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Loudoun Soccer Rising U9 Travel Program Parent Meeting Presentation 2020-21 DE DEVELOPING CH CHAMPIONS FO FOR LI LIFE! FUN! INTEGRITY FAIRNESS TEAMWORK STEWARDSHIP Introduction John OHara, Travel Director of Coaching

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Loudoun Soccer Rising U9 Travel Program

Parent Meeting Presentation 2020-21

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Introduction

  • John O’Hara, Travel Director of Coaching
  • Fiona Legg, Travel Program Manager
  • Beth Meeker, Travel Program Assistant

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COVID-19 Response

  • The following presentation is based on a normal state
  • f play
  • Adjustments may be made to comply with federal,

state, and local best practices (restricted activities in person, virtual training, etc.)

  • Health and safety of players, families, and coaches is

paramount

  • Additional details to be shared on the Club’s website.
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Loudoun Soccer Mission and Philosophy

  • To create soccer players, coaches, and teams of

strong character, committed to achievement on the field and in our community.

  • “Developing Champions for Life”

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  • Fun! It’s why we play
  • Integrity – Character and Principled
  • Fairness – Sportsmanship and Inclusiveness
  • Teamwork – Stronger Together
  • Stewardship – of the Game and the Community

Loudoun Soccer Core Values

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Loudoun Soccer Strengths

  • Access to multiple leagues/levels of competition
  • Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) for Players 13U+
  • Operational, Administrative and Park Staff support
  • Our own facility and Clubhouse
  • Commitment to internal and external coaching

education and professional development (USSF, NSCAA, UEFA, VYSA)

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Loudoun Soccer Strengths

  • Technical Staff/Coaches
  • Facilities
  • Defined Player Pathway - Curriculum
  • Culture – Champions on and off the field
  • Jr Board of Directors
  • TOPSoccer Buddies
  • Jr Coaching School of Excellence
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • College Scholarship Program

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Loudoun Soccer Strengths

  • Sustained success at older age groups
  • State, Regional, and National champions
  • Players advancing to College, Professional, and National Team

play

  • Nearly 150 players committed to play in college since 2014,

including 40 in 2020

  • Schools include Notre Dame, UVA, VA Tech, Northwestern,

JMU, ECU, Lehigh, Army, MIT

  • Sam Golan and Colin Shutler (98B Red) – U19 National Team

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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OUR PATHWAY

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U9 Travel Soccer

  • 12 players maximum roster size
  • 7v7 on the field (6 field players, 1 GK)
  • 30 minute halves (league play)
  • Size 4 ball
  • Approx. 50x70 field size
  • 6.5 x 18.5 goal size
  • Professional coaches for Red, Black, White, Silver,

Gray teams

  • Loudoun Soccer manages all coaching hiring and

assignments

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Player Development Emphasis

  • Technical (dribbling, passing, receiving, finishing,

etc.)

  • Tactical (decision-making, vision, etc.)
  • Functional (positional awareness and roles)
  • Tactical Classroom/Team Building activities
  • Agility and conditioning
  • Body recovery & nutrition advice
  • Playing time: fair but not equal – based on

attendance, attitude, effort, and performance in training and games.

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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U9 Travel Curriculum

  • Individual Technical Skill Development
  • Understanding of 1v1s – Attacking and Defending
  • Introduce small and large group technical and

tactical concepts (combination play)

  • Provide players opportunity to make decisions
  • Understanding of 4 Moments of the game – attacking,

defending, and transition from each

  • Encourage risk taking/creativity
  • Learn to compete

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Age Group Structure

  • Loudoun Soccer has a Team Color Structure in place
  • Players selected to their team for the coming year
  • Collaboration among coaches and technical staff

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  • Red
  • Black
  • White
  • Silver
  • Gray
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Travel Team League Play

  • Rising U9 (2012s) and Rising U10 (2011s)
  • 2 teams from each gender in CCL Next Gen (Red & Black)
  • 2 teams from each gender in NCSL (White and Silver)
  • 1-2 teams from each gender in NCSL or ODSL (Gray/Gold)
  • Rising U11-U17
  • 1 team from each gender in CCL Division I (Red)
  • 1 team from each gender in CCL Division II (Black)
  • 1-2 teams from each gender in NCSL
  • 5th team in ODSL
  • Rising U18-U19
  • 1 team from each gender in CCL Division I (Red)
  • Remaining teams in NCSL

