DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM OUTLINE

Centre Soccer’s Developmental Program is designed to help all players reach their potential in a fun, safe environment that takes into consideration what stage a player is at developmentally. The Developmental Program is for players at all ability levels. Players are grouped by ability for training and then divided up evenly on teams for games. Focus is on technical development and basic tactical principles are introduced. Players will play in games vs other CSA teams. Players are often identified from the developmental program to be a part of CSA's Travel teams. 

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Spring 2023 u9/10 DEV will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm and Saturdays 10:30 to 11:30 am at Circleville.

Spring 2023 u11/12 DEV will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 pm and Saturdays from 12 to 1 pm at Circleville.

u8 DEVELOPMENTAL ACADEMY

The U8 Developmental Program is for players that have played in our FUNdamental program and are ready for a more structured training environment. Players are between stages and some maybe looking for more formal training environment. Coaches are provided with a curriculum to ensure all players are learning the skills and principles of the game. Players must be invited by our In-House Director to participate in this program.

u9/10 DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM & u11/12 DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM

The Developmental Program at these ages is for players who are looking to learn the skills of the game. Players at these ages are ready for a more structured training environment and are starting to understand the principles of the game. Coaches are provided with a curriculum to ensure that we are building on previous years. 

PLEASE NOTE:  While we do our best to offer a girl only group, this option will only be available if there is enough interest. If there are not enough registrants for the girls only group, all players will be combined into the coed group. 

MS/HS RECREATION PROGRAM

Unfortunately, we do not currently have anything available for these age groups.

WHY ABILITY GROUP FOR TRAINING?

If an activity does not fit the needs of the player, the player will show either frustration or boredom, depending on if the exercise is too easy or too difficult. By ability grouping we are able to make sure that the training activities are neither. Children grow at different rates, even within the same age groups, some are shorter or taller, some have better balance, are stronger, etc. If a player is new to the game, they can learn in a safe, fun environment. If a player has been playing for years and needs to be challenged, they will be. All players are then able to find success and learn in the activities within their groups. 

*For more look up *The “Slanty Line” concept. Built on the belief that with every activity, each participant should have the opportunity to participate at their own ability level.  

Understanding where your child is developmentally is important in creating the right soccer environment for your child. Centre Soccer's programs are designed to meet the needs of players based on where they are. Talent takes time. Players develop at different rates and times, possess different work ethics, have a variety of motivations, and receive different levels of instruction. Player development is a long process. Our goal is to give all players the opportunity to reach their potential.

Need help with your child's age group?
Here is the age group chart.