Over the past three years, the CSA and the BCSA have been partnering towards a complete new structure to help player development across the country. Nanaimo Youth Soccer has embraced this change for the betterment of all players at all levels. With change comes many other obstacles.
Below is the link to the final document, some videos from the Canadian Soccer Association, as well as a whole host of information. Please review the documents, and if you have any questions that arise, please contact us at anytime at development@nanaimosoccer.ca
Canadian Soccer Association Long Term Player Development
Long-Term Player Development (LTPD)
In late 2005, the CSA with Sport Canada established the Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) Work Group to study the system of soccer player development in Canada. During the final months of 2005 through 2006, the Work Group engaged top professional coaches and administrators at the national and provincial levels across Canada as well as outside experts in discussions and research into what types of player development systems would be necessary to develop increased levels of player excellence.The broad soccer community was consulted as the Work Group conducted research and held periodic meetings across the country in cities including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton and Vancouver.
The results of these extensive discussions and research are detailed in this document. A principal finding: To qualify our men’s National Program for the FIFA World Cup and propel our Women’s Senior National Team to a medal finish at the FIFA World Cup 2011, Canadian Soccer must create a well defined pathway for player development. Ten years of progressive training and development is the figure consistently cited in sports research for players to reach world-class excellence. To train in this manner, a logical and scientific development pathway must be adopted.
The Work Group discussions and research have been based largely on the Sport Canada Long-Term Athlete Development project in which over 50 sports in Canada are already actively engaged. Research has also been done internationally on various systems of development; data has been compiled and reviewed on items such as where World Cup players play (leagues), how many caps Canadians have versus other nations, etc. Research continues with regards to such details, but a number of essential recommendations have been drawn.
CLICK HERE to view Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Program
Long Term Player Development (LTPD)
1. Basic overview of long-term player development for soccer in Canada – brochure and posters distributed Dec 2006
2. Wellness to World Cup, a strategy to advance the playing environment for Canadian soccer
3. Completion of a comprehensive guide to the abilities needed for Canadian soccer players at each LTPD stage
4. A set of per iodized annual plans for each LTPD stage to guide player development
Work Group Members
Sylvie Beliveau, Eric Leroy, Stephen Hart, Jim Cannovan, Michael Findlay, Mike Hudson, Rick Celebrini, Sean Fleming, Tony Waiters, Richard Way.
Work Group Contributors
Istvan Balyi, Markus Reinkens, Mark Parker, John Walker, Francis Millien, Estelle Nicholls, Martin Harvey, Anna Mees, Dean Morely, Danny Worthington
