Competitive practice resumes today, check your TeamSnap schedules for practice times.
Be mindful that we are still under Covid restrictions, and to make sure you are aware of the restrictions and actions we are taking to try and keep everyone safe. Please note, with recent updated recommendations, all players will need to wear a mask/snood throughout the duration of the session.
Looking forward to seeing everyone back on the field.
Long term development is a journey where the individual will face many challenges, rewards, and set backs, but the development comes from the experiences along the way and how they use these experiences to evaluate, analyse, and adjust the challenge they face.
Development is not a perfect trajectory of constant improvements, it’s a continuous pathway of peaks and troughs with many obstacles and challenges to get you out of your comfort zone. It takes time, dedication, commitment, and a strong personality to face challenges and conquer them. Today we are too quick to move away from challenges, to find the easiest pathway, or just completely stop when it becomes difficult.
Long term player development isn’t just about an individual athlete becoming a good soccer player, it is about the life lessons learned along the way, and positive personal traits gained from the journey.
Sadly the recent November Nights Showcase for the Senior teams, was the last soccer event for Musashi Avalos. While his final event with Fremont YSC, he is still considered part of the family and welcome to play at any time or be part of any club events until he graduates college. While sad for us to see a player move on, it is great for Musashi as he focuses on his stellar track ability and works towards a commitment for college sport.
Musashi sent an incredible letter to the team, and something I hope you all take the time to read, it is an incredible insight to the thoughts and experiences of a youth player.
Dear soccer, I was never supposed to take you seriously, nor was it expected to become impactful in my life, you were supposed to be something my parents just put me in to kill time or to put something on my college application. Starting from the first time Coach Dai recruited me at summer camp, until my last minutes in San Diego, this journey has been filled with bittersweet memories, hard work and grit, and an irreplaceable bond with some of my closest friends I have met. I lost passion for soccer around 2 years ago, but what continued to motivate my passion for playing was my love for my teammates, the inherent procreation of an inseparable bond was in my possession. This was a family I wanted to grow, mature, and live with. From practice every night under the bright lights, from traveling hours just to go away games, from changing from MVU to FYSC has all been a wonderful journey. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and I have decided to forego my soccer career in order to fully commit to track. To expand on the magnitude of this decision, I have received offers from multiple D1 schools with high aspirations that I will attend one of those schools in 2 years. This has been one of the hardest decisions of my life, but I will ensure that I will not regret it and continue to work harder.
As Coach Dai always states, it’s about the development. As of this moment I have a complete understanding of what he means. At the end of the day, it isn’t about how many goals you score or the team wins the state cup, it’s an accumulation of growth and maturity as a person. Dai, under your guidance I have grown to become a successful athlete, but more importantly, I have become a better person that exhibits hard work, commitment, sportsmanship, and generosity (sorta). To all the parents that came out every weekend, thank you for all your support and I hope you continue to support the whole team until it’s very last moments. In addition, if any parents read this, I want to emphasize that winning isn’t everything. I fully understand the concept of losing 6-0 every game, been there and done that. It is about development as a person, to explain concepts of commitment and dedication. Parents, you shape your children and will never understand how impactful you are to your children, they see and view how you act on a daily basis. Speaking from a teenager’s perspective, my parents are my role models, and looking at how supportive and committed they were, made me want to do the same.
To the players. We have grown and lived with each other from when we were just kids kicking a ball, and to see some of you submitting college applications hurts. To every single one of you, I personally know that you guys all have the potential to do fantastic things in life. To my 2nd family, you guys have been one of my closest supporters and friends, and i hope it continues to be that way. Although I won’t be on field anymore, I will be supporting you guys to the best of my abilities and I wish the best for everyone.
Lastly, to my parents. There has never been a moment where you have let me down, despite being tired, sick, busy, you always made sure that I attended every game and practice. I never realized the importance of having you guys beside my side watching my games, always supporting me no matter what the scoreline portrayed. I’m sorry that all your efforts towards my soccer career may seem for naught, but they are not, I am striving and working towards a bigger dream. Thank you.
