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Richmond Youth Soccer's Premier Program is designed to be quite simply the best high-level program provided by any soccer organization. We are committed to offer elite players challenging, superior soccer, in return for their commitment to the sport.
Basic Principles 1. Provide elite players with more player development and higher levels of coaching. 2. Provide a commitment to a planned, long-term player development program. 3. Maximise player movement, as player skills develop at different speeds. 4. Develop a program which encourages all players in Richmond to play at their potential. 5. Encourage players and coaches to feel part of a 'district club', to provide them with the support and guidance they need, and create a sense of being part of our soccer community team. Competition The District fields the higher calibre teams in Richmond, starting with the Under 11 age-group. These include the Select League teams from Under 14 to Under 18, and teams playing in the 4 District League in Gold divisions and in higher silver division teams at the younger ages. The District will not field teams unless they are to play at a level well above that offered by club teams. The clubs form teams which play in bronze divisions, silver divisions at the higher ages, and lower silver divisions at younger ages only. Selection Selection for District teams is based upon try-outs, and all players in Richmond have the right to be considered for District teams, which they should do by attending the try-outs at the end of each season. Any players wishing to 'play up' in an older age-group must attend the try-outs for that age-group. More Information Guidance to the approach the District uses in managing its District teams can be found by clicking the Premier or U10 Accelerator Program buttons to the left. |
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A New Beginning - Richmond Youth Soccer Premier Program
Richmond Youth Soccer announces its new Premier soccer program for the 2000-2001 season and beyond. Richmond Youth Soccer announces its new Premier soccer program for the 2000-2001 season and beyond. Over the last few years, we have been reviewing and planning a new Premier program for our Select League, Gold and Silver District teams. We are committed to build Richmond Premier soccer into a top-quality program, offering elite players challenging, superior soccer, in return for their commitment to the sport. We will achieve this by improving player and coach development. Identifying Opportunities
Coaches, players and parents have told us how the current program can be improved, and advances in other districts have provided direction. We know Richmond must: 1. Provide elite players with more player development and higher levels of coaching. 2. Commit to a planned, long-term player and coaching development program. 3. Allow players to change levels easily, as their skills develop at different rates. 4. Develop a program that encourages all players in Richmond to play to their maximum potential. 5. Encourage players and coaches to feel part of a ‘District Club’, and create a sense of being part of a District soccer community, rather than being an isolated team. 6. Provide a high level of coaching development and the organizational support and guidance coaches need. A New Approach to Player Development Our focus will be on developing better soccer players through better coaching. As the skills of our players improve, so our results on the field will improve, as will our ability to field competitive teams at the highest levels. Our horizon is long-term, not a ‘quick fix’. Our measuring stick will be the rate of improvement of our players’ technical, physical, social and mental skills. We are putting a significant investment behind this new initiative, in terms of dollars, time and people resources, and every player in Richmond from mini-soccer to Under-18 will benefit. A key part of the program is the appointment of Doug Gordon to the new position of District Head Coach. Doug’s job is to direct coaching and player development for Richmond. A New Approach for District Coaches Doug Gordon needs a matching commitment from our coaches. Doug will be directing the Premier program, working with our District coaches to steadily improve player development, in a planned, coherent and consistent way. We will be looking for coaches whose emphasis is on developing players, and who regard this as more important than today’s win-loss record.
