1. Prior Lake Soccer Club Competitive Academy Promoting an environment of
Whole Player Development
through the sport of Soccer

2. Program Overview Agenda
Introductions
Bob – Girls Coordinator
Stacey – Club Administrator
Key Contributors for your kids:
Kari Ornes – Director of Coaching
Garth Thoulouis – Technical Director 
Prior Lake Soccer Club Competitive Academy
• Goals
What’s Ahead
• Player Evaluations
• Timeline for the MYSA Academy Group
Question and Answers

3. Kari Ornes – Director of Coaching Approach to Coaching
PLSC Bio’s of Key Staff
Kari Ornes – Director of Coaching
Approach to Coaching
Coaches both girls and boys of all ages, as well as college women
Believes in the value of standards, accountability, and discipline
Teaches a growth mindset to nurture passion and drive that opens endless possibilities for the athletes both on and off the field
Soccer Experience
University of Wisconsin Hall of Fame
United States Soccer Federation & NSCAA Advanced National licenses
Multiple topic diploma's and certificates from NSCAA & USSF
Many years coaching & DOC at Prior Lake for over 15 years
Volunteer Assistant coach U of MN women’s soccer

4. Garth Thoulouis – Technical Director Personal Info
PLSC Bio’s of Key Staff
Garth Thoulouis – Technical Director
Personal Info
24 Years in Minnesota
Business System Analyst at Infor Inc.
Live in Shakopee with wife and daughter
Soccer Experience
United State Soccer Federation License
20+ Years Coaching
Soccer Experience on Player Development
MYSA Director of Development
10 Years US Youth Soccer Region II Development Staff Coach

5. Where you’ve been versus what’s ahead In-House
Training focused on touches and comfort with the ball
Volunteer coaches – mostly parents who may or may not have played the game
Starting commitment level – 2 contacts per week
Competitive
Licensed coaches to focus on player development
Coaching curriculum to maximize value of training for players
Commitment level growth – 3 contacts per week, winter training begins, futsal for foot skills, and beginning to travel for games
Summer 2019

6. What is an “Academy” ? Competitive Academy Presentation
Strategic approach to create an optimal learning environment during a critical stage of development
A response to frustrating shortfalls in development showed by most pre-teens
Seeks greater individual player development, satisfaction, and retention
Academy programs are operated by many states and endorsed by:

7. Why Create an Academy Program?
Competitive Academy Presentation
Why Create an Academy Program?
To emphasize individual player development at a critical stage of development.
To improve training-to-game ratios and seasonal/yearly periodization.
To develop larger future pools of good-to-great players.
Summer 2019

8. Academy Program Key Elements
Competitive Academy Presentation
Academy Program Key Elements
Standardized training for consistent approach to age group
Appropriate training-to-match ratio
10-month calendar provides year-in-advance visibility for player & family
Licensure standards for Club Academy Directors and Coaches
Long-term view of player development and competition
Measure success more by individual development vs solely by team results

9. Who is a Good Fit for the Academy
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Who is a Good Fit for the Academy
Clubs set their own criteria for inclusion among their membership
PLSC is looking for :
All players, regardless of current ability
A player who loves soccer, though may still participate in other sports
A family that understands and accepts a commitment to training and competition calendar
A family that understands and accepts a more individualized approach to player development

10. What About Competition?
Competitive Academy Presentation
What About Competition?
Keeping score during a match is different from recording team scores. Each match is a competitive event but there is reduced pressure for team results that can stunt player development.
The Academy encourages players to try new things, take risks, and learn to play “skillful” soccer, not merely “effective” soccer.
Teams will play in TCSL league – all teams located in metro area

12. PLSC Competitive Academy Schedule
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
White & Blue Academy
Training and Games
Winter Training below is ala cart for White 
Teams and included for Blue Teams
Mini Camps
TCSL Winter League - TBD
Futsal Sessions
(Sundays)
Age Group Training
White & Blue Academy
Training and Games

13. PLSC Competitive Academy Recap
Youth Program Options
Blue Program – most committed to 10 month calendar
White Program – in season commitment with optional winter training available ala cart.
How do I sign up?
Our Club Administrator, Stacey Ruelle will send out an with the link to registration. Registration opens 7/1 for U9-U12 players. If you encounter issues she can be contacted at
Additional Questions?
For Boys, Contact Jessica Young
For Girls, Contact Bob Fust

14. Thanks for joining us!! Prior Lake Soccer Club
Competitive Academy Program
Thanks for joining us!!