Player Development
Technical Overview
The acquisistion of soccer skills is a long developmental process where player's progress gradually from a simple action to complex imvolvement in the game. The following structure will identify a number of stages players go through to achieve soccer competence.
Player Development
Fun Phase - 6 to 8 Years
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Foundation Phase - 8 to 12 Years
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Formal Phase - 12 to 16 Years
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Final Phase - 16 Years and Up
- The "flower of bloom."
- Conforming to adult standards.
- Sound understanding of the games principles and concepts.
- Mastery of basic skills leading to artistry.
- Emotional stability when confronted with pressure situations.
* adapted from page 89 of the 2006-2007 CYSA Team Manual