Mission

The Atlantic Soccer Academy (ASA) seeks to provide the best possible learning environment and overall experience for the players in our programs through its relentless commitment to excellence and by demanding the highest standards of conduct. The highest priority for all ASA coaches and staff is the safety and well-being of ASA players. Other core values include personal improvement, enjoyment of the game, the pursuit of excellence, honesty, integrity, and supporting our community. We strive to assist our players and staff in becoming better individuals on and off the soccer field.

AREAS OF EMPHASIS

As indicated below, the overall emphasis in training varies according to the age group of the players. Since the ultimate goal is to provide a rewarding experience and to help players reach their potential, coaches within each age group focus on the areas of emphasis that are appropriate for that age group.

U8 and below

1. Love of the game
2. Technical development
3. Physical and psychosocial development

U9 & U10

1. Love of the game
2. Technical development
3. Physical and psychosocial development

U11 – U14

1. Advanced technical development
2. Love of the game
3. Intermediate tactics
4. Competitiveness
5. Physical and psychosocial development

U15 – U19

1. Highly refined technical development
2. Advanced tactics
3. Intense competition
4. Intensive physical training
5. Frequent exposure to highly demanding psychological environments
6. Position specialization

For recreational players in older age groups, coaches adjust their focus to accommodate the less intense expectations and needs of the players, while still pursuing the overall goal of player development. More specifically, the emphasis for these players is improvement, fitness, fun, and other experiential rewards.