MSB UNITED SOCCER CLUB 2021 OUTDOOR SEASON - PLAYER INFORMATION PACKAGE
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MSB UNITED SOCCER CLUB 2021 OUTDOOR SEASON PLAYER INFORMATION PACKAGE
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
ACADEMY PROGRAM 3
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PHASES 4
DISCOVER PHASE 5
AQUIRE PHASE 6
CONSOLIDATE PHASE 7
TEAMSNAP 8
MSB JUNIORS U4-U6 9
U7-U8 10
U9 11
U10-U19 12
U10-U19 13
THE IDEAL PLAYER 14
PLAYER EVALUATIONS (U9-U19) 15
COACHING METHODOLOGY 16
COACH EXPECTATIONS 17
PARENT GUIDELINES 18
COVID-19 GUIDELINES 19
MSB CONTACTS / IMPORTANT LINKS 20
MSB UNITED SOCCER CLUB 2
ACADEMY PROGRAM
The MSB United Academy Program will focus on exposing players to game-based situations where they can
further refine their ability to perform soccer specific actions (e.g. passing, creating space, shooting, etc.).
We believe that a game-based approach is the most effective way to improve decision-making, skill execution,
and physical fitness in youth soccer. 1 vs 1 situations are at the core of youth player development, but it is vital
that players are also able to recognize space, teammates, and opposition around them.
SERGIO MEDINA SR. SERGIO MEDINA JR.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ACADEMY DIRECTOR
OF SOCCER OPERATIONS
STEVEN CANON-ALMAGRO KEENAN INCE
ACADEMY TRAINER GRASSROOTS DIRECTOR
Click here to read more about our Academy Team.
2021 OUTDOOR SEASON 3PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PHASES
The MSB United Player Development Phases (PDP) provide players with age-specific training, preparing them to
be successful in realistic game situations. This lays the foundation for them to progress in their journey towards
maximizing their potential as soccer players. Each developmental phase has a set of criteria that our coaches will
follow in order to allow players to make appropriate progress while transitioning from one phase to another.
To support our player’s development, the MSB United Coaching Team has developed a phase-specific curriculum
aimed to:
Create an environment where players can experiment, be creative and imaginative without fear of making
mistakes
Develop players that perform quality soccer specific actions on a consistent basis in high-pressure situations
Promote creative attacking soccer with a focus on creating opportunities and scoring goals
Instil outstanding social & psychological skills amongst players across the following areas: behaviour ,
teamwork, accountability, confidence, creativity and concentration
Support the players in the development of a growth mindset.
All MSB United training sessions will reflect and reinforce the club PDP. Whether the training sessions are
delivered by our volunteer coaches when working with their teams, or by our Coaching Team as part of the
Academy Program, clear and recognizable learning objectives will be established prior to the sessions in order to
offer players the best chance to develop.
MSB UNITED SOCCER CLUB 4DISCOVER PHASE
MSB Juniors is a program for all kids in the Discover Phase, more specifically the U4-U8 age groups. Within the
Discover Phase, the kids will be divided into three main training groups as follows: U4-U6, U7, and U8.
How do we develop a love of the game?
How do we make players more comfortable on the ball?
How do we develop technical abilities in players?
There is certainly a progression to it all, but logically, at the U4-U8 age groups players will be encouraged to be on
the ball as much as possible. All sessions in the Discover Phase will have a ball per player for at least 75% of the
training session so they begin to feel comfortable on the ball. Moreover, only a small percentage of the activities
designed by the MSB United Academy Team will include isolated, unopposed situations.
The emphasis will be on exposing our youngest players to a high number of game realistic scenarios, mainly 1 vs
1 situations. Within those 1 vs 1 situations, the focus will be on developing dribbling and scoring (shooting) skills.
This fits with the psychological and mental capability profile of these young children, who let’s face it, are rather
egocentric. They aren’t able to deal with complex decision making required to know when to dribble, and when
and whom to pass. The point is, before we start developing the notion of soccer as a passing game, we must
focus on the development of skills that suit where they are mentally and cognitively, like keeping the ball, running
with the ball and scoring.
2021 OUTDOOR SEASON 5AQUIRE PHASE
During the Acquire phase of development, players will be encouraged to practice their technical skills, especially
the ability to master the ball with and without pressure (1 vs 1 situations). Players will also be encouraged to
express themselves in both training and games, with little emphasis placed on the outcome (result) of the games.