Dear Soccer, I’ve hated you for so long now, and I’ve pushed my body to the limit. I dreaded going to games and practices, and hated high school season. But now, I understand how much you mean to me, I’ve developed my character and my athleticism, and I’ve forged bonds and joined a family that I will never forget. Dear soccer, sorry for not appreciating you while it lasted, and thank you for everything. Thank you for giving me happiness.
-Musashi Avalos
To put into perspective the context of the message. Musashi is an accomplished player, having won many league divisions, State Cup Winner, and recently an undefeated league season in the Premier playing bracket, and winning all 3 games at the November Nights College Showcase, and all of this as a team mostly playing up an age group. He does not mention any of this in his message, and neither does the club advertise these accomplishments, as the process, environment, and experience, is so much more important that trophies, medals, and playing brackets.
‘I wanna say something. I’m gonna put this out there: if you like it, you can take it. If you don’t, send it right back …’ the Fremont YSC Senior teams are on the road to San Diego, to participate in the LA Galaxy San Diego, November Nights Showcase. Having left Fremont at 4.30am, I can’t help but feel like ‘I’m in a glass case of emotion!’ Surrounded by some great people, and players who we are proud to have representing Fremont YSC.
The first in what we aim to be an annual event for the Senior teams within Fremont YSC, this gives players wanting to pursue College Soccer, the opportunity to play in front of potential coaches, and to have a great social experience in what will be their final years with the club before graduation. ‘Don’t act like you’re not impressed.’
Congratulations to Paige Pineda from our 05GB team for being named to Cal North’s Olympic Development Program (ODP) Player Pool. Paige first started playing in our recreational program at the age of 6yrs old and has since followed our Long Term Development Pathway. Paige has been part of Fremont YSC’s 05GB team since the age of 8yrs old and has continued to work hard on and off the field.
Not only is Paige an excellent team participant, Paige is also a great club member, and volunteers her time with the newest Fremont YSC players in the U4 to U6 program, and during the summer with our summer camps.
Well done Paige!
The following contains information about the weeks practice. The email will outline the sessions that have been completed and what the players worked on. We have a player centric, proactive curriculum which ensures the players will cover all the necessary mechanics, skill work, and give players a chance to be decision makers and creative players. Through the long-term development from U8 to U19, the players will pass through different stages and priorities as outlined in the program welcome meeting.
While during practice the players will be given the tools they need, if an individual wants to push on with playing at a higher level and performing to the best of their ability, practicing at home will always give them that extra edge, and we can’t encourage enough for those with passion for the sports to practice in their own time. This also avoids unnecessary over-training of structured practices continuously throughout the week.
ADP Training Pool, U8 and Competitive Ages
Each player with a ball, maximizing the number of contacts made with the ball in challenges and competitions among the playing group. With different playing areas to encourage the player to move between dribbling and running with the ball, based on spacial awareness, players run around outside gates and back in to a smaller and more congested area, performing an individual skill. As players progress, the demands of the practice change as opposition is added to create a game like situation of being in the 1v1 situation. Within the scrimmaging to finish the practice, conditions are created to provide the target of dribbling through a gate to encourage the topic.
Free play is vitally important, and more of this is needed in youth sports. https://www.soccertoday.com/platini-soaf-let-youth-players-be-kids-they-are-not-pros-yet/ This gives empowerment to the individual player to perform with creative actions and to use the game situation to problem solve, not relying on the instructions from external sources outside of the games context.
11’s to 08’s Competitive Teams
Players differentiate between the spaces available on the field, taking information from the game situation as to know when to dribble and when to run with the ball. Amount of playing space available affects the players decision, and changes the technique in possession when advancing in to open spaces. Number of opposition in advanced areas of the field adds an extra stimuli to the player to solve the problem of whether spaces are available, or the player is running in to a trap set by opposition organization.
