VIRGINIA DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY OVERVIEW & INFORMATION

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1 OVERVIEW & INFORMATION

2 VISION STATEMENT Virginia Development Academy will be the destination for all soccer players of Northern and Central Virginia. We will identify and help develop a Champions League player.

3 CORE VALUES Coaching education has a direct impact on player development Zone 1 programming is critical to establishing a foundation for long-term development National-level identification and competition platforms are essential for the elite players Youth players are student-athletes, a majority of whom will seek a college education Establishing a life-long love of the game requires meaningful competition for adults Quality facilities are necessary to provide the optimal environment for learning

4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mike Cullina Technical Director - PWSI Tung Dao Treasurer - CYA Oscar Feliu Technical Director - CYA Dave Joyce Vice President - VSA Matt Lacey Technical Director - VSA Mike Yeatts Executive Director - PWSI

5 COACHING STAFF Academy Director - Mike Cullina 2002 Head Coach - Matt Lacey 2003 Head Coach - Quan Phan 2004 Head Coach - Oscar Feliu 2004 Associate Coach - Mike Cullina Goalkeeper Coach - Lloyd Yaxley Goalkeeper Coach - Dustin Butcher Assistant Coach - Dale Parker

6 U-12 ( ) ORGANIZATION Game format: 9v9, 2x30 min. halves Rosters: 2 teams per club, with 26 player pool max Game day rosters are fluid, can change weekly to use different combinations of players from the pool Coaching: Minimum license requirements, USSF B License for all Academy coaches and USSF A License for Academy Directors Travel distance: Ideal max travel hours for games

7 U-12 ( ) FRAMEWORK Training: minimum of 3 times per week Games: one game per weekend during competitive periods Rest: minimum of 2 off days per week Outside Competition: Participation in outside soccer competition is not permitted Participating in other sports is allowed 9.5 month season at U-12 increases the amount meaningful training time

8 U-12 ( ) MID-ATLANTIC DIVISION Club Arlington Soccer Baltimore Armour Bethesday-Olney DC United Loudoun Soccer McLean Youth Soccer Richmond United Virginia Development Academy Location Arlington, VA Forest Hills, MD Bethesda, MD Washington D.C. Leesburg, VA McLean, VA Richmond, VA Northern VA Total games: 28 (Fall - 12, Spring -16)

9 U-13 (2003) ORGANIZATION Game format: 11v11, 2x35 min. halves Rosters: Minimum 16 - Maximum 20 Game day rosters: 18 maximum Coaching: Minimum USSF B License required Training: Minimum of 3 times per week (recommend 4, top players play up with U-14), minimum of 2 off days per week Outside Competition: Participation in outside soccer competition is not permitted Schedule: Follow same season schedule as U-14 Academy (24-30 divisional game)

10 U-14 (2002) ORGANIZATION Game format: 11v11, 2x40 min. halves Rosters: Minimum 16 - Maximum 20 Game day rosters: 18 maximum Coaching: Minimum USSF B License required Training: Minimum of 4 times per week Outside Competition: Participation in outside soccer competition/training is not permitted Schedule: Follow same season schedule as U-13 Academy (24-30 divisional game)

11 FULL-TIME FEES 2004 (U12) - $2,000 + uniform package (~$300) Parents responsible for futsal showcase 2003 (U13) - $2,000 + uniform package (~$300) Additional costs for Showcases to be determined May be required to stay in team hotel for selected away matches 2002 (U14) - $2,000 + uniform package (~$300) Additional costs for Showcases to be determined May be required to stay in team hotel for selected away matches

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13 TRAINING 2004 (U12) - 3 days per week 2 days - Chantilly 1 day - Howison Park 2003 (U13) days per week 2 days - Howison Park 1 day - Long Park 1 day - Chantilly 2002 (U14) - 4 days per week 2 days - Long Park 1 day - Chantilly 1 day Howison Park

14 INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING Spring Break (U13) - Europe or South America 2002 (U14) - Europe or South America * Final details to be determined and will be released as soon as possible.

15 CONTACT INFORMATION Website - Twitter Academy Director - Mike Cullina, mcullina@pwsi.org