SBMC Technical Training Information for our U6 to U12 Players
SBMC is pleased to have Doug Gordon and his coaching staff return this season to conduct SBMC's Technical Soccer Skills Development Program for our U6 to U12 players. This Program has consistently developed excellent soccer skills in all our young players during the past ten years and has contributed greatly to the success of our divisional teams from U13 to U18.
Doug Gordon also conducts training sessions for our coaches at the same that our players are being trained. Coaches, assistant coaches and parents interested in learning more about soccer are encouraged to participate in these training sessions while their child is being trained. These sessions, coupled with our coaches certification training programs has also greatly contributed to the development of our players and to the success of our divisional teams.
SBMC TOTAL TRAINING PROGRAM
South Burnaby Metro Club Soccer is proud to announce the launching of its new Player and Coach training and development program - the SBMC Total Training Program. Building on our prior success, this new Total Training Program will ensure that SBMC Players and Coaches are afforded the highest training and development possible. SBMC Soccer is committed to providing all Players and Coaches the most appropriate and highest level of training available today. There is no cost beyond normal registration fees to Players or Coaches participating in these programs.
OUR MISSION AND VISION
SBMC Soccer is committed to having all Players, Coaches and Parents of Players - our SBMC ‘Family’ - strive for soccer excellence; maximizing their individual abilities in a safe and positive learning environment. Our SBMC Family will develop individually in a positive and fun environment respecting the uniqueness of all its members.
PROGRAM GOALS
The SBMC Total Training Program and SBMC Soccer have set the following goals for the Total Training Program.
To have fun!
To develop physical, mental, social and soccer technical skills and tactics for all age groups and skill categories.
To provide skill and age level appropriate training and development opportunities for all Players and Coaches at SBMC.
To provide appropriate training opportunities to allow all SBMC Players and Coaches to develop to their highest individual potential.
To commit to a long term Player and Coaching development program.
To provide the organizational support and guidance that Players and Coaches need.
Our focus at SBMC will be on developing better players through better coaching and training programs. As the skills of our Players and Coaches improve, so too will our results on and off the field. Our horizon is long term. Our measure of success will be the rate of improvement of our players’ technical, physical, social and mental skills at an age and skill appropriate level. We want all members of our Family to “Be the Best They Can Be”.
THE SBMC TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Doug Gordon is SBMC's Technical Director. A senior Soccer Training Director, a Coach and a former Player of some renown, Doug brings a wealth of expertise to SBMC. His focus is on bringing appropriate training to all levels of Players and Coaches at SBMC.
SBMC is providing a significant investment in terms of dollars, resources and personnel on behalf of the members of our Family to support Doug and his staff in these efforts.
A NEW PROGRAM FOR PLAYERS
SBMC and Doug Gordon have developed a program that provides training opportunities for all of our SBMC Players at an age and skill appropriate level. Our program is built around age groups and where appropriate skill levels. Team practices and training are an additional element to the Total Training Program. Doug will be developing appropriate material to ensure that team-training activities complement the Total Training Program and provide a consistent level and approach to training throughout SBMC.
a U6 to U8 Program; a U9 to U11 Program; and a U12 to U18 Program
Doug Gordon will be providing age and skill level appropriate training to all teams at these age levels. Training times will be coordinated with team coaches and occur throughout the soccer season. These teams play at the divisional level where they are banded by skill level and require more team oriented training.
SBMC HIGH PERFORMANCE TOTAL TRAINING PROGRAM
As part of our commitment to Player development and training excellence SBMC has implemented a high performance program that will be available for select U - 9 to U - 11 Players only. Doug Gordon and his staff will be leading these high intensity sessions.
Players will be accepted for this program only on the recommendation of their coach and club invitation. This program is intended only for our most intense players at these age levels. All Players invited to attend these sessions and their parents will be required to sign a commitment contract to attend. Players can be dismissed from program at any time for non-participation, lack of training preparation or discipline issues at the sole discretion of SBMC Soccer.
A NEW APPROACH FOR COACHES
SBMC and Doug Gordon are also making commitments to help our coaches and are looking to a matching commitment from all of our Coaches. Doug will be directing the Total Training Program and working with our Coaches to steadily improve Player development at SBMC. We will provide all SBMC Coaches with financial support and opportunities to continually improve their coaching skills. All Coaches will be provided with age and skill level materials to help them with practice and training plans. SBMC will provide our Coaches with the best team equipment available, coaching support, training and development opportunities and a consistent approach to excellence. SBMC’s renewed commitment to coaching excellence will result in better opportunities for our Players.
A START NOT A PANACEA
The SBMC Total Training Program is a start towards Player and Coaching excellence at SBMC. We will be expanding our program each year as we attain our training and development milestones. At SBMC, we recognize that Player, Coach and Parent needs change over time. Part of the mission of SBMC Soccer is to continue to evolve to better meet those changing needs.
If you have any questions about this program please contact Grant Rampton at rampton@telus.net any member of the club executive.