A game with multiple scoring options. Small sided games allows for the player to be in a game situation, while experiencing different game scenarios through the constraints and conditions placed on the game. This optimizes the players cognitive and socio-affective structure.
Free play is vitally important, and more of this is needed in youth sports. https://www.soccertoday.com/platini-soaf-let-youth-players-be-kids-they-are-not-pros-yet/ This gives empowerment to the individual player to perform with creative actions and to use the game situation to problem solve, not relying on the instructions from external sources outside of the games context.
07’s to 05’s
Players warm up using a rondo to optimize their concepts of using both feet, and early body movement and positioning. Penetration through passing, using the pass to communicate with players on the direction and speed of play. Important role for the 2nd attacker with their movement and distance of support to get in to seams and position between the defensive units. All players constantly checking their shoulder to see where the next pass will be played before receiving the ball. Body movement and position to have hips open to the field.
Continuation of the concepts optimized in the 1st session of the week, with a positional game 4v3 + 1, with the 1 central player moving to get in to passing channels in a confined space. Outside players moving to provide the passing channel out of the central position and to achieve triangulation with players in mutual spaces. In a function the CF becomes the spare player in an advanced position, while the CM’s aim to created spaces through passive movements and finding 2v1 situations. Player possessing the ball, looks early to recognize player movements, to pass the ball in to supporting players in spaces or in to players occupying an opponent to create the 2v1 situation.
Free play is vitally important, and more of this is needed in youth sports. https://www.soccertoday.com/platini-soaf-let-youth-players-be-kids-they-are-not-pros-yet/ This gives empowerment to the individual player to perform with creative actions and to use the game situation to problem solve, not relying on the instructions from external sources outside of the games context.
04’s and Older
A circuit of exercises to engage the core through hip hinge movements, and glute activation. A low intensity and low impact session for recovery purposes and re-entry in to the week of practice. A significant amount of time allotted to stretching, loosening up the posterior chain, and hip-flexor muscles.
04 and 02 age groups practice small sided rondos, in a low impact session for managing intensity following the weekend games.
A multi-directional game where the diamond is created in the 4-3-3 from the striker withdrawing in to the MF line, creating the diamond. Rondos and positional games to introduce the concepts of attacking with a MF 3 and withdrawn striker. MF players start by creating the spare player from movement off the ball, either passive movement in to open spaces, or moving in to a defender and using 1-2 quick passes with the possessor to create the 2v1 situation and spaces for the player in possession. The withdrawn striker creates the point of the MF 4 between the MF and DF lines of the opposition. The objective is to pull a CB out of position creating spaces in the central area of the field for 3rd man runners to gain forward momentum in to the open spaces created.
Continuation of the concept of a withdrawn striker to provide number up situation in attacking areas, and specifically Zone C in to D. Movement from the 2 CM’ in support of the CF, where near CM supports behind the passing pathway to create triangulation with LF and CDM, while weak sided CM advances beyond the CF with passive movements in anticipation of the pass being played in behind the opponents defensive line.
Every session is structured to facilitate all four pillars of the players development, and to include challenges, targets, and competition to get players to push themselves further. We are a program that heavily focuses on the players individual development, and not to get caught up in the race for trophies and excessive travel to unnecessary tournaments. If you ever have any questions about the Fremont YSC philosophy, and the proactive curriculum, we are always available to answer.
Breakdown of mechanics in technique – https://www.fremontyouthsoccer.com/technical-tactical/
The following contains information about the weeks practice. The email will outline the sessions that have been completed and what the players worked on. We have a player centric, proactive curriculum which ensures the players will cover all the necessary mechanics, skill work, and give players a chance to be decision makers and creative players. Through the long-term development from U8 to U19, the players will pass through different stages and priorities as outlined in the program welcome meeting.
While during practice the players will be given the tools they need, if an individual wants to push on with playing at a higher level and performing to the best of their ability, practicing at home will always give them that extra edge, and we can’t encourage enough for those with passion for the sports to practice in their own time. This also avoids unnecessary over-training of structured practices continuously throughout the week.
