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U12 ACADEMY PROGRAMS OVERVIEW

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ACADEMY 12 AGE GROUP EXPANSIONThe Capital Area RailHawks-CASL Development Academy will expand with (3) additional U12 US Soccer Development Academy Programs in the Fall of 2016.

Each U12 Program will consist of 22-26 players and will broken down each match weekend into two teams of 11-13 players that will compete in the 9v9 format for US Soccer Development Academy Games.

12 SOUTH PROGRAM

12 NORTH PROGRAM

12 DEL SOL PROGRAM

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2016-2017 USSDA ACADEMY STRUCTURE

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17/18 ACADEMY1998 / 1999 Birth Year Players

15/16 ACADEMY2000 / 2001 Birth Year Players

14 ACADEMY2002 Birth Year Players

13 ACADEMY2003 Birth Year Players

12 ACADEMY SOUTH2004 Birth Year Players

12 ACADEMY NORTH

2004 Birth Year Players

12 ACADEMY DEL SOL2004 Birth Year Players

PROGRAM AGE GROUPSAND TEAMS

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2017-2018 PROPOSED USSDA ACADEMY STRUCTURE

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19 ACADEMY1999 / 2000 Birth Year Players

17 ACADEMY2001 / 2002 Birth Year Players

15 ACADEMY2003 Birth Year Players

14 ACADEMY NORTH2004 Birth Year Players

13 ACADEMY NORTH2005 Birth Year Players

12 ACADEMY NORTH2006 Birth Year Players

12 ACADEMY DEL SOL2006 Birth Year Players

14 ACADEMY SOUTH*

2004 Birth Year Players

13 ACADEMY SOUTH*2005 Birth Year Players

12 ACADEMY SOUTH2006 Birth Year Players

PROGRAM AGEGROUPS

AND TEAMS

*The Capital Area RailHawks – South will be applying to the US Soccer Development Academy for 12/13/14 Program Status for 2017-2018 .

US SOCCER YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM PLAYER PRODUCTS

• Since 2007, 30 players called into YNT Camps – specifically 19 at the U14 age group.

• Recent U14 USBNT Camp in Sep. 2015 had (4) Capital Are RailHawks Academy players invited, tied for most in the country.

US SOCCER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY STANDARDS

• Will provide more opportunity to deserving players from multiple regions and backgrounds with a defined player development pathway within the USSDA.

• Programs will meet quality standards of staff, facilities, training curriculum, and other areas – while providing logistically intelligent expansion of the U12 Program.

CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS ACADEMY STRUCTURE

• Proven leadership and coaching that will oversee additional U12 Programs and implementation of best practices for all players.

• Proven success at player development and team success.

• Proven community involvement and holistic player development approach.

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WHY HAS US SOCCER AWARDED THESE ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS?

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U12 DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY DIVISION

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PLAYING DIVISIONThe Capital Area RailHawks U12 Development Academy Programs will compete within the Carolina Division.

ANNUAL MATCH CALENDARThere will be a total of 28 games in the Development Academy League, as well as a US Soccer Development Academy Futsal Event.

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U12 ACADEMY PROGRAMS COACHING STAFFS

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DEL SOL PROGRAM STAFF

David MaddrenHead Coach

Ramon GallardoAsst. Coach

NORTH PROGRAM STAFF

Steve CovinoHead Coach

Dan PopikAsst. Coach

SOUTH PROGRAM STAFF

TBA SoonHead Coach

John KerrAsst. Coach

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SOUTH DIVISION PROGRAM

SOUTH DIVISION PROGRAM

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CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS - SOUTH DIVISION PROGRAM

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The South Division Program will primarily service players who reside south of Hwy. 70, as it extends through Raleigh. This includes Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and other communities.

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DEL SOL PROGRAM

DEL SOL PROGRAM

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WHAT IS THE DEL SOL PROGRAM?

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CASL DEL SOL PROGRAMThe CASL Del Sol Program was established in 2008 to afford talented, low-economic Hispanic youth soccer players the opportunity to play at the highest level of soccer within CASL. In order for players to remain within the program, the players must maintain quality grades and activity in the community. The goal is for these players to go to college and improve theirs and their families lives.

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CASL DEL SOL – PROGRAM PLAYER PRODUCTS

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Fernando Castellanos

(Creighton University, Senior)

• Joined CASL Del Sol at age 14 in 2008

• 4 Year Member of CASL Chelsea FC Academy

• First Member of His Family to Attend College

William Ramirez

(Iowa Western Community College, Freshman)

• Joined CASL Del Sol Program at age 14 in 2010

• 3 Year Member of Capital Area RailHawks and CASL Chelsea FC Academy

• First Member of His Family to Attend College

Since the inception of the CASL Del Sol Program, many underprivileged Hispanic youths have successfully moved through the Academy Program, graduated high school, and continued onto college.

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ACADEMY PROGRAMSFACILITIES

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All Capital Area RailHawks Academy Trainings and Matches at WRAL Soccer Center will take place on the synthetic turf stadium field. The field is located adjacent to the Radford Building at WRAL - which house our changing rooms, staff and player meeting rooms, film review room, athletic fitness center, and athletic training room.