This learning environment will hopefully lay the foundation for players who are confident, technically strong and
self-motivated to succeed.
Our Academy team will design sessions based on the main moments of the game (attacking, defending &
transitions), mainly emphasizing the following four core skills:
First touch
Striking the ball
Running with the ball
1 vs 1 attacking and defending situations
These four core skills make up 95% of the actions of any outfield player during a game of soccer which is why
it is critical to train these actions repeatedly so that the players have the opportunity to develop their ability to
perform them more effectively during a game.
All players in the Acquire Phase will take part in MSB United Academy. In addition to the Academy Program,
volunteer head coaches will deliver an extra team practice on a weekly-basis for the duration of the season. Our
technical team will work closely with our volunteer coaches to ensure they receive all the support in terms of
session plans and areas to focus on in order to maximize player learning.
MSB UNITED SOCCER CLUB 6CONSOLIDATE PHASE Whereas the purpose of the Acquire Phase (U9-U12) is to develop the core skills, the Consolidate Phase is about learning how to apply them in a functional way. In the Consolidate Phase the focus shifts towards learning to play as a team and developing an understanding of the team tasks during the main moments (attacking; defending; transitioning), as well as the specific tasks that go with the individual team positions. Similar to the sessions of the Acquire Phase (U9-U12), the sessions of the Consolidate Phase are also ‘theme based’. While in the Acquire Phase the ‘theme’ of a session focuses on one of the four core skills (first touch; running with the ball; 1 v 1; striking the ball), in the Consolidate Phase the ‘theme’ of a session focuses on one of the main moments of the game (attacking, defending & transitions), and the team tasks within that main moment. To design the Consolidate Phase sessions more practically, we have subdivided the main moments of the game into the following themes: ATTACKING DEFENDING Playing out from the back Disturbing / Pressuring Midfield Play Regaining Possession Creating Scoring Opportunities TRANSITION TO ATTACKING TRANSITION TO DEFENDING Team and player actions when we win the ball Team and player actions when we lose the ball Since Consolidate Phase sessions should strive for game realistic scenarios, the practices must include game specific resistances such as opponents, team-mates, direction, rules and appropriate dimensions. As a consequence, in Consolidate Phase sessions often all three Main Moments take place continuously, but the coaching focus is on one of them. Consolidate Phase sessions consist of 4 components: Warm Up - Typically with the ball (e.g. passing combinations), and ideally including a level of decision making Positioning Games - In these activities players learn to create several options for the ball carrier through proper positioning. Additionally, players will improve their decision making by learning to choose the most effective option Phase of Play - This is the part of the session where conscious teaching and learning of the designated team task (e.g. playing out from the back) takes place Training Game - This is the traditional game at the end of a session. In our approach however this is not just a ‘free’ game. It is a game that contains all the elements of the real game but with rules and constraints that ensure the designated Team Task is emphasized. All players in the Consolidate Phase will take part in the MSB Academy Program. In addition to the Academy Program, volunteer head coaches will deliver an extra team practice on a weekly-basis for the entire duration of the season. Our technical team will work closely with our volunteer coaches to ensure they receive all the support in terms of session plans and areas to focus on in order to maximize player learning. 2021 OUTDOOR SEASON 7
TEAMSNAP MSB United uses Teamsnap as our team management platform. Each player family has their own Teamsnap account that was created during the registration process. This tool will give you access to your team schedule, roster and has a chat function for team communication. To login to your teamsnap account, go to msbunited.com and scroll down to “links” on the homepage. During the season, your team officials will use Teamsnap to post your schedule for both games and training sessions. All players are required to update their availability for all scheduled events in Teamsnap so that Coaches know exactly how many players to expect. This season, it is mandatory to add an availability note to every event to let us know which family members will also be attending the event. This is a requirement through the Alberta Soccer Association to assist in COVID-19 tracking. On the desktop application, click on the Schedule and select the Availability tab. Click on the pencil icon beside the checkbox and you can then add the names of any additional family members. On the Mobile app, click on the schedule, select the event and click on the blue + button in the middle of your screen (as shown). Select My Availability Note and add the names there. This may look slightly different depending on the device MSB UNITED SOCCER CLUB 8
