We had a very successful 2010 – 2011 season after re-organizing and changing the program philosophy. Team play at local tournaments, college tours and international travel were very competitive. Experiences of the players were positive and we look forward to even a more successful season this year.
Our goal is to afford each player the opportunity to develop to the best of his/her ability in a safe, fun and challenging environment. This is accomplished during weekly training sessions led by licensed/certified and Risk Management cleared coaches using the latest coaching methodologies that are age appropriate. Each age group U12 through high school juniors have specific technical and tactical goals set by our curriculum based on guidance of the U.S. National Team Program. In addition to the scheduled weekly indoor/outdoor sessions, opportunities to participate in “friendlys”, tournaments and other training/travel play are scheduled during the outdoor season. We believe this approach will give each player the greatest likelihood for a successful, rewarding and enjoyable experience that allows the program to improve the overall quality of the player pool and become a significant feeder system to higher level programs at the state, regional and national levels.
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
8 Indoor Training Sessions (mid December –March)
Approximately 14 Spring Training Sessions (April-June)
4-half day Select PDP Camp at Soccer Park, Plainview, NY
2 Travel Tournaments (age group appropriate)
College Tour or Travel Abroad (differs by age group)
(See Age Group Outline)
(Sessions are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather/field availability.)
COMMITMENT:
At this program level, we must stress and expect a high level of commitment from each player selected to participate. If you accept a roster spot in Select PDP, your will be expected to attend ALL training sessions, tournaments, camp and other activities as outlined above.
We are excited about the coming season and the opportunity to further develop skills participate at a higher level of competition that will better prepare our Elite LIJSL players for future play at the club and college level.
Select PDP Age Group Extended Travel Outlines
Part of the program goal is to provide each age group the opportunity to experience a higher level of play and commitment at various ages of physical and psychological development. This approach benefits each player who plays at the club level or is preparing to select and play at college. Age appropriate, the program introduces players to college level training, education in the recruiting process, visits to large and small campuses, Division I, II and III institutions and training by the respective coaches.
Age Group Outline and Past Visits:
U12 (2000): A number of gender and ability based teams will participate in two local tournaments (driving distance) between July and 1st week of August.
U13 (1999): A number of gender and ability based teams will participate in a local tournament. They will attend a four day sleep-over camp at Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ, attended by Select coaches and parent chaperones residing in college dorms. At camp conclusion, attend MAPS Classic Tournament at Ft. Dix, NJ residing with parents in local team hotel. Daily training sessions, campus tour, sightseeing in Philadelphia, if available, attend professional match and play against local club teams.
U14 (1998): The season culminates with an overseas training trip. Recent years, visits to Holland, Germany, France, Scotland and in 2011 England. The itinerary includes training with Select PDP coaches and matches at soccer clubs in various cities, visits to cities for cultural exchange, professional stadium tours, if available, attend professional match.
High School Freshman (1997): Week long bus tour of Northeast Colleges in July visiting institutions such as Fordham University (NY); Western New England College (MA); Springfield College, (MA); University of Connecticut (CT); Providence College (RI); University of New Haven (CT) and Yale University (CT).
Reside in dorm with Select PDP coaches, meals in dining halls or on bus while traveling to different institution; train with college coaches and “friendlys” with local club teams. Campus tours and Q & A with college coaches.
High School Sophomores (1996): After arriving in North Carolina by air travel, tenth graders make a similar tour as the Freshman class; however, at various institutions that have included University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina – Greensboro; Guilford College (NC); Catawba (NC); High Point University (NC); Elon University (NC) and Duke University.
High School Juniors (1995): The culmination of a player’s Select PDP playing career is by participation in a U.S. west coast or other college showcase tournament. A college showcase tournament is beneficial for those players who wish to play while attending college but have not yet chosen a school.