Junior Academy Technical Benchmarks Ethan Kilby Katherine Skarbek TCYSA Junior Academy Directors 2016-2017 Season

What should players know when they complete a year in the Junior Academy? Skills related to Dribbling, Receiving, Passing, Finishing, and Defending Developing- Players are learning appropriate technique and can’t always apply it Competent- Players know appropriate technique and try to execute, but sometimes physically can’t Consistent- Players know and apply appropriate technique on a regular basis

Dribbling/RWB Developing Competent Consistent Dribbling/RWB U8s U9s Use multiple surfaces of foot Turning with out/inside of foot Taking players on: in front, side, behind Dribbling: out of pressure Dribble: to shield Dribble: to penetrate RWB with laces Developing Competent Consistent

Receiving Developing Competent Consistent Passing/Receiving U8s U9s Pass/receive with all parts of dominant foot Pass/receive with all parts of weak foot Receive on back foot Receive out of air: foot Receive out of air: thigh/chest Receive to turn Receive under pressure to protect ball Developing Competent Consistent

Passing Developing Competent Consistent Passing/Receiving U8s U9s U10s Pass with inside of both feet Pass with outside of dominant foot Pass with outside of weak foot Driven pass with laces Chipped/lofted/bent passes Pass over 5-10-15 yards Pass over 15-20-25 yards Developing Competent Consistent

Shooting/Finishing Developing Competent Consistent Shooting/Finishing U8s U9s U10s Body position when shooting (plant foot, angle of approach) Strike ball on instep Strike ball on inside of foot Curl ball with inside of foot Finish off one touch Finish 1vGK Decision making: shot in good area Developing Competent Consistent

Defending Developing Competent Consistent Defending U8s U9s U10s Body Position in 1v1 Preventing forward pass/movement Tackle to block Quick transition to defend Demonstrate pressure/cover Defending from front of team Defending set pieces Developing Competent Consistent