ADP Training Pool, U8 and Competitive Ages
The session provides a large amount of contact with the ball, where an individual session based around shooting is created. The player has a specific area to dribble in, and upon the call of the coach must break through in to the attacking area and strike at goal. The priority is the fundamental of striking the ball, working on the breakdown of the kick, while placed in to a game realistic situation of a moving ball and space behind and in front of the player. Depending on the rate at which players show progress, the session can be progressed to include defenders, time constraints, and challenges, to add to the skill acquisition of the isolated technique.
Free play is vitally important, and more of this is needed in youth sports. https://www.soccertoday.com/platini-soaf-let-youth-players-be-kids-they-are-not-pros-yet/ This gives empowerment to the individual player to perform with creative actions and to use the game situation to problem solve, not relying on the instructions from external sources outside of the games context.
11’s to 08’s Competitive Teams
In a 1v1 situation, the player defending works on the approach to engage with the attacker in possession of the ball. Players are taught how to press by the speed of approach, the body shape on approach, and the adjustment to slowing down to affect the possessors space in possession of the ball. As players get older or have a greater understanding, the introduction of a second attacker changes the situation where the defender must now press at an angle and change body positioning based on the spaces.
A possession session where players movement and body positioning adjusts depending on the position and direction of the ball, and supporting players. At younger age or level of ability, the priority is to get player adjusting body shape to open their body to the field on their first touch for a positive touch in to space. As players develop, the player movement of disguising the pass, moving in to the pass and allowing it to roll, and movement to see as much of the field as possible to take in as much useful information as the player can.
Free play is vitally important, and more of this is needed in youth sports. https://www.soccertoday.com/platini-soaf-let-youth-players-be-kids-they-are-not-pros-yet/ This gives empowerment to the individual player to perform with creative actions and to use the game situation to problem solve, not relying on the instructions from external sources outside of the games context.
07’s to 05’s (Monday was a rest day, the following breakdown is for the session the coaches chose to run)
In a 1v1 situation, the player defending works on the approach to engage with the attacker in possession of the ball. Players are taught how to press by the speed of approach, the body shape on approach, and the adjustment to slowing down to affect the possessors space in possession of the ball. Progressing this from younger age groups, the defender is given an area to defend, therefore the angle of approach must be considered. Such stimuli included, the opponents preferred foot, pitch geography to use a touchline as an addition defender, area of the field giving up space. The target was to prevent spaces behind the defender getting exposed and to start o learn how to affect the oppositions play.
A functional session where protecting the space between MF line and DF line was the objective, and depending on the rate of learning, introducing the added problem of teams switching the point of attack. MF defended zonally in a flat 3, where depending on the receivers position the player must decide on whether to force them outside to cut the size of the field the opposition play in, or force them in to an rea in the middle of the field with high pressure from supporting defenders. Relationship with DF is key with knowing when to push up higher in to Zone B, or to sit back and stay organized at the playing line between Zone A and B.
Free play is vitally important, and more of this is needed in youth sports. https://www.soccertoday.com/platini-soaf-let-youth-players-be-kids-they-are-not-pros-yet/ This gives empowerment to the individual player to perform with creative actions and to use the game situation to problem solve, not relying on the instructions from external sources outside of the games context.
04’s and Older
A circuit of exercises to engage the core through hip hinge movements, and glute activation. A low intensity and low impact session for recovery purposes and re-entry in to the week of practice. A significant amount of time allotted to stretching, loosening up the posterior chain, and hip-flexor muscles.
04 and 02 age groups practice small sided rondos, in a low impact session for managing intensity following the weekend games.
A multi-directional game where the diamond is created in the 4-3-3 from the striker withdrawing in to the MF line, creating the diamond. Rondos and positional games to introduce the concepts of attacking with a MF 3 and withdrawn striker. MF players start by creating the spare player from movement off the ball, either passive movement in to open spaces, or moving in to a defender and using 1-2 quick passes with the possessor to create the 2v1 situation and spaces for the player in possession. The withdrawn striker creates the point of the MF 4 between the MF and DF lines of the opposition. The objective is to pull a CB out of position creating spaces in the central area of the field for 3rd man runners to gain forward momentum in to the open spaces created.