WRAL will be the home for the U12 Capital Area RailHawks – North and U12 Capital Area RailHawks Del Sol Academy Programs, starting in the Fall of 2016.

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ACADEMY TRAINING AND MATCH FIELDS AT WRAL SOCCER CENTER

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Thomas Brooks Park in Cary, NC has 2 synthetic turf fields that will be used for trainings and games. There is also basketball courts for multi-sport curriculum.

Thomas Brooks will be the home for the U12 Capital Area RailHawks – South Program starting in the Fall of 2016.

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ACADEMY TRAINING AND MATCH FIELDS AT THOMAS BROOKS PARK

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• Futsal training will be implemented throughout the year to provide additional opportunities for player development.• Capital Area RailHawks Academy Teams will be placed into a rotating Champions League format to ensure

competitiveness and enjoyment.• Free play opportunities will be mixed amongst age groups throughout the year with no coaching. • All (3) U12 US Soccer Development Academy Programs will have the benefit of using these facilities.

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FUTSAL FACILITIES

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BEST PRACTICESTRAINING ENVIRONMENT

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ACADEMY PROGRAM TRAINING SESSION REQUIREMENTS

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TRAINING ENVIRONMENT

The daily training environment of the Academy Program should incorporate all of the following components:

• PREPARATION • TIME MANAGAMENT

• ENGAGED LEARNING • PROPER EQUIPMENT

• COMPETITION • PLAYER DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

• AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRESSIONS • PROPER PHASES: WARM-UP/TRAIN/COOL DOWN

• SAFETY • POSITIVITY

• GAME RELATED THEMES • INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• PROFESSIONALISM • FUN!!

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ACADEMY SESSION FORMAT OVERVIEW (ex. 12B PROGRAM)

ANATOMY OF A TRAINING SESSION

PHASE THEME ACTIVITY

A ACTIVATION Rondo (ex.5v2 Transition)

B SAQ/TECHNICAL Athletic + Technique (ex. 4 Pt. Progression + GK Work)

C FUNCTIONAL Themed Functional Work (ex. 8v6)

D GAME PLAY Realistic Game Play (ex. 9v9)

Training sessions should be organized, thematic, progressive, engaging, age appropriate, and fun!

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BEST PRACTICESCOACHING EXPECTATIONS AND ASSESSMENT

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COACHING EXPECTATIONS

STANDARD EXPECTATIONS

APPEARANCE • WEAR CASL APPROVED ATTIRE AT ALL TIMES • IDEALLY WEAR ADIDAS CLEATS AT TRAINING

• LOOK PROFESSIONAL AT ALL TIMES

LEADERSHIP/ ROLE MODEL

• PROFESSIONAL APPROACH AT ALL TIMES • RECOGNITION OF CASL CODE OF CONDUCT AT ALL TIMES

• SHOW A PASSION FOR THE GAME• CASL TIME (15 MINUTES EARLY)

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

• HAVE A CLEAR PLAN FOR ALL TRAINING SESSIONS • ORGANIZED WITH APPROPRIATE PROGRESSIONS

• BE EARLY TO SET UP ALL TRAINING SESSIONS• HAVE INFLATED BALLS, PENNIES AND CONES

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• BE APPROACHABLE FOR PLAYERS AND PARENTS• BE ENTHUSIASTIC AT ALL TIMES • BE PROACTIVE • DISPLAY POSITIVE LANGUAGE

• ABILITY TO MANAGE DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES WITHIN YOUR TEAM (PLAYERS AND PARENTS)

• GIVE HONEST CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK WHEN REQUIRED

• GOOD SELF CONTROL AND ABLE TO COPE WITH STRESS

KNOWLEDGE &UNDERSTANDING

• STRONG EMPHASIS ON TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL ASPECTS OF THE GAME

• MUST BE ABLE TO “COACH IN THE GAME”

• GET TO KNOW YOUR PLAYERS• ABILITY TO DELIVER TRAINING SESSIONS IN

CONJUNCTION WITH CLUB’S PLAYING PHILOSOPHY

TEAM PLAYER • RELIABLE• HARDWORKING

• WILLING TO SHARE IDEAS• ENTHUSIASTIC

OPEN MINDED • SUPPORTIVE OF PLAYER MOVEMENT• BE A STUDENT OF THE GAME+ PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• WILLING TO ACCEPT FEEDBACK

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ACADEMY STAFF EXPECTATIONS

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CAPITAL AREA RAILHAWKS – CASL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY PROGRAM CULTURE

PROGRAM CORE VALUES

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CORE VALUES

FAMILY

COMMITMENT

RESPECTTRUST

HONESTY

ACADEMY PROGRAM CORE VALUES

COMMITMENT Individual and program dedication to the pursuit of excellence and development.

RESPECT Respect for teammates, staff, opportunities, community, the academy program, and the game.

TRUST Belief in teammates, staff, and the program.

HONESTY Desire to be clear on individual, team, and program views and the desire for transparent feedback.

FAMILY Teammates, staff, and program builds a common unity amongst all involved.