Medford Strikers Technical Director, James Galanis has designed a Team Development Program that will provide teams with complete development on and off the field. This program will focus on Technical Skills, Tactical Awareness, Physical Power, Mental Toughness and Character Development.

 

 

The goal of the Medford Strikers Team Development Program is to build professionally run teams to play at all National Level competitions. In a structured environment, the goal of this program is to produce players that:

Teams are made up of committed soccer players from all over the Delaware Valley Region. Our Teams have a family like environment and come together to be one. Team Parents are elected to help the team in Team Management, Registration, Travel, Fundraising and other non-training tasks. All training and coaching is conducted by Medford Strikers Professional Coaching Staff.

 

On the field, teams are educated, respectful, brave and disciplined. Our teams feel supported by parents, coaching staff and the club. The aim is to help all players build friendships with peers and respect for elders and officials. Our teams understand the true meaning of “work ethic and togetherness”. 

 

 

 

Professional Team Training In a professional soccer environment our players our teams n environment that includes other teams. Training focuses on all the essential training phases needed to become an effective team.   Phase 1: Physical Power, Technical Skills, Mental Toughness, Character Development Phase 2: Physical Power, Technical Skills, Micro Soccer, Mental Toughness Phase 3: 11 v 11, (8 v 8), Technical Skills, Set Plays, Attacking, Defending Phase 4: 11 v 11, (8 v 8)

Professional Game Day Coaching All team will have a qualified Coach at all games.

Individual Development Camp (IDP) This Camp is specifically designed for individual development. This Camp focuses on technical skill, mental toughness and physical power.   The goal of this goal is to help players reach the next level in technical skill. Students improve there skills over 15 hours of intense training on the field and detailed theoretical training off of it. Players will reach a new level as individuals.

Team Tactical Camp (TTC) Team Camp is 15 hours of progressive tactical team training. Teams begin the program by learning all tactical skills before testing there tactical skills in game like situations. Teams will then become tactically aware in attacking and defending as a unit.   The goal of this program is to develop prepare teams for the upcoming season and to improve the organization of the team tactically. Refining tactical skills and forming a team unit that defends and attacks together is a main focus of this program. Teams become aware of the mental team skills needed to stay competitive and effective.

Mental Toughness and Character Seminars All students will learn the Mental Toughness Skills of an athlete during the off season and in season.  Students will also study the Character traits required to be effective in life. The Mental Skills covered during the course of this program are Confidence, Concentration, Competitiveness, Visualization, Perseverance Student will also study the character skills of life including Respect, Responsibility, Risk, Freedom, Patience

Tactical Awareness Seminars In a classroom setting players will study Tactical Awareness Skills including Positions, Formations, Systems, Set Plays

Speed & Agility Students will learn the correct Running techniques and learn to run faster, more efficient and agile. Student will improve in Speed, Explosiveness, Balance, Reaction, Quickness, Awareness

Player’s Handbook · Members will receive a player’s handbook that will serve as a guide for their total development.  This book includes:  the characteristics of a successful soccer player; formations and styles of play; nutrition for soccer player; and much, much, more.

Comprehensive Player Evaluation · All members will be evaluated in the following areas:  Technical; Tactical; Physical; and Psychological aspects of the game.  This evaluation will highlight areas of the player’s game where they are strong, as well as point out the areas that need increased development.

   

 Team development Program(Outline)

Try Outs	May 2008(Teams announced June 3rd)
Summer Training	8 Sessions (Twice a week training-starting July)
Summer Camps	2 Camps(IDP - Week of Aug 4th, TTC - Week of Aug 25th)
Fall Training	22 Sessions(twice a week training)
Winter Training	8 Sessions (once a week training)
Spring Training	22 Sessions (twice a week training)
Game Day Coaching	Provided by Professional Coach
Tournaments	2 to 6 Tournaments per season
Seminars	Mental Toughness and Tactical Awareness

 

The annual cost of this program is between $1, 000 to $2,000 a year (balanced in a monthly payment option), dependant on team vision and events. This includes all training, club fees, tournament fees and team registration.