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Knoxville SoccerAcademyI established Johnny Longs

Training Academy with a simple

mission; equip athletes both

physically and mentally, with the

ability to compete at the highest

level. Our superior sport trainingenvironment, qualied coaches

and programs work together

hand in hand with athletes to help

them reach their goals combining

character and integrity at all levels.

Johnny Longs Training Academy

is excited to help establish theKnoxville Soccer Academy. Coach

Broadleys history of soccer player

development on the international

level with youth and professionals

is very impressive. Players will

benet from his knowledge of the

game, hands on approach and

his ability to communicate to theplayers. He will continue to carry

our simple mission to the soccer

community.

-Johnny Long

Table of ContentsIntroduction 1

Vision Statement 2

Sta 2

Attributes of an Academy Coach 3

Academy Program 4

Measuring Success 9Parents Forum 9

Academy Code of Conduct 10

Quality Assurance 11

Recruitment of Sta 11

Appraisal and Review 11

Working Environment 11

Players and Parents Expectations 11

Equal Opportunities Policy 12

Insuring Childrens Safety 12

Attendance Policy 12

Complaints Procedure 13

Retention and Release Procedures 13

Venues and Contact Information 14

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The city of Knoxville

is crying out for a

soccer center devoted

to producing high-

level players who have

ambitions to play beyond

their high school years.

The Knoxville Soccer Academy

will focus on producing players

who have the ability to perform

consistently at all levels of the

game by establishing a proven

curriculum that has been tested in

the highest levels of English soccer.The curriculum was developed

further when the core ingredients

were put in place when our

Academy Director, Derek Broadley,

introduced a National Academy

during his time as the Bermudian

Technical Director. The focus of

this Academy will be to develop

players in a year-round program

based on a European model,

something that has recently been

implemented at the US Soccer

level. This program will support

players to reach their maximum

potential and to equip them

to perform in all aspects of the

modern game. The high schoolseason will of course be recognized

and included in the players

overall holistic development

program year, with support areas

of diet and nutrition, sports

massage, personal soccer specic

movement education, speed,

agility and coordination education,running along side the obvious

soccer specic areas of technical

development but this program

will also over support in areas

such as social and psychological

development for each individual.

IntroductionAs Academy Director Derek

Broadley is a qualied professional

coach and coach educator who

has a proven ability to manage,

motivate and develop players andsta to achieve their full potential.

He has been awarded the Football

Association Coaching Full Badge

(UEFA A), Academy Directors

Licence and recently gained the

NSCAA Premier Diploma passing

with distinction along with being

one of only 10 NSCAA MASTER

COACHES. Derek has worked

successfully to improve team

and player performance in the

UK and North America and only

recently concluded his contract

as the Technical Director of the

Bermuda Football Association

where he oversaw the World Cup

qualication matches at all levelsmale and female. Derek has natural

leadership skills and is an excellent

communicator, administrator

and an experienced manager in

football and coaching development.

Derek also spent time in full-time

education ending with him being

an Athletic Director for WestminsterCity School in London before

entering into full-time soccer with

Crystal Palace FC. The position of

Academy Director was held until

his move to the US in 2003.


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StaDirector, Derek Broadley

See page 1

Assistant Director, Josh Scott

A native of London,

England, Josh has held

assistant coaching

positions at Tusculum

College, Emory & Henry

College, and currently

the NPSL franchise

Knoxville Force. He has played at

the college level, youth system in

England and PDL & Semi- Pro inthe US. Josh has been involved

in a number of regional soccer

camps, including PDL Fort Wayne

Fever, NPSL Chattanooga Football

Club, Baylor High School, and

the regional West Ham United

International Academy Camp.

Josh has received levels 1 & 2from the England F.A. in coaching,

along with a level 3 in sports

performance and excellence from

West Nottinghamshire College.

Vision StatementThe aim of the Soccer Academy is

to create a learning environment,

which enables players to develop

their individual skills and

techniques to the highest possible

standard. This will prepare themfor the physical, mental and

emotional complexities of the

modern game.


takes a holistic view of

development of the individual.

Equal emphasis will be put on thefollowing areas:l Technical skills developmentl Tactical awarenessl Physical developmentl Psychological developmentl Social development

The Knoxville Soccer Academy isa forward thinking and dynamic

organization that aspires to

excellence in all we do. The

Knoxville Soccer Academy is

dedicated and wholly committed

to the total development of every

player in every way so that they

leave the Soccer Academy an

excellent soccer player, excellent

person and a credit to the

community in which they live

and work.


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Attributes of anAcademy CoachA childs life is like a piece of

paper on which everyone who

passes leaves an impression.

