PWSI 2014-15 Town Hall Presentation

PRINCE WILLIAM COURAGE 2014-15 SELECT PROGRAM OVERVIEW & UPDATES Please Turn Off or Silence Cell Phones 2014-15 MEMBERSHIP MEETING • Classes of 2012-2014 | College Commitments • National Training Center Player Invitations • U.S. Soccer afﬁliates explained • U.S. Soccer Development Academy • US Club Soccer National Premier League • Prince William Courage Programming & Implementation • 2014-15 Fees | Training & Tournaments • Curriculum • Calendar • Training • Social Media 2014 COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Name Class of 2014 Name Class of 2014 Kendric Brown Radford University John Keppeler Virginia Military Institute Rachel Carr Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Jordan Kestle Liberty University Thomas Carswell Hampden-Sydney College Jenn Knoebel Liberty University Jewel Christian University of North Carolina Keanu Korker Univ. of Mary Washington Zach Douglas Christopher Newport Univ. Jess Leonard George Mason University Ryan Flemming University of New Haven Emily Maxwell Lynchburg College Caitlyn Flores University of Louisville Jack Nelson Binghampton University Sam Frowen George Mason University Tyler Ostrovecky Virginia Wesleyan College Steven Gandy University of Virginia Siobhan O'Toole Villanova University Colleen Gawkins University of Tennessee Niomi Serrano George Mason University Andrew Goglin Christopher Newport Univ. Matt Spencer Univ. of Mary Washington Keith Greise Randolph College Marissa Valenti West Chester University Karlie Kellstrom Old Dominion University Cameron Vaughn Christopher Newport Univ. 2012-13 COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Name Class of 2013 Name Class of 2012 Becky Acors Virginia Wesleyan Jennavita Basile Salem College Nick Bourbanais George Mason University Michael Butts George Mason University Jacob Burke Univ. of Mary Washington Brice Colcombe George Mason University Maggie Chapman Penn State University Tyler Kent William and Mary University Zack Hopkins Christopher Newport Univ. Monica Malapit United States Military Academy Emily Lung Loyola Maryland University Gwen Neuhaus Rochester Institute of Tech. Rachael Marion Bridgewater Bridgett Pouliot Virginia Military Institute Kiko Murphy Hampton-Sydney Anthony Sarago Christopher Newport Univ. Drew Thompson Washington College Christian Trout Virginia Tech Kristen Whitehurst Virginia Military Institute U.S. SOCCER NATIONAL TRAINING CENTERS

Player Birth Year Player Birth Year Kameron Bell-Cooper 2000 Jada Konte 2002 Lydia Burke 2000 Evan Kramer 1997 Jenna Butler 2000 Alicia Keo 2002 Reality Byrd 1999 Spencer Longi 2000 Eric Calvillo 2000 Brandon Medellin 1999 Lucas Campos 1998 Deontae Mosley 1998 Rachel Castro 2001 Noah Murduagh 2002 Brandon Clegg 1997 Alan Portillo 2001 Jared Dubose 2001 Emma Shine 2000 Michael Edwards 2000 Kirsten Seeley 2000 Lorenzo Falsone 1999 Diego Villatoro 2000 Jack Henshaw 2001 Tia Walters 1999 Alan Hernandez 2001 Tanner Wild 1997 Melanie Hupp 2001 Hernan Zelaya Blaco Jr. 2000 PRINCE WILLIAM COURAGE U.S. Soccer Affiliates Explained UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION Originally founded in 1913 as the United States Football Association, U.S. Soccer was one of the world’s ﬁrst organizations to be afﬁliated with FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, and has grown into one of the sport’s organizational leaders, integrating player participation and player development into arguably the world’s most successful top-to-bottom National Team program. U.S. SOCCER FEDERATION

• Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup • Referee Program • Development Academy • Coaching Education • National “A” License • National “B” License • National “C” License • National Youth License U.S. SOCCER AFFILIATES

• Youth Council • US Youth Soccer * • American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) • US Club Soccer * • Adult Council • United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) • Professional Council • Major League Soccer (MLS) • National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) • North American Soccer League (NASL) • United Soccer Leagues (USL) * U.S. SOCCER AFFILIATES (CONT.)

