Update: U11 & U13 Practice schedules now available in the Calendar Section.
Update: Nevada Pride is proud to announce the arrival of its newest member - Elliette May Potichkin was born July 19th at 4:20am. Congratulations to AU and Claire on their new bundle of joy. Try and get some sleep!
NOTICE: Just a reminder of the developmental philosophy of Nevada Pride.
Nevada Pride Stages of Development
1. Fundamental Stage (U-10 & U-11)
a. Focus on fundamentals: Dribbling, passing and receiving, shooting.
b. Introduction of Tactics (Decision Making): Risk v Safety, when to dribble or to pass?
c. Basic attacking principles. Penetration and Support.
d. Basic defending principles. Pressure and Cover.
e. Use of small-sided games to teach the game.
f. Learn to play position(s) and field responsibilities.
g. League play ONLY. No out of state tournaments.
h. Player development is valued over wins and loses!!
i. One to two practices a week along with one game.
j. Kids play in the Fall and Spring. However, I feel it is important that kids are exposed to as many sports as they wish.
k. Costs are very minimal. $250 - Includes registration fee ($100), two sets of uniforms, training shirt, and club fee. THAT IS IT!!! Please compare to other clubs!!!
2. Transitional Stage (U-12 – U-14)
a. Advancement of fundamentals.
b. Introduce systems of play
c. Expand players use of tactics.
d. Add the attacking principles of mobility and width.
e. Add the defending principles of balance and compactness.
f. Size of the team increases. Hard work, skill, dedication, attitude, etc. make for a more competitive environment.
g. Fitness and Nutrition awareness become important components of an athletes lifestyle.
h. Players should start demanding more of themselves and not be afraid to “fail forward”
i. League play in addition to one local and one out-of-town tournament.
j. Player development is still the priority, however we need to introduce competition.
k. Two practices and one game.
l. Kids play in the Fall and Spring. Kids should still be exploring other interests outside of soccer.
m. Costs increase due to travel and tournament fees, but are still very minimal.
3. Competitive Stage (U-14 – U-17)
a. Mastery of fundamentals.
b. Adaptable to play various systems of play.
c. Use of high level tactics.
d. Attacking and defensive principles become second nature.
e. Size of team increases again. Competition in the team may lead to reduction of playing time.
f. Fitness and Nutrition are a must at this level.
g. League play as well as 4-6 out-of-town tournaments.
h. Player development will always be the priority at Nevada Pride, however, being successful starts to become more important in order to get into the better tournaments and having kids be seen by coaches at the next level.
i. Two or three practices a week.
j. Kids play in the Spring only!!! Kids are still encouraged to do other things, but if we decide as a team to be more competitive, athletes will be asked to make soccer January-June not their sole sporting priority, but their main one.
k. Costs may reach $1,500 due to travel expenses.
Congratulations!!!!
Kelsey Gomer and Jordan Sambrano and Mauriana Gonzalez have signed letters of intent to play soccer at the next level. Kelsey has signed with Dixie State in Utah and Jordan has signed with Master's College in California. Mauriana has chosen to play at Eastern Oregon.