WHAT TO EXPECT
- Year round training
- 2 mandatory practices per week during season with additional optional sessions available
- Use of classic and modern academy coaching methods to provide players with a well rounded experience
- A high standard of coaching that matches or exceeds any youth soccer program available in the Savannah area
- Each team will be assigned with a certified and experienced staff coach
- Consistency in coaching staff and practice schedule
- The most affordable academy program available to you in the Savannah area
- Minimal travel
- Strong communication between club, staff and parents / players
- Participation in at least 2 tournaments per season (Spring and Fall)
- A mix of friendly and competitive games
- Improved Score home uniform and new Nike away uniform
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
* Registration / Coaching Fee: $175
* Uniform package: $75
- Score home uniform (green/white, green, green)
- Nike away uniform (yellow, green, green)
- Training shirt (black). Additional training shirts: $15
* Tournament fees: To be paid separately. Each tournament will cost $50, which will include entry fee and coaches expenses. Number of tournaments attended will be discussed at the beginning of the season with head coach.
* Total YDP financial commitment: $250, plus tournaments.
OVERVIEW
The Youth Development Program or ’YDP’ program caters towards the clubs most competitive, passionate and committed players. YDP offers a high standard of coaching delivered by our experienced staff, who provide the players with a rounded soccer education. We not only coach the players, but immerse them in soccer culture. YDP players train in Savannah and will be coached by the club’s top licensed staff coaches. The training and coaching staff will be overseen by the YDP Director. A variety of training methods will be incorporated into every team’s curriculum to ensure a well rounded learning experience. YDP teams U9 - U12 will play in the Greater Savannah Soccer League or ’GSSL’ for the Fall 2010 season. This league is based locally and will provide our players with consistently competitive matches. Game venues will include Savannah, Hinesville, Effingham and Statesboro. 1 hour is the most any YDP team will travel for a league game and even then this would be only on occasion. YDP teams will also take part in at least 2 tournaments and friendly games, but these are decided in advance and are usually no more than 2 hours away. Detailed evaluations will be provided for every YDP player at the end of the season to monitor development.
