that our boys develop at different rates emotionally, physically, and technically. We will continue to guide each family on the pathways to reach the goals that best suit the young player in his current developmental phase.

• Local -• CUSL, TPL, Buckeye

• State -• Buckeye, OSSL

• Regional - U12-U19• MDL(NPL), USYS(MRL), DA

• National - U14-U19• NPL, USYS(NL), DA, ENPL (US Club), NCS (USYS)

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CUP Mission

• Mission: The U.S. Soccer Development Academy is a program that provides education, resources and support to impact everyday club environments that will develop world-class players.

• Following a comprehensive review of elite player development in the United States and around the world, U.S. Soccer created the Development Academy in 2007 to provide education, resources and support to impact everyday club environments that will develop world-class players.

• The Academy is a partnership between U.S. Soccer and the top youth clubs around the country to provide the best youth players in the U.S. with an everyday environment designed to produce the next generation of world-class National Team players. The Academy’s programming philosophy is based on increased training, less total games and more competitive and meaningful games.

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Development Academy Mission

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USSF DA Initiatives

• Connects elite youth players, coaches, and referees with US Soccer educational resources

• Prioritize individual long-term player development • More training and fewer games• Less fatigue from overplaying too many games in a weekend• Less injuries• Follow International rules of competition• Improved preparation for games• Overall improved game quality from mandated principles throughout the league• Similar focus amongst clubs competing against• Exposure to the highest level players in the Region• Eliminates the need to win to play the best competition as in like MDL it is a club

based league vs individual teams that must win to qualify

• U.S. Soccer created the Development Academy in 2007• ‘USSF’ - United States Soccer Federation• ‘YNT’ – Youth National Team

• Each Academy Club has a Technical Advisor (TA) with USSF

§ The TA for our Club is a current YNT Asst. Coach and the US Soccer Representative and National Team Coach for our region

§ Assists with the Club evaluation and player identification for Youth National Teams and Training Centers

• Clubs are evaluated annually for continued acceptance in the Academy. This evaluation is partially based upon:§ Staffing and Leadership§ Club Philosophy (mission, vision, identity, style of play, etc.)§ Player Development History (National Teams and Professional)§ Operational - Facilities & Financials

• The focus of the Development Academy is on increased training with more meaningful and less total games

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DA Program: General Information

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General DA Stats / Info

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CU/CUP & DA - Boys

DA Pre-DA CUP CUU12 - U14 U11 - U14 U11 - U19 Juniors - U19

**Age Groups for each program are subject to change**

*projected

CU/CUP & DA Program Structure

Scott Bower – Technical Director• USSF A Licensed• Youth Soccer:

• U19 USYS National Champion• College Soccer:

• Stetson University (Fr. / Soph.)• Clemson University (Jr.)

• NCAA Ranked #1• Professional Soccer:

• 2001 MLS Champion (SJ Earthquakes)

• National Team:• (1998-2000) U23 YNT player• Scout• U14 Asst. Coach - 2015

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DA Executive Coaching Staff

Chris O’Neal – Director of Coaching• USSF A Licensed• Current Region III Coach (ODP)• Youth Soccer:

• CUP Alum• College Soccer:

• University of Alabama Birmingham• NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen• UAB ranked in Top 25 all 4 years and

as high as #3 in country• Professional Soccer:

• Atlanta Silverbacks – USL• HJK Helsinki - Finnish Premier League

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US Soccer Development Academy Support and Resources

• US Soccer provides extensive support to Clubs and players. Clubs receive Coaching Education, regular feedback and support to improve training and game environments

• US Soccer Development Academy Investment for Clubs include: - Technical/Performance

§ Subsidized Coaching Education (Courses for Academy Director)§ Scouting at games: Player ID/Game Analysis§ Equipment: Nike Balls provided for training and games, Academy Patches

for jerseys § POWERADE hydration setup materials and product for all game days § Technical Advisor & Scouts

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US Soccer Development Academy Support and Resources

U.S. Soccer supports Academy Clubs by providing the following:

• Program Costs/Operations§ Individual Player Scholarship Program§ U.S. Soccer covers event fees (futsal, regional events)§ Referee costs covered for all official Academy Matches & Showcases§ Club Website and online player database§ Webinars and online tools for the Academy Manager/Staff

• Medical Assistance § Player Secondary Insurance§ Baseline Concussion Testing for all DA Players§ Trainers provided at all showcase events

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DA Coaching Standards

• CUP Academy Coaches are required to have a USSF A or B License and be approved by US Soccer§ Limited apprentice coaches may be approved

• US Soccer (TA) will conduct on site training evaluations during the season § Culture, Staffing, Periodization, Performance of players, Quality of staff, Quality of

facilities

• CUP Academy Director must submit various documents to US Soccer throughout the year to ensure the club and players are held accountable for their development and providing the right environment. This includes but is not limited to:§ Annual Training Plan (overall plan for everything DA)§ Training Log (detailed sessions)§ Player/Staff attendance for every DA event (training, matches, showcases, etc...)§ Stats on players for all matches, including playing time and number of starts § Club mid-year and end of year evaluation

