LOUDOUN SOCCER BOYS ECNL TOWN HALL MEETING 3/18/19
Loudoun Soccer –Who We Are • Loudoun Soccer – Developing Champions for Life! • Mission • To create soccer players, coaches, and teams of strong character, committed to achievement on the field and in our community. • Core Values • Fun! -It’s why we play • Integrity –Character and Principled • Fairness –Sportsmanship and Inclusiveness • Teamwork –Stronger Together • Stewardship –of the Game and the Community
Rationale: From DA to ECNL • Loudoun Soccer needs the ability to control its own player pathway model with certainty. • Boys ECNL provides a national competition to showcase our players effectively for the next level –College Soccer • Loudoun Soccer continues to provide the same level of player development, coach standards and training environment . • US Soccer has provided no indication that we will continue to grow as a DA member club in our area –We cannot be a feeder organization for other Non- MLS area DA Clubs. • We strongly believe long term Boys ECNL provides the best platform for our players (example, no U12 DA, and likely no U13, potential loss of MLS clubs). • Loudoun Soccer remains a partner in P2P with DC United. Our pathway to Pro environment existed before DA and will continue to exist after. • ECNL allows our players the option to play HS Soccer.
About Boys ECNL • The Boys Elite Clubs National League (Boys ECNL) was founded to provide a top class, club-based development, training, and competition platform for youth male soccer players in the United States. • The mission of the Boys ECNL is to improve the landscape for players in the United States through innovative, player-centered programming that raises standards of quality and improves the player experience in all aspects of the game.
Boys ECNL Support Staff 2019-20 • Executive Director –Colin Smith • Boys ECNL Program Manager–Karen Buer • Facilities Manager –Caroline Deutsch • Assistant Facilities Manager –Jamie Rawson
Age groups/Leagues
Loudoun Soccer Age Group Alignment Example • Loudoun 06B Boys ECNL (ECNL) • Loudoun 06B Red (CCL I) • Loudoun 06B Black (CCL II) • Loudoun 06B White (NCSL) • Loudoun 06B Silver (NCSL) • Loudoun 06B Gray (NCSL or ODSL)
Boys ECNL Conference • B R Y C E lite A cadem y • C aro lina E lite A cadem y • C aro lina R apids • M clean Y S A • N C F u s io n • N C F C Y o u th • S o u th C aro lina U nited • W ilm ingto n H am m erheads • O ther M id-A tlantic B o ys E C N L C lu bs fo r cro s s o ver gam es : B altim o re C eltic, M aryland U nited, P enn F u s io n, M atchF itA cadem y, C o ntinental F C , P D A
U12 Boys Pre-ECNL • 24-26 Players • 2 Teams • Head Coach: Daryn Patricio • League Play: EDP • Conference Members: • Arlington Soccer Association • Baltimore Armour • Bethesda SC • Loudoun Soccer • Richmond United • Virginia Development Academy
Competition Calendar • U1 2 (08/09s) Traditional League schedule fall (Sept-Nov) and spring (March-May) • • State Cup (Spring) • U1 3 (07s) and U1 4 (06s) Traditional League schedule fall (Sept-Nov) and spring (March-May) • 1 National ECNL Event per year • U13s –No Post Season –Potential to participate in State Cup • U14s –top teams in each conference qualify for Boys ECNL National Playoff (June) to declare National • Champion. Anticipated non-ECNL events to include: Loudoun Premier Cup, Jefferson Cup, others TBA • • U1 5 (05s) Traditional League Schedule fall (Sept-Nov) and parts of winter (Dec-Feb) • 2National Events per year • Top teams in each conference qualify for National Playoffs in June. Top teams from June advance to • Boys ECNL Finals in July. Anticipated non-ECNL events to include: Loudoun Showcase, Jefferson Cup, others TBA •
Competition Calendar • U1 6 (04s) and U1 7 (03s) Traditional League Schedule fall (Sept-Nov) and parts of winter (Dec-Feb) • Limited conference match days in spring • 2 National ECNL Events per year • Top teams in each conference qualify for National Playoffs in June. Top teams from • June advance to Boys ECNL Finals in July. Anticipated non-ECNL events to include: Loudoun Showcase, Jefferson Cup, others • TBA • U1 8/1 9s (02-01 s) Traditional League Schedule fall (Sept-Nov) and parts of winter (Dec-Feb) • Limited conference match days in spring • 2 National ECNL Events per year • Top teams in each conference qualify for Boys ECNL National Playoff (June) to • declare National Champion. Anticipated non-ECNL events to include: Loudoun Showcase, Jefferson Cup, others • TBA
