BE A PART OF THE BGFC PRE-ACADEMY (U9-U12)
BGFC PRE-ACADEMY
BGFC PRE-ACADEMY
U9 - U12 Program
It's a great time to be a young player and part of Bowling Green FC Golden Lions Academy (BGFC). With the excitement of professional soccer finally in our city, new player pathways and tremendous player development models, these advancements will increase the opportunities given to those in our club. The younger you are the more you get to use and be a part of what is coming.
7v7(U9-U10)and 9v9(U11-U12) age groups give BGFC players their first experience playing competitive soccer. The nature in which they train and play games will allow players from Bowling Green & neighboring areas to enhance the developmental process and increase the level of soccer. It is important for all to recognize that 7v7 & 9v9 age group training will be heavily focused on the technical aspect of the game, in particular ball mastery and technique with both feet.
BGFC believes in providing the best resources and quality of training to all age groups within our club. Our U9 - U12 programs will have licensed, experienced coaches dedicated to all teams. At the 7v7 & 9v9 levels we will provide the foundation for our players to be able to compete competitively within the state and to transition seamlessly into 11v11 regional and national play.
Training Structure:
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Session 1 |
Format: Small sided activities (1v1, 3v3, 5v5) Focus: technical development with implementation in game like situations Led by: Team Head Coach |
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Session 2 |
Format: Skills Training/ Goalkeeping/ Nutrition and Strength (to allow players to learn from a variety of coaches) Focus: Technical development. Physical component, injury prevention, rehabilitation/recovery, and preparation Led by: Variety of coaches and Golden Lions professional players |
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Session 3 |
Format: Traditional team training Focus: Team tactical principles, appropriate for age and level of team Led by: Team Head Coach |
Selection, Methodology, Expectations:
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Selection Process: |
Tryout success; Player effort and focus; Identification from Rec Partners; Identification from Talent Scout |
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Age Group Methodology: |
Competitive and inclusive training sessions; Top level coaching; Parent inclusion/cohesiveness; Trust in process and philosophy |
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Individual Player Methodology: |
Commitment, focus, determination; More play (more touches) and repetitions to goal; Vertical integration (opportunity to move up); Coachability of player AND parent |
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U9-U10 Expectations: |
Full commitment: 2 mandated practices; 1 additional (skills night) strongly recommended; Attendance at all home and away games |
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U11-U12 Expectations: |
Full commitment: 3 mandated practices; Attendance at all home and away games |
