Age Group

Boys and Girls

· U12 (2009)

· U13 (2008)

· U14 (2007)

· U15 (2006)

Tryout Information

 Tryout info. is on the tryout page of the website.

Playing Format

• U12 – 9v9 (with GK)
• U13-U15 – 11v11 (with GK)

Coaching Profile and Qualifications

United States Soccer Federation (USSF) ‘Grassroots’

USSF ‘D’ or higher

Program Structure

Full Time player: 

· 10-Month Season

· 2-3 training sessions per week from mid-August - May

· Approximately  30-35 games

· 2-3 Local Tournaments

· Players are expected to commit to an entire season of games and practices.

· Players who do not train should not expect to play in games.

Training player only

· One or two training sessions per week - your choice

· Program does not include League play

League

US Club Soccer

• FLORIDA CUP LEAGUE
• Florida United Soccer Alliance (Girls U12)

Annual Registration Fee

(Team Fees Seperate)

9v9 (U11-U12)  Regististration $1,370

11v11 (13-U19)  Registration $1,390

• United Soccer Cup - Sept. 18-20, 2020

• Gardens Classic  - Oct. 16-18, 2020

• Weston Cup & Showcase - Feb. 12-15, 2021

• Sharks Soccer Cup - March 26-28, 2021

Uniform

· Home Jersey x1

· Away Jersey x1

· Training Jersey x1

· Shorts x3

· Socks x3

· Backpack x1

· Ordering on-line at www.soccer.com

Training Style

· Warm-up

· Rondos

· Positional game

· Technical executions

· Tactical situations

Roster Size

U12 – Min 13 | Max 15

U13, U14, U15 – Min 16 | Max 18

Substitutions

Unlimited

Practice to play ratio

3:2

Number of competition days per week

1-3

Recommended Playing time

At least 50% over month

Maximum Game Duration

U12 – 70 min

U13-U15 – 80 min

Season Length

August - May

Team Travel Time

Typically within 60 minutes in the tr-county areas.

Broward County, Palm Beach County, Miami-Dade County

Recommended Practice Duration

75 minutes – 90 minutes

Ball Size

U12- Size 4

U13, U14, U15 – Size 5

Technical

Dribbling, Running with the ball, Shooting, Ball Control, Receiving, Shielding, Heading, 1v1 Attacking, Passing, Shielding, Crossing, Finishing, 1v1 Defending

Physical

Agility, Balance, Coordination, Stamina, Strength, Speed, Suppleness, Acceleration, Reaction, Basic Motor Skills, Perception, Awareness.

Socio-Emotional

Problem-solving, Decision-making, Patience, Respect/discipline, Fair play/honesty, Co-operation.

Psychological

Motivation, Self Confidence, Competitiveness, Concentration, Commitment, Self Control, Determination.

Tactical

Attacking Principles (Width, Depth, Mobility, Support, Penetration and Improvisation), Defending Principles (Delaying, Pressuring/Supporting, Covering/Screening, Marking/Tracking, Balancing)