• Other Members • Armed Forces Sports Council • National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) * • North American Adult Soccer Association (NAASA) • Soccer Association for Youth, USA (SAY) • United States Futsal (USFA) • United States Power Soccer (USPSA) • U.S. Soccer Foundation (USSF) • United States Specialty Sports Association - Soccer US YOUTH SOCCER • Demographics • Approximately 3 million players ages 5-19 • 55 state associations | Virginia Youth Soccer • More than 300,000 coaches and 600,000 volunteers • Programs • Recreational Leagues • Competitive / Select Leagues • Olympic Development Program • National Championship Series • TOP Soccer US CLUB SOCCER • Member of the U.S. Soccer Federation since 2001 • A nine-member Board of Directors - must be experienced coaches in member soccer clubs • Programs • Recreational Leagues • Competitive / Select Leagues • ECNL | NPL | EDP | NEPAL • id2 National Player Identiﬁcation and Development Program, including Player Development Programs (PDPs) • National, regional and state championship competitions • League/tournament sanctioning • Club development and coaching education UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE | USL • Largest organization of elite-level leagues in North America • Building on the vision, commitment, and passion of players, fans and investors • Driving force in the growth of soccer in the U.S., Canada and Caribbean • USL has grown to teams competing in 6 separate leagues • USL PRO • MISL • PDL • W-League • Super-20 League • Super Y-League NATIONAL SOCCER COACHES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA • Largest coaching organization in the world - more than 30,000 members • Annual Convention - largest gathering of coaches in the world • Coaching Education • US Club Soccer Director of Coaching Diploma • Premier • Advanced National • National • GK Academy PRINCE WILLIAM COURAGE U.S. Soccer U-13/14 Development Academy U.S. SOCCER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY OVERVIEW 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 improve the everyday environment for the elite youth player. • Partnership between U.S. Soccer and top youth clubs • Provide the best youth players with an every day environment designed to produce the next generation of NT players • Connects National Team coaches directly with the Academy clubs to develop and identify players and coaches for future YNT • Each Academy team is evaluated at least 10 times each year • Each Academy club receives 2 formal evaluations • Identify and develop the next generation of elite referees DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY CLUBS

• More than 8,200 youth soccer clubs in the United States • 2013-14 Academy Clubs • 79 clubs participating in full Academy • 88 clubs participating to U-13/14 • 2014-15 Academy Clubs • 2 clubs “promoted” to full Academy status • Juventus Sport Club (CA) | FC Golden State (CA) • 4 clubs selected to U-13/14 only • Prince William Soccer • Cedar Stars (NJ) | Lehigh Valley (PA) | EBU Bay Oaks (CA) Prince William Courage among 0.01% of U.S. clubs with U.S. Soccer Development Academy Membership

AGE GROUP ELIGIBILITY

• U-13/14 - players born after January 1, 2000 • Full-time players • not eligible for any outside competition • may not play or practice with middle school or high school • required to start in at least 25% of their team’s Academy games • added players must start at least 25% of the remaining Academy games • Dual age group • Emphasize long-term player development • “Play-up” opportunities • Focus on potential vs. physical maturity ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT PLAYERS

• Must be a currently registered player on an Academy Club’s non- Academy Team • Must have been registered with that Academy Club between August 1 and January 31 of current Academy Seasonal year • May not be registered with any two different clubs at the same time during the Academy Seasonal year • Not subject to the Minimum Start Requirement • May appear in a maximum of six (6) Academy games per season. • Can only change their status to full-time once during the Academy season, and they cannot return to developmental player status. ACADEMY FORMAT

• Fee structure • Final fees announced on or before May 1, 2014 • Includes all coaching, registration, uniform, ﬁelds, referees • Important Dates • Travel • Mandatory player travel to selected matches • Per event fee for identiﬁed travel events • 1-3 away matches | Regional Event | Futsal | Showcase • Game Day Roster • Selection not guaranteed • Playing time earned ACADEMY PROGRAM GOALS & OBJECTIVES

