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The Blue Mountain Soccer Club's Developmental program is designed to develop the skills of young players, assist the volunteer coaches in learning the game and to provide a forum for fun. This program can not be successful without volunteers. Our developmental teams consist of players birth year from 2019 to 2016. Team sizes are kept small in order to increase player time, allow for as many "touches" on the ball as possible, and assist coaches in teaching very vibrant, inquisitive players. The age groups play in-house on local fields in the Orwigsburg and surrounding communities. The concepts and overall purpose are easy: "KIDS COME FIRST".
Key Program Concepts:1. Specific soccer skill goals set for each age level2. Practices are designed for introducing/developing soccer skills3. Structured games are formed to apply learned skills and understand rules of the game4. All players play as close to 50% minimum in each game5. All players rotate through all positions on field to continue to learn the responsibilities of a position6. All games are non-competitive and scorekeeping is discouraged
Every Player will need to supply and bring to each practice and game:1. Their own ball (Size 3 ball)2. They must wear shin guards UNDERNEATH soccer socks (no hard plastic should be exposed).3. A drink (preferably water in a plastic bottle - no glass) 4. Soccer shoes are not required but are recommended. NO METAL SPIKES. 5. Players will be provided a game shirt and a matching pair of soccer socks prior to the beginning of games. Soccer shorts are NOT supplied by the Club. Divisions for 2023 Developmental Season 1. U5- 2019 birth year 2. U6- 2018 birth year 3. U8- 2017/16 birth year i. 2016 birth year players: Have the option to stay in developmental program or enter into our League Play program. This must be indicated during registration and must attend at least ONE skill evaluation session to be considered. Club will determine based off skill evaluations if player should remain in our developmental program or move into our League Play program. ii. Skill Evaluation Dates for 2013/14/15 birth year players are as follows a. (Tuesdays) June 6 & 13; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Schuylkill Haven Sports Performance Center (501 East Main Street Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972) Developmental Outlook - $50/player (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COST OF THE PROGRAM!) -Boyer's Shopping Spree Fundraiser Information: CLICK HERE - Jersey and socks included in costs -10 week Program - August to mid October -1 to 2 practices a week - Weekly games starting after labor day - End of Year Developmental tournament Developmental Timeline (TENTATIVE) - MAY 8, 2023: Registration Opens - July 10, 2023: Registration Closes - July 11, 2023: Developmental Coaches and Team Meetings - July 31, 2023: Practices start - August 28, 2023: Finalized Developmental Schedule - September 4, 2023: Games Start - Second week of October 2023: End of Year Tournament Any further questions can be directed to bluemtsoccerclub@gmail.com
Key Program Concepts:1. Specific soccer skill goals set for each age level2. Practices are designed for introducing/developing soccer skills3. Structured games are formed to apply learned skills and understand rules of the game4. All players play as close to 50% minimum in each game5. All players rotate through all positions on field to continue to learn the responsibilities of a position6. All games are non-competitive and scorekeeping is discouraged
Every Player will need to supply and bring to each practice and game:1. Their own ball (Size 3 ball)2. They must wear shin guards UNDERNEATH soccer socks (no hard plastic should be exposed).3. A drink (preferably water in a plastic bottle - no glass) 4. Soccer shoes are not required but are recommended. NO METAL SPIKES. 5. Players will be provided a game shirt and a matching pair of soccer socks prior to the beginning of games. Soccer shorts are NOT supplied by the Club. Divisions for 2023 Developmental Season 1. U5- 2019 birth year 2. U6- 2018 birth year 3. U8- 2017/16 birth year i. 2016 birth year players: Have the option to stay in developmental program or enter into our League Play program. This must be indicated during registration and must attend at least ONE skill evaluation session to be considered. Club will determine based off skill evaluations if player should remain in our developmental program or move into our League Play program. ii. Skill Evaluation Dates for 2013/14/15 birth year players are as follows a. (Tuesdays) June 6 & 13; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Schuylkill Haven Sports Performance Center (501 East Main Street Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972) Developmental Outlook - $50/player (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COST OF THE PROGRAM!) -Boyer's Shopping Spree Fundraiser Information: CLICK HERE - Jersey and socks included in costs -10 week Program - August to mid October -1 to 2 practices a week - Weekly games starting after labor day - End of Year Developmental tournament Developmental Timeline (TENTATIVE) - MAY 8, 2023: Registration Opens - July 10, 2023: Registration Closes - July 11, 2023: Developmental Coaches and Team Meetings - July 31, 2023: Practices start - August 28, 2023: Finalized Developmental Schedule - September 4, 2023: Games Start - Second week of October 2023: End of Year Tournament Any further questions can be directed to bluemtsoccerclub@gmail.com