THE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY PROGRESSIVE LEVELS OF DEVELOPMENT
The tangible process works specifically on two of the first three levels in the Coerver Pyramid of Player Development; Ball Mastery and Moves 1v1. Players in this process will learn a plethora of skills designed to maximize body flow and familiarity with the ball, essential not only for the use of skill in a game, but the very foundation of every technique in soccer. Without a solid foundation players will only be able to accomplish as much as the formations and team tactics can hide, that is why we believe:
“Any system of play is only as good as the players involved”
LEVEL 1: BALL MASTERY - RED
1 player, 1 ball. Repetition ball control exercises with both feet. Skill sets containing 22 basic, intermediate and elite skills to be mastered, increasing technical skill, balance and control on and off the ground.
LEVEL 2: BALL MASTERY - GREEN
1 player, 1 ball. Repetition ball control exercises with both feet. Skill sets containing 22 basic, intermediate and elite skills to be mastered, increasing technical skill, balance and control on and off the ground.
LEVEL 3: BALL MASTERY - YELLOW
1 player, 1 ball. Repetition ball control exercises with both feet. Skill sets containing 16 basic, intermediate and elite skills to be mastered, increasing technical skill, balance and control on and off the ground.
LEVEL 4: BALL MASTERY - BLUE
1 player, 1 ball. Repetition ball control exercises with both feet. Skill sets containing 17 basic, intermediate and elite skills to be mastered, increasing technical skill, balance and control on and off the ground.
LEVEL 5: MOVES 1v1 - RED
Tried and tested moves used worldwide that generate game winning individual opportunities to beat a player with Fakes and Feints. 14 Skills will be mastered as we enhance a player’s creativity and ability to perform in tight spaces.
LEVEL 6: MOVES 1v1 - GREEN
Tried and tested moves used worldwide that generate game winning individual opportunities to beat a player with Fakes and Feints. 13 Skills will be mastered as we enhance a player’s creativity and ability to perform in tight spaces.
LEVEL 7: MOVES 1v1 - YELLOW
Tried and tested moves used worldwide that generate game winning individual opportunities and create space against packed defenses using Changes of Direction. 10 Skills will be mastered as we enhance a player’s creativity and ability to perform in tight spaces.
LEVEL 8: MOVES 1v1 - BLUE
Tried and tested moves used worldwide that generate game winning individual opportunities and create space against packed defenses using Changes if Direction. 15 Skills will be mastered as we enhance a player’s creativity and ability to perform in tight spaces.
LEVEL 9: MOVES 1v1 - BLACK
Tried and tested moves used worldwide that generate game winning individual opportunities and create space on the flanks and across the top of the box using Stops and Starts. 9 Skills will be mastered as we enhance a player’s creativity and ability to perform in tight spaces.
MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE LEVELS
Each level will consist of a tangible scoring system so opinion is completely removed. Most skills are timed in a 20 second burst, with each player receiving a log sheet AND a completion guide. With this, plus hours of on field instruction and video guides, players are able to progress as they improve.
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Ball mastery
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Initial Score
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Week 1
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Week 2
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Week 3
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Final Score
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Target Score
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Initial % Score
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Final % Score
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Toe taps
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18
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31
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34
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34
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29
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62.069
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117.24
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Side to side
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27
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38
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43
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43
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42
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64.286
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102.38
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Triangle
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15.5
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17
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17
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21/21
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73.81
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80.952
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Roll in, roll out
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19
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15
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19
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14/14
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135.71
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135.71
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Brazilians
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26
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42
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50
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50
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42
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61.905
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119.05
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To pass each level a player must reach 80% of the overall goal for that level. The grade each player will receive is scaled with every 10% improvement to the initial pass grade. For instance, if a player passes at 84%, the player will score a 1.0. If another player passes at 94%, they will score a level 1.1.
Players can only move from one level to another after showing proficient development and knowledge of the level they have attained. Every player will start at level 1 and will need to prove proficiency to move on through the program. This decision will be made by the Coerver Coaching central office after evaluation and developmental proof is provided. In order to perform on level 3 for example, you must prove proficiency on the techniques taught in levels 1 and 2. We understand players have the ability to enter scores, so we test each individual on the skills before they can pass. Showing us a percentage is not enough.
Age will never be a factor on a player’s ability to perform at the next level. An 8 year old can reach Level 5 and an 18 year old must start at level 1. The ability to move from one level to the next will always be determined on the individual and their ability to perform.
Pass scores will this year be added to our website, allowing players to see how they compare with others throughout the state.
For each level (initial number for the level, number after the decimal is the grade)
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80-89%
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1.0
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90-99%
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1.1
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100-109%
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1.2
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110-119%
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1.3
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120-129%
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1.4
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130-139%
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1.5
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PROVEN SUCCESS
This method has been used by academies across the world, such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan and hundreds more elite teams. We teach foundations and organizations such as the Premier League Youth Academies how to coach their players to become professionals. More noticeably on the women’s side of the game, we coach the Japanese National Federation and from their success we prove our value.
Become the next player we coach to reach their dreams.