UNITED SOCCER TRAINING ACADEMY (U.S.T.A ) PLAYER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

The objective of the U.S.T.A is to provide a challenging environment that enhances player development by providing:
* Consistent delivery of instruction that is age and ability appropriate.
* Instruction focuses on technical skill application in individual and small group settings.
* Development of athletic qualities within soccer specific training.
* Learn to solve technical and tactical problems.

Long Term athlete Development: U.S.T.A enhances “long term athlete development” for players wishing to pursue soccer as their chosen sport by emphasizing:
* Acquisition of sport specific skills required for soccer – the emphasis is on learning to train.
* Integration of technical training within game related activities – the emphasis is on learning to compete.
* Balance of training and activities are individual specific not team specific – emphasis is on development of the individual functioning successfully within the team.