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tecumseh soccer club
Communication & Education
2005 GIRLS REGIONAL & OPDL
October 12, 2017

2.
- ECA report on Youth Academies in Europe
“Nurturing talent and future players should be
the main role of a club. If each club has its own
traditions and if there is no single recipe for
success. The case studies clearly show that the
most effective Youth Academics are those
which pursue their vision and their objective with
perseverance. It is not only a question of size; it
is a question of spirit and belief.”

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- Pep Segura, La Masia
“It is the identity of the youth system that should
define the identity of the first team, not the other
way round.”

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presentation content
1. intro & club updates (mission, vision & values)
2. who we are (tech staff & coaching staff)
3. what we believe & why
4. REGIONAL & OPDL Pathway
5. Annual Program Planning
6. Questions

5.
our mission
“The TSC is committed to lead the development,
promotion and administration of the game of
soccer while providing quality service,
communication and education to our members.”

6.
our vision
“To be a highly recognized and respected
soccer club in our town, district and province
which develops our members to the best of their
ability while exhibiting sporting values and
integrity and maintaining community identity.”

7.
values
• The needs of the Player will be put first in all decisions.
Developmental Needs of the player will guide decisions, especially in
Talent Identification and Selection and ongoing scouting.
• Strong foundation in Participation starting from bottom up. Lowering
Barriers to participation, especially in the early development stages.
• Importance of Balance - Retention and Pathways for all (Player,
Coach, Referee and Administration). Consistency and Alignment
throughout the club, cognizant of economic, geographic and general
time constraints on members.
• Ongoing Communication and Education is critical at all times.

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why?
• We believe in a player-centred approach, whereby young athletes are guided through their learning and
playing experience. TSC Coaches encourage and inspire creativity, allowing players to make their own
mistakes and learn from them.
• We believe in an inclusive environment that allows players of all levels to participate and learn at their
own pace, understanding that the same league/intensity is not right for all, but also that everyone should
be given the same opportunity.
• We believe that soccer players must train to play soccer and when they are done, train some more.
Canada is playing catch up - so are we.“On-Ball” time & training is available year round in a 44 week
development model. If a young player has a conflict due to another sport or wholesome activity (that is
ok, we support a balanced lifestyle) he or she has the opportunity to make that session up on another
night or weekend, so as not just to miss out on training/playing!
• We believe in providing the highest level of play for players who need/seek out opportunities at the next
level, while understanding that cost/travel barriers must be overcome and alleviated at young ages for
all families.
• We believe in a committed, collaborative & qualified technical staff. TSC identifies, appoints and unites
coaches who believe in the development of all players within the club.

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why?
“Every move we make is based on three
things: The PLAYER, the PLAYER, the
PLAYER”
“Those are the three things that we care
about”

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the process
tecumseh soccer club

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S E V E N
F A C E T S O F
F O O T B A L L
• Culture
• Community
• Persons
• Players
• Coaches
• Organization
• Execution

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S E V E N P R O C E S S E S O F
F O O T B A L L
1. Defining the Culture (Philosophy “Why”)
2. Inspiring the Community (Collaboration)
3. Involving People (Character)
4. Inviting Players (Technique - Work)
5. Educating Coaches (Tactic - Thought)
6. Sustaining Organization (Club Support)
7. Succeeding in Execution (Compete)

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technical staff
communicate.motivate.lead

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Technical Director: Ryan Mendonca
CSA National B License, USSF National C License, Ontario
Soccer Technical Director Diploma & Grassroots Diploma
Director of Coaching
(Tecumseh Campus):
JJ Dowhan Ontario Soccer B License, 2018 CSA B License Candidate
Academy Director: Daniel Mendonca CSA National B License, OSA Goalkeeping Diploma
Player Development Boys:
Leighton
Speechley-Price
Ontario Soccer B License in Training
Youth Director Boys: JJ Dowhan
Ontario Soccer Provincial B License, 2018 CSA B License
Candidate
Player Development Girls: Brendan Teeling
UEFA B License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma,
Masters of Human Kinetics Applied Human Performance
Science, Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport and Exercise
Management
Youth Director Girls: Tony Giorlando Ontario Soccer C License, USSF D License

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player development pathway
#UltimateGoal

