2007 Girls OPDL Meeting

1. Tecumseh Soccer Club

2. 2007 GIRLS OPDL
2019 - 2020

3. Welcome
1. Introduction
2. OPDL Introduction and Recap
3. OPDL Trial Process
4. Team Selection
5. Team Plan
6. Expectations (Mutual)
7. Questions

4. OPDL
• Ontario Player Development League (May - October, 20 Games, 7
HOME, 7 AWAY, 6 CENTRAL VENUE) U13 OPDL Games =
Saturdays
• Designed to create “Like vs. Like” competition for players training in a
High Performance Prep environment
• U13 OPDL offers more competitive and comprehensive training
(transition from “Learn to Training” to “Train to Train” phases of
LTAD).
• Maturity of athletes brings more demand on the TEAM (coach-player-
parent) on and off the field.
• Development and expectation of the individual players increase as
they attempt to align with individual goals.

5. OPDL Trial Process
OPDL License Holders are required to conduct player trials following the trial phases outlined below:
Phase I – Non-OPDL Players Only
• Objective: Identify Players Outside OPDL Environments
• Activities: Open Trials and Invitation Only Trial
• Period: September 3rd, 2019 to December 31st, 2019
Phase II - OPDL Players
• Objective: Select Full Time Players
• Activity: Open Trials and Invitation Only Trial
• Period: September 30th, 2019 to December 31st, 2019
Phase III - Invitation Player's
• Objective: Select Additional Full Time or Developmental Players
• Activity: Open Trials and Invitation Only Trial
• Period: January 1st to April 15th, 2020

6. OPDL Team Selection
During a trial, a player should be evaluated using an LTPD-centered holistic approach (e.g., four-corner
model) which would include:
• Technique unopposed.
• Tactically, with exercises involving decision making and small-sided games.
• Physically, with small-sided games and/or 11-a-side play.
• Mentally, socially and emotionally with player conduct, interaction with others players, work ethic, commitment
and ability to meet the challenges within the game environment.
Selection Process
• After a minimum of three(3) trials during the evaluation period, the selection process begins:
• If the Tecumseh SC assessment staff require more time to evaluate a player, he/she will be notified
• If the Tecumseh SC assessment staff have evaluated a player at a minimum of three(3) trials and do not wish to
select a player, he/she will be notified
• If the Tecumseh SC wishes to add a player to the roster, he/she can be given a Player Commitment Letter at any
time

7. 2007 Girls OPDL
• October: Training Tuesday, Thursday and Friday/Sunday
• November: 3x per week training (on ball) + ?? Games
• December: Winter Rest beginning December 9, 2019
• January: 3x per week training (on ball) + 2 Winter Games
• February: 3x per week training (on ball) + 2 Winter
Games
• March: March Break Rest Period + 2 Winter Games
*** potential March Tournament

8. 2007 Girls OPDL
• April: Pre Season Tournament(s) & Games (TBD)
• May: OPDL SEASON begins and proposed event: Umbro Top Rated
Soccer Showcase (May 16-18, 2020)
• June: OPDL SEASON and Training 3x per week (on ball)
• July: OPDL SEASON and Training 3x per week (on ball) + mid-season
break
• August: OPDL SEASON and Training 3x per week (on ball)
• September: OPDL Season End
• October: OPDL Trials and Provincial Screening Selections

9. TSC 2007 GIRLS
Tuition
Coaching Staff (Head + Assistants + GK Coach + Travel) 1080
Indoor/Outdoor Facilities 750
League & Player Registration, Referee and Field Fees 650
Organization, Overhead, Administration, & Technical Fee 500
Concussion Baseline & Education 20
Total Tuition 3000
Indoor 11v11 Games (Buy 4 get 6) $1720 USD
Tournaments Presented by Team
Uniform Costs Online Order

10. 2007 GIRLS OPDL
Mutual Expectations

11. • TEAM Communication (player-parent-coach)
• Goal Setting & Individual Player Development Planning
• Attendance (Recording) & Work-rate (High Standard)
• Willingness to Learn
• Excel in a team setting
• Ability to Grow as Individuals

12. TSC 2007 GIRLS OPDL
• Pre scheduled Parent Meetings
• Pre Scheduled Player Support Meetings
• Tecumseh Soccer Club - High Performance Prep Pathway
Workshop 1 (Fall 2019)
• Tecumseh Soccer Club - High Performance Prep Pathway
Workshop 2 (Spring 2019)
• Feedback from you in building the content

13. Questions