Player Development

Player Development

All four components below are interrelated with the four key points in soccer. STP Soccer develops these components in every training session in order to create an appropriate environment to develop top soccer players.

Game Understanding

Quality

Intensity

Competitiveness

This component is related to the TACTICAL side of the game. Developing vision and game awareness is crucial from an early age. In soccer, one action is never repeated in exactly the same way and game situations change constantly. Collective practices and experience in different game situations aids the player by improving his/her knowledge of the game.

This component is related to the TECHNICAL side of the game. A quality touch of the ball is indispensable to the tactical side of game efficiency. Technique in soccer allows for great diversity; therefore repeating specific technical actions in a game context provides the player with a wide range of technical movements. Coaches will insist on a clean touch on the ball as well as quality technique.

This component is related to the PHYSICAL side of the game. Practices must be performed at game intensity. Short working periods of high-intensity develops the technical quality and the quick, tactical decisions required in the game. Reproducing game intensity during training sessions is essential to the improvement of the different types of speed and endurance.

This component is related to the PSYCHOSOCIAL part of the game. Opposed and high-intensity practices are essential in the development of high-quality and competitive players. Developing committed and competitive players from an early age is an indispensable aspect in the creation of successful teams.




“The quality of youth player development is directly related to the future success of our Women's National Team. For the US to stay at the top of the international game, we must develop players who are not only athletic, but exceptional technically. We must develop players who are creative and instinctive.”

-Greg Ryan (Former U.S. Soccer Women's National Team Head Coach)