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TSC #UltimateGoal
• The #UltimateGoal of Tecumseh Soccer Club is to be a lifelong vehicle for the growth, development, inspiration &
maturation of your child. There shall be no greater success than the opportunity to guide a player from 8 & younger through
to 18 & older, at any and all competitive levels, within the pathways and opportunities provided by TSC.
• Examination, evolution & modification of our pathways is essential to provide a safe, comfortable and competitive
environment for each and every person in our program. The more comfortable and safe your child feels in their environment,
the more confident they will be in playing, learning & performing the skills necessary to be the best version of themselves,
on and off the field.
• We ultimately value the PERSON over the PLAYER. We will actively guide the individual PROCESS and work to help shape
each child’s picture of PROGRESS, though their soccer experience.
• Sport is a phenomenal opportunity to develop character within each and every club member (coach, player, parent &
volunteer). We are honoured that you chose us to assist in shaping and developing the potential within your child.
Inspiration to learn and play the game must come from within. We hope to ignite that fire and help it grow!
• We do not set out to be the environment full of the best footballers, we work to build the best of all environments for the
footballer. An ultimate environment helps develop athletes of all levels into players of their desired potential, keeping them
“in the game.” This includes those striving to be elite in sport, those here to best develop their skill set in the game and those
here for the social component of “being a part of the team.” The #UltimateGoal is to build an environment which transforms
our athletes into complete soccer players, our children into contributing citizens of character, our current leaders & role
models into future coaches/educators and our countless volunteers into integral parts of our community organization today
and for the many future days to come.

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U8 - U10 U11 & U12 U13 & U14 U15 - U18
High Performance &
Accelerated Showcase
OPDL (High Performance
Prep)
OPDL (High Performance
Prep)
Super Y League
(Midwest Division)
National Premier League
(MDL)
National Premier League
(MDL)
Regional (OPDL Interplay
or OASL)
Regional (OPDL Interplay
or OASL)
Regional (OPDL Interplay
or OASL)
DA PREP (MYSL 9v9) Director’s Academy
Michigan Premier
(MSPSP)
Michigan Premier
(MSPSP)
MYSL 7v7 MYSL 7v7 Regional WOYSL Regional WOYSL
ECSL ECSL ECSL ECSL

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coaching staff
support.sustain.succeed

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Program Technical Director: Ryan Mendonca
CSA National B License, USSF National C License, Ontario
Soccer Technical Director Diploma & Grassroots Diploma
OPDL Staff: 2005 Boys
Leighton
Speechley-Price
Ontario Soccer B License in Training
Regional Staff: 2005 Boys
James
Lambourne
England FA Level 1 Diploma, Ontario Soccer B
License Candidate 2018
Athletic Performance Boys: Shane Topalovic http://www.nxlathletics.com/about
OPDL Staff: 2005 Girls Brendan Teeling
UEFA B License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma,
Masters of Human Kinetics Applied Human Performance
Science, Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport and Exercise
Management
OPDL Staff: 2005 Girls Marwan Helal
Ontario Soccer Provincial B License, 2018 CSA B License
Candidate
Regional Staff: 2005 Girls Luke Husbands
Ontario Soccer C License in Training, Ontario
Soccer B License Candidate 2018
Athletic Performance Girls: Stefania Ciulla Masters in Human Kinetics
Director of Goalkeeping: Daniel Mendonca CSA National B License, OSA Goalkeeping Diploma

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U13 REGIONAL/OPDL
2005 Girls Program
Annual Training Schedule (Weeks): 44
Indoor Training Sessions: 56
Futsal & Skill Development Sessions: 20
Winter 11v11 Games: 5
NPL/Tournament Games: 9
Outdoor Training Sessions: 60
OPDL/REGIONAL Games: 18
Team Development Camp: 25
Projected Hours on Ball: 277
Team Head Coach:
Ontario Soccer B License (Canada Soccer B License
Candidate & Mentorship)
Coach Term Limit: 2 year term limit
Coach “No Conflict” Guidelines:
No Parent or “in conflict” Head Coach. Parent or “in conflict” only
allowed as Assistant as part of Coach Mentorship

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High Performance
Value Added
Programs
additional opportunities

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TSC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Team Staff will select 3 members from each team to serve on the TSC
Leadership Council. Duties will include 4 classroom sessions re: leadership
and a final project with monthly meetings (4 month period)
COMPASS CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT
COMPASS is character education focused on the person over
player and the development of the social emotional aspects of
individual development
COMMUNITY SERVICE A social responsibility and education on “giving-back”
GOALKEEPER TRAINING
Subsidized Academy & Additional GK sessions for High Performance Prep
Keepers. Year round training, multiple days per week and time slots
STRIKING/FINISHING TRAINING
Subsidized Academy & Additional Finishing Sessions for High Performance
Prep Keepers. Year round training, multiple days per week and time slots
STRENGTH/SPEED/AGILITY Subsidized & Multiple Sessions with http://www.nxlathletics.com/about

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U13 REGIONAL/OPDL
2005 Girls Pricing
OPDL REGIONAL
Organization Development 400 400
League Registration &
Admin Fee
400 400
Development Camp 125 125
Coaching Staff 800 600
Indoor Training Day I 200 200
Indoor Training Day II 200 200
Indoor Training Day III
(Futsal & Skill & SAQ)
250 Optional
TUITION 2375 1925