MASTERPLAN AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR A PERIOD OF 
THREE WORLD CUPS: 2003-2014
 

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Programs for Players & Teams:

The second tier of programs, following the ones described in part I, consists of a series of interrelated projects focusing on the development of a new generation of performance football players (stars/super-star players and performance teams).

The new orientation of most football associations is to encourage, support and guide the clubs in their efforts to identify, discover, prepare and promote the top talents to the highest level of performance.

The Football Association can structure its programs according to several criteria:

Criterion
Age groups 5-12 13-18 19-23
Performance Status Amateur Semi-Pro Professional
Place of Activity Home/School Club National Team
Coaching Stage Dependent Independent Interdependent
Level of Activity Local National International
Competition Value Training Friendship Official
Country Economics Underdeveloped Moderately Developed Developed
Gender Boys and Girls Youth Boys and Girls Men and Women
FA Leadership Weak Average Strong

As an example, the top criterion is further expanding into:

Programs for 5-12 year olds (first natural selection for highest football performance or the building of the “dependent” stage of the football player):

  • In schools through special classes for most gifted children.

  • In performance clubs (place of the first selection, instruction and individual skills buildup)                     

Programs for 13-18 year olds (within the Independent stage of the football players’ development)

  • School (the second selection of the players)

  • Performance Clubs: Pre-professional period of preparation for stars

  • Social & Sports/team integration program within team, club, division, etc..

Programs for 19-23 year olds (within the Interdependent stage of the football players’ development)

  • Professional youth preparation & competitions/leagues: U-20, U-21 & U-23

Additional programs proposed to leverage this type of preparation include:

1. The Three-Dimensional Football System of Youth Performance Preparation – a comprehensive day-by-day guide, strategies and solutions custom built by SAA.

2. Special Master PlanProgram for World Cup Potential Candidates – including details of preparation for official games and training factors for the World Cup Potential candidates for the 14, 15, 16 & 17 year olds.

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