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The Comox Valley United Soccer Club is proud to support Canada Soccer's Wellness to World Cup (LTPD) program. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Also make sure to scroll to bottom of page as there are some great resources available.

About the Wellness to World Cup Program


As coaches, teachers, administrators and parents, we need to look at the big picture for Canadian soccer. We want to develop “star” players who can play on the big stage, but we also want to encourage recreational players who can benefit from the health aspects of soccer and give back to the game for years to come as coaches, officials, and administrators.

Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) is the Canadian Soccer Association’s pathway to success on both fronts. LTPD is a player-centred approach that provides guidelines for correct training, competition, and recovery based on scientific principles of human development and athlete training, combined with the knowledge of expert coaches.

Player-centred means we respect the developmental needs of our players first and foremost. We ensure that our young players have fun while they learn so they want to continue playing. It also means we provide challenging opportunities for special talents so they can develop their abilities and pursue excellence. All of these needs are addressed in the seven stages of LTPD. Click here to view a simple snapshot of the Wellness to World Cup (LTPD) Program.


Active Start

U4 - U6 Bambinos & Micros


Active Start its all about ensuring the kids have the most enjoyable time on the soccer pitch, to learn a love for the sport, so beyond all else. Make it FUN!

Learn to Train - U10-U12 Boys file size (178 KB)

Fundamentals

U7 - U8 Boys & U7 - U9 Girls


The focus at this level is to have fun with the ball while learning fundamental movement and soccer skills. Shape over the ball and orientation around the ball are fundamental. We are still focused 90% on individual skill development but you will begin to introduce team shape and tactics.

Learn to Train - U10-U12 Boys file size (178 KB)

Learn to Train

U9 - U10 Girls


The focus at this level is to have fun with the ball while learning fundamental movement and soccer skills. Shape over the ball and orientation around the ball are fundamental. We are still focused 80% on individual skill development but you will begin to introduce team shape and tactics.

Learn to Train - U10-U12 Boys file size (178 KB)

Learn to Train

U10 - U12 Boys


The focus at this level is to have fun with the ball while learning fundamental movement and soccer skills. Shape over the ball and orientation around the ball are fundamental. We are still focused 80% on individual skill development but you will begin to introduce team shape and tactics.

Learn to Train - U10-U12 Boys file size (178 KB)

Train to Train

U11 - U12 Girls


You have a four year window to introduce and develop the skills outlined in this document, as the TRAIN TO TRAIN phase extends from U11-U15. Throughout this stage we are still focused 70% on individual skill development but you will begin developing team shape and tactics.

Training to Train - U11-U12 Girls file size (311 KB)

Soccer for Life

U13 - U14 Mixed


Throughout this stage we are still focused 70% on individual skill development but you will begin developing team shape and tactics.

Soccer for Life - U13-U14 Mixed file size (521 KB)
 
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