U4 Academy Overview
FC Fremont Professionally Organized Development Soccer (PODS Program)
Program Description
P O D S - Professionally Organized Development Soccer
All training sessions are conducted under the guidance of Andrew Donnery, Executive Director of Fremont Youth Soccer Leagues. The PODS program is challenging and truly brings out the love of soccer in each child. Each training session involves technique and team play in a fun environment utilizing the latest training techniques from the FC Fremont age specific curriculum.
Outcomes
Player development is planned – all players assessed against the norms for age and maturation
Volunteer coaches are educated continuously by a variety of methods
Fremont coaches are assigned a mentor who is responsible for oversight of session preparation and implementation. This buddy system provides an ideal environment for learning, experimentation and reinforcement – all in a positive and fun environment.
Considerable improvement in coach performance
Considerable improvement in player development
Retention of recreational players and growth of program
Increase in coach volunteers
Support of the travel program by producing greater number of players with the skill and desire to perform at a higher level
This Fremont programs is designed for the individual player to excel within their team
Parent education program will encourage positive participation and parents will learn the importance of correct skill development over a kick and run style
At the sessions we will have professional trainers working with the players and volunteers.
2009 Proposed Fall Dates and Information are as Follows:
Start Date: August 14th 2009
End Date: October 30th 2009
Time of Practice: 5pm - 6pm
Practice Day: Friday
Game Day: Friday
Field Location: Central Park
Address: Address: 1110 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA
Practice Duration: 1 hr (35 minute ball work, 25 min game time)
Contact Person: Andrew Donnery at adonnery@fysl.org
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