ELITE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

MISSION STATEMENT To facilitate a Professional, safe, learning environment which meets the overall needs of Player Development, from the grassroots to the Elite level of Youth soccer. We will strive to help all C.Y.S.A. players reach their full potential and, achieve their soccer ambition!

CORE VALUES & OBJECTIVES To provide the players with access to Professionally qualified and highly experienced levels of coaching. To provide the players with access to Professionally qualified and highly experienced levels of coaching. To allow individual players to further develop their skills and knowledge of the game, in a structured and competitive atmosphere. To allow individual players to further develop their skills and knowledge of the game, in a structured and competitive atmosphere. To enhance the Technical and Tactical components of the players game through extensive on and off field training and education. To enhance the Technical and Tactical components of the players game through extensive on and off field training and education. To provide the players with specific guidance in the areas of physical fitness, mental preparation and diet/nutrition. To provide the players with specific guidance in the areas of physical fitness, mental preparation and diet/nutrition. To provide a healthy and safe training environment to insure responsible and sustainable development of the player. To provide a healthy and safe training environment to insure responsible and sustainable development of the player. To offer exposure to the Elite levels of the game, through participation in Exhibition games, Tournament play, University/College and/or Professional Club visits. To offer exposure to the Elite levels of the game, through participation in Exhibition games, Tournament play, University/College and/or Professional Club visits.

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS… Age Specific Academies FAMILY ‘FUN’DAMENTALS (u5 – u7) MINI – ACES (u8 – u10) ACES ACADEMY (u11 – u18) G’KEEPER ACADEMY (u10 – u18) INTERLOCK (u10)

FAMILY ‘FUN’DAMENTALS Program Objective: To replicate the back garden environment in which most young players i.e. those aged 4 are introduced to Soccer around the globe. To replicate the back garden environment in which most young players i.e. those aged 4 are introduced to Soccer around the globe. Program Philosophy: By creating a flexible, fun filled soccer environment that is "pressure" free. The youngsters will be introduced to some fundamental Soccer skills. These skills will be introduced and taught by a MASTER coach and parent volunteers. Each player will be lead rather than pushed into the world of Soccer. If a player gets to tired it is okay to sit down or even go pick the daisies! By creating a flexible, fun filled soccer environment that is "pressure" free. The youngsters will be introduced to some fundamental Soccer skills. These skills will be introduced and taught by a MASTER coach and parent volunteers. Each player will be lead rather than pushed into the world of Soccer. If a player gets to tired it is okay to sit down or even go pick the daisies! Program Logistics: One or two master coaches will lead each practice. These two coaches will introduce a game or a skill which the child and parent then go away and practice together. After a suitable amount of time has passed the head coaches bring the players and parents back together and the next game or skill is shown. As the weeks and the program develops more developmental games are introduced. One or two master coaches will lead each practice. These two coaches will introduce a game or a skill which the child and parent then go away and practice together. After a suitable amount of time has passed the head coaches bring the players and parents back together and the next game or skill is shown. As the weeks and the program develops more developmental games are introduced.

MINI - ACES Program Objective: To develop the Individual player’s basic Physical and Technical capabilities. To develop the Individual player’s basic Physical and Technical capabilities. Program Philosophy: Through a range of basic, fun exercises and drills, the players will be ‘challenged’ to develop the foundation for successful development. Through a range of basic, fun exercises and drills, the players will be ‘challenged’ to develop the foundation for successful development. Program Logistics: Head Coach will lead, instruct and guide all players through the various exercises and drills. Each session will be progressive and focused on Individual ball-work and physical skill development. Head Coach will lead, instruct and guide all players through the various exercises and drills. Each session will be progressive and focused on Individual ball-work and physical skill development.

INTERLOCK Program Objective: Program Objective: To offer the U10 age group, a progressive, training and games program. To offer the U10 age group, a progressive, training and games program. Run in conjunction with Abbotsford Soccer Association. Run in conjunction with Abbotsford Soccer Association. Program Philosophy: Program Philosophy: To enhance the players Individual technical and physical skills and to To enhance the players Individual technical and physical skills and to introduce some basic tactical understanding. introduce some basic tactical understanding. Program Logistics: Program Logistics: Registered players are divided into teams (co-ed) according to Registered players are divided into teams (co-ed) according to demonstrated skills. These ‘teams’ have an appointed coach, who demonstrated skills. These ‘teams’ have an appointed coach, who coordinates one training session and a game per week. All players/teams coordinates one training session and a game per week. All players/teams attend another training session, per week, with Club Head Coach. attend another training session, per week, with Club Head Coach.

