Technical Training Centre
Girls Under 11/12 Selects

The Technical Training Centre offers players several specialized development programs for players seeking a high-performance pathway.

The Selects program is a partially funded program for 24-36 committed girls who are currently playing at the Gold level (Gold U11 and Gold U12).

This once-per-week supplementary training is provided at no charge to the players. Players will be responsible for purchasing their training kit (one time fee – $100) and any other fees associated with travel to games/ tournaments.

Registration is open to any U11 Blue or U12 Blue player in the Lower Island Soccer Association and doesn’t require a recommendation.

TECHNICAL TRAINING FOCUS:

With the understanding of age-appropriate levels of intensity and workload, technical training will focus on

• passing and receiving
• dribbling
• ball control
• turning
• running with the ball
• shielding the ball
• shooting
• finishing on goal

TACTICAL TRAINING FOCUS:

With the understanding of age-appropriate levels of intensity and workload, tactical training will focus on:

• possession with a purpose
• combination plays
• 1v1 attacking
• receiving on turn
• crossing and finishing
• positional play
• finishing on goal
• movement off the ball
• 1v1 defending

Program runs January 20th – March 17, 2022

Fridays 5:30-6:45 pm at UVic.

Program Overview

Lead Instructor

The Program

The once-a-week training sessions follow the Canada Soccer Skill Centre model. The Skill Centre was designed to guide clubs towards the best principles in player development, by taking a nationally coordinated approach to developing young soccer players. The Selects program follows the guidelines and standards as outlined in the Canada Soccer Association Skill Centre manual.

• A focus on individual technical training
• A focus on positional tactical training
• Competitive environments

Competition

• Tournaments (Vancouver/ USA)
• Local Exhibition games
• Festivals

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