Welcome to Northwest Arkansas premier player & Coach development club  

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Leadership model Technical Director David Gough Technical Group Age Group Coaches / Staff Coaches Support staff Parents & Parent Reps Players Technical Group Head of Coaching Head of Youth Development Head of Girls Soccer Academy Director   Executive Board (Soccer) Board of Directors Administrative / Facility Staff Volunteers / Helpers

Introducing The “sporting way” 3 Parent Promises We will make your son daughter better tomorrow than they are today Only soccer based player development decisions and actions You will have a voice and be an active participant in your child's development

Introducing The “sporting way” All we need from you and your child is to commit to “CHOOSE TO LEARN”

Introducing The “sporting way” “The style of soccer we want to play within our teams and across age groups does not change, only the demand for higher quality does…and later in our older ages, winning. We want a consistent, quality experience so players and parents can follow and understand the learning that is going on. ” Foundation Phase 4rs-12yrs Youth Development Phase 13yrs-15yrs Professional Development Phase 16yrs+ Playing Learning Winning

Age Specific model for expected behavior 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Academy Junior Academy Mini Kicks After School Soccer Deliberate Play

Individual Child Focus Adult Themed Focus Short Term Gains Ultimately Falling Short of potential Frustration / misunderstanding and dropout Disappointed Children / Young Adults Individual Child Focus Short term Loss / Long Term Gain Chance to be all they can be The parent that invested College Scholarship Professional Game  

Modern Day Youth Development The “Well” Fallacy

Mini & Academy Soccer The game is the teacher Energy , Fun , Scoring and Stopping! Fall in love with the game Technical window of opportunity Games are only a small part of this phase of development Parental involvement should be minimal on the sidelines (The pitch is the classroom)

team development model Old Name: Red New Name: TBD Fees: $795 per year Performance: Extensive Travel Soccer Category 1: NPL “Red River” / Heartland League, Kansas City State Cup Affiliate Match day Programme Club Travel days / Tournaments x 2 Included Add On Development: 6 weeks of ADC Sessions a year 3 point development plan x 2 season Opt in Next level programe (PDP) *Optional $ Add On: Injury Prevention Program (pilot program) Stat Up - $10 16 player roster 11v11 + 4 Red Shirt Slots (20) 13 player roster 9v9 + 4 Red shirt Slots (17) 1 Full Time Coach (Min working to D License) Volunteer Support Staff Old Name: Navy New Name: TBD Fees: $655 per year Performance: Semi Travel Soccer Category 2: Heartland League, Kansas City ACDL /State Cup /Tournaments x2 Included Add On Development: 3 point development plan x 2 season Opt in Next level programe (PDP) *Optional $ Add On: Injury Prevention Program (pilot program) ADC Sessions - $140 Stat Up - $10 16 player roster 11v11 + 4 Red Shirt Slots (20) 13 player roster 9v9 + 4 Red shirt Slots (17) 1 Full Time Coach (Minimum F License) Volunteer Support Staff Old Name: White New Name: TBD Fees: $395 per year Performance: In state Soccer Category 3: ISL/Governors Cup/Internal games Club organized games programme 2/3 weekends a month *Optional $ Add On : Stat Up Program - $10 ADC Sessions - $140 3 point development plan x 2 season 16 player roster 1 Volunteer Coach Sporting Coach Developer support

What Does Category 1 Soccer Look Like:? More in depth explanation of travel, tournaments..calendar view? ADC Program Video Injury Prevention Program Stat UP Program What types of “players” will fit into this category Player Development Pathway “The Practice Player “ at this level 9 v 9 teams ’06/’07 how this model differs for them? How is this different from what we are currently doing?

What Does Category 2 Soccer Look Like:? More in depth explanation of travel, tournaments..calendar view? ADC Program Video Injury Prevention Program Stat UP Program What types of “players” will fit into this category Player Development Pathway “The Practice Player “ at this level 9 v 9 teams ’06/’07 how this model differs for them? How is this different from what we are currently doing?

What Does Category 3 Soccer Look Like:? More in depth explanation of travel, tournaments..calendar view? ADC Program Video Injury Prevention Program Stat UP Program What types of “players” will fit into this category Player Development Pathway “The Practice Player “ at this level 9 v 9 teams ’06/’07 how this model differs for them? How is this different from what we are currently doing?

SPORTING WAY “CHANGES” No “Studs” No Rankings No Bubbles… No Guest Play* No Clubpass* * Technical Director Decisions

Games Support Network Coaching Practice

New Development Programmes FREE - Technical Mondays What are they? And why should We? “OPT IN” NEXT LEVEL PROGRAM (PDP) WHAT ARE THEY? AND WHY SHOULD WE? FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH POSITION SPECIFIC MONDAYS WHAT ARE THEY? AND WHY SHOULD WE?

Optional Extras Stat Up APP What is it? Why should we? ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT CENTRE SESSIONS ADC (6 week courses) WHAT IS IT? WHY SHOULD WE? INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM WHAT IS IT? WHY SHOULD WE? Currently a “pilot program” will be available club wide in 2018

SPORTING ARKANSAS SOCCER CLUB …….WE DOT IT DIFFERENTLY   SPORTING ARKANSAS SOCCER CLUB …….WE DOT IT DIFFERENTLY

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Fundraising…. LPGA PARKING - FUNDANGO DISCOUNT CARDS - http://www.sportingarkansas.com/dib_sessions/show/20526 each shift pays $50-75 -100% 13 shifts (keep in mind an entire family can sign up) -75%   10 shifts -50%   6 shifts -25%  3 shifts FUNDANGO DISCOUNT CARDS - -100% 131 cards -75% 98 cards -50% 65 cards -25% 32 cards **YOU CAN PRE REGISTER FOR CARDS TONIGHT

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