NVSC Travel Program 2019 - 2020 #bebravewiththeball 1
Introduction • Welcome to the NVSC 2019-2020 Travel Program • NVSC Travel Organization • Technical Staff Members • NVSC Program Overview • NVSC Program Details by Age • Tryouts and Selection Process • Fees for 2019-2020 • Coaching Slate • Key Program Attributes and Wrap-up 2
NVSC Overview • NVSC is a 501c3 non profit organization with the mission of providing opportunities for youth soccer players to develop to their fullest extent and capability. • NVSC operates four different primary field locations, hosting over 5500 recreational and 525 travel players per year. • Hellwig Park (Home location for the NVSC Travel Program) • Valley View Park • Signal Hill Park • Ben Lomond Park • NVSC formerly Mid County Soccer Association (MCSA) and Manassas Area Soccer Association (MASA) has operated in Prince William County since the mid 1980’s. 3
NVSC Travel Organization Assistant Technical Director Board of Directors Technical Director of of Coaches President, Bill Gregory Coaches Marie Schweitzer Director of Travel, Kristen Neall Hans Etienne Director of Coaching Director of Future Stars Travel Admin Director of Education Age Group Directors Academy Development and Tactics Carl Gray Ken Krieger Eber Martinez Operations AGD 9-10 AGD 11-12 AGD 13-14 AGD 15-19 Ken Lue Chee Lip Shay Bell Chris Jones Carl Gray Coaching Staff A key aspect is to ensure communication access to players and parents 4
Key Technical Club Staff Hans Etienne Marie Schweitzer Technical Director of Coaching/Staff Coach Assistant Technical Director of Coaching/Staff Coach • • Over 21 years of coaching at various levels, including Over 36 years of coaching at various levels • Club Travel and HS USSF D National License • • USSF C Coaching License La Liga Methodology Certificate • • USSF National Director Diploma Positive Coaching Alliance Double Goal Coach Award • • USSF National Youth License NVSC Super-Y Technical Director • • NSCAA Director Diploma Director/Coach with Northern Virginia Majestics • La Liga Methodology Certificate (transitioned to NVSC) • • College: Southern Connecticut University (Hall of College: Radford University Fame Inductee) Carl Gray Ken Krieger Director of Education/Staff Coach Director of Coaching Development and Tactics • • Over 42 years of coaching at various levels; 23 years coaching in Over 30 years of coaching at various levels; including College, Club ODP Travel, HS, and ODP • • USSF A Coaching License USSF A Coaching License • • USSF National Youth License USSF National Director Diploma • • USSF Grassroots Instructor License NSCAA Director Diploma • • Head Coach for various teams participating in international Former Technical Director/Coach, PWSI • competitions, most recently the 2018 Gothia Cup Former DA Academy Director/Coach for Arlington Soccer • • College: Frostburg State University (Hall of Fame Inductee) MLS and WPS Youth Development Academy Director • • Semi-Professional: Ukrainian Internationals 18-time VYSA State Cup Champion Eber Martinez Director Future Stars Academy/ Staff Coach • Local to Prince William County/NorVA playing at Gar-Field High School and Northern Virginia Royals; Hall of Fame Inductee at Gar Field HS • Over 9 years of coaching at NVSC/NovaFC • USSF D National License • La Liga Methodology Certificate • Played DC United Youth Team • Played on US Mens National Team • Named Parade All-American and NSCAA All-American • College: George Mason University (won CAA championship) 5
NVSC Travel Program • NVSC’s principal travel league is the Club Champions League (CCL) • Pro23 • Premiership Division • Championship Division • NextGen U9-U10 • In addition, NVSC teams play in the National Capital Soccer League (NCSL), as available. • College Preparation Program - a series of sessions designed to share expert knowledge of the recruiting process and on successful ways to prepare for college soccer. • Winter Training • NVSC winter focus is training and preparations for spring travel soccer. • Summer play is via participation in the USL Super-Y League • Not mandatory, but highly encouraged • Season runs from June – July; Finals in December in Florida Focus at NVSC is on Player Development 6
