Welcome to our Performance Phase.
For U15-U19 players, the Performance Phase provides a pool of players that train and compete to enter the highest regional and national leagues we have access to.
The pathway allows prospects to push themselves further, earlier.
Tom 'Tommo' Ovenden
Girls' Director
Jonathan Velotta
Boys' Director
Our development pathway uses a Phase Model from youth to adult.
Throughout a player's time with our club, they will develop through a carefully tailored curriculum from a variety of coaches. At each age, players will be working closely with a team of coaches who are specialized at training players in their age range.
USSF A
Boys Phase Leader
Performance Phase
UEFA B
Girls Phase Leader
Performance Phase
UEFA B
Perf. Phase Coordinator
Boys Performance Phase
USSF D
Perf. Phase Coordinator
Girls Performance Phase
NSCAA Premier
Classic Director
Performance Phase
NFHS Coaching Principles
Performance Phase
USSF C
Performance Phase
USSF A
Performance Phase
USSF D
Performance Phase
USSF Grassroots
Performance Phase
USSF D
Performance Phase
UEFA B
Performance Phase
Performance Phase
USSF D
College Prep Phase
UEFA B
Goalkeeper Coach
College Prep Phase
USSF A
Performance Phase
USSF D
College Prep Phase
USSF C
Goalkeeper Coach
Performance Phase
USSF A
Performance Phase
USSF D
College Prep Phase
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Overview
At the top of the pathway within the Steel City Academy program sits the Academy and Premier teams (U15-U19)
- Top girls pools compete in ECNL-RL & Club Premier 2 (previously E64-RL).
- Offered a ‘primary’ spot, with ongoing competition ID periods
- Training is held primarily at No Offseason Sports, Russellton, PA.
- 2-3 additional events throughout the year.
Fall (September-October)
- 1x per week training on Sundays
Winter 1 (November-December)
- 3x Training per week outdoor training
- 1x per week in Performance Center, will coincide with team training
- 1 event or league matches
Winter 2 (January-February)
- 2-3x training per week
- 1x per week in Performance Center, will coincide with team training
- The session load dependent on the match/event schedule during this time of year
- 1 showcase and/or league matches + friendlies
Spring (March-June)
- 3x Training per week, primarily outdoor training
- The session load dependent/managed to account for necessary rest/recovery based on match/event schedule
- 1 session per week in Performance Center- will coincide with team training March and April
- Weekend league matches, + 1 event.
- Regular league season concludes in mid-June with pending advancement to regional or national events to follow.
Overview
At the top of the pathway within the Steel City Academy program sits the Academy and Premier teams (U15-U19)
- Top boys pools compete in ECNL-RL, GLA NPL and GLA
- Offered a primary spot, with ongoing competition ID periods
- Training is held primarily at No Offseason Sports, Russellton, PA.
- 2-3 additional events throughout the year.
Fall (September-October)
- 1x per week training on Sundays
Winter 1 (November-December)
- 3x Training per week outdoor training
- 1x per week in Performance Center, will coincide with team training
- 1 event or league matches
Winter 2 (January-February)
- 2-3x training per week
- 1x per week in Performance Center, will coincide with team training
- The session load dependent on the game/event schedule during this time of year
- 1 showcase and/or league matches + friendlies
Spring (March-June)
- 3x Training per week, primarily outdoor training
- The session load dependent/managed to account for necessary rest/recovery based on game/event schedule
- 1 session per week in Performance Center- will coincide with team training March and April
- Weekend league match's, + 1 event
- Regular league season concludes in mid-June with pending advancement to regional or national events to follow
Overview
The Performance Phase is the culmination of our players journeys through their site, the phase breaks down into three pools:
-
- Academy: competing in National leagues
- Premier: competing in Regional leagues
- Classic: competing in Local/regional leagues.
- U15-U19 players at the Classic level compete in the PA West league in the spring season, plus 2-3 tournaments/showcases throughout the year.
- Players in the trapped (U15) year between middle and high school will have a modified fall season pending number of players available.
- Along with their site team, players can earn opportunities to train and compete with the Premier teams throughout the year.
Fall (September-October)
- 1x per week training.
Winter 1 (November-December)
- 2x per week training (outdoors)
- 1x per week in Performance Center, will coincide with team training
- 1 event + friendlies.
Winter 2 (January-February)
- 2x per week training (indoors)
- 1x per week in Performance Center, will coincide with team training
Spring (March-June)
- 2x per week training.
- 6-8 league matches.
- 2 events.
Regional Opportunities
In addition to the site team training, players can be identified into regional training on a 3rd night.
Classic Plus ($150, open to all Classic players)
- Optional program for Classic team players to sign up for additional training.
- Minimum of 10 sessions throughout the year.
Details of each program are subject to slight changes.
Founders Field
Field A: Closest to parking lot
Field B: 2nd from parking lot
7v7/9v9: Furthest from lot
Home to our First Teams
No Offseason Sports Complex
Soccer 1: Close to road, on right
Soccer 2: Close to fence, on left
Baseball 1: Close to fence, on left
Baseball 2: Close to road, on right
Steel City FC Performance Center
Located at No Offseason and utilized by our U15+ players and small group training for players of all ages.
Also offers hours open to public.