• Attract the top players from northern and central Virginia • Produce at least one Youth National Team player each year • Attain Five-Star rating on U.S. Soccer Evaluation • Gain acceptance into full Development Academy (U-15/16 & U-17/18) • Directly affect and improve the daily environment for ALL Prince William Courage players and coaches PRINCE WILLIAM COURAGE US Club Soccer National Premier League US CLUB SOCCER 10-YEAR VISION • The National Premier League is an important component of US Club Soccer’s 10-year vision to refine the landscape for competitive youth soccer • The latest of these programs are the National Premier Leagues (NPL), which are being created throughout the country • to provide high level competition in given geographic areas • to elevate and change the competitive youth landscape based upon US Club Soccer’s fundamental principles • extend developmental principals espoused by the USSDA • into younger age groups • additional clubs • providing a platform for long-term player development. US CLUB SOCCER 10-YEAR VISION This vision recognizes that: • Properly-structured youth soccer clubs are the vehicle through which player development does and must occur in the U.S. • Clubs and their leadership should be the primary decision-makers in the structure and organization of soccer • USCS should provide leadership and a vehicle for clubs to work together to elevate the game & player development environment • National Premier Leagues, as well as the best clubs, should be integrated in US Club Soccer’s id2 National Identification and Development Program, include Player Development Programs (PDPs) in select local markets, and work closely with U.S. Soccer staff regarding player identification, and player/coach development NPL PURPOSE & GOALS The US Club Soccer National Premier Leagues are created to provide national competition developmental platforms: • focused on long-term player development • for the country’s top soccer CLUBS, allowing meaningful games appropriately scheduled with higher training-to-game ratios • that allows players to be scouted and evaluated by U.S. Soccer National Staff and Technical Advisors • designed and structured by the clubs, based on their needs • using international rules of competition • that provide an avenue for qualification for the National Premier Leagues Champions Cup, featuring qualifiers from every NPL across the country in a true “champions league” competition US CLUB SOCCER id2 The id2 Program is an Olympic Development Program as approved by the USOC and U.S. Soccer Federation. US Club Soccer Virginia National Premier Leagues (NPL): • 2014-15 age groups | 2001 & 2002 • open to all players regardless of club affiliation • monthly training with identification to id2 Training Camps and National Events id2 National Selection International Tours (boys): 2014 (Italy) | 2013 (Spain) | 2012 (Spain) | 2011 (Scotland and England) | 2010 (Netherlands and Germany) There is no cost to the player to be recommended or scouted for the id2 Program or PDP events. NATIONAL PREMIER LEAGUES Virginia Development League - NPL

Prince William Courage Annandale Boys & Girls Club Arlington Soccer Assn. Chesterﬁeld United FC Virginia Northern Virginia SC Richmond Strikers Richmond Kickers Virginia Rush *Inaugural Season - subject to change NATIONAL PREMIER LEAGUES Additional Member Leagues Eastern Development League Northeast Pre-Academy League Florida Premier League Northern Illinois Soccer League Gulf States Premier League Oregon Premier League Midwest Development League Mountain Development League South Atlantic Premier League New England Premier League South Central Premier League New York Club Soccer League Southern California NPL NorCal Premier League Texas Pre-Academy League Northeast Girls NPL Washington State Premier League

PRINCE WILLIAM COURAGE Programming & Curriculum Implementation MORE THAN A SOCCER CLUB Mission Statement Prince William Courage makes meaningful contributions to the community through the game of soccer. SELECT PROGRAM GOALS & OBJECTIVES

