Transitioning to the 11v11 Game

During this period, players enter puberty and associated growth spurts. Growth and maturation, as well as interest in the sport, does not develop at the same rate for all individuals. The majority of players will orientate themselves towards recreational soccer and active participation. Players are looking to progress and develop, as well as satisfy other needs such as social contact and health and fitness benefits. This is a transition stage from grassroots to youth development soccer  and is a time where research shows many players drop out of the game.

What does the child need at this stage?

First and foremost, a young teenage player needs to have an enjoyable and challenging environment in order to keep them engaged in the sport. It is important that we introduce players to the game training method in a fun environment. Players at all ability levels will benefit from and enjoy being in a high quality environment.  

Cost: $355 includes $295 registration fee + $60 refundable volunteer fee with coaching or 3+ service hours to club, uniform NOT included

Uniform: 2 x Jerseys, 1 x shorts, 1 x socks, purchased at Soccer Post Dublin

Location: Castro Valley Unified School or HARD facility

Training/Game Frequency:  2 60-minutes training sessions (MTWTHF, starting between 4:00pm and 7:30pm), and 1 game of 2 35-minute halves on Saturdays

Coaching Support: U13/14 team practices and games are led by volunteer coaches

PROGRESSION Development Phase I - Learning the positions and basic tasks in 11v11

Playing Format: 11v11 with goalkeepers

Rules: FIFA Laws of the Game

Games: 2 x 35 mins, games take place across the South East Bay area scheduled by the recreational soccer governing body, not CVSC.

Objective(s):  To prepare players for performance soccer by teaching them to apply the functional game skills in a team setting’

• ‘Me and my scanning skills’ - players develop scanning skills

• ‘Me and my movement skills’ - players develop fundamental movement skills

• ‘Me and the ball’ - Players continue to develop fundamental soccer skills with and without the ball under a high level of pressure

• ‘Me and my teammates’ - players develop high structured team play based on a style of play