MSB JUNIORS U4-U6 This season, all U4-U6 players will have team training sessions coordinated by our Grassroots Director, Keenan Ince. The MSB Academy Team will work together with parent volunteer trainers and provide weekly lesson plans to ensure all training groups are getting consistent development opportunities. Sessions will be held twice a week for an 8 Week period starting late April or early May. Your training schedule will be posted on Teamsnap (pg 8) and will include the training location and time. Players will be placed in small training groups with similar aged players. Each session will include some fun activities and soccer skills in the first part of the session, and in the second part of each training session, players will play small sided games. 1v1 and 2v2 gives the players more opportunity to work on footwork, passing and learning to strike. More touches on the ball will allow them to progress faster in their skill development. Each player will be provided an MSB Juniors training jersey, soccer socks and a soccer ball. Players will require the following equipment for each training session: -MSB jersey -Shorts or pants (not provided) -Soccer socks -Soccer shin guards (not provided, but available at many stores) -Soccer cleats or running shoes with good grips -Warm attire for inclimate weather -Water Please ensure that your player is dressed and ready to train before arriving at the session. At this age group, parents are required to stay at the field for safety reasons. Training sessions will run in many weather conditions. If the field condition is not suitable for play due to heavy rain or snow, an email cancelling the sessions will be sent out from the board of directors by 4pm that day. Field conditions will also be posted on msbunited.com 2021 OUTDOOR SEASON 9
U7-U8 U7 and U8 teams will participate in CMSA's Skill Centre Festival this season. SEASON DATES (TENTATIVE DATES - MAY BE REVISED DUE TO CURRENT COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS) Saturday May 15 - Saturday, August 14 Play dates are currently scheduled for: Saturday, May 15 Saturday, July 10 Saturday, June 5 Saturday, July 24 Saturday, June 19 Saturday, August 14 GAME LOCATIONS To be determined - Skill centre festivals are played on CMSA supplied community fields. PRACTICES All U7-U8 teams will have weekly team practices run by your coach. Practice days and times will be determined by coaching staff and field availability. Your training schedule will be posted on Teamsnap (pg 8) and will include the training location and time. Players will be placed in small training groups. Each session will include some fun soccer activities in the first part of the session, and in the second part of each training session, players will play small sided games. This gives the players more opportunity to work on footwork, passing and learning to strike. More touches on the ball will allow them to progress faster in their skill development. Each U7/U8 player will be provided a jersey, shorts and soccer socks. Jerseys must be returned at the end of the season. Please ensure that your player is dressed and ready to train before arriving at the session. Players will require the following equipment for each training session: -MSB jersey -Shorts -Soccer socks -Soccer shin guards (not provided, but available at many stores) -Soccer cleats or running shoes with good grips -Warm attire for inclimate weather -Water At this age group, parents are required to stay at the field for safety reasons. Training sessions will run in many weather conditions. If the field condition is not suitable for play due to heavy rain or snow, an email cancelling the sessions will be sent out from the board of directors by 4pm that day. Field conditions will also be posted on msbunited.com MSB UNITED SOCCER CLUB 10
U9 U9 teams will participate in CMSA's Skill Centre Festival this season. SEASON DATES (TENTATIVE DATES - MAY BE REVISED DUE TO CURRENT COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS) Saturday May 15 - Saturday, August 14 Play dates are currently scheduled for: Saturday, May 15 Saturday, July 10 Saturday, June 5 Saturday, July 24 Saturday, June 19 Saturday, August 14 GAME LOCATIONS To be determined - Skill centre festivals are played on CMSA supplied community fields. PRACTICES / ACADEMY SESSIONS All U9 teams will have a weekly team practice run by your coach and a weekly Academy session. Practice days and times will be determined by coaching staff and field availability. Your training schedule will be posted on Teamsnap (pg 8) and will include the training location and time. Players will be placed on teams and split into small training groups. Each session will include some training in the first part of the session, and in the second part of each training session, players will play small sided games. This gives the players more opportunity to work on footwork, passing and learning to