Chinese Proverb

l Committed to the

development of the individual

player and person.l Thinkers who see themselves

as educators, not just coaches.l Enthusiastic open-minded

students of the game.l Committed to excellence in

their players and their sport.l Innovative and willing to

experiment with new ideas.l Committed to the

development of the player /

coach relationship in all its form.l Honest and strong incharacter.l Excellent role models for

players of all agesl Adaptable and communicative

across all levels, be it player or

parent.

Professional role of the coach:l Teacher /Educatorl Role Modell Listenerl Psychologistl Trainerl Lifestyle Educatorl Manager and Organizer of:

l Practicesl Teamsl Gamesl Playersl Signicant others

NOTE: Match day coaches will coach the boys and the girls programs. Actual number will be determined by numbers and age groups.

Knoxville Soccer Academy Structure

JLTA ManagementJohnny LongJohn Russell

Academy DirectorDerek Broadley

AssistantAcademy Director

Josh Scott

Academy AdministratorTBA


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JLTA Programs

Strength and PowerMobility and FlexibilityBalance / ProprioceptionAcceleration & SpeedCore StabilityReaction TimeNutritionPhysical TherapyRecoveryNutritionInjury Prevention

Team Training

Girls Age Group

Match Day CoachesU9 and U10

U11 and U12U13 and U14

U15 and U16

U17 and U18

Boys Age Group

Match Day CoachesU9 and U10

U11 and U12U13 and U14

U15 and U16

U17 and U18

Guest Coaches

Mike Kelleher

Steve Lyons

Richard Moodie


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Mini Academy - Soccer 101Ages: 4-9 years old

Level: Introductory

Sessions: One per week

Start date: February 25th- May 2012

Super 20, Boys & GirlsAges: U20 (1992)

Level: Serious

Sessions: May - JulyStart date: Feb 5th

DevelopmentAcademy

Ages: 9-18 years oldLevel: All Levels

Sessions: 1 per week

in 10-week blocks

Start date: Block 3

starts Feb 27, 2012

Main AcademyAges: 9-18 years old

Level: Serious

Sessions: See page 6Start date: June 2012

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Coach, Marco Browning

Marco currently holds a USSF D Coaching

License. He is a product of the club

system of East Tennessee, playing for

such various clubs, as well as TN ODP. At

age 15 Marco played Semi-Pro indoor

with the Knoxville Diadora Impact. Heplayed college soccer at Union College in

Barbourville, KY and with PDL team Coco

Beach Expos Club, FL. Marco transitioned

to coaching in 2002 and has been with

Knoxville clubs: KFC, FC Alliance, TN Elite,

and Diadora Impact.

Mini Academy - Soccer 101

The goal is to introduce a

development process that creates

the total learning environment for

young players to succeed. Players

will be introduced to technical

themes relevant to the real gamewhile spending large amounts of time

playing soccer rather than waiting in

lines! The sessions will consist of three

phases; warm ups with and without

the ball, technical theme introduction

and straight into a game.

Knoxville Soccer Academy Player Structure

Super 20Teams

Main Academy

Development Academy

Mini Academy - Soccer 101


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Girls Coach, Richard Moodie

Richard was named Head Coach

of the Mens Soccer program at

Carson Newman College in 2011.

The Stenhousemuir, Scotland

native came to American toplay soccer at Carson Newman

College in 2002. After completing

a standout career he served as

a graduate assistant for 2 years

at Carson Newman. He spent a

season with the Cincinnati Kings

in 2007 and was loaned to the

MLS Columbus Crew for a periodof time.

Boys Coach, Josh Scott

see page 2

Super 20 Boys and GirlsThe top of the Academy

Structure, the Super 20 teams

allow the areas nest footballers

to play in a highly competitive

regional format. Players will be

trained at a higher level, by a

qualied sta that understands

U20 development. The squadswill be selected through a

rigorous tryout process from

established players near and

from the southeast region.

Coach Sta

Coach Broadley and Coach

Scott lead the sessions with

the addition of qualied guest

coaches. Some of the guest

coaches lined up for the 2012

sessions include:

Mike Kelleher, West Ham

Academy International

Richard Moodie, MensHead Coach at Carson Newman

College

Stephen Lyons, Mens

Head Coach at Tennessee

Wesylan College

Development Academy

Launched in the fall of 2011

the Development Academy has

provided area players training

where they are challenged to

take their soccer play to the next

level. The Development Academy

is designed for individual player

growth in a group environment.

Players will be challenged to

master technical themes relevantto the real game. The holistic

view of player development

involves skills work, decision

making, small group play and full

sided game play

developed while

playing soccer.

The Academyis divided into

three 10 week

sessions.