The District will also offer more resources and help for coaches. Development programs for coaches will be a priority. We will also set up a group of three people to co-ordinate our District teams, to provide resources, and to ensure that all teams feel a part of the District community. The Head Coach will regularly discuss training and development needs with each age-group, help direct practices as required, and advise on player selection and movement. He has developed a program that is co-ordinated and consistent, so our teams can move in the same direction, with the same philosophy. We need our coaches to work with each other and with Doug. Coaches will first be appointed to an age-group. The District will assign coaches to teams after they have worked out with players for a few months. After players and coaches have been assigned to specific teams, all the teams in each age-group will still train together as a pool every week. We will ask one coach at each age to be a co-ordinator. We need ‘B’ team coaches to encourage players to take advantage of opportunities to move up to higher teams between and during each season. Similarly, we need the Clubs to encourage their players to move up to higher levels. A New Approach for Players Richmond’s new Premier program will be built around age-groups. A player should feel part of the group of all the Premier players at his age-level, not just those on his team this year. Players selected to the Premier program for the year will practice with all his age-group pool each week. Players will be able to move up or down within the range of District teams more easily. By regularly training with all the age-group, players will find they can switch teams with continuity, knowing players on the other teams, and knowing the coaches. Team cliques will be less of a barrier to players ready for the next level. Player effort and commitment must be sustained. Players will not be assigned to teams until after the pool has worked out for a few months during the summer. Coaches will also be able to transfer players during the year depending on their effort and development. We hope players will welcome the chance to play at their highest level, and to respect the judgement of the coaches as to the level of play that suits them. We expect players to benefit from playing for different coaches over a number of years. During the season all Premier players at all age-groups will be invited to attend additional District skill development camps just for elite players. What Does All This Mean in Practical Terms? 1. In April, try-outs will select players to the age-group pool, not to a specific team. Pool lists must be provided to the District by May 20th latest. 2. The great majority of players develop best in their own age-group. Any player wishing to play at an older age must attend the try-outs for each age-group for which he wishes to be considered. 3. A team of three District Executive members will provide league, equipment and general administration assistance through the pre-season and season. We will strive to provide improved equipment and resources. 4. Coaches and players will work together as a group until June. 5. By late June, players will be assigned to specific teams, after consultation between the team coaches and the District Head Coach. Final team lists must be supplied by June 23rd latest. 6. Players will be encouraged to play on the highest calibre team that coaches feel suits their ability and potential. 7. Offering the best program in the lower mainland will encourage all Richmond players to play for Richmond teams. 8. Select League team coaches are encouraged to recruit up to three out-of-district players if this will strengthen their team. 9. Coaches may not recruit additional players from club teams or other Premier teams after June 1st unless this is arranged through the District. Poaching is unacceptable, and such recruits will not be registered. 10. Once practises start, and during the season, all Premier players at an age-group will train together once a week as a pool. They will also have team-specific practices. 11. Players may be transferred to higher or lower teams, especially during October and November, subject to discussion with the District Head Coach. 12. The District will hold regular coaches meetings, which each coach is expected to attend. 13. The Head Coach will meet and discuss team and age-group issues with each age-group coaches at least once a month. 14. During the season, the District Head Coach will organise regular elite training camps for Premier players and coaches. |
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A New Beginning - "Under 10 Accelerator" Richmond Youth Soccer Under 10 Accelerator Program The New Richmond Soccer Development Program
Since 2001, the Richmond Youth Soccer Association has redesigned the soccer programs it offers to its 1,700 players. Last season, RYSA: *Appointed Head Coaches, Doug Gordon, previously Head Coach at Langara College, and Bradford Kirkland, a Scottish professional player. *Introduced Skills Clinics for players of all ages *Completely redesigned the Premier soccer program. *Introduced a 'Premier level' program at the Under 11 age group One of the building bloaks of the Premier soccer program is the 'U10 Accelerator Program' program, this being one of the most critical years in a soccer player's development. Why the Under 10 Age Group is So Important