• Place the needs of the PLAYER above all else • Promote and celebrate upward mobility of PWSI players • Establish the top coaching staff in central and northern Virginia • 80% of coaches attain at least a U.S. Soccer “B” License • Courage University • Consistency in coaching methodology for ALL teams • Earn National respect for attacking style of play PLAYER FIRST! Prince William Courage aims to create the optimal environment for individual player development and learning: • curriculum adhering to U.S. Soccer guidelines; • organized as a unified program through coaching, training and competition; • coaching staff integrated across multiple player pools; • player movement focused on the needs of individual players; • upward training opportunities for deserving players; and • defined & consistent expectations We understand the team is the vehicle for performance and competition but demand the individual must benefit from the experience! 2014-15 PRINCE WILLIAM SOCCER SELECT FEES Age Group Fees Increase U9-U10 $1,350 $100 U11-U12 Red/White $1,350 $100 U11-U12 Black/Gold $1,250 $100 U13-U15 Red $1,375 $75 U13-U15 White/Black $1,250 $75 U16-U18 Red $1,450 $50 U16-U18 White $1,250 $50 Development Academy $1,500 — 2014-15 PWSI FEES | ALL-INCLUSIVE Age Group Training* Tournaments U9-U10 2/week 6-7/year U11-U12 Red/White 2-3/week 6-7/year U11-U12 Black/Gold 2-3/week 5-6/year U13-U15 Red 3-4/week 6-8/year U13-U15 White/Black 2-3/week 5-6/year U16-U18 Red 3-4/week 6-8/year U16-U18 White 2-3/week 5-6/year Development Academy 4/week TBD

* Number of training sessions during league season. Off-season/winter training may be different 2013-14 SAMPLE CURRICULUM | U13-14

COMPETITIVE I | MARCH 17 - MAY 4 | 6 WEEKS

2 WEEKS 2 WEEKS 2 WEEKS MAR. 17-30 MAR. 31 - APR. 13 APR. 21 - MAY 4 Ball Control | Shooting Passing & Receiving Crossing & Finishing TECH. Receiving to Turn Heading 1v1 Attacking/Defending

Possession Zonal Defending Attacking Principles TACT. Transition | Combination Play Pressing Finishing - Final Third

PHYS. Speed & Reaction Aerobic Capacity & Power Agility & Acceleration

FUNC. Building Out of Back Team Defending Linking to the Final Third 2013-14 SAMPLE CALENDAR | U15-18

AUGUST 2013 SEPTEMBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 JANUARY 2014 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31

FEBRUARY 2014 MARCH 2014 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S TOURNAMENT / SHOWCASE 1 1 CCL LEAGUE MATCH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EXPECTED TRAINING 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 STATE CUP 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2014-15 SAMPLE CALENDAR | U15-18

AUGUST 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 OCTOBER 2014 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 JANUARY 2015 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

FEBRUARY 2015 MARCH 2015 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S TOURNAMENT / SHOWCASE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NPL LEAGUE MATCH 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 EXPECTED TRAINING 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 STATE CUP 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 COLLEGE NIGHT 29 30 31 PROGRAMMING | U13-18 AGE GROUPS

• U.S. Soccer U-13/14 Development Academy • full-time roster of 14-18 players • development pool of an additional 6-10 players • combined training with older and younger NPL pools • National Premier League/Virginia Premier League • U13-18 “Red” teams will play in NPL • 8-10 game season • NPL will be primary league of competition (Champions Cup) • VPL (VYSA) mirrored league to make eligible for State Cup • 6-8 tournaments per year as designated by Technical Staff • State Cup PROGRAMMING | ENHANCED TRAINING

• U13-18 “White” teams • NPL pool for 2-6 players/age group • participate in NCSL/WAGS • two training sessions/week for all “teams” • 5-6 tournaments per year as designated by technical Staff • President’s Cup • U13-14 enhanced training • third session/week for “pool” players with NPL team • third session/week for white/black teams by technical staff PROGRAMMING | U9-12 AGE GROUPS

• U11-12 Juniors Program • pool of 24-28 players for participation in US Club League • two training sessions/week for all “teams” • third session for invitation-only pool • VYSA roster of 10-14 players for traditional programming • Red - US Club/VPL • White - US Club/VPL • Black - NCSL/WAGS • U9-10 Youth Program • one session/week for all “teams” • one age group session/week SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter | @CouragePW Instagram | PWCourage Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/princewilliamcourage Blog - Lion’s Den | http://pwsicourage.blogspot.com THANK YOU Contact Information:

Mike Cullina (513) 258-8853 | [email protected] Director of Soccer | Prince William Soccer, Inc.