Boys ECNL National Events
Boys ECNL National Event Schedule NATIONAL EVENT SERIES (201 8-1 9 Season) • BOYS ECNL OKLAHOMA November 16-18, 2018 | Tulsa, OK | U16-U18/U19 • BOYS ECNL FLORIDA December 29-31, 2018 | Sanford, FL | U16-U18/U19 • BOYS ECNL SAN DIEGO April 26-28, 2019 | San Diego, CA | U15-U17 • BOYS ECNL PENNSYLVANIA May 24-26, 2019 | Downingtown, PA | U15-U17 • *We anticipate 2 additional National Events options for 2019-20
Additional non-Boys ECNL Potential Events • Loudoun Soccer Showcase • Jefferson Cup • OBGC • CASL • Crossover/Non-Conference matches
Roster Sizes • Anticipated roster sizes: • U12: 24-26 Players, (2 Teams of 12-13 players) will compete each weekend in the EDP league. • U13 & U14: 18 Players + DPs (Developmental Players/Red Team) • U15 & U16: 18 Players + DPs • U17-U18/U19: 18-22 + DPs • Larger player pools may be carried U16-U18/19 to account for increased competition, injuries, and high school play. • Most older top-tier teams currently roster more than 18 • 18 players may dress per game. • Club-pass/Dual Roster opportunities may occur for Red (CCL) team players to compete in Boys ECNL matches or events (similar to current structure within DA or CCL)
iD2 National Identification Development Program • Established in 2004, US Club Soccer’s id2 National Identification and Development Program provides an opportunity for the country’s elite youth soccer players to be identified and developed, and scouted for inclusion in U.S. Soccer’s National Team programs. • The id2 Program is an Olympic Development Program (ODP) approved by the United States Olympic Committee and the U.S. Soccer Federation. • There is no cost to players to be identified for or participate in the id2 Program. For id2 Training Camps, all lodging, meals and training gear are provided at no cost by US Club Soccer and Nike. For National Selection programming, airfare/travel is also provided at no cost.
iD2 National Identification Development Program
DCU Partnership/Pathway to Pro (P2P) • The DMV P2P is created to give the top players ages U11-U14 in the local DMV a clear pathway to the pro’s with the support on and off the field of top local clubs. • What does this mean for my club? • Opportunities for your top players to be on the professional track without them leaving the club. • Player Pool • Promotes the non P2P clubs in the area to push their players into P2P clubs to give them the pathway. • Eliminates the recruitment from clubs within the P2P as all clubs give the same pathway and have the same goals and responsibilities.
DCU Partnership/Pathway to Pro (P2P) • ODP Style system • Opportunity for top players train and maximize individual player growth in the training environment • P2P Training 1-2x per month • Training at the U11-U14 Age groups at rotating sites • Annual P2P Camps • Play P2P matches and events vs MLS Teams • Play in special events –GA Cup, Caymans, ICC, Montreal
DCU Partnership/Pathway to Pro (P2P) • 7Member clubs in the DMV • Alexandria (New Member) • Arlington • D.C. United • Pipeline • Player Progression Academy(MD) • Loudoun • VDA
DCU Partnership/Pathway to Pro (P2P)
Boys ECNL Team Training Calendar • 10 month commitment –Similar to DA. Season can extend for post-season play. • U12-U164x week training during competitive seasons • U17-U18/19 3x/4x week training during competitive seasons • Training facilities to include: LSP, Bolen, Evergreen, area HS’s • U12-U15: Fall, Winter, Spring, NO Wednesday TA Program • U16-U18/19: Fall and Winter (Spring training scheduled around event schedule) • Reduced training commitment for U16-U18/19 in spring to minimize High School conflicts • Increased ‘Pool’ training in spring for 04s, 03s, 02s, 01s (HS age groups) • Training sessions may include futsal, sports performance, classroom meetings, and video analysis –in place of or in addition to outdoor training sessions
Boys ECNL: Substitution Rules/Playing Time Rules • No minimum or maximum playing time restrictions within ECNL • LS Club policy: Playing time is dictated by attendance, attitude, effort, and performance in both training and in games • Boys ECNL matches are played with no re-entry per half (Similar to NCAA substitution rules) • Player subbed in the first half may re-enter in the second half • Player subbed in the second half may not re-enter the match.
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