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Rising U9 Seasonal Commitment

  • Summer (June-July)
  • Fall (August-November)
  • Winter (December-February)
  • Spring (March-May)

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Summer (June-July)

  • May:
  • Team selection and formation
  • June:
  • Post team formation training/team building (1-2 sessions)
  • Post team formation parent meeting
  • July:
  • 1-2x training during week
  • Informal team sessions
  • DO NOT adjust vacation plans for these sessions

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Fall (August-November)

  • August (pre-season):
  • 1-2x training per week early in the month. Pre-season mini camp (usually week of

8/10 or 8/17 – varies by coach)

  • Tournament and/or scrimmage-fest: Loudoun Premier Cup August 21-23
  • 2x team training begins (week of 8/23)
  • September-November
  • 1x games (typically Sunday; some Saturdays)
  • Virtual TA from home on Wednesdays
  • Optional GK Academy and Striker Academy
  • Tournaments: Labor Day or Columbus Day Weekends, end-of-season event in Nov

(before Thanksgiving)

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Winter (December-February)

  • December (may include some of Nov depending on

tournament date)

  • Break from soccer
  • End of season team party
  • Indoor/futsal league play may begin
  • January-February
  • 1x club training (8 Sundays, in area gyms)
  • 1x weeknight team training (indoor/outdoors, LSP) – varies by

team

  • Indoor/futsal league

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Spring (March-May)

  • March (pre-season)
  • College Showcase (volunteer commitment) March 6-7
  • 1-2x training per week
  • 1-2 tournaments (McLean, Arlington, Alexandria, Stafford)
  • April-May
  • Similar to Fall: 3x week training (2 team, 1 club)
  • 1-2x games per weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday due to shortened

season)

  • Optional GK and Striker Academy
  • Potential Mem Day weekend tournament
  • May/June
  • Tryouts for following year

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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U9 Training Locations/Times

  • Team Training (Summer/Fall/Spring):
  • Leesburg and Ashburn areas (LSP, Bolen Park, Ray Muth, Potomac

Green)

  • Usually 5-6:30 PM
  • Typically M/Th or Tu/Th (varies by coach) – on rare occasions teams

may train on Fri

  • Age Group Training on Thursday (all rising U9 teams at same

time/location)

  • Winter (Sundays):
  • In area school gyms (generally Leesburg/Ashburn)
  • Typically late morning or early afternoon

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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U9 Game Locations/Times

  • Most games on Sundays (some Saturdays)
  • Home games
  • Usually LSP, Bolen, Potomac Green, Byrnes Ridge
  • Typically morning or early afternoon
  • Away games:
  • DC Metro area (30-60 mins away)
  • Times vary due to host club field permits
  • Tournaments:
  • DC Metro area
  • 2 games on Saturday, 1-2 games on Sunday

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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In-Season Supplemental Programs

  • Training Academy (TA) – Wed Club Training Night -

Virtual

  • Technical focus; included in fees (7 weeks per season)
  • GK Academy – Mondays at LSP
  • Led by Dave Bucciero (GK Director)
  • 2 players per week attend
  • Included in fees
  • Striker Academy – Fridays at LSP
  • Led by Roberto Parada
  • Supplemental fee

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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2020-21 Details

  • Coaching Staff
  • Expectations: Coaches, Players, and Parents
  • Team Formation

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Rising U9 Girls Coaches

  • Kelsey Surkamp (12G Red)
  • Mary Grace Doyle (12G Black)
  • Steve Cook (12G White)
  • Tatiana Coleman (12G Silver)
  • Dominic Rutan (12G Gray)

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Rising U9 Boys Coaches

  • Al Bonilla (12B Red)
  • Jim McLane (12B Black)
  • Tim Lucas (12B White)
  • Joel Genove (12B Silver)
  • Jesse Vela (12B Gray)

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Coach Expectations

  • Display professionalism at all times at both practices

and games

  • Be a leader for the players and parents
  • Be an effective communicator
  • Be fair and honest, and have integrity
  • Remember we are coaching children
  • Promote a developmental model consistent with the

Club’s philosophy

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Player Expectations

  • Attend practices and games
  • Be on time for practice
  • Have correct equipment (shin guards, ball, water,

training gear)

