U8 & U10 - PLAYER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

The Academy will be structured to connect all of the players and coaches in group training environments. All players will be taught under the same philosophy and game model, so that all of the players are provided the same opportunities to learn and develop within the game.

All players will be placed on teams for games at the weekend, but by design, the Academy will allow for players to move between teams within a year round program all based on coaching assessments of the players needs. Being a part of the Academy is the first major step for the players at Rocklin FC and we're very excited to get started. 

For a full review of the academy structure and philosophy download the document below!

9v9

At U11 and U12, Rocklin FC players are challenged to build on their 7v7 experience. Teams are formed as Navy, White, and Grey teams, but player movement is still promoted through weekly group training. 

All of our 9v9 teams will be playing under the same game model, so that players are learning the same game concepts and demands, and can adapt to playing in another Rocklin FC team. The progression from 9v9 to 11v11 at U13 will be a big one, but the training games and playing style of the club will remain consistent to give our players at this age the best opportunities to succeed.

11v11

The big game! Building on the technical and tactical foundations learned on the smaller field, players will now execute individual and team principles in the 4 elements of the game - attacking, defending, transition (att-def), transition (def-att). Players will start to specialize in playing positions and understand their roles to guide decision making on a consistent basis. 

Learning how to beat opponents becomes an increasing driving force alongside continued technical, tactical, physical and cognitive development of a soccer player.