The training curriculum for the Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club Grassroots (GRP) Program is aligned with the OSA goals of
Grassroots Soccer and the
Long Term Player Development (LTPD) model following the Four Corner Development Model.
The Grassroots philosophy is based on providing the appropriate soccer skills and development training that aligns with a players cognitