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Youth development academy AGES 9-12

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youth development academy

The Youth Development Academy (YDA) is a soccer program for young players between the ages of 5 and 12 years old.

The philosophy behind the program is to teach kids how to love the game while learning necessary skills to develop young soccer players.

The YDA is a pathway to club soccer.

Each season the YDA provides young players experiences they will take with them as they grow as players. Using a training environment that is designed to allow kids to develop at their own pace, it helps provides a sense of confidence for each player.

AGES 9-12 - YDA+

Previously known as the REC+ Program, our enhanced YDA program that includes players who are 9 to 12 years old can now participate in a more encompassing program. The YDA Plus Program is designed for players who may not yet be ready to commit to club soccer, whether due to their current skill level or the time commitment required.

Players will take part in weekly training sessions as well as flexible open-play style games where they can work on and showcase their skills.

Eligible Players

August 1st 2017 to July 31st 2014

Boys and girls

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Practice days - Mondays 5:30-6:30PM

Game days - Fridays (time TBD)

Season typically lasts 10 weeks

All players will get two jerseys, shorts, & socks along with a training shirt (cost incldued)

$275

Missouri Rush operates the JDL as part of the recreational in-house league games held on Friday nights at the Missouri Rush Sports Park. The JDL is a 5v5 format with a goalie designed to allow players to adapt to formations and shape in small numbers. Missouri Rush staff also have the ability to coach during games to help promote development and understanding of the game. Scores are not kept or posted anywhere. Schedules for these games are sent out near the start of the season and can from time to time change. Any updates will be shared through the teams contact lists.

Additional YDA INFO:

Missouri Rush’s YDA program is a program specifically designed for young athletes. We have spent the last several years developing a curriculum and training method that is in line with the US Soccer Federation player development initiatives and available research from top child psychologists and behavior development experts.

The focus of the YDA is the individual player.

Players will learn to be:

More comfortable and confident with the soccer ball on their feet.
They will learn ways to beat defenders 1v1 and will be introduced to small group attacking ideas and tactics.
They will receive instruction on defending in 1v1 situations as well as an introduction to small group defending.
All the while they will have more fun than ever.

One of our mottos is if they are having fun you can’t teach them fast enough.

We will allow players to express themselves. We encourage risk-taking as a way to develop problem-solving. We use this program to teach players how to think for themselves.
We don’t always give the answers. Sometimes we allow the players to explore the possible solutions to problems and find the one that works for you. This method is commonly called guided discovery and is widely accepted as a top teaching method.

To boil it down to a couple of points, the kids in the YDA will have fun, learn about soccer, and learn how to think and solve problems. We hope that you will join us.

Players should wear soccer shoes and shinguards at all events (games and training)

Bring water bottle clearly labeled with player's name

Bring a soccer ball (size 3 or 4) with your player's name on it

Have shoes tied and double knotted so they don't come loose

Wear training shirt, shorts, and socks to practice