The Premier Developmental Soccer Club “Practice makes Permanent”

1) Mission Statement 2) Player Development Guide 3) Developmental Pyramid 4) Level 1: Academy Program Overview 5) Level 1: Academy Structure 6) Level 1: Academy Objective 7) Level 1: Academy Curriculum 8) Level 2: Junior Premier Program Overview 9) Level 2: Junior Premier Curriculum 10) Level 3: Senior Premier Program Overview 11) Level 3: Senior Premier Curriculum 12) RECAP: Of what Shoreline FC offers?

Shoreline FC is fully dedicated to the development of each athlete to achieve their greatest potential as a soccer player. Our challenging, competitive and nurturing program, will build strength and character in each player through the four pillars of the game; Technical, Tactical, Physical and Mental skills. “Practice makes Permanent” Danny Simpson Shoreline FC

TECHNICAL PHYSICAL MENTAL TACTICAL COMPLETE PLAYER

LEVEL 1 Academy Program 8 – 11yrs Nurturing Years LEVEL 2 Junior Premier Program 12 – 14yrs Premier Development LEVEL 3 Senior Premier Program 15 – 18yrs HS & Colligate Prep LEVEL 4 College or Pro 18yrs + Shoreline FC Player Development Pyramid Shoreline FC International Soccer Trips Shoreline FC – ID Partner Programs: West Ham Utd, CT-ODP, EDP-TIP, USL-id2

We believe that the biggest influence in a youth soccer players development takes place between the ages of 8 – 11yrs old. Nurturing player technique in a positive coaching environment develops greater ball mastery, game understanding, passion and a desire to improve. “The future isn’t something we enter, the future is something we create” Danny Simpson Shoreline FC “We try to create an environment where a young player is never afraid to play, never afraid to make mistakes.” Tony Carr. MBE West Ham Utd Academy

 2-3 Team Practices per week (Fall & Spring)  1-2 Team Practices per week (Winter)  Controlled League Environment (NPL)  8-10 “Structured” Games per season (Fall & Spring)  1-2 One Day Tournaments per season (Fall & Spring)  Full-Time Academy Staff (Program Director & Director of Coaching)  2-Professional Coaches per team (Head Coach & Asst. Coach)  Periodized Training Sessions (Preplanned for the entire season)  75% of ALL training sessions taught through game-like situations  ball touches per training session per player  ABC’s (Agility, Balance & Coordination) training per session

The Shoreline Academy is built on a football foundation in which every player is given the opportunity to learn, experiment and excel for future successes within the sport. Our Periodized training methods (seasonally preset) highlights our willingness to invest time and patience in developing these players in a pressure- free, fun filled, learning environment. Shoreline wants our member families to enjoy our nurturing program, feel pride in the club and enjoy watching their children grow as soccer players and individuals. West Ham Utd Academy Director Tony Carr (MBE) with Shoreline FC’s Danny Simpson

Ages 8 – 11yrs: - Prioritize Ball Mastery & Team Principles  Agility Work; Fun Games (Tag, Bulldog etc.), Ladders, Hurdles, etc.  Soccer Robics; Moves #1 - #10. Introduce Ball Juggling (2-Touch Rule)  Shoreline Moves; #1 - #9 & Cryuff, Beckenbauer, Chops and Squeeze Turns  Dribbling Technique; Surfaces of the foot, Cuts, Fakes & Running w/the ball  Ball Striking Technique; Inside Foot, Laces and Loft.  Teamwork Skills; Passing & Moving, Angles and Head Up  Positioning Skills; Basic Functions of each position  Defending Skills; Pressure, Cover, Balance& Depth

In our 2 nd level of player development, Shoreline believes the emphasis should shift towards team structure and speed of play. IE, Fewer Touches to Possess, Combination Play, Principles of Attacking / Defending, Positional Functions, Set Piece Organization and the introduction of competing to win are emphasized in this part of our player development. Accountability for Athletic conditioning, attire, equipment and communication are also addressed with our players during these ages.

Ages 12 – 14yrs: - Prioritize: Speed of Play, Team Principles, & Competition  Agility Work: Ladders, Hurdles, Discs, Hoops & Jump Rope  Soccer Robics; #1 – #15, Set Juggling targets  Shoreline Moves; #1 - #9 with Pressure, Combination Touch Moves  Dribbling Technique: Penetrate off the dribble (1 v 1’s, 1 v 2’s etc.)  Control Technique; Up & Down the body & Heading the ball  Passing Technique; Passing Combinations, 3 rd man running, Long Passes  Ball Striking Technique; 6 – 25yd shooting, curling the ball, whipping the cross  Team Principles; Attacking & Defending Principles of Play  Athletic Accountability; Fitness, Speed and Strength level maintenance

At these Senior Premier ages, Shoreline FC believes that player responsibility should be brought to the foreground. Focusing our player development on mental strength, positional functions, formation awareness, team tactics and emphasize competing to win. Developing a winning mentality whilst playing the Shoreline way, it is important to introduce competition for playing time, game/training preparation, participation and recovery. We showcase our players to college coaches at these HS ages and assist with college placement to all our Junior/Seniors players.

Ages 15 – 18yrs: - Prioritize: Functions, Responsibilities & College Preparation  Agility Work; SAQ work, Strength & Conditioning, Muscle Development  Team Tactics; Positional Functions in a 4-3-3, &  Defensive Principles; Setting a “Defensive Block”, Trapping Opponents, etc.  Attacking Principles; Penetrate off Possession, Quick Transition, Counter Attacks, etc.  Set Pieces; Creativity off set pieces Defensive/Offensive  Game Management; Playing through 90-mins, Problem solving, time management  College Recruitment; Showcase, College Selection & Communication, etc.

 Full-Time Staff: Administrator, Director of Coaching & Program Directors  Qualified Coaching Staff: Highest USSF, NSCAA & FA qualified  Esteemed Coaches: CT Staff Educators, High School & Colligate Coaches  TWO Locations: Greenwich, CT & Madison, CT.  Partnership: With English Premier League Giants West Ham United  Highest Quality Competition: Regional (EDP), Regional CT (NPL), State (CJSA)  Super Y: CT’s ONLY representative in the USL Summer Super Y Program  Quality Programs: Academy (8–11yrs), Junior Premier (12–14yrs) & Senior Premier (15-18yrs).  International Soccer Trips: Annually to BOTH Liverpool & London, England.  Camps: Shoreline FC offers BOTH Residential & Local Day Camps  Club Events: Winter Ball Fund Raiser & End–of–Season Picnic