Under 10 is a very important year of soccer. It is the last year before players begin the 11 a-side game and it is the last year before select 'Premier' soccer starts. We have to make sure that when players graduate from Under 10 they have the ability and skills to succeed quickly at Under 11 soccer. What is the Program? The core of the Under 10 soccer program is 6 a-side mini-soccer every Saturday morning. The new program will build on the 6 a-side base: *Regular Sunday morning skills development program for all players *Regular coaches' development sessions · *"Getting ready for 11 a-side" Clinics in the Spring *An accelerated skills program for the stronger players Sunday Morning Skills Development This last year, just as we did for all ages, the RYSA offered a series of Sunday morning skill development sessions for the Under 10's. These (free) popular sessions, run by our professional coaches, will increase in frequency next season. So as not to disrupt games, these sessions will be on Sunday mornings and, so as to let you plan your weekends, they will be advertised well in advance. Regular Coaches' Development Sessions We depend on our volunteer coaches to bring great soccer to their teams. Some are expert soccer players themselves; others are willing volunteers learning along with the kids. We recognise that our soccer program is only as good as our coaches, and we focus on coaching development. We give all of our coaches a 'core curriculum' of key skills for each age of player, such as mastery of the ball, receiving the ball, passing with both feet, etc. We will provide clinics and on-line resources to describe and show which specific drills and practice routines develop these skills. Coaching development sessions are built into the Sunday morning player development sessions, and sponsorship of coaches attending coahcing certifiaction courses. "Getting Ready for 11 a-side" Clinics in the Spring Individual skills are the building blocks of soccer at all ages. But the change from 6 a-side soccer to 11 a-side is a big jump, and players need special help to make this move. In February each year, we put on special training sessions designed to help players get used to the different style of play. Our coaches take players up to 11 a-side games in a series of 'transition clinics', to build up the ideas of forwards, midfielders and defence, and moving the ball around the big field. An Accelerated Skills Program for the Stronger Players
Many soccer players, their parents and coaches tell us that by the time they reach Under 10, the stronger players are aching for a chance to develop their skills at a higher level. The Under 10 Accelerated Skills Program is a response to this need. Players selected for this (free) program are part of a progressive skills development program designed for the more able players. The group meet twice a month, mid-week, for enhanced skills sessions from the District Coaches, held in combination with Under 11 Premier team training. This will not replace or get in the way of any other aspect of the Under 10 program. It will be skills sessions, only - no teams. Players will stay with their regular teams on Saturdays, and also attend the open Sunday skills sessions. The program involves 25-30 players, or two for every ten Under 10 players. We know this is popular, and we make sure that everybody has a fair chance of being selected for it. Coaches can nominate players, and parents can ask for their son to be considered. Most importantly, our professional coaches at the Sunday skills sessions identify players who fit the accelerated program. The program is challenging. It requires both a good base level of skills and a commitment to work hard at improving skills. A New Beginning
We are determined that Richmond Youth Soccer provides the best soccer program available. This Under 10 Plus plan is one step in bringing this about. While it involves change and challenge, it helps all of our soccer players enjoy the sport more, develop their skills, and set them on a lifetime of enjoyment from the game. |
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Richmond Youth Soccer Association BC Soccer Player and Team Officials Insurance Increasingly, all aspects of life are subject to legal actions, and soccer is no exception. Following numerous events in recent years, BC Soccer is stressing the importance that we make our members aware of the insurance coverage they provide, and also actions that void this, to prevent players and coaches losing this important protection. As part of BC Soccer, all our registered players and registered team officials are covered by accident and liability insurance. In the event that a player is injured, harm is caused to others, or a coach is sued, BC Soccer through its insurers provides coverage as outlined in the insurance policy and information (see www.bcsoccer.net – Services). The coverage is reassuring and is broad, extending to the team’s try-outs, training, practices and games. The insurance also covers the cost of defending a law suit resulting from actions carried out as a coach or club or district executive. However, it is just as important to be aware of the limitations of this insurance, as there are specific circumstances in which the insurance is not valid. For their players’ and their personal protection, all coaches and officials must be aware of these restrictions. Insurance is NOT valid:
Please note that these rules are those of BC Soccer and their insurers. RYSA and its clubs have absolutely no discretion on these issues. Our Board Members do not have the ability to sanction or authorize any contrary action, or advise on the suitability of any independent insurance. RYSA - 2005 |
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