*required by US Soccer

USSF Standards - Club Evaluation Process§ Player profile & competitiveness § YNT production § Family (support and culture)

• Outside DA Competition restraints: § DA players cannot participate in other programs specific to soccer, such as

ODP, ID2, Camps, State Cup• Exceptions: Disney, Dallas Cup, International Trips, etc. Requests to attend

these events can be submitted to US Soccer for approval

• Additional sports: Can have a strong correlation in soccer/athletic growth § Both Staff and families will need to take on more responsibilities. Staff - Getting

schedules out as soon as possible. Families to work around the DA schedule in most cases with some exceptions only allowed if approved by Director. § **CUP is open to additional sports for Full-time DA players**as of the 2016/17 season USSF allows other sports in the younger ages U12-U14

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Full Time DA Player Standards*as of 2016/17 season

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DA Game Day

• Games monitored by US Youth National Team scouts and TA§ Clubs are evaluated in various areas - style of play, quality of player, coaching

points, culture§ Players are evaluated for Training Centers & YNT Camps§ *Scouts and TA attend a minimum of 10 matches per year and all showcase

events (as of the *2016/17 season)

• Medical personnel at each Academy Showcase provided by US Soccer § Home club must provide on site trainers for every league match

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US Soccer Development Academy Divisions

U-12 Great Lakes Division U13 & U14 Mid Atlantic Division

Great Lake Division – Friendlies**

Cincinnati United Premier Gallagher

Columbus Crew SC Sporting KC

Michigan Wolves- Crew Chicago Fire

Fort Wayne United FC Campton United

Indiana Fire Academy Sockers

Internationals FC United

Vardar

Mid Atlantic Division - FriendliesCincinnati United Premier MN United

Chicago Fire SLSG – Missouri

Columbus Crew SC SLSG – Metro

Michigan Wolves- Crew Vardar

Campton UnitedFC UnitedInternationalsIndiana Fire AcademySockers FC

**clubs in red are not in our division but are close enough geographically where we may look to schedule friendlies with them**

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U12 DA Program

Game Format: • 9v9, 2x30 minute halves, 1 ref per game

Rosters: 2 teams per club• 12-13 players per team, 24-26 in player pool plus DPs possible• Birth Year (2007 & 2006)• Game day roster fluid, can change weekly

• ‘DP’ Developmental players: Non DA player may train with Academy and play up to 6 games § To be ‘DP’ eligible, you must be on a CUP Pre-Academy Team U10-U12

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U12 DA Program

Weekly Soccer schedule framework: USSF Mandated

• Training: minimum of 3 times per week in core competition months

• Games: average of 1 game per weekend during competitive periods (Fall and Spring)

• Rest: Minimum of 2 off days per week

• Outside Competition: No participation in other soccer competitions/training unless approved by USSF

• Avoid early specialization (positions, balance activity with other sports/activities)

• 9.5 month season at U12 increases the amount of meaningful training and game time for country’s most committed players

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U12 DA Program

Game Day Environment:

• Game day focus on player performance rather than match result

• 9v9 format enhances development of attacking elements and introduces basic defensive concepts

• No standings or postseason event to de-emphasize results, & encourage individual performance

• Respect the game, opposition, spectators, refs, & coaches

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U12 DA Program

Playing Time and Sub Philosophy:

• Longer periods of playing time and less frequent interruptions to benefit player development

§ Re-entry permitted throughout matches

§ Subs occur at team benches, not half way line

§ Teams sub simultaneously; agreed upon by coaches; Do not have to wait for possession or throw-in

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U12 DA Seasonal Plan

Fall and Spring league component:• Approx. 1 meaningful game per week, over 24-32 weekends• Schedule format depends on geography & dictated by USSF• Winter Futsal Training Period with one (1) showcase event (Indy)• No DA Regional Event as of 2016/17 season• May add a USSF approved event • Transition periods with built-in time-off** General 12 month outline below that is subject to change

Preparation Fall Competitive Period

Transition Futsal Period Spring Competitive

Period

Off Season

Aug. Sep.-Nov. Dec. Jan.-Feb. Mar.-June July-Aug.

Pre-Season (2 weeks)

12 weeks Break Futsal & Acad Event

18 weeks Break/Pre-Season

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U13 and U14 DA Program

Formerly combined age group – now single age teams – U13 and U14 for 2017/18

• Creates foundation of pathway at U12, U13, and U14 to focus on individual player development

• Provide the base of long term streamlined pathway with flexibility to move players within the club

• Focus on the individual within a team concept

• Late developers and late bloomers can flourish in U13 environment

• Outside Competition: No participation in other soccer competitions/Training unless approved by USSF

• 9.5/10 month season increases the amount of meaningful training and game time for country’s most committed players

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U13 and U14 DA Program

• Game Format: 11v11, 2x35 min. halves

• Game Day Roster: 18 maximum

• Training: Minimum 3 times per week, minimum 2 off days per week during competition phase of season

• Schedule: 24-30 divisional games in addition to Fall Regional event for both (3 games)

• Standings and results are kept and posted• Home team will provide Athletic Trainer for ALL HOME GAMES

• Other rules:• Subs: 7 subs across 3 moments within game• No Re-Entry• There are playing time standards

Game day

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U13 and U14 DA Program

Fall and Spring league component:• Approx. 1 game per week, over 24-32 weekends• Schedule format depends on geography• Winter Futsal Training Period with possible Regional Event• Transition periods with built-in time-off• Fall Regional Event for U13s and U14s• U14 PUMA Disney event likely• U13 May add a USSF approved event ** General 12 month outline below that is subject to change

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Preparation Fall Competitive Period

Transition Futsal Period Spring Competitive

Period

Off Season

Aug. Sep.-Nov. Dec. Jan.-Feb. Mar.-June July-Aug.