A change in coaching methodology from the session earlier in the week. A drill is used to have all players in positions on the field, creating the realism of the game scenario, different to the American interpretation of a ‘drill’. Objective of the practice was to attack through the central channels and utilizing the CF to create the spaces in advanced positions, or as an advanced pivot to switch the point of attack as a solution to the oppositions organization remaining compact and central.
Every session is structured to facilitate all four pillars of the players development, and to include challenges, targets, and competition to get players to push themselves further. We are a program that heavily focuses on the players individual development, and not to get caught up in the race for trophies and excessive travel to unnecessary tournaments. If you ever have any questions about the Fremont YSC philosophy, and the proactive curriculum, we are always available to answer.
Breakdown of mechanics in technique – https://www.fremontyouthsoccer.com/technical-tactical/
Great to see this weekend a full female youth crew officiating the U10 Boys Competitive game.
This is a great example of everything that can be so good for the game when allowed to happen.
More females involved in the great game, youth referee’s being part of the game day experience, developing their knowledge and understanding of the game showing excellent discipline and leadership, and the youth player doing what they enjoy the most, playing!
We would like to take the opportunity to thank and appreciate all the effort made not only by the coaches throughout the Competitive and Recreational program, but also to all the managers and volunteers who make the youth organization possible.
Adults have a huge impact on youth players, no matter what the role. From decisions at a board level, to the daily social interaction of coaches and managers.
President Richard Nixon signs a proclamation declaring October 6 as National Coaches Day. It states: “Coaches are highly qualified teachers—in highly specialized fields. But more than that, they are friends and counselors who help instill in their players important attitudes that will serve them all their lives.”
Thank you to those who have shown their appreciation with the following kind words –
Dear Fremont YSC coaches, managers and staff,
Thank you all for the hard work throughout the past year. My kids have enjoyed working with you and they have benefited a great deal from your effort. We as parents have also seen the thoughtfulness you put in your work the first hand. You have helped to make the Fremont community better.
Jing Wang
A big heartfelt thank you for all the hard work and effort all the coaches put into their teams. You can really see how much they all care about their teams and the players’ development. Also a big thanks to all the Fremont YSC support staff too! Without them, none of this would be possible!
Kim Khoury
The following contains information about the weeks practice. The email will outline the sessions that have been completed and what the players worked on. We have a player centric, proactive curriculum which ensures the players will cover all the necessary mechanics, skill work, and give players a chance to be decision makers and creative players. Through the long-term development from U8 to U19, the players will pass through different stages and priorities as outlined in the program welcome meeting.
While during practice the players will be given the tools they need, if an individual wants to push on with playing at a higher level and performing to the best of their ability, practicing at home will always give them that extra edge, and we can’t encourage enough for those with passion for the sports to practice in their own time. This also avoids unnecessary over-training of structured practices continuously throughout the week.
ADP Training Pool, U8 and Competitive Ages (Monday was a rest day, the following breakdown is for the session the coaches chose to run)
Technical session focusing on the mechanical breakdown of dribbling the ball. First activity is to give the player a high repetition of actions in an area with no pressure, other than the awareness of other players also in possession of the ball. Player recognizes spaces to move in to and occupy. Transitioning to skill involves the players now having 2 opposition players in their area, attempting to gain possession of the ball. Upon gaining possession, the player now dribbles back to their own teams playing area. Players recognize when to dribble and when to run with the ball to space, along with the need for ball manipulation in reduced spaces from an opposition player.
Free play is vitally important, and more of this is needed in youth sports. https://www.soccertoday.com/platini-soaf-let-youth-players-be-kids-they-are-not-pros-yet/ This gives empowerment to the individual player to perform with creative actions and to use the game situation to problem solve, not relying on the instructions from external sources outside of the games context.
