Understanding the New Player Development Initiatives for Small Sided Games
2016 Soccer Expo Presentation Implementing the new Player Development Initiatives for Small Sided Games (Working your way through the maze) Cal North CYSA 2016 Soccer Expo Presentation by Recreation Committee
Reason for the “Player Development Initiative (PDIs)” To achieve success when it comes to individual player development. Through these initiatives, U.S. Soccer’s goal is to develop players with more individual skill, intelligence, creativity and confidence. These changes also provides a consistent approach focusing on the development of the individual player versus the success of a team.
When will these Initiatives be implemented ? U.S. Soccer recommends putting these initiative into place as a best practice beginning in August of 2016, as they will be mandated in August of 2017.
Who is required to follow these Initiatives ? All of the U.S. Soccer’s membership is required to put these initiatives into place no later than August of 2017. This includes, but is not limited to, all youth affiliated members and their respective competitions: US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, AYSO, SAY, …etc.
U6’s For this coming fall this would be for children born in 2011 4v4 Maximum Roster – 12 players (suggested) Game length – Four 8 minute quarters Breaks between quarters – 5 minutes Field Size – 20 yards x 30 yards Goal Size – 4 feet high, 6 feet wide No Goalkeepers Ball Size – 3 No Offsides Coach/Parent referee Heading not allowed
U7’s For this coming fall this would be for children born in 2010 4v4 Maximum Roster – 12 players (suggested) Game length – Four 8 minute quarters Breaks between quarters – 5 minutes Field Size – 20 yards x 30 yards Goal Size – 4 feet high, 6 feet wide No Goalkeepers Ball Size – 3 No Offsides Coach/Parent referee Heading not allowed
U8’s For this coming fall this would be for children born in 2009 4v4 Maximum Roster – 12 players (suggested) Game length – Three 15 minute periods Breaks between periods – 5 minutes Field Size – 20 yards x 30 yards Goal Size – 4 feet high, 6 feet wide No Goalkeepers Ball Size – 3 No Offsides Coach/Parent referee Heading not allowed
U9’s For this coming fall this would be for children born in 2008 7 v7 Maximum Roster – 14 players (suggested) Game length – Two 25 minute halves Breaks between halves – 10 minutes Field Size – 30 yards x 47 yards Goal Size – 6 1/2 feet high, 18 1/2 feet wide Goalkeepers Ball Size – 4 Build out on the Back line Offsides 1 Referee/2 Club Assistant Referees Heading not allowed
U10’s For this coming fall this would be for children born in 2007 7 v7 Maximum Roster – 14 players (suggested) Game length – Two 25 minute halves Breaks between halves – 10 minutes Field Size – 30 yards x 47 yards Goal Size – 6 1/2 feet high, 18 1/2 feet wide Goalkeepers Ball Size – 4 Build out of the Back line Offsides 1 Referee/2 Club Assistant Referees Heading not allowed
U11’s For this coming fall this would be for children born in 2006 9v9 Maximum Roster – 16 players (suggested) Game length – Two 30 minute halves Breaks between halves – 10 minutes Field Size – 47 yards x 75 yards Goal Size – 6 1/2 feet high, 18 1/2 feet wide Goalkeepers Ball Size – 4 Offsides 1 Referee/2 Club Assistant Referees Not allowed
U12’s For this coming fall this would be for children born in 2005 9v9 Maximum Roster – 16 players (suggested) Game length – Two 30 minute halves Breaks between halves – 10 minutes Field Size – 47 yards x 75 yards Goal Size – 6 1/2 feet high, 18 1/2 feet wide Goalkeepers Ball Size – 4 Offsides 1 Referee/2 Club Assistant Referees Minimal Heading training allowed only during practice – not allowed in games
U13’s For this coming fall this would be for children born in 2004 11v11 Maximum Roster – 18 players Game length – Two 35 minute halves Breaks between halves – 15 minutes Field Size – 75 yards x 115 yards Goal Size – 8 feet high, 24 feet wide Goalkeepers Ball Size – 5 Offsides 1 Referee/2 Assistant Referees Minimal Heading training allowed only during practice – not allowed in games
U14’s For this coming fall this would be for children born in 2003 11v11 Maximum Roster – 18 players Game length – Two 35 minute halves Breaks between halves – 15 minutes Field Size – 75 yards x 115 yards Goal Size – 8 feet high, 24 feet wide Goalkeepers Ball Size – 5 Offsides 1 Referee/2 Assistant Referees Heading Allowed
U15’s For this coming fall this would be for children born in 2002 11v11 Maximum Roster – 18 players Game length – Two 40 minute halves Breaks between halves – 15 minutes Field Size – 75 yards x 115 yards Goal Size – 8 feet high, 24 feet wide Goalkeepers Ball Size – 5 Offsides 1 Referee/2 Assistant Referees Heading Allowed
U16’s For this coming fall this would be for children born in 2001 11v11 Maximum Roster – 18 players Game length – Two 40 minute halves Breaks between halves – 15 minutes Field Size – 75 yards x 115 yards Goal Size – 8 feet high, 24 feet wide Goalkeepers Ball Size – 5 Offsides 1 Referee/2 Assistant Referees Heading Allowed
