What to expect
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Training to train
75-90 mins training or practice sessions
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Movement
General Movement, Coordination, Technique, Small-Sided Games
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Fitness
Developing Speed, Flexibility, and Endurance
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Technical
Technical skills revolve around core skills such as controlling the ball, dribbling, shooting, passing and building a greater repertoire of soccer-related movement
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Heading
Heading the ball is introduced at this level
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Dribbling
Develop dribbling with sole, inside and outside of the foot
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Passing
Develop short and medium passing with the inside of the foot and instep pass
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Shooting ability
Introduce receiving with the inside and outside of foot and instep, and shooting while dribbling
U13 Season
- Developmental level of soccer Coached by certified Canadian Soccer Association and NCCP parent volunteers (courses financed and supported by Sting)
- 1 game & 2 team practices per week
- Technical Training: 12-16 sessions per season
- Entry in up to 2-3 Tournaments (Sting FC includes 1 in fees)
- 15 min pre-game planning and post-game review
- Players participate in balanced playing time during league, play-offs & tournaments
- Standard Rules of Soccer apply with slight modification between indoor and outdoor seasons mandated by the EMSA League
- Indoor Season: October - February, potential for provincials in March
- Outdoor Season: May to August with potential for provincials Mid-August
U13 Information
- Play 11 vs. 11 (including goalkeeper)
- U11 ball size is #5
- Rosters up to 20 players
- Full size fields
- There are league standings
- Player ID cards are required
- There are competitive try-outs
General
Players are taught consistency in team work, development of positional awareness and simple tactical combinations. Participation in league play, standings and tournaments motivate players to use different techniques and practice the principles of game play. Players are given opportunities to make quick decisions about the best technique to use in a given situation. Plenty of positive feedback and constructive game analysis is used to establish training ethics and enjoyment in playing soccer!
Sting FC has adopted the Canada Soccer Association philosophy to focus on broad-based player development. In addition, Sting FC supports the Pathway built around the principles of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD). There are competitive try-outs for U13 teams. Teams at this level may qualify to play in Provincials.
Typically Tier 1, 2 and 3 provincial berths are offered to the final 1st and/or 2nd teams in the EMSA division league standings. Provincials are held all over Alberta, team commitment for post-season play and travel (some compensations provided) is expected from qualifying teams. Fines will apply to coaches if qualifying teams are unable to fulfill post-season obligations.
This age level is often seen as a transition between the Developmental and Competitive stage. The onset of the adolescent growth spurt for most kids during this stage is an ideal time for endurance training. Players are also introduced to concepts like mental preparation, goal setting, and coping with winning and losing while learning more advanced soccer skills, including position-specific techniques.