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Founders Field
The Foundation Phase
Boys & Girls Phase Leader:
Peter Mulhern
Foundation Phase Coaching Team:
Tom Clubley
Marikaye DeTemple
Marissa Salisbury
Boys & Girls Programs
Foundation Phase 1 - U8, U9, U10
$1,250.00 per year
Foundation Phase 2 - U11, U12
$1,950.00 per year
** Sibling discounts available upon request - contact playeraccounts@hotspurs-soccer
Foundation Phase 2022-2023
U8, U9, U10 (2015, 2014, 2013 birth years): Foundation Phase 1 (FP1)
* Evening Mini-Camp August 8th-11th
* Training 2 x per week
* 6-8 games internal league 5v5 and 7v7
U11, U12 (2012, 2011 birth years): Foundation Phase 2 (FP2)
* Evening Mini-Camp August 8th-11th
* Training 2 x per week
* 6-8 games - PAWest league
* Details of each program subject to slight change.
Additional Programming Opportunities
1 On 1 Training
$60 /per session
Contact phase leader to book a time
Small Group Training
$15 /per session
Contact phase leader to book a time
This is the entry level phase to the program.
Phase Focus:
At this phase, we highly value technical skill development. It is our goal to make your child a master of the ball and give them the confidence to be calm when challenged with the ball at their feet. The below chart gives you an idea of how this is weighted. At the core of this is the idea that developing a soccer player “is a marathon, not a sprint."
Pillars of the Game:
Technical
- U8/9/10: (75%) Emphasis on moves, foot skills, & creativity
- U11/12: (60%) Begin to introduce passing & first touch
Tactical
- U8/9/10: (5%) Introduce support play/positioning
- U11/12: (20%)
Physical
- U8/9/10: (10%) Agility & Coordination exercises, whole body motor function, connecting the brain and the body
- U11/12: (10%)
Psychological
- U8/9/10: (10%) Focus on engaging players through questioning; develop problem-solving & decision making
- U11/12: (10%)
We focus on technical excellence in the Foundation Phase. This is achieved through the game itself -- utilizing small-sided games as the cornerstone to training. We create scenarios where players are forced to make decisions founded on their technical skillset. This way practices are fun and the learning is deeper and disguised within the game.
Overall, our coaching approach is similar to gardening -- 'we cannot force plants to grow, all we can do is provide the conditions for the growth and they will flourish’. Our soccer practices are the same way and revolve around a simple checklist of must-haves:
Does it look like the game? Is it fun? Does the session inspire players to train outside of practice?
The Youth Development Phase U13-U14
Boys Coaching Team:
Phase Leader
James Faint
Raf Kolankowski
Vincenzo Lo Coco
Philippe Bromfield
Josie Valeri
Dan McCarty
The Youth Development Phase is the perfect time for the players to be passed from the small-sided game into the bigger game.
This is such an important phase and the last time where the players will be doing a full year as at U16 high school will begin and we as a club rest.
Youth Development Phase 2022-2023
Boys & Girls Programs
Youth Development Phase - U13 & U14
$2,400.00 per year
** Sibling discounts available upon request - contact playeraccounts@hotspurs-soccer
U13 & U14 (2010 & 2009 birth years): YDP
* Training 2 x per week with site team
* 6 Combined regional training sessions
* 8-10 league games
* 1 tournament
U13 & U14 (2010 & 2009 birth years): YDP Regional Teams
In addition to the site teams, players can be identified into a pool for regional competition.
*7-8 play weekends (2 games per weekend)
* 2-3 Showcase/tournaments
*Schedule may vary by team.
** Sibling discounts available upon request - contact playeraccounts@hotspurs-soccer
Additional Programming Opportunities
1 On 1 Training
$60 /per session
Contact phase leader to book a time
Small Group Training
$15 /per session
Contact phase leader to book a time
This is the entry level phase to the program.
Phase Focus:
The below gives you an example of what to expect from the phase in terms of coaching. As the player progresses through the phases he/she will be exposed to new/different ideas. The idea is to layer on the skills in the right order, this relates to their age and learning ability in relation to the phases focus for that season:
Pillars Of The Game:
Technical
- U13/14 - 50%
- U15 - 35%
Tactical
- U13/14 - 30%
- U15 - 35%
Physical
- U13/14 - 10%
- U15 - 20%
Psychological
- U13/14 - 10%
- U15 - 10%
The technical skills learned throughout the foundation phase will be built on, whilst the tactical concepts addressed in small-sided formats will be applied in a new context. Across the 3 years in this phase, we work through a curriculum designed to continue development and educate players in many facets of the game.
All teams will be encouraged to play an attractive brand of soccer, with a good balance of organization and discipline, mixed with creativity and flair. The overall aim of this phase is to help our players acquire the technical ability, tactical knowledge, and personal skills needed as they enter the College Prep Phase.
Jay O'Donnell
The College Prep Phase is the final phase in the Academy Program. Following the area high school program, players begin training to compete and ultimately prepare for college or professional playing opportunities.
Boys & Girls Programs
College Prep Phase - U15, U16, U17, U18, U19
$2,300.00 per year
Performance Phase - U15, U16, U17, U18, U19
$2,700.00 per year
** Sibling discounts available upon request - contact playeraccounts@hotspurs-soccer
College Prep Phase 2022-2023
U15, U16, U17, U18/19 & U14 (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 birth years): CPP
In addition to the site team training, players can participate in regional training on a 3 night.
* OFF-High School Soccer
Ul 15, Ul 16, U17, Ul 18/19 (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 birth years): Perf Phase GIRLS
U15-U19 Girls Pert Phase will compete in the Elite 64 National League & GLC.
* OFF-High School Soccer
Ul 15, Ul 16, U17, Ul 18/19 (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 birth years): Perf Phase BOYS
U15-U19 Boys Pert Phase will compete in the GLC/GLA.
* OFF-High School Soccer
* Details of each program subject to slight change.
** Sibling discounts available upon request - contact playeraccounts@hotspurs-soccer
Additional Programming Opportunities
1 On 1 Training
$60 /per session
Contact phase leader to book a time
Small Group Training
$15 /per session
Contact phase leader to book a time
This is the entry level phase to the program.
In the College Prep Phase, an increased emphasis is placed upon collective problem solving -- not teaching an individual player a solution to a problem, but teaching the squad how to discern and communicate game situations and creatively come to team solutions. The Hotspurs player is resilient and adaptable, qualities that are valuable to college coaches (and serve the player well in the classroom as well.)
In addition to the on-field work, Hotspurs conducts the Player Enrichment Series giving the players tools to succeed in the classroom, be resilient in the face of the stresses of growing up, and, with our partnership with the NCSA, unparalleled support in college recruitment. The Hotspurs player and family are supported in choosing the right college for the individual, not just athletically, but academically and socially -- be it a nationally competitive Division I program or a regional Division III program.
Legends Of Pittsburgh & Hotspurs Partnership
Our college prep phase players will be supported from a speed & strength perspective with our unique partnership with Legends of Pittsburgh, this will include:
-A fitness plan for each player which will be placed in the players handbook
-Additional opportunity to book extra time with Stefan and his team of coaches
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