Club Champions League Overview • CCL is a club centric league, with top level competition from major soccer programs within Virginia, DC, and Maryland. • Includes Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun, SYA, SOCA, DCST, Williamsburg Legacy, Potomac, Herndon, Rush, Virginia Blue Ridge, FC Frederick, Fredericksburg FC, Lee Mt Vernon, FC Richmond • Promotes interaction and resource sharing between clubs. • Fosters player development with promoting younger age group friendlies and College Showcases and ID Camps for older age groups. • Offers four competitive divisions, from NextGen through Pro-23, to accommodate our players starting in club soccer and with a place to play in the summer between college sessions. • Progressive organization continually working to develop affiliations with other leagues and organizations; as well as fostering relationships with businesses for revenue and funding opportunities. 7
College Preparation Program • The NVSC College Program consists of two formal sessions, one in the Fall and one in the Spring. • In addition, the NVSC Staff coaches mentor players throughout the recruiting process. • Fall: • 8 th – 12 th graders to attend to provide an overview of recruiting process. • Topics included: • Setting Priorities and Goals • Being Organized • Recruiting Process • College Programs and Scholarships • Roles and Responsibilities • Current and past players attend to provide insight on their experience. • Spring: • College Coaches are invited to provide a Question and Answer forum for players and parents. • This past year, four local college coaches were in attendance to participate. 22 NVSC players accepted scholarships to attend college/play soccer 8
Super Y Program • North American Youth League with teams from the United States and Canada • This league is for players to train and play competitive games throughout the summer months. • Super Y Player Identification for National Competition at the USL Experience. • NVSC has teams in ages groups from U10 – U17 boys and girls. Tryouts take place each January with additional players added throughout the spring if needed. • Each year NVSC has had teams advance to the North American Finals at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. This past year, NVSC had three (3) teams advance to the North American Finals; with two (2) players selected to participate in the USL Experience. 9
U09 (2011) and U10 (2010) Details Fall Winter Spring Begins August 19 th Pre-season Camp Practices 2x Week (Aug – Nov) 1x week (Jan – Mar) 2x Week (Mar – May) Street Soccer 1x Week (Sep - Oct) 1x Week (Apr – May) Games 8 games (Sep - Nov) 8 games (Mar - May) Tournaments / Friendlies 3 2 10
U11 (2009) and U12 (2008) Details Fall Winter Spring Pre-season Camp August 13, 14, 15 Practices 2x Week (Aug – Nov) 1x week (Jan – Mar) 2x Week (Mar – May) Speed and Agility 1x Week (Sep - Oct) 1x Week (Apr – May) Street Soccer 1x Week (Sep - Oct) 1x Week (Apr – May) Games 8 games (Sep - Nov) 8 games (Mar - May) Tournaments / Friendlies 3 2 11
U13 (2007) and U14 (2006) Details Fall Winter Spring Pre-season Camp August 13, 14, 15 Practices 2x Week (Aug – Nov) 1x week (Jan – Mar) 2x Week (Mar – May) Speed and Agility 1x Week (Sep - Oct) 1x Week (Apr – May) Games 8 games (Sep - Nov) 8 games (Mar - May) Tournaments / Friendlies 3 2 12
U15 (2005) - U19 (2001) Details Fall Winter Spring Pre-season Camp August 13, 14, 15 Practices 2x Week (Aug – Dec) 1x week (Jan – Mar) 2x Week (Mar – May) (outdoor) Tactical and Positional 1x Week (6 sessions) Development Games 15 games (Aug – Feb) - U15 games run Aug – Nov/Apr - May Tournaments / Friendlies 3 2 Tournament Selections are Focused on College Showcases 13
NVSC Tryouts / Selection Process • Tryouts will be held in May and June, depending on age (see schedule on slide 16). • Two dates per age are provided; players are encouraged to attend both dates to ensure an adequate tryout. • A third tryout date may be scheduled if needed • Multiple NVSC coaches will be attending each tryout to evaluate the players. • Players will be evaluated on Technical, Speed, and Soccer IQ. • All players will receive an email response from the club after the tryouts as to whether or not he/she was selected for the team. • The player needs to respond to accept or decline. • If the player accepts, an email will be sent from the club with directions on how to proceed and be registered. 14
Tryout Attendee Day-of Information • Location: Hellwig Park Turf Fields 7 and 8 • Register online: Go to www.novasc.org, click on Travel • Check-in 30 minutes prior to your first scheduled tryout • You do not have to check-in on subsequent tryouts • Attire: Attendees should wear a white t-shirt • Equipment: Shins guards, water bottle and ball • Monitor the NVSC website and Twitter Account (@soccernvsc) for weather information. 15
Travel Tryout Schedule 16
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