2013-2012 GREY & GOLD/PINK TEAMS

OVERVIEW

At the 13U and 14U levels, the primary focus is on refining existing skills and introducing more advanced tactical concepts within the context of 11v11 play.

• Players at this age are expected to have a solid foundation in basic techniques. Training emphasizes improving the speed and accuracy of skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. This includes position-specific training to further develop technical abilities relevant to individual roles.
• Players begin to learn and apply more complex tactical concepts like understanding game structure, positioning, movement off the ball, and adapting to different game situations. This is also the stage where players start understanding principles like defensive positioning, attacking strategies, and transitions between offense and defense. Small-sided games are valuable in applying these concepts under pressure.
• There will also be emphasis to the physical development and conditioning side where players enhance their speed, agility, and endurance, which are often incorporated into attacking drills.
• Goalkeeping becomes a more specialized position, requiring dedicated training with a qualified goalkeeper trainer in addition to practicing as a field player. 
  
  

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

EPSC coaches are licensed staff members who follow a play-train-play-train model.

• The 13U and 14U grey team programs are typically the second level team and the gold (boys) or pink (girls) programs are typically the third level team. Both levels of programs participate in the Twin Cities Soccer Leagues (TCSL) at the Regional, State or Cities Level.
• 11v11 Games (10 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper)
• Emphasis is placed on transitioning from foundational skills to a greater understanding of the game's tactical aspects, while continuing to refine technical abilities and improving physical fitness. 

*All teams are subject to change based on tryouts. Levels of players, strength of team, and number of players could impact possible changes.