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Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club Player Development Program 2021 Program Guide
Table of Contents Overview ..................................................................................................................3 PDP U9-U10 Outline .................................................................................................5 PDP U11-U13 Outline ...............................................................................................6 PDP U14-U18 Outline ...............................................................................................7 Program Coaches .....................................................................................................8 FAQs .................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club
Player Development Program 2021
Overview
The Player Development Program (PDP) is a new offering for players aged U9-U18 seeking additional training that builds
upon the 4 Corners Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) Model. The PDP will be a blended learning environment
where players will train once per week within a cohort of PDP players with a focus on individual player development,
rather than team development. PDP participants will also have access to an online learning environment where
assignments will be made available for content related to mental wellbeing, nutrition, fitness, video analysis, technical
and tactical awareness and where appropriate, OISC’s new Connect Program empowering players to seek playing
experiences beyond club soccer.
OISC will pilot this new program under the guidance of a dedicated Staff Coach, overseeing a selection of Age-Group
Coaches and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for program delivery. The intent of the PDP offering is to provide
opportunity for capable and motivated players seeking to accelerate their development in a wholistic fashion.
*Please Note: The Video, Nutrition, and Mindfulness and Sport performance Elements of this program have not been
finalized at time of registration. These offerings are not included in the pricing for the initial program offering. These
programs will be offered as an optional purchase when finalized.
The PDP program for all age groups can be divided into these main elements:
Technical
Video
Tactical
Analysis
PDP
Wellbeing Physical
Social,
Emotional &
Psychological
• Technical
Improving proficiency in football actions such as passing, receiving, finishing, tackling, dribbling, crossing, set piece
execution, aerial control and ball mastery. In younger age groups, the success of this program will be focused on more
unopposed fundamentals needed to progress into opposed match play scenarios. In older age groups, players can
expect to have a larger proportion of opposed match play scenarios to train proficiently for competition.• Tactical
Players will be exposed to different systems of play, how formations impact the approach to competition, dictating the
tempo of play and the moments of the game with related principles of play. Players will make use of both on field
instruction and online educational resources to understand increasingly more complex tactical concepts to increase their
own positional and situational awareness within match play.
• Physical
Players will work with trained Performance Strength & Conditioning experts to maximize their use of various physical
systems for match play. Players will have access to biological, evidence-based physical preparation programs which will
enhance their flexibility, agility, strength, endurance, acceleration and velocity for soccer. In our younger age groups,
players will have an emphasis on physical literacy and correct movement patterns. Our older age groups will see
increasing attention on strength and conditioning for match play. Older players will also be exposed to and educated on
the importance of work: rest and basic periodization concepts.
• Social, Emotional & Psychological
Soccer is both a social and a highly emotional sport to participate in. OISC is hyper-focused on creating an environment
of fun for player development. As part of the PDP offering, players will be encouraged to hone their leadership skills in a
team setting. Younger players will be exposed to high-level goal setting with a view on their ideal big picture. Older
players will work towards setting more micro-level goals with a focus on action planning to make their goals into a
reality. OISC hopes that all players graduating the PDP will be comfortable communicating with their peers in small and
medium settings, displaying leadership and sportsmanship.
• Wellbeing
OISC’s commitment to player wellness is unwavering and as such has a designated curriculum within the PDP offering.
Through the wellbeing portion of the PDP, players will be educated on self-awareness, mindful living and training,
nutrition, building resilience in the face of adversity and how to identify and understand personal values to enhance
development. A majority of the wellbeing portion of PDP programming will be offered in a virtual environment, with
attention paid to player wellness throughout their programming with OISC – inside and outside the PDP.
• Video Analysis
Players will benefit from access to video footage captured in both competition and training. It is expected that players
will be able to view and seek analysis support from coaches at least 3 times per season. The expectation is that these
instances would come from both competition and training with particular emphasis on either tactical or technical
aspects respectively. Older players will have access to the video footage and will have the option to begin creating their
own highlight reel with PDP staff consultation, as part of the OISC Connect Program.PDP U9-U10 Outline
The Player Development Program for U9-U10 players who are in the Learn to Train phase of LTPD is designed
to enable wholistic, player-centric development in a fun and safe environment. The program will cover the
four corners model for Physical, Social/Emotional/Psychological, Technical and Tactical player development.
Players will
▪ Learn to build friendships and work as part of a team.
▪ Improve technical capabilities through isolated 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, 3v2, 3v3 practices.
▪ Develop physical literacy, coordination, and muscle memory for mechanically sound football
actions (receiving, transmitting, retaining and moving with the ball)
▪ Understand basic units of teams and their roles with an emphasis on recognizing organization
and space.
▪ Make use of basic video reflections.
▪ Benefit from OISC's network of guest coaches and gain exposure to OISC's player development
pathway via links with the Senior Men’s and Women’s top division players.PDP U11-U13 Outline
The Player Development Program for U11-U13 players who are in the Learn to Train phase of LTPD is designed
to enable wholistic, player-centric development in a fun and safe environment. The program will cover the
four corners model for Physical, Social/Emotional/Psychological, Technical and Tactical player development.
Players will
▪ Begin conditioning strength through movement, explosiveness, speed training and flexibility.
▪ Begin to consider long term ambitions, recognizing and actioning critical skills including
leadership, communication in a team, empowerment, and mindfulness for intentional training.
▪ Recognize and begin building healthy eating habits.
▪ Use isolated and game-specific 1v1 - 3v3 technical training to improve skill execution in intense
environments.
▪ Work on position-specific training in unopposed and opposed situations to refine technique.
