CDA PARENT EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
Our Generation
uHad more
unsupervised free time
uMade our own
rules
uOwnership/power
to decide what to play/how long
Our Children
uConstantly
supervised/shielded
uMonitored by
overbearing adults
uEvaluated to
adult standards
uFast tracked
to achieve goals
uLosing their
autonomy/creativity opportunities
u‘ME’
Generation: Lacks coping mechanism/life
skills
YOUTH SPORT HIJACKED BY ADULTS
Whose
needs are considered?
Whose
expectations are met?
Whose
agendas are fulfilled?
Why
parents find it hard to view youth sport as just another leisure activity?
Monopoly example
Return on investment syndrome
Should be “NO STRINGS ATTACHED”
Parents vicariously living through their children
THE CYCLE
OF
UNDER-DEVELOPMENT
COGNITIVE
DEVELOPMENT
(Piaget)
SENSORY – MOTOR (birth to age 2)
PRE-OPERATIONAL (2-8 years) Egocentric – Imagination – Non
logical thinking
CONCRETE OPERATIONAL (8-11) Logical thinking related to
concrete objects | Live in the Here and Now | Less egocentric – more
cooperative
FORMAL OPERATIONAL (11 and up) Logical thinking related to
abstract objects | Time and space – Thinking in
advance
Phases of Soccer Development
Phase 1 – Introduction to soccer (Most never leave this level)
Phase 2 – Commitment to soccer
Phase 3 – Commitment to
excellence
Phase 4 – Commitment to winning
4 TRAINABLE COMPONENTS
1) TECHNICAL : Ability to control the ball. Touches
2) TACTICAL : Ability to solve soccer problems
(cognitive)
3) FITNESS: Endurance, speed, strength,
agility
4) PSYCHOLOGICAL: Enjoyment, coping with anxiety,
confidence | Learn to play before learn to
compete
TRAINABLE COMPONENTS
PRACTICES FAR MORE IMPORTANT FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT THAN GAMES
(MANY MORE TOUCHES IN PRACTICE THAN GAMES...OUR SOCIETY FOCUSES ON GAMES AND TOURNAMENTS)
– school tests, gymnastics
examples
YOUTH SOCCER’S BIGGEST PROBLEMS:
uOVER COACHING BY PARENTS AND COACHES
uCHILDREN LEARN FROM TRIAL AND ERROR
uMISGUIDED EMPHASIS ON GAMES
WHY TEAM DEVELOPMENT CAN STIFLE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
uWHAT THE CLUB CAN DO FOR THE PLAYER
uTOURNAMENTITIS
uActivity
matches ability. Must be enjoyable.
uDo not treat
training like medicine
uAchievement =
happiness (artists, athletes)
uProcess more
important than Finished product
If not in state of flow, other behavioral states:
udistracted, bored, frustrated,
uanxious, defensive,
umischievous, undisciplined
U-6/U-8 Considerations
1) Is he/she having fun? Period.
2) Do you
ask his first grade teacher what he must do to become a doctor?
U-10/U-12 Considerations
Is he/she having fun?
Is he/she learning skills?
Is he/she socially adapted to
team?
Too early for analysis of
strengths/weakness
Athletic ability mainly genetic
U-14/U-16 Considerations
uIs burn-out a concern?
uIs he/she
ELITE?
uIs he/she having fun?
uIs he/she respectful?
uIs he/she making friends?
uIs he/she showing independence/responsibility?
uHow is he/she coping with competition? Stress?
uWhat are his/her strengths and weaknesses?
uDefining stage in shaping future success
Key Considerations To Playing Up
uAge (might need to return later to own age)
uMaturity (physical, mental, social)
uLeadership development opportunities
uSurvival skills vs expanding skills
Playing up if ONLY:
uHe/she really craves the challenge
uCan handle the physical demands
uIs an impact player with the older team – Top 3
NO SCIENTIFIC
OR RESEARCH STUDY SUPPORTS THE NOTION
THAT EARLY SPECIALIZATION OR EARLY CHALLENGE IMPROVES POTENTIAL OF
PLAYERS. IN FACT, RESEARCH HAS SHOWN
THAT THIS IS A ‘MYTH’ THAT DESTROYED THE POTENTIAL OF MANY CHILDREN PUSHED TOO
SOON TOO HARD.
Responsibility of the Soccer
Parent
>> Parents must:
Understand the role of sport
Understand the odds of playing pro
Be a role model
Evaluate the club and coaches
Understand the pursuit of excellence
Understand
the role of sports
Develop a healthy lifestyle
(Sport = Leisure)
Develop sport skills
Games: Learning Opportunities not
Contest
Develop life skills
Social skills
Positive self-image
Values, character and coping
skills
Mission of youth organizations
Understand the odds
Academy/Select no guarantee of
success
Only 6% high school soccer
players to NCAA
Only small percentage get
athletic scholarship
Only 2% of NCAA soccer players to
pro
Only 0.08% high school to pro
Need to prepare your child for
disappointment. Not build up his/her
hopes unrealistically.
College coaches only interested
in U-16+
‘Exposure’ over-rated
>> Be a
role model
Listen to your child (no post
game inquest)
Sideline behavior – NO
COACHING!!!