Pre-Season (2 weeks)

14 weeks Break Futsal & Possible

Acad Event

16 weeks 8 Weeks

• U11-U14 **U10 to be added at appropriate time

• Boys born in ’08, ‘07, ‘06, ‘05, ’04 are eligible

• Leagues, events, and number of teams determined by Pre-Academy Director

§ Continues current seasonal plans• MDL/NPL, USYS State and Regional Leagues & Competitions Tournaments

§ *3 training sessions per week *average (similar to current CUP standards)

• Similar 'outside competition' standards as DA for DP considerations• Some soccer specific restraints- CUP Soccer Environment• More general flexibility than DA (similar to current CUP standards)• May do ODP and iD2

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Pre-DA Teams

• Developmental Players: 'DP'§ Allowed to play in up to 6 DA games before becoming 'Full-time' DA Player§ Can train with Academy teams§ Selected from CUP Pre-Academy player pools only U10-U14

• U15 - Games with DA opponents on DA Game days **fall season § Potential situations where games for U15 teams may be scheduled with DA opponents

(either home or away) for additional match opportunities

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Post-DA Development Pathway

§ FACT: There is not another club in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana that currently provides ALL platforms of all 3 governing bodies. US Club, USYS, US Soccer

§ USYS = OSSL, MRL, State Cup, Regionals, Nationals§ US Club = MDL, NPL, ENPL, US Club Regionals and Nationals§ US Soccer = DA

*USYS & US Club

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Post-DA Development Pathway

The next few slides (27-29) may be quite overwhelming

Most important to understand: CUP is involved in all competition platforms in the US that we will continue to utilize for each level player with focus on development, challenging environments, and to create pathways to reach their individual goals including specifically College and Professional Soccer.

The next few slides deal with only ‘around’ the DA. Don’t need to read these to see what the DA program is all about.

*USYS & US Club

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Post-DA Development Pathway

• (MRL) Regional Competition – MI, IL, IN, MN, MO, KS, KY, WI, OH(N), OH(S)§ Provides a high level of competition for players exiting the academy format§ Currently all U14-U19 Gold Teams are in MRL Premier§ Allows for HS Soccer Competition in the fall season – U16+

• (NL) Regional Competition – Full country is eligible§ Provides a high level of competition for players, College Coach exposure§ Currently U15, U16, U17, U18 Gold teams participating§ Allows for HS Soccer Competition in the fall season – U16+

*Midwest Regional League / National League

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• League comprised of other Development Academy clubs with Pre-Academy programs and clubs whose focus is primarily MDL / NPL

• Pathway to qualify and earn right to compete in US Club Regionals, US Club Nationals, and ENPL finals

• Extending developmental principles espoused by U.S. Soccer into more age groups and clubs

• NPL (National Premier League)- Collection of US Club conferences all around the country

• MDL (Midwest Developmental League)- Conference that CUP plays in within the NPL

• Boys ECNL- Collection of clubs that are also in the girls ECNL

• All have a pathway into ENPL (US Club National Championship Series)

• http://www.elitenationalpremierleague.com/page/show/2980099-home

Post-DA Development Pathway *US Club

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Midwest Developmental League: CUP is a member• MDL was announced as a founding member of the ENPL for 2017-2018 Season• Will have more spots into ENPL Playoffs vs Boys ECNL based on standards

MDL Higher Standard examples:• Minimum # of meaningful league game format • Match day standards for facility quality, atmosphere and branding

Boys ECNL:• Current setup for primarily for current girls ECNL clubs to include boys clubs• Some are good boys clubs, some their main focus is going to be girls• Will have a different online registration setup (same as girls ECNL)

ENPL• Both the MDL and Boys ECNL will qualify for playoffs with MDL awarded more spots at

this time due to current standards

US Club – Boys ECNL vs MDL *US Club

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BVB Partnership w/ PUMA

• CUP and German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund share a partnership through our official sponsor PUMA.

• Players and coaches are selected to travel to Germany and train with BVB Academy and meet with staff, completely funded by PUMA. DA and NON-DA players eligible for this trip

• Interaction with BVB technical staff, Training at BVB Academy site, Footbanaut Experience, attending BVB First Team Game.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3lK1oMHPXE

• Puma Elite Event at the Disney Jr Showcase (Opportunity to play vs BVB Academy team. 2016 Disney event 2003 Gold played BVB in finals.

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CUP DA- Partners

More to Come …..