▪ Recognize how the units of a team work together, understand the principles of play,
recognizing overloads and become aware of the strengths and weaknesses of various
formations.
▪ Benefit from video footage for self-reflection and coach consultation to improve technical
capabilities and recognize areas of strength and weakness.
▪ Benefit from OISC's network of guest coaches and gain exposure to OISC's player development
pathway via links with the Senior Men’s and Women’s top division players.PDP U14-U18 Outline
The Player Development Program for U14-U18 players who are in the Train to Train/Learn to Compete
phases of LTPD is designed to enable wholistic, player-centric development in a fun and safe
environment. The program will cover the four corners model for Physical,
Social/Emotional/Psychological, Technical and Tactical player development.
Players will
o Work directly with internationally trained and experienced S&C and Performance
Analyst experts
o Maximize physical capabilities through physical testing, flexibility and agility
maintenance, implementing recovery best practices, training for injury prevention and
optimal performance whilst learning about periodization and exertion
o Work on setting macro and micro goals, creating a specific action plan for the athlete
and the person based on their ambitions.
o Benefit from offerings to build mental resiliency, self awareness for peak performance
and using individual values in self development.
o Use primarily game-specific 1v1 - 3v3 technical training to improve skill execution in
intense environments and recognize its relevance in an 11v11 game.
o Extend knowledge of principles of play with a focus on transitional play i.e. gaining and
losing possession
o Work on position-specific training related to various systems of play.
o Benefit from evidence-based (analytics-backed) education to maximize player impact in
performance situations.
o Benefit from video footage from 3 games or training sessions for self reflection and
coach consultation to improve technical skill breakdowns, overall technical capabilities
and recognize areas of strength and weakness.
o Benefit from OISC's network of guest coaches and gain exposure to OISC's player
development pathway via links with the Senior Men’s and Women’s top division players.
o Have access to OISC's Connect Program which empowers players to navigate
recruitment to Canadian and US Colleges and UniversitiesProgram Coaches Name: Fawn Mulholland Position: PDP Staff Coach Background & Experience: Fawn has coached with OISC since 2016, working within the Women’s Program as a Director, Lead Coach for various Women’s Rec Programs, WC1 and Women’s Premier Head Coach. Fawn assumed the position of Technical Staff Coach for the Girls Program in late 2019, coming after some years coaching Competitive Youth at Nepean Hotspurs. In addition, she is a member of OISC’s Gender Equity Committee today. Fawn presently holds a CS National B License. Prior to her immigration from Ireland to Canada, Fawn studied and played for 4 years at Mercyhurst University in Pennsylvania. She has extensive playing experience both for club and country – winning several domestic titles and cups with Crusaders Strikers with whom she also played in qualifications for the UEFA Women’s Champions League. “Football should be fun and challenging for any participant. Players should feel empowered to take control of their footballing journey and we as coaches must give them the tools to maximize their abilities and life experiences through sport.” Name: Eunice Iturbe-Kennedy Position: Physical Performance Staff Coach Background & Experience: Eunice has experience playing in different countries such as Canada, Mexico, Germany and the Netherlands. She played with OISC in her teens and coached while doing a Bachelor’s in Human Kinetics. Her passion for football, interest in the player’s development and performance led her to an adventure abroad. Eunice returned to coach in 2020 after her adventures and studying a Master in Sport Sciences abroad. Since her return, she has been coaching multiple OISC groups, running the OISC Online Virtual Soccer Strength and Conditioning Program, as well as the OISC Speed, Agility, Quickness Program. Currently, she is a Canadian Soccer C Licence in-training, hoping to move up on the licencing levels.
She’s passionate about planting and growing the seed for the love and understanding of the game, but also about the holistic development of athletes, as a player and as an individual. “I love players working hard but also smiling before, during and/or at the end of training/game, regardless of the level and pathway. As a coach I can provide the tools and help you become better but the player needs to play their part too!” Name: Tony Georgiou Position: PDP Technical Development Coach Background & Experience: Tony has been a part of the Ottawa Soccer Community as a player and coach for 45 years. He played for OISC as youth and returned as a coach in 2019. Tony is presently “C” license trained. He’s passionate about developing young players at all levels and teaching them how to have fun in the context of soccer. “I’ve learned that soccer is a reflection of life, and as in life you never stop learning. I’ve also learned that you don’t have to be the best ON your team; instead, strive to be the best FOR your team!” Tony teaches players to develop an excellent learning attitude as the key factor in becoming a great technical soccer player as well as a great teammate. Tony specializes in preparing and transitioning young players from the early development phase into the more competitive phase. Tony helps to graduate players from the small-sided development format to 11 aside soccer. He trains players in various positions so that they become well-rounded and ultimately master their natural position as they mature.
FAQs 1. What time commitment is required? 1 additional in-person training session per week with scheduled virtual/online learning opportunities and exercises. 2. Who is eligible to participate? Due to the nature of the PDP, players who wish to participate should have a recommendation from their former OISC coach or can self-identify and be evaluated for participation by Technical Staff Coaches. Coaches will also become familiar with players and recommend players for participation in the PDP. Players will also be identified throughout the season and recommended for participation in the program to accelerate their development. 3. Who is the coach? There is a designated PDP Staff Coach to oversee the program Coaches and various subject matter experts to ensure a positive experience for all PDP players. Each age group cohort will have a specifically assigned coach and access to various subject matter experts. 4. When does the program run? As a pilot program in 2021, the PDP will begin with a physical prep program running through the Spring. Formal PDP training across all key areas will run throughout Summer and Fall.
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