Player Development Model

 

Style of Play

All teams and players are encouraged to play with imagination and creativity when attacking and to be organized with a competitive manner when defending.

Opportunities

Elite players are highlighted and are given the opportunity to train with older players based on their ability and not simply thier age. The pre-academy teams are coached by the USDA staff to help with an earlier identification and transition into our USDA U16 team.

CTAP Early Development

CTAP stands for Challenge Texans Academy Program. The purpose is to create a safe, enjoyable environment for players to learn. CTAP is broken into three levels of development. CTAP Players will also have the opportunity to play in our in house Academy Soccer League (ASL) on Saturdays. Elite players will participate in the Player Development Friendlies (PDF) League on Sundays.

 

Balanced Player Development Phases

1. Developmental CTAP Structure:

Stage One: First Kix’s U4-U6
Introductory level training. Fun with the ball,development of coordination and mobility.

Stage Two: Technical Training U7-U8
Technical skill development. Mastering the ball and problem solving.

Stage Three: CTAP Soccer League U8 - U10
Advanced technical training and league play either (ASL or PDF). Mastering the ball and introduction into small sided tactical instruction.

2. Transitional Ages 11-13

Increased technical training, introduce competitive mentality, basic tactical awareness, a team first mentality, player responsibility.

3. Competitive Ages 14-16

Master techniques, strengthen core of the body, advanced team tactics, understand individual roles, and player accountability.

4. Advanced Ages 16-18

Physical maturity, tactically astute, life decisions, college preparation, advanced levels of play Club Philosophy and Player Development Model.