As with any change, there are many questions related to differences in club operations and the transition plan from one system to another. The objective of this webpage is to provide open and accessible answers to questions asked in various smaller venues such that all VSA members can get view the answers. If you have a question not shown below, please send inquiries to PDP@vsaonline.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How is this new system different from current system?
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The new system places player development at the forefront and will ultimately begin at the U5 age group and continue through the U19.
With direct oversight by VSA Technical director, practices plans will be established to maximize player development. TD will also mentor coaches and address any observed areas for development amongst the coaching staff.
The PDP works to break down barriers between by teams by establishing age group based training.
Success on game day driven by developmental model.
Coaching staff will be employed directly by VSA allowing necessary oversight by board, via Technical Director. This allows club to establish coaching qualifications and approval of coaches.
Continuing education programs for coaches to advance training abilities and stay current on best practices from around the world.
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Why was current contract ended now? |
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In order to provide advance notice prior to June tryouts, the change for the upcoming U-9’s was necessary this spring.
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What happens to the non-Academy team at U-10? |
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This transformation affects all teams in the U9-U11 travel teams for fall 2011. White teams that were once parent coached will be absorbed into age group coaching staff. There will be no parent coaches in PDP system.
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Was this decision a personal one?
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The decision was made by the VSA Board of Directors. The decision was unanimous w/ 2 abstentions - president (only votes in tie) and 1 for personal conflict of interest. The VSA Board is unified in its desire to move forward with these needed changes. This decision is not personal rather a business decision made by the VSA Board of Directors for the benefit of all current and future players in VSA.
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Will older age group travel teams be affected? |
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Older teams (U12 and up for 2011-12) will not be forced to enter the PDP system, though they will be welcome to voluntarily enter the system. It is preferable for teams to enter as an age group. The VSA TD will be responsible for any outreach to the older age groups.
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How is VSA going to recruit coaches and where are the going to be coming from?
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The VSA Technical Director will recruit and hire coaches. Coaches will come from around the region or even around the country as deemed necessary and proper by the TD.
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Will parent coaches be allowed in the PDP system? |
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There will be no parent coaches allowed including White ODSL teams.
During the two meetings with team parents it was mentioned that there were potential ways to mitigate a parent as an coach underneath the age group head coach. This was only contextual information to inform those present that it had been actively discussed. The no parent coaching policy remains intact.
Another related question was asked by the audience regarding parents being allowed to help or assist the coaching staff. The answer to this was that it would be the professional coach’s discretion as to whether allowing a parent to become familiar with and help with drills would be productive.
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Will tryouts we different? |
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Tryouts will be much the same as in the past, with the VSA coaching staff running the tryouts and offers going first to Blue teams, then gold, and so on.
As part of our efforts to improve the soccer experience at VSA we are working on an on-line registration system for tryouts that will also serve as the payment system for the program once the offer is accepted. Periodic payments will be made online rather than having team managers have to collect individual checks and forward payment to the VSA Treasurer.
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