tecumseh soccer clubCommunication & Education

2005 BOYS REGIONAL & OPDL

September 27, 2017

- 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.”

- 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.”

presentation content

1. intro & club updates (mission, vision & values)

2. who we are (tech staff & coaching staff)

3. what we believe & why

4. REGIONAL & OPDL Pathway

5. Annual Program Planning

6. Questions

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.”

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.”

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.

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.

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”

the processtecumseh soccer club

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

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)

technical staffcommunicate.motivate.lead

Technical Director: Ryan MendoncaCSA 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

Director of Coaching

(Belle River Campus):John Nabben Ontario Soccer B License in Training, USSF D License

Academy Director: Daniel Mendonca CSA National B License, OSA Goalkeeping Diploma

Player Development:Leighton

Speechley-PriceOntario Soccer B License in Training

Youth Director Boys: JJ DowhanOntario Soccer Provincial B License, 2018 CSA B License

Candidate

Youth Director Girls: Tony Giorlando Ontario Soccer C License, USSF D License

player development pathway#UltimateGoal

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.

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 AcademyMichigan Premier

(MSPSP)

Michigan Premier

(MSPSP)

MYSL 7v7 MYSL 7v7 Regional WOYSL Regional WOYSL

ECSL ECSL ECSL ECSL

coaching staffsupport.sustain.succeed

Program Technical Director: Ryan MendoncaCSA National B License, USSF National C License, Ontario

Soccer Technical Director Diploma & Grassroots Diploma

Program Academy Director: Daniel Mendonca CSA National B License, OSA Goalkeeping Diploma

OPDL Staff: 2005 Boys Leighton

Speechley-PriceOntario Soccer B License in Training

Regional Staff: 2005 BoysJames

LambourneEngland FA Level 1 Diploma, Ontario Soccer B

License Candidate 2018

OPDL Staff: 2005 Girls Marwan HelalOntario Soccer Provincial B License, 2018 CSA B License

Candidate

Regional Staff: 2005 Girls Luke HusbandsOntario Soccer C License in Training, Ontario

Soccer B License Candidate 2018

Athletic Performance: Shane Topalovic http://www.nxlathletics.com/about

Director of Goalkeeping: Daniel Mendonca CSA National B License, OSA Goalkeeping Diploma

U13 REGIONAL/OPDL

2005 Boys ProgramAnnual Training Schedule (Weeks): 44

Indoor Training Sessions: 50

Futsal & Skill Development Sessions: 20

Winter 11v11 Games: 5

NPL/Tournament Games: 9

Outdoor Training Sessions: 60

OPDL/REGIONAL Games: 18

Team Development Camp: 25

Projected Hours on Ball: 268

Team Head Coach:Ontario Soccer B License (Canada Soccer B License

Candidate & Mentorship)

Coach Term Limit: 2 year term limit

Coach “No Conflict” Guidelines:No Parent or “in conflict” Head Coach. Parent or “in conflict” only

allowed as Assistant as part of Coach Mentorship

High Performance

Value Added

Programsadditional opportunities

TSC LEADERSHIP COUNCILTeam 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 TRAININGSubsidized Academy & Additional GK sessions for High Performance Prep

Keepers. Year round training, multiple days per week and time slots

STRIKING/FINISHING TRAININGSubsidized 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