CASC Player Development Curriculum

California Athletic Soccer Club Boys 2016 Red

Under 7 Discovery Phase

Focus: Motor Skill Development and Ball Familiarity

Technical Skills

  • Basic dribbling techniques (inside and outside foot)
  • Simple passing and receiving
  • Introduction to shooting

Tactical Concepts

  • Understanding space and movement
  • Basic attacking and defending roles

Physical Development

  • Coordination and balance exercises
  • Agility drills

Psychological Aspects

  • Building confidence through play
  • Encouraging teamwork and communication
CASC-Girl goalkeeper

Under 9 Foundation Phase

Focus: Technique and Skill Development

Technical Skills

  • Advanced dribbling moves (scissors, step-over)
  • Shielding and turning techniques
  • Push pass and laces shooting

Tactical Concepts

  • Role of the first attacker and defender
  • Understanding restarts (corners, throw-ins, goal kicks)

Physical Development

  • Speed and agility training
  • Basic strength exercises

Psychological Aspects

  • Developing focus and discipline
  • Fostering a growth mindset
Enjoyment of Soccer

Under 11
Youth Development Phase

Focus: Individual Tactics

Technical Skills

  • Dribbling variations (e.g., sole roll, La Croqueta)
  • Receiving aerial balls
  • Chipping and lofted passes

Tactical Concepts

  • Overlap runs and takeovers
  • Role of the second attacker and defender
  • Crossing and finishing techniques

Physical Development

  • Endurance building
  • Flexibility exercises

Psychological Aspects

  • Enhancing decision-making skills
  • Promoting resilience and adaptability
CASC-Boys

Under-13
Youth Development Phase

Focus: Group Tactics

Technical Skills

  • Curved passing and shooting
  • Volley and half-volley techniques
  • Slide tackling

Tactical Concepts

  • Blindside runs and crossovers
  • Double wall passes
  • Role of the third attacker and defender

Physical Development

  • Strength and conditioning programs
  • Speed and agility enhancement

Psychological Aspects

  • Developing leadership qualities
  • Understanding team dynamics
CASC-Girls

Under-15
Youth Development Phase

Focus: Team Tactics

Technical Skills

  • Position-specific technical refinement
  • High-pressure scenario training

Tactical Concepts

  • Implementing high-press systems
  • Transition play and counter-attacks
  • Advanced zonal and man-to-man marking

Physical Development

  • Customized strength and conditioning programs
  • Recovery and nutrition planning

Psychological Aspects

  • Performance analysis and goal setting
  • Preparation for collegiate or professional pathways
casc dribbling

Under 17-19
Professional Development Phase

Focus: Advanced Team Tactics and Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Technical Skills

  • Position-specific technical refinement
  • High-pressure scenario training

Tactical Concepts

  • Implementing high-press systems
  • Transition play and counter-attacks
  • Advanced zonal and man-to-man marking

Physical Development

  • Customized strength and conditioning programs
  • Recovery and nutrition planning

Psychological Aspects

  • Performance analysis and goal setting
  • Preparation for collegiate or professional pathways