ACES Attitude–Commitment–Enthusiasm-Skill Program Objective: To offer exposure to the Elite levels of the game, through participation in games, Tournament play and/or Professional Club visits. To offer exposure to the Elite levels of the game, through participation in games, Tournament play and/or Professional Club visits. Program Philosophy: To allow individual players to further develop their skills and knowledge of the game, in a structured and competitive atmosphere. To enhance the Technical and Tactical components of the player’s game through extensive on and off field training and education. To allow individual players to further develop their skills and knowledge of the game, in a structured and competitive atmosphere. To enhance the Technical and Tactical components of the player’s game through extensive on and off field training and education. Program Logistics: U11/12 boys & girls, U13/14 boys & girls, U15+ boys & girls. U11/12 boys & girls, U13/14 boys & girls, U15+ boys & girls. Within each of the three age groups there is a maximum of 45 players, which Within each of the three age groups there is a maximum of 45 players, which are divided into three tiers, according to their ability. (Prem, Int, Dev.) Should are divided into three tiers, according to their ability. (Prem, Int, Dev.) Should players be failing in any aspect of the ACES criteria, then movement between players be failing in any aspect of the ACES criteria, then movement between the tiers is likely to occur. Similarly, should a player improve his/her the tiers is likely to occur. Similarly, should a player improve his/her performance, then again, movement to the next tier is possible. Through the performance, then again, movement to the next tier is possible. Through the application of this fluidity, it is envisaged that a high level of personal application of this fluidity, it is envisaged that a high level of personal achievement can be reached, by every player! achievement can be reached, by every player!

G’K’ ACADEMY Program Objective: To offer position specific Coaching & Training. To offer position specific Coaching & Training. Program Philosophy: To help, guide and educate the player/s in the ‘art’ of To help, guide and educate the player/s in the ‘art’ of goal-keeping. goal-keeping. Program Logistics: Players will be placed within their respective age group. Players will be placed within their respective age group. (U10-13 or U14+) The younger age group will train (U10-13 or U14+) The younger age group will train for 1hr, the older age group for 1.5hrs. for 1hr, the older age group for 1.5hrs.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Individual Academy Programs. Individual Academy Programs. Staff uniform/s & Equipment. Staff uniform/s & Equipment. Individual group/s within ACES. (Age/Level/Gender) Individual group/s within ACES. (Age/Level/Gender) Individual ‘Tour Team.’ Individual ‘Tour Team.’ ‘Non-Specific’ Financial Contribution. ‘Non-Specific’ Financial Contribution.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIES: FAMILY FUNDAMENTALS: MINI-ACES: INTERLOCK: G’KEEPER: ACES: (per level) ACES: (per gender, 3 levels!) ACES: (All 6 levels/groups)

‘Non Specific’ Financial Contributions A Financial ‘donation’ to be utilized at the discretion of the CYSA, to further enhance the Academy structure and operation.

SPONSORSHIP ADVERTISING For all Sponsorships received, the Chilliwack Youth Soccer Association will offer several advertising opportunities including one, several, or all of the following; Apparel Equipment Equipment CYSA web site (over 7500 hits a month) CYSA web site (over 7500 hits a month)Newsletter Field Banner On-Site Promotions

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS Affiliation With: A Professionally structured organization covering all aspects & levels of the sport. A Professionally structured organization covering all aspects & levels of the sport. A high profile, progressive thinking Organization. A high profile, progressive thinking Organization. The largest Youth Organization in the City. The largest Youth Organization in the City. An Organization committed to a “Partnership Approach” business style & philosophy. An Organization committed to a “Partnership Approach” business style & philosophy. An Organization whose staff posses a wealth of experience in both Business Management & Marketing as well as, International Professional Soccer An Organization whose staff posses a wealth of experience in both Business Management & Marketing as well as, International Professional Soccer Involvement With: Professional long term program of development. Professional long term program of development. Promotion from the grass roots. Promotion from the grass roots. Developing the next generation of elite players. Developing the next generation of elite players. Coaches, players, parents & families. Coaches, players, parents & families. Developing brand loyalty by relating quality development with quality equipment/services/goods, from the player’s early years. Developing brand loyalty by relating quality development with quality equipment/services/goods, from the player’s early years. A year round program. A year round program.

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS Immediate: 300 plus participants. (Over 6oo parents, per wk!!!!) 300 plus participants. (Over 6oo parents, per wk!!!!) A direct purchase of merchandise for our “Summer Camp” program (sports good sponsorship only) A direct purchase of merchandise for our “Summer Camp” program (sports good sponsorship only) High volume brand exposure. High volume brand exposure. High exposure Locally and Regionally. High exposure Locally and Regionally.Potential: Commitment of purchase “sponsor” brand equipment/goods/services. Commitment of purchase “sponsor” brand equipment/goods/services. Involvement opportunities in new initiatives ( e.g. Schools Program, Coaching Clinics, Summer Camps.) Involvement opportunities in new initiatives ( e.g. Schools Program, Coaching Clinics, Summer Camps.) Exposure Nationally & Internationally. Exposure Nationally & Internationally.