11’s to 08’s Competitive Teams (Monday was a rest day, the following breakdown is for the session the coaches chose to run)
Individuals dribble under the physical pressure applied from an opposition player. To transition the technique of dribbling and manipulation in to a game realistic skill, players are put in to a situation where the optimize their ability to play with both feet, be strong in possession of the ball, and balanced. Players recognize the need to adjust their body to get between the opponent and the ball, and to adjust this position dependent on the direction of pressure applied by the opponent.
A game with multiple scoring options. Small sided games allows for the player to be in a game situation, while experiencing different game scenarios through the constraints and conditions placed on the game. This optimizes the players cognitive and socio-affective structure.
Free play is vitally important, and more of this is needed in youth sports. https://www.soccertoday.com/platini-soaf-let-youth-players-be-kids-they-are-not-pros-yet/ This gives empowerment to the individual player to perform with creative actions and to use the game situation to problem solve, not relying on the instructions from external sources outside of the games context.
07’s to 05’s (Monday was a rest day, the following breakdown is for the session the coaches chose to run)
A small sided game where players are challenged to make decisions quickly while under the pressure of an opponent from multiple angles and under different scenarios. While starting with a ball each, as opponents recover possession of the ball and place the ball out of the playing area, attackers must now support those still in possession of their ball. This forces players to recognize danger, and also provide supporting angles best to receive the ball in open spaces. Decision making and problem solving is in an individual and group context.
A rondo played in a 3v3 + 2, positioned to where the 3 players are lateral through the wide playing area. Upon regaining possession the ball, the 3 players recognize the spaces and position themselves accordingly to switch the ball from one side of the playing area to the other. The 2 neutral players are used for support ahead of and behind the ball. Concepts worked on include quick short passes to disrupt organization of opposition, triangulation of support, and communication through player and ball movements. A positional game takes place to replicate the game scenario of knowing when and how to switch the point of attack from one flank to the other.
Free play is vitally important, and more of this is needed in youth sports. https://www.soccertoday.com/platini-soaf-let-youth-players-be-kids-they-are-not-pros-yet/ This gives empowerment to the individual player to perform with creative actions and to use the game situation to problem solve, not relying on the instructions from external sources outside of the games context.
04’s and Older
A circuit of exercises to engage the core through hip hinge movements, and glute activation. A low intensity and low impact session for recovery purposes and re-entry in to the week of practice. A significant amount of time allotted to stretching, loosening up the posterior chain, and hip-flexor muscles.
04 and 02 age groups practice small sided rondos, in a low impact session for managing intensity following the weekend games.
Rondos and positional games to introduce the concepts of attacking with a MF 3. Objectives included connecting the attack and defense through MF, and playing between the lines. Roles of the MF was to support the ball out from the defensive line, and to support the attack with 3rd man runs. Concepts included triangulation of support to open up multiple passing channels and provide multiple options for the possessor of the ball. Conditions placed on the practice to replicate the game situation and to put the players in to different scenarios where they encounter new problems, and need to find the solutions in real time on the field.
Positional game with a front 3, and supporting MF 3. Opponents are put in to formations and given instructions to create problems for the attackers. Solutions are provided with multiple different solutions depending on the oppositions reaction to the attack. CF movement is utilized to create spaces on the opponents defensive line, for the 3rd man runs from MF to take advantage of the unoccupied spaces. Weak sided forwards roll in centrally to provide numbers in attack in zone D, while FB progress to take the created space in the wide channel to provide width in attack.
Every session is structured to facilitate all four pillars of the players development, and to include challenges, targets, and competition to get players to push themselves further. We are a program that heavily focuses on the players individual development, and not to get caught up in the race for trophies and excessive travel to unnecessary tournaments. If you ever have any questions about the Fremont YSC philosophy, and the proactive curriculum, we are always available to answer.
Breakdown of mechanics in technique – https://www.fremontyouthsoccer.com/technical-tactical/
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