US Soccer U-17 Residency Program Presentation

U.S. Soccer
U-17 Residency Program
Presentation
November 2007 to 2009
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Overview
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Mission
To identify and develop the best United States youth
soccer players
To qualify for and compete successfully at the U-17
World Cup
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Philosophy
To provide the best overall environment for players so that they accrue
valuable soccer experiences, knowledge, and skills
To maximize player potential and prepare them to compete successfully at
the highest levels
The developmental process is predicated on a philosophy that “soccer is a
lifestyle”. Player development is interconnected with an overall personal
development plan. The technical and personal development of Residency
Program players is addressed, trained, and evaluated on a daily basis in
order to optimize their growth
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History
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Residency Program History
• Started in 1999
• A symbol of U.S. Soccer’s dedication to producing
players
• The number of players was doubled from 20 to 40 in
2003
• Approximately 170 players have been through the
full-time Residency Program
• More than 40 players have moved on to Major
League Soccer or professional leagues in Europe
• At least 12 players have registered at least one cap
with the full MNT
• The U.S. is the only country that has qualified for all
13 FIFA World Championships at this age group 6
Current Cycle
“1992s”
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Current Cycle
• 2009 is the 11th year of the U.S. Soccer Residency
Program
• Every player in Residency is age-eligible for the 2009
World Cup, born on or after January 1, 1992
• The Under-17 MNT qualified for the 2009 World
Cup by winning three consecutive CONCACAF
qualification matches in April in Mexico
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Roster and Coaching Staff
• Head Coach Wilmer Cabrera and his staff, Paul
Caffrey, Gerson Echeverry, Paul Grafer, and Keith
Fulk, took over the program in the fall of 2007
• 40 U.S. players live at the IMG Academy in
Bradenton, Fla., and train daily under the guidance of
Coach Cabrera and his staff
• Two trainers, two administrators and an equipment
manager complete the full-time support staff
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2009 Roster
Agudelo, Juan (John)
F
6'0"
180
11/23/92
Barnegat, N.J.
NY Red Bulls
Ambrose, Michael
D
5'7"
135
10/05/93
El Paso, Texas
Texas Fire
Arjona, Julio
D
5'10"
170
03/10/92
Germantown, Md.
DC United
Brown, Jonathan
F
5'9"
165
12/07/92
Clinton, Miss.
Central Jackson
Canales, Jonathan
M
5'7"
150
02/29/92
Santa Ana, Calif.
West Coast FC
Corea, Dustin
M
5'7"
155
03/21/92
Milwaukee, Ore.
East Side United FC
Craven, Andrew
M
5'8"
155
01/21/92
St. Simons Island, Ga.
First Coast Kicks
Cropper, Cody
GK
6'3"
190
02/16/93
Maple Groove, Minn
MN Thunder Academy
Davis, Sean
M
5'9"
145
02/08/93
Holmdel, N.J.
Matchfit Academy
Duran Marlon (Bryan)
M
5'3"
150
01/25/92
Duncanville, Texas
Latino Americana
Edwards, Earl
GK
6'2"
205
01/24/92
San Diego, Calif.
La Jolla Nomads SC
Flores, Cristian
D
5'11"
160
05/06/92
El Cajon, Calif.
Rayados de Monterrey
Gil, Luis
M
5'8"
150
11/14/93
Garden Grove, Calif.
Pateadores
Gyau, Joseph
M/F
5'6"
150
09/16/92
Silver Springs, Md.
FC Delco
Henry, Donovan
M
5'8"
145
02/20/92
Parkland, Fla.
Schulz Academy
Herold, Zachary
D
5'11"
160
06/07/92
Port St. Lucie, Fla.
West Pines United FC
Jerome, Stefan
F
5'11"
170
08/11/92
Davie, Fla.
West Pines United FC
Kempin, Jonathan
GK
5'11"
170
04/08/93
Leawood, Kansas
KC Wizards Juniors
Kitchen, Perry
D
5'11"
150
02/29/92
Indianapolis, Ind.
Chicago Magic
Koroma, Alfred
F
5'10"
160
04/19/94
Southlake, Texas
Solar Red 93
Lletget, Sebastian
M
5'8"
155
09/03/92
San Francisco, Calif
Santa Clara SC
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2009 Roster
Malki, George
M
5'10"
150
04/21/92
Scotsdale, Ariz.
SC Delsol Extreme
Martinez, Carlos
M
5'8"
160
01/21/92
San Pedro, Calif.
Wilmington Jr.
