Is your player interested in joining EPSC?

Fill out the Player Questionnaire below and one of our staff members will be in touch!

OVERVIEW

At the U15-U19 Grey/Gold levels, the primary focus is on advanced skill development and tactical understanding.

• Players at this age are expected to advance both their techniques and tactical understanding of the game. Training continues to emphasize 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 continue 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 should have a solid foundation in 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 continues to be a 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.  Grey/Gold teams will participate in the Twin Cities Soccer Leagues (TCSL) Regional, State, or Cities leagues.

• The U15-U19 Grey/Gold team programs are designed for players wanting to compete at a lower level of commitment within the state of Minnesota.
• 11v11 Games (10 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper)
• Players can opt-in by season
• Emphasis is placed on developing both the individual technical skills and the tactical understanding needed to succeed in competitive environments.