  • Be a good teammate
  • Work hard and try your best
  • Win, Lose, or Tie – say “well played” (good

sportsmanship)

  • Respect your teammates, opponents, coaches,

referees, and spectators

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Parent Expectations

  • Be a positive, supportive role model for your child, the

team, your club, and your coach

  • Refrain from sideline coaching
  • Volunteer for positions to support your team and/or

the Club

  • Communicate questions and issues directly to coach

in a civil and timely fashion

  • 24-48 rule
  • Contact Director of Coaching if issue is unresolved

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Rising U9 (2012) Club Fees

Red and Black Teams: $2325 per player Includes 20 off-season training sessions White, Silver, Gray, Gold Teams: $2125 per player Includes 10 off-season training sessions Installment plans are available for payments (1 time/4 month/9 month) The player’s commitment is June 2020-May 2021; families are expected to participate in and pay for this year-round program.

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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What Your Fees Include

  • Coach Salary (training,

leagues, and 4 tournaments)

  • League Membership and

Fees

  • VYSA, USSF, USYSA Fees
  • Referee Fees
  • Risk Management

Background Checks

  • Technical Staff
  • Operations Staff
  • Club Administrative Costs
  • Player Development

Programs (TA and GK Academy)

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  • Off Season Training

(summer and winter midweek)

  • Winter Club Training

(indoor) – 8 weeks

  • Financial Assistance

Program Support

  • Coaching Education Costs
  • Club Marketing &

Communication

  • Field and Facility Costs
  • LSP Club Room
  • Club Insurance
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Team Fees

  • Teams maintain a separate Team bank account and

collect directly from families for the following expenses):

  • Tournament Registration Costs
  • Coach Travel Reimbursement Costs (out of area)
  • Winter League/Futsal fees including coach fee
  • Team equipment (bench, canopy, etc.)

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Individual Fees

  • Uniform Expenses – families pay for uniform costs

directly

  • Individual equipment (ball, shoes, shin guards, etc.)
  • Individual programs (Striker Academy, EDP

, camps, etc.)

  • Personal travel to/from events

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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2020/21 U9 Uniform Kit

  • Players returning from 8U Academy can use their Academy uniforms for 2020/21.
  • Returning 8U Academy players will purchase a few additional items to complete their kit.
  • Players joining from Loudoun Soccer Rec or new to Loudoun Soccer will purchase a new,

complete uniform kit.

  • Optional items like backpacks, training pants, etc. are also available for purchase.

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Tryouts – Team Placement

  • Loudoun Soccer Coaching Staff will oversee

placement

  • Players MUST pre-register
  • Open tryout: U8 Academy, Loudoun Rec, outside clubs
  • Rosters “re-set” each year
  • Players are selected by ability to the Red, Black,

White, Silver, Gray teams

  • No tryouts this year – players placed on previous

assessment of abilities.

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Player Identification - What We Look For

  • Technical ability
  • Vision and decision-making
  • Speed and athleticism
  • Character/positive attitude
  • Defend/attack transition
  • Coachability
  • Work ethic
  • Impact in the game

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Post Team Selections

  • Coaches select players to appropriate teams
  • Families should discuss options and plans BEFORE

the selection process begins

  • ALL families will be notified
  • Post Tryout Training/Team Meeting

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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In Closing

  • Loudoun Soccer provides a quality, focused

environment for player development

  • Our Technical Staff, coaches, & administrators are

professional, prepared and experienced.

  • High quality facilities
  • Access to CCL and other competitions (State Cup)
  • Access to ECNL Boys and Girls
  • Proven track record of advancing players to the next

level of play

  • Positive club culture

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Contacts

  • John O’Hara, Director of Coaching:

johara@loudounsoccer.com

  • Fiona Legg, Travel Program Manager:

tpm@loudounsoccer.com

  • Al Bonilla (12 Boys Head Coach):

alvaro.v.bonilla@gmail.com

  • Kelsey Surkamp (12 Girls Head Coach):

kmpardue2@gmail.com

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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Loudoun Soccer

  • Developing Champions for Life!
  • Thank you!
  • Stay Safe and healthy
  • See you on the field again soon!

FUN! • INTEGRITY • FAIRNESS • TEAMWORK • STEWARDSHIP

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