Grassroots Program (U8-U13)
Player & Program Benefits:
- Under-8 & Under-9: All-in pricing model that also includes 2x a week in the winter season)
- Under-10 through Under-13: All-in pricing model that also includes 2x a week in the winter season
- NEW THIS YEAR! U10 to U13: Speed, Agility & Quickness Training weekly session (Indoor/Winter)
(*optional for teams at U8, U9)
- Dedicated office staff to handle player and parents inquiries
- Discounted Forge FC tickets
- Player, Parent & Coaches Code of Conduct
- A 10-11 month inclusive programing aligning with Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) from November to September
- Age appropriate curriculum designed by the club’s Technical Director
- Licenced & certified coaches
- Two (2) indoor training sessions per week during winter, minimum two (2) outdoor training sessions + weekly game during the summer.
- Entry into our Heritage Days Festival & Tournament
- Two Training Shirts
- Media Day Shoot & Photos
The Ancaster Legacy Grassroots Soccer program promotes:
- Boys & Girls Programs
- Improved Competition (District) and Tournaments
- Player Development & Advancement: Program built on learning the Technical, Tactical, Physical and Social pillars
- Increased Commitment & Training
- Team Building & Positive Team Culture
- More Opportunities (Additional access to Skill Clinics & Camps)
Why Choose Ancaster Legacy’s Grassroots Soccer Program?
Progressive Curriculum: Ancaster Legacy has developed a Soccer Curriculum that focuses on bringing forward your young player’s skill level. It is based on the BASICS of technical development and guarantees 5 years of progressive work through the entire Grassroots program (U8-U13). Each Technical Category (e.g. Passing) is broken up into subcategories (e.g. short passing, Aerial Passing ) to ensure that the coaches are developing your young players basics and advanced technical abilities. The Coaches themselves also receive in-club training to ensure they know how to work step-by-step to help your players to gain the skills necessary to play and enjoy the sport at their maximum ability
- New Programs: Ancaster Legacy Skill Clinics – available to our players led by League1 Ontario and Varsity players/coaches.They guarantee our young players will double (or more) their time on the ball, all while having fun. This is something no other club offers. These include Individual technical training programs to help players with specific skills such as passing, receiving, shooting & more.
Player Evaluations: These evaluations are a comprehensive breakdown of the 4 pillars of the game as it pertains to each and every player in our grassroots program and will help in not only highlighting your player’s strengths but what their areas of improvement are as well. Once those are determined, Ancaster Legacy FC will have Programming to help the player address their weaknesses and improve their technical ability, so they may continue to progress to be the best player they can be.
- Player Pathway: This is a guide designed to show the players where their soccer journey can take them. It applies for every player from recreational to the individual that wants to go professional. It reveals where you are on the Journey and what is needed for the players to move to the next level. Learn more at https://ancasterlegacy.com/player-pathway/
More Information On Long Term Player Development
Click on the links below to read interesting articles on Grassroots Soccer & LTPD:
At the U8 to U13 age levels, Ancaster Legacy FC run an inclusive Grassroots Development Program (GDP) that accepts players who have a desire to play at a competitive level (OPDL, Regional or District). Our program is aligned with Long Term Player Development (LTPD) model through Canada Soccer based on the development model. Along with developing our players’ technical ability, our curriculum is designed to focus on the player’s decision making and understanding of the game through a variety of small sided games and activities.