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Academy Structure:

Sessions will be based around

game related activities. Coaches

will use small tight areas to develop

instincts and sharpen players mind.

Theme based training sessions will

allow the players to develop the

skills and recognize tactics needed

to be successful.

Main Academy includes:

Uniform, referee fees, tournament

fees, administration fees, training

kit, and all programs above.

Additional fees:Travel to and from tournaments,

hotel for regional tournament, and

hotel for national tournament.

Main Academy

With the success of the

Development Academy, Knoxville

Soccer Academy will launch the

Main Academy in 2012. TheMain Academy will train players

in a year round program. See

an example calendar on the

following page.

The program elements include:

Games Program

Tournaments:1 regional, 1

national and local tournaments

hosted at JLTA.

Potential Super Y league

for 2013.

Proven syllabus for players of

all ages, boys & girls.

Organized biyearly age groups.

Two summer camps

Three parents meetings

One annual report Weekly logbook

Four Holiday skills camps

One mid term report

College Placement Program

for players 15 years and up

including college combines,

& showcases. Note: current

sta includes former collegecoaches.

All training sessions lead by

qualied full time coaches.

Access to JLTA Training Center

and JLTA sta soccer strength

and tness programs and

massage therapy.

Quality facilities, at oneconvenient location, enjoy

indoor and outdoor turf elds

with lights.


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OctoberGames program x 4

Local or regional league or

friendly matches 1 per week

2 x training

1 x physical

1 x class room season

Tournament local

FebruaryLocal or regional league or


2 x training

1 x physical


College Showcase

NovemberGames program x 4



2 x training

1 x physical


Parents meeting

Massage

Possible Super Y League nals

MarchLocal or regional league or


2 x training

1 x physical


Tournament regional

December1 x technical session

1 x physical session

1 x small sided soccer session

1 classroom session

Weekly

Christmas skills sessions

College Showcase

AprilLocal or regional league or


2 x training

1 x physical


JanuaryLocal or regional league or

friendly matches 1 per

week

2 x training

1 x physical


College Showcase

MayLocal or regional league or


2 x training

1 x physical


Parents meeting

Tournament National

JunePre season training

2 x technical sessions

2 physical tness sessions1 game style session

Pre season local

tournament at JLTA

Parents meeting

Summer camps

Massage

Possible Super Y League

JulyPreseason training

2 x technical sessions

2 physical tness sessions1 game style session

Summer Camps

Possible Super Y League

AugustGames program x 4


friendly matches 1 per week2 x training

1 x physical


Tournament local

Massage

SeptemberGames program x 4



2 x training

1 x physical


Labor Day camp

Example of Main Academy Annual Calendar


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After Involvementin the DevelopmentPrograms, how do weknow if we are beingsuccessful?

Objective criteria:l They obtain good grades in

the games and good written

reportsl Remain in the Academy from

entry to school graduation.l Players are playing in colleges,

PDL and NPSL teams.l Players (if old enough) play forKnoxville Super 20 teams and

Knoxville Force teams.l Players are playing

professionally here in the US

and overseas.

Subject criteria:l They are seen to bedeveloping according to their

potential.l The parents give positive

feedback to the Academy.l They remain enthusiastic

and keen to learn.

Parents ForumAt the end of each training term

a parent forum will be held to

discuss issues important to the

players development. This will

usually be every 10 weeks. The

meeting will be structured asfollows:

1. Introduction

2. Current Issues

3. Presentations:

a. Derek Broadley

b. Academy Facilities

c. Assistants4. Questions

5. Closings

Parents should use this meeting

to oer general suggestions

and comments. Issues of a

personal nature i.e. concerns

about individual players and / or

coaches, should not be raised in

this forum. Parents must request

individual discussions on these

issues or refer to the complaints

procedure.


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Academy Code ofConduct for players

and parents:The basis of all things successful isgood discipline and dedication.

Accordingly, the Knoxville Soccer

Academy needs to set high

standards of discipline and good

behavior if the academy is to

reach and maintain the highestlevels in the game and achieve

the aspirations Derek Broadley,

Academy Director

Players:

It is essential that players abide by

the following:l All players are representatives

of the Knoxville Soccer Academy

at all times whether at or away

from the Academy facilities

and will conduct themselves

accordingly.l Ensure good timekeeping

for training games and other

program appointments.l Bad language in all areas willnot be tolerated.l Respect must be shown to the

club, referees, assistant referees,

players, coaches and spectators

at all times.l All equipment must be treated

correctly and with care.

l Proper care must be taken ofthe environment, e.g. training

areas and changing rooms must

be kept clean.l Players must ensure that

they maintain a high level of

personal hygiene.

