ADP Program Format
Weekly Format
Practices
2x 60 minute practices a week
Games
Mixture of 4v4 and 5v5 games on a Saturday
Festivals
In-house and game days vs other local clubs
Why Small Side Games
The goal of VSA is by using 4v4/5v5 small sided games we will eventually recreate the playing environments for our children in which the world’s greatest players first
learned and developed the skill required to be top-level performers:
– Plenty of individual possession, ball control and touches
– Trying new skills without fear, ridicule, or recrimination
– Taking players on and challenging defenders
– Little or no pressure from significant others
– A vibrant, creative and fun atmosphere
Statistics do not lie - Taken From Manchester United Pilot Scheme
On Average 4v4/5v5 versus 7v7/8v8 had:
1. 135% more passes
2. 260% more Scoring Attempts
3. 500% more Goals Scored
4. 225% more 1v1 Encounters
5. 280% more Dribbling Skills (tricks)
Transition to U9 travel
The U8 program will provide a great transition to U9 Travel Soccer. Instead of playing with 7 players on the field, offside and referees, we can better control the
environment with fewer players on the field (5v5), providing more touches on the ball in a game situation and more of a focus on using skill and working on
fundamentals we practiced during the week. The U8 program will ultimately prepare the players better for U9 Travel and beyond.