Player Development Program
Player Development Program
(Ages 9-10) is the next step in the growth of the youth soccer player. PDP is for the competitive player who has the desire and commitment to practice at a higher level than recreational soccer. This eighteen month comprehensive progressive training program for 3rd and 4th graders is designed to help the individual player develop their technical skills and prepare them for Travel soccer. Coaching is provided by hired certified coaches, NYSWYSA ODP staff, and former pro players with assistance from USSF certified WSA coaches. The 3rd Grade/U8 PDP runs mid September thru July. There are practices twice a week, monthly jamborees during the winter at the WSA facility against travel teams, and three summer tournaments. The second year 4th Grade/U10 PDP players return to train twice a week from mid September thru April, play in monthly indoor winter jamborees, and will progress to play on a summer Travel team or tournament team from May thru July. Team placement will be decided by the coaching staff with input from players and parents. All players are required to participate in all PDP training sessions as well as additional team training practices.
WSA also offers goalkeeper training for players aged 9 - 19.