Referee Crisis
Dealing with performance
(unconditional love)
How to praise and how NOT to
praise
Don’t compare or be critical of
others
Don’t become his/her coach
Focus on process/journey (paradox
of sports)
Shield from abuse, NOT from life
lessons
>> Evaluate
the club and its coaches
Consistent with mission statement
Club coaches
No lines/lectures/laps
Certification level
Philosophy of coach, motivation
skills
Focus on learning instead of
result
>> Ethical issues
Best interest of the individual
players
Recruiting
Playing time
Zero tolerance for abuse
uUnderstand pursuit of excellence
uIntrinsic motivation (if you need to push….)
uKnow the opportunities
uAcademy - Select soccer – ODP
uKnow the two best coaches in the world:
uWatching professional soccer
uPlaying pick up games
uHow to reach potential
uTouches on the ball
uSelf training
uLearning from the pros
uPractice to game ratio
uPerishable vs transferable skills
uFocus on process. Where is he/she at 18?
>> RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
WWW.GASOCCER.ORG
WWW.USYOUTHSOCCER.ORG
WWW.USSOCCER.COM
http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/video/attitudes.wmv
>> CDA’S LONG TERM GOAL
YEAR LOCATIONS FULL TIME
DIRECTORS COACHES PLAYERS
TEAMS U6
2015 FALL 1 3 3 5 120 (120%) 12 13
2016 SPRING 1 3 3 7 160 (33%) 13 18
2016 FALL 2 3 5 10 260 (62%) 18
26
2017 SPRING 4 5 5 14 320 (23%) 21 40
2017
FALL 5 5 7 20 400 (25%) 30
60
>> FALL 17 NIKE UNIFORMS
>> CDA NUTRITION
CDA : ARBONNE
FC DALLAS : ADVOCARE
LA GALAXY : HERBALIFE
>> Health and Sports Nutrition
2 out of every 3 Americans are
overweight (and undernourished), and obesity is getting worse.
Average American consumes ____
pounds of sugar each week.
Researchers believe ________ are
contributing to childhood obesity.
Popular sports drinks have as
much as __ g of sugar; a bottle of Coke has __ g of sugar.
How/why first sport drink was
started
3 main problems with popular
sports drink ingredients
3 effects of high sugar content
in sports drinks
Does Nutrition Matter?
Genetics account for about __% of
body appearance and overall health; Training & Exercise are about ___%;
Nutrition accounts for ____%
Carbohydrates, proteins and
fluids are the 3 key aspects of nutrition to focus on before, during and after
strenuous activity (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
Night before the game: meals high
in ____ and ____ _____ (no fried foods/greasy foods/fatty foods)
No large meal right before the
game – full stomach can cause ______
Superbowl 2017 – Tom Brady
Nutrition for our busy lives
When looking at nutrition
products/supplements
Ingredients to stay away from:
Whey/Dairy
Gluten/Wheat
Soy
High fructose corn syrup and/or
high sugar content
Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial Dyes
Arbonne Nutrition & Sports
Nutrition
Arbonne Nutrition & Sports Nutrition:
Vegan certified
Gluten free and Dairy free
BSCG certified (Banned Substance
Control Group)
No artificial sweeteners or dyes
No animal byproducts
No mineral oil
Arbonne Phytosport: Prepare & Endure; Hydration
Arbonne Vegan Protein
30 Days to Healthy Living program
>> PLAYER & TEAM PICTURES
WEDNESDAY APRIL 12
THURSDAY APRIL 13
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>> OKLAHOMA TOURNAMENT
FRIDAY MARCH 31
330PM & 6PM (DEPART COPPELL AT COPPELL HIGH SCHOOL)
6PM – 11PM (CHECK IN WYNDAM TULSA HOTEL)
10PM (LIGHTS OUT)
SATURDAY APRIL 1
6:30AM – 7:30AM (CDA BREAKFAST: WEAR GREY, BLACK, BLACK AND SHOES)
7:30AM – 7:30PM (GAMES)
6PM – 9PM (POOL SESSION)
12PM – 10PM (TEAMS REVIEW GAMES IN VIDEO ANALYSIS ROOM)
10PM (LIGHTS OUT)
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM (CDA BREAKFAST: WEAR GREY, BLACK, BLACK AND SHOES)
7:30AM – 2PM (GAMES AND FINALS)
>> CLASSIC LEAGUE QUALIFICATION (U11 –
U18)
GIRLS LAKE HIGHLANDS (JULY 18 – 30)
BOYS CLASSIC LEAGUE CHALLENGE
TOURNAMENT (MAY 26, 2017 – JUNE 4)
> > SEASON STANDINGS
05 RED: 8/18 05 BLACK: 12/21 05 RED BOYS: 8/15
04 RED: 7/21 04 BLACK: 6/12 04 RED BOYS:
8/12
03 RED: 19/21 03 RED GIRLS: 2/16 (CLASSIC)
02 RED: 5/16 01 RED BOYS: 14/15
00/01 RED: 15/15 01 RED GIRLS: 2/16 (CLASSIC) 01 RED GIRLS: 6/15
98 RED: 5/14 (CLASSIC LEAGUE)
>> TEAM OPEN PRACTICE SESSIONS
May 16 & 17 (TIMES and COPPEL LOCATION TBD)
June 22 & 24 (TIMES and COPPEL LOCATION TBD)
June 13 & 15 (TIMES and
COPPEL LOCATION TBD)
June 19 & 21 (TIMES and
COPPELL LOCATION TBD)
>> SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS 2017
>> Coppell Summer Camp 1June 5, 6 & 7, 2017 (Partnering with FC Utrecht from Holland)
Coppell Summer Camp 2 (partnering with our 2016/2017
State Champions)June 12 - June 15, 2017
Coppell Summer Camp 3 (Play & Swim Camp)June 19 - June 23, 2017
Coppell Summer Camp 4 (Play & Swim Camp)June 26 - 30, 2017
Coppell Summer Camp 5 (partnering with our 2016/2017
State Champions) July 10 - 13
>> CDA GOING TO HOLLAND OVER THANKSGIVING
If we take care in the beginning,
the end will take care of itself