Parents:

In order for the Academy toachieve success for the individual,

it is essential that parents

understand and adhere to the

following:l Ensure that their son/daughter

is present at training, games and

other program appointments.l Remain in designated areas

during the training and games.l Refrain from interfering with

the coaching of their son/

daughter.l Are advised not the approach

the coaching sta during a

coaching sessions or match

situations, but suggest an

appointment at the earliestconvenience. Or speak directly

to Full time sta when available.l Refrain from using bad

language in the presence of

players or in any aliated

facilities.l All internal directives must

be adhered to at all times, e.g.parking restrictions, smoking

restrictions.l Not to enter restricted areas,

e.g. changing rooms, unless

accompanied by a member of

sta.


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Quality AssuranceRecruitment of StaThe recruitment of highly

qualied, professional sta is

an essential ingredient for the

success of the Knoxville Soccer

Academy. We are committed

to acquiring the most highly

motivated coaches and auxiliary

sta available. This will enable

us to deliver the quality of

experience that the players and

parents expect.

Appraisal and ReviewWe constantly and thoroughly

evaluate and self-regulate the

work of all the sta and review the

work delivered at the Knoxville

Soccer Academy in order that

we can maintain the highest

possible standards. This willprovide the players and parents

with an excellent experience at

the Knoxville Soccer Academy that

will remain with them throughout

the rest of their lives.

Players

All players are constantlyappraised throughout the

year and this information is

disseminated to parents via the

reporting system described in

more detail later in the brochure.

Working Environment

Overseen by JLTA Sta andcontinually reviewed. The

Knoxville Soccer Academy will

adapt and improve their working

practices and environment in

conjunction with parents in order

to drive the Academy forward,

Derek Broadleys along with that

of the owners of JLTA vision: is to

operate the best Soccer Academy

in the country and all sta aspire

to this vision.

Players and ParentsExpectations:All players are entitled to:

l Be taught to be a technically

procient playerl Be taught to be a decision

makerl Be taught how to deal with theproblems of the modern game.l Be a better player than he/she

was.l Be given challenges in

practices that reect his/her

ability and stage of maturity.l Be given stimulating and

interesting problems to solve intraining.l Be treated fairly according to

age and progress.l Receive honest feedback on

progress and development.l Practice in a non-threatening

environment.l

Practice and play in aprotected environment.l Be given clear and concise

honest communications.l Experience the best in youth

development in the country.


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Equal OpportunitiesPolicy StatementThe Knoxville Soccer Academy

will recruit or promote individuals

purely on the grounds of

their ability to do the job. TheKnoxville Soccer Academy will not

discriminate or tolerate prejudice

against any individual on grounds

of sex, age, ethnic origin, religion,

disability or sexual orientation.


will monitor the policy in the

application and will take thenecessary steps to ensure that

all the individuals from the

community are encourages to

apply for positions. The Knoxville

Soccer Academy will challenge;

All stereotyped images.

Harassment in any form by anyone

is wholly unacceptable.

The Soccer Academy will strive to:l Encourage respect for all

individuals.l Encourage collective action to

challenge prejudicel Challenge stereotyped imagesl Challenge language, action an

attitude that is prejudiced.

Members of the sta whose

behavior is proven to oppose

these principles will face

disciplinary action.

These policies apply to

recruitment, literature, sta

attitudes and behavior, work

experiences, soccer coaching,team selections (see playing

policies) and all other aspects of

Academy work.

Insuring ChildrensSafetyThe Knoxville Soccer Academy takes

the issue of Child Protection very

seriously. We believe that every child

and young person who plays soccershould be able to participate in an

enjoyable and safe environment and

be protected from abuse.

The childs welfare is, and must

always be the paramount

consideration.

All children and young people have

a right to be protected from abuseregardless of their age, gender,

disability, culture, language, racial

origin, religious beliefs or sexual

identity.

All suspicions and allegations

of abuse will be taken seriously

and responded to swiftly and

appropriately.

Attendance PolicyThe Knoxville Soccer Academy will

ensure, whenever possible, that no

player is separated of left behind at

training or a game. In order for us

to ensure that we are aware of the

location of all players, parents will

need to do the following:If your son or daughter is expected

to attend any match but is unable to

do so, please ensure that the coach

for your childs team, team manager

or fellow parent is made aware. With

regard to away matches parents

must inform the coach that they are

taking their child or another childhome.

All players and parents will be given

an information sheet of what to

do in case a player becomes lost,

separated or left behind at training

or a match.


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Venue and

Contact InformationJohnny Long Training Academy2598 Willow Point Way

Knoxville, TN 37931

(865) 202-4866

www.knoxvillesocceracademy.com

[email protected]

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