McCrary, Jordan
D
5'7"
130
07/28/93
Marietta, Ga.
Concorde Fire
McInerney, Jack
F
5'8"
155
08/05/92
Alpharetta, Ga.
Cobb SC
Molano, Alex
M
5'8"
145
04/10/92
Grapevine, Texas
FC Dallas
Okwuonu, Boyd
D
5'7"
155
02/24/93
Edmond, Okla.
Tulsa Thunder
Orozco, Emilio
D
5'10"
155
04/29/92
Oxnard, Calif.
Rampage FC
Palodichuk, Nicholas
D
6'0"
175
09/15/92
Battleground, Wash.
Washington Premier
Perez, Jose
M
5'6"
145
10/01/92
Euless, Texas
FC Dallas
Phillips, Shaquille
D
6'0"
175
04/21/92
Greenbelt, Md.
DC United
Pineda, Victor
M
5'11"
140
03/15/93
Bolingbrook, Ill.
Chicago Fire
Polak, Tyler
D
5'7"
140
05/13/92
Lincoln, Neb.
Capital Soccer Academy
Renken, Charles
M
5'7"
140
12/19/93
Edwardsville, Ill.
Scott Gallagher
Richey, Spencer
GK
6'0"
170
05/30/92
Seattle, Wash.
Crossfire Premier
Saad, Hassan (Soony)
F
5'10"
165
08/17/92
Dearborn, Mich.
Vardar SC
Sarle, Dominick
M
5'8"
145
09/15/92
Huntington, N.Y.
BW Gotschee
Shinsky, Joseph (Alex)
D
5'8"
135
04/02/93
York, Penn.
Super Nova FC
Stephenson, Erik
M
5'8"
160
01/08/92
Del Mar, Calif.
Surf
Watts, Jared
D
6'0"
150
02/03/92
Statesville, N.C.
North Meck Storm
Zavaleta, Eriq
D
6'0"
180
08/02/92
Westfield, Ind.
FC Pride
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Roster Distribution
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Academics
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Academics
• Bradenton Preparatory Academy is an accredited,
private, co-educational college preparatory school for
grades K through 12th in Bradenton, Florida
• Customized, afternoon academic program with an onsite and on-line curriculum
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Training
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On-field Training
• 196 Training sessions
conducted in 2008
• Minimum of five morning
training sessions per week
• Three fields utilized by 40
players
• Technical and tactical
instruction daily
• All sessions prepared and
documented by staff
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Tactics
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Video Analysis
• Dartfish Video Analysis software
• Video clips of training and matches used individually
and collectively with players
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Strength and Conditioning
• “Periodization” Program designed by coaching staff
– On-field conditioning and movement training
– Heart rate monitoring and analysis
– Three strength and conditioning sessions per week at the
International Performance Institute facilities
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Scouting
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Scouting
• U-17 coaching staff scout major tournaments, international
prospects, ODP, and unaffiliated league events
• National Staff Coaches, Juan Carlos Michia and Rene
Miramontes, supplement the scouting process
• U-15 YNT coaching staff collaborate and support process
• A full network of Development Academy Scouts
• Periodic “mini-camps” provide prospective players with
opportunities to showcase themselves in front of the staff
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Competitive Match Program
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2007 – 2008 Matches
• 101 matches
• Opponents:
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National teams
International clubs
Domestic professional clubs (MLS and A-League)
American colleges and universities
Other U.S. Youth National Team age groups
Development Academy Clubs
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2009
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2009 Objectives
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International Club and National Team Competition
Tournament Formats
High Speed of Play
International Environment
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Speed Of Play
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2009 Schedule
• January: Domestic Training, Testing, Conditioning
• February: International Training and Tournament
Competition
• March: Domestic Training and Competition;
International Competition
• April: CONCACAF U-17 World Cup Qualification
• May – June: Rest and Maintenance
• June – September: Domestic Training Camps and
International Competition
• October: FIFA U-17 World Cup
• December: U-17 Nike “Friendlies”
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Pre-Qualification Highlights
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Nike “Friendlies”
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La Serena Cup, Chile
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Spain Tour
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Argentina Tour
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Saves!
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CHAMPIONS
**La Serena Cup Champions, Chile**
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CONCACAF World Cup
Qualification
Tijuana, Mexico
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Training
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2009 CONCACAF Qualification
Highlights
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2009 Qualification Goals
**4 of 12 Goals Scored in Three Matches**
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U.S. Soccer
U-17 Residency Program
Presentation
November 2007 to 2009
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