FC GALESBURG
What is the process?
Player evaluations are held in June of each year. Teams are chosen and practices begin in August. Typically there is an effort made to keep teams intact throughout the year, and we expect the same team to return from Fall to Spring. Most teams stay together for a winter, indoor season. If you missed player evaluations and still want to play, please reach out.
Team Make-up and Training Philosophy
Team assignments may change from year to year, but there is an attempt made to have a boys and girls team at each age level. The actual teams for each season are dependent on player involvement.
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Recommendations from USSF are followed and we play small-sided games at the appropriate age level. For more information or the age matrix, please see USSF.
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The focus of training is age specific:
5-6 years old
Simple movements, general coordination (soccer specific).
7-9 years old
Semi-complex movements, recognition of their surroundings and lateral movements. Introduction of usage of knees, head and chest through specific exercises, introduction of 7v7 version of sport.
10-12 years old
Complex movements, increased level of competitiveness, fundamentals of tactics (player roles), reinforcement of basics.
13-14 years old
Strength, conditioning, dynamics of movements, introduction to 11v11 version of sport, responsibility of individual role from tactical perspective. Introduction to proper form and methodology of weightlifting.
16-19 years old
Increased emphasis and training with strength, conditioning, dynamics of movements, responsibility of individual role from tactical perspective. Advanced learning of formations and team play, movement without the ball, and overall understanding of the strategical parts of the game.