U17’s For this coming fall this would be for children born in 2000 11v11 Maximum Roster – 18 players Game length – Two 45 minute halves Breaks between halves – 15 minutes Field Size – 75 yards x 115 yards Goal Size – 8 feet high, 24 feet wide Goalkeepers Ball Size – 5 Offsides 1 Referee/2 Assistant Referees Heading Allowed
U18’s For this coming fall this would be for children born in 1999 11v11 Maximum Roster – 18 players Game length – Two 45 minute halves Breaks between halves – 15 minutes Field Size – 75 yards x 115 yards Goal Size – 8 feet high, 24 feet wide Goalkeepers Ball Size – 5 Offsides 1 Referee/2 Assistant Referees Heading Allowed
U19’s For this coming fall this would be for children born in 1998 11v11 Maximum Roster – 18 players Game length – Two 45 minute halves Breaks between halves – 15 minutes Field Size – 75 yards x 115 yards Goal Size – 8 feet high, 24 feet wide Goalkeepers Ball Size – 5 Offsides 1 Referee/2 Assistant Referees Heading Allowed
Are the Goal and Field sizes the exact sizes required ? Small Sided Standards Are the Goal and Field sizes the exact sizes required ? No. The field & goal sizes listed are the maximum sizes for each age group. U.S. Soccer understand that facilities and clubs don’t change overnight so members should do their best to adhere to the sizes provided acknowledging that it may take time to fully comply.
Small Sided Standards What is the purpose of including Quarters & Periods at certain Age Matrix instead of Halves ? The transition from 4 Quarters to 3 Periods to 2 Halves provides a gradual evolution to the full game from the physical and cognitive development perspective of the players. This should also reduce over-coaching during the game. Coaches can also manage substitution in a more controlled environment during the break in play.
Small Sided Standards Are the formations (System of Play) listed required for 7v7 and 9v9 play ? The recommended (System of Play) for the 7v7 game model are 1-2-3-1 or 1-3-2-1 and for the 9v9 game model are 1-3-2-3 or 1-3-3-2. These (System of Play) are Recommended, but not Mandated.
U13’s & Older Teams Are there any changes in the older Age Groups aside from playing in Age Pure Teams ? Other than extending the time break between halves - No. U.S. Soccer is examining some potential changes. More information on these changes will be communicated with members when available.
Are the Goal and Field sizes the exact sizes required ? Small Sided Standards Are the Goal and Field sizes the exact sizes required ? No. The field & goal sizes listed are the maximum sizes for each age group. U.S. Soccer understand that facilities and clubs don’t change overnight so members should do their best to adhere to the sizes provided acknowledging that it may take time to fully comply.
Heading Why were new rules regarding heading implemented in U13’s age groups and younger? Protecting the health and safety of athletes and preventing injuries is critically important to U.S. Soccer. U.S. Soccer has taken a lead in education, research and proposing rule changes to improve player safety for several years, and is looking forward to continuing in that leadership position with the release of the player safety. As such, for children 10 and under heading has been eliminated and the amount of heading in practice has been limited for children between 11 and 13.
Building out of the Back line Why will there be a line in U9’s & U10’s? To promote playing the ball out of the back. When the goalkeeper has the ball (either during play or from a goal kick) the opposing team will need to drop behind the build out line (15 yards from each end line). Once the opposing team is behind the build out line the goalkeeper can pass, throw or roll the ball to a teammate (no punting will be allowed). After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper the opposing team can cross the build out line and play resumes as normal.
Building out of the Back line
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Thank you for attending Questions ??? Bruce Weaver - Board Member at Large BWeaver@calnorth.org Hervi Rualo - State Recreation Chair RecreationChair@calnorth.org Craig Winans - 2nd Vice Chair 2ndViceChair@calnorth.org
Closing and Final Thoughts What can I do to support the New Player Development Initiatives? Unless we all do this together, we won’t be successful. U.S. Soccer acknowledge that these changes are not easy, so this is why there is a 2 year implementation window. Change of this magnitude takes time and it can be uncomfortable. This presentation is based on all current information U.S. Soccer has currently released. Because of this U.S. Soccer asks that the entire soccer community have patience as these changes are implemented, and trust that these and future initiatives will lead to long-term success in the area of Player Development.