strike. More touches on the ball will allow them to progress faster in their skill development. Each U9 player will be provided a jersey, shorts and soccer socks. Jerseys must be returned at the end of the season. Please ensure that your player is dressed and ready to train before arriving at the session. Players will require the following equipment for each training session: -MSB jersey -Shorts -Soccer socks -Soccer shin guards (not provided, but available at many stores) -Soccer cleats or running shoes with good grips -Warm attire for inclimate weather -Water At this age group, parents are required to stay at the field for safety reasons. Training sessions will run in many weather conditions. If the field condition is not suitable for play due to heavy rain or snow, an email cancelling the sessions will be sent out from the board of directors by 4pm that day. Field conditions will also be posted on msbunited.com 2021 OUTDOOR SEASON 11
U10-U19 CURRICULUM The MSB United Player Development Phases contains a comprehensive curriculum that provides players with ageappropriate training. The curriculum includes activities aimed to: create an environment where players can experiment, be creative and imaginative without fear of making mistakes develop players that perform quality soccer specific actions on a consistent basis in high-pressure situations promote creative attacking soccer with a focus on creating opportunities and scoring goals instil outstanding social & psychological skills amongst players across the fol lowing areas: behaviour , teamwork, accountability, confidence, creativity and concentration support the players in development of a growth mindset. GAME MODEL The MSB United Game Model is a set of principles that guide the behaviour of our players and teams. Our approach is to be proactive in all moments of the game. We compete each week with the goal of being successful by playing positive soccer. We encourage our players to be brave and creative while performing soccer specific actions (passing, dribbling, creating space, etc.) on/off the ball during the attacking phase. Starting from the back, through the midfield, and in front of the opposition goal. Even the youngest teams in the Acquire Phase (U9-U12) will be encouraged to exploit space and receive the ball in areas of the field that are traditionally considered ‘dangerous’ by many coaches, parents and even team mates. Why? Because players learn by doing and only by allowing them to solve high pressure situations they will become more confident. When we lose the ball, we ask our players to apply immediate pressure to win it back. We aim to press high in the opponents half to force a mistake to regain the ball. When we win the ball back our first objective is to attempt to play the ball forward to counter attack with numbers to create chances and score goals. MSB UNITED SOCCER CLUB 12
U10-U19 SEASON DATES (TENTATIVE DATES - MAY BE REVISED DUE TO CURRENT COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS) Visit https://msbunited.com/outdoor-soccer/ for an up to date CMSA Schedule PRACTICES / ACADEMY SESSIONS All U10-U19 teams will have a weekly team practice run by your coach and one or two weekly Academy sessions (depending on your Tier). Practice days and times will be determined by coaching staff and field availability. GAMES Your game schedule and location will be provided by CMSA. Your training and game schedule will be posted on Teamsnap (pg 8) and will include the location and time. Players will be placed on teams and may be split into smaller training groups. Each player will be provided a jersey, shorts and soccer socks. Jerseys must be returned at the end of the season. Please ensure that your player is dressed and ready to train before arriving at the session. Players will require the following equipment for each training session: -MSB jersey -Shorts -Soccer socks -Soccer shin guards (not provided, but available at many stores) -Soccer cleats or running shoes with good grips -Warm attire for inclimate weather -Water Training sessions will run in many weather conditions. If the field condition is not suitable for play due to heavy rain or snow, an email cancelling the sessions will be sent out from the board of directors by 4pm that day. Field conditions will also be posted on msbunited.com ALL PLAYERS U11+ REQUIRE A CMSA PLAYER CARD If he/she needs a Player Card, check the CMSA website for dates and times. If he/she played for another club then the previous coach should have returned your child’s Player Card to you at the end of their last season. If your child is a returning player, it is your responsibility to ensure that your son/daughter retrieved their Player Card from their last coach. If you cannot find your child’s Player Card, you MUST replace it through CMSA at your own expense. NOTE: If you do not return your child’s jersey, we will hold onto your child’s card until the jersey is returned and submit the players name to CMSA preventing registration with any club. 2021 OUTDOOR SEASON 13
THE IDEAL PLAYER
Hard Working: gives maximum
effort in training sessions and
games.
Dominates 1 v 1: shows bravery
and creativity in both attacking
and defending
Decision-maker: shows understanding
of the game while recognizing the
moment to execute the best action
Team Player: Makes decisions that help
the team, and understands the
importance of working with others
Engaged: shows positive intent
and maximum focus
Passionate: shows a love for
learning and the game of soccer
MSB UNITED SOCCER CLUB 14PLAYER EVALUATIONS (U9-U19) The player evaluations process in our club involves the following steps: START OF THE SEASON: Each player in our club fills out a Player Goal Setting / Player Profile Form.This is meant to help the players set up clear goals for the upcoming season. DURING THE SEASON: Halfway through the season we will provide players and families with verbal player evaluations to ensure players are on the right path. Coaches will review the Player Goal Setting Form submitted by the players at the start of the season & set up more tangible goals for players to work towards. These mid-season evaluations will be conducted over the phone, via Zoom media or at one of the team training sessions. END OF THE SEASON: One month prior to the end of the season, our head coaches will begin filling out Player Progression Cards which will be distributed to the players at the end of the season. These cards will provide players with constructive feedback and areas of improvement. Additionally, the MSB United Academy team will fill out the End of Season Team Evaluation for each team in our club. These team evaluations will be extremely valuable in terms of player and team placement for the season ahead. 2021 OUTDOOR SEASON 15
COACHING METHODOLOGY At MSB United, the role of our coaches is to teach the game in a way that helps players maximize their potential and be successful at the highest possible levels. This means our training exercises must be fundamentally sound, and our methodology must be based on best practices. In other words, our instruction must encompass all components of the game, always prioritizing decision-making and understanding. Our technical team will constantly evaluate the training methods utilized by the MSB United coaches to see whether we are impacting players in the desired manner to help them be successful. Needless to say, we encourage our coaches to constantly learn and grow in their teaching ability. Ultimately, our coaches are held to standards that insure that our players have the best chance of accomplishing their personal longterm goals. MSB UNITED SOCCER CLUB 16
COACH EXPECTATIONS
Coaches must always have
a lesson plan
Must have clear learning
objectives for each session
All practices must reflect
and reinforce the club
player development plan
All coaches must wear
MSB United attire
Must be on time to all
sessions and games
Allow players to make
their own decisions
2021 OUTDOOR SEASON 17PARENT GUIDELINES
Cheer and encourage
Relax and let the kids play
Do not distract the players by
yelling instructions
Live within your child’s
Expectations
Have open discussion with your
coaches if you have concerns
Do not place excessive
Emphasis on winning
MSB UNITED SOCCER CLUB 18COVID-19 GUIDELINES MSB United Soccer Club, in consultation with Calgary Minor Soccer Association, Alberta Soccer Association, Canada Soccer and Alberta Health Services, continues to monitor the most recent developments surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The following information provides the health and safety precautions that must be followed to ensure the reduction of exposure and/or spread of COVID-19 during your players soccer training. Please ensure you and your player(s) read and understand the COVID-19 guidelines on our website. All registered players must sign the Informed Consent – Assumption of Risk Waiver plus provide a Declaration of Compliance prior to participating in any sanctioned soccer activity. CMSA will send an email with links to these waivers to each player prior to the league start date. Prior to every training session and game, every family must review the Player Checklist and Parent / Guardian Checklist. COVID-19 TRAINING GUIDELINES FOR PLAYERS: Players must limit the number of sport cohorts they are involved in. Do not share water bottles or communal water coolers; Individual participants must bring their own water. Snacks should be discouraged, however if allowed, participants may only consume food brought from their own household. Personal items should not be shared, including goalkeeper gloves. Players should sanitize their equipment (ie. Soccer ball, shoes, goalie gloves) prior to and after every training session. Players should arrive at their training facility dressed and ready to play. Players should leave immediately after every training session. MSB United will provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer to each coach for player use if needed. All participants should follow proper respiratory etiquette (sneezing/coughing into crook of elbow; no spitting, no clearing of nasal passages; cough or sneeze into tissue) Participants should refrain from touching eyes, nose, mouth, or face with hands or gloves. COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR TRAINING SPECTATORS: Parents/Guardians should drop off and pick-up their child at the training location. For the younger age groups or for safety reasons, parents may be asked to remain nearby in a designated area. Any spectators in attendance must maintain 2m social distance at all times and wear a face covering. Players should only carpool with individuals from their household or cohort family. 2021 OUTDOOR SEASON 19
MSB CONTACTS / IMPORTANT LINKS AGE GROUP COORDINATORS juniors@msbunited.com U7@msbunited.com U8@msbunited.com u9u12boys@msbunited.com u9u12girls@msbunited.com u13@msbunited.com u15@msbunited.com u17@msbunited.com u19@msbunited.com GRASSROOTS DIRECTOR keenan@msbunited.com ACADEMY TEAM academyadmin@msbunited.com DIRECTOR OF COACHING coaching@msbunited.com VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES volunteer@msbunited.com GENERAL QUESTIONS info@msbunited.com MSB COVID-19 GUIDELINES https://msbunited.com/covid-19/ MSB PLAYER GOAL SETTING / PLAYER PROFILE FORM https://msbunited.com/player-goals/ TEAMSNAP LOGIN https://go.teamsnap.com/login/signin MSB UNITED SOCCER CLUB 20
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