TCSC Academy Program focuses on the complete development of each player.
JR Academy consists of u5 through u7 players, with Academy catering to u8 through u10.
TCSC aims to provide an educational, "learn through play" environment:
- Emphasizing player tactical understanding
- Focusing on the technical development of each child without pressure of game outcome
- Developing ball skills and decision making in the game
- Creating a fun and dynamic atmosphere for players
- Helping educate parents on how to understand the sport and their role in their child's development
- Preparing young players for the eventual transition into competitive select soccer
TCSC program follows guidelines and recommendations from US Youth Soccer and the US
Soccer Federation for small sided play.
Training:
- Ball Mastery - use of both feet and multiple surfaces encourage players to experiment with all turns, tricks and skills whereas to develop their technical confidence with the ball. All players are developed to be dribblers first.
- Shapes and Supports - develop the concept of triangle and diamond shapes
Give players more options to keep the ball rather than just kick it away.
- Small Sided Environments - 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4 free play Allow players to experiment, to maximize development though multiple contacts on the ball and to recognize the triangle and diamond shape within the game.
- Independent Player Thinking - encourage players to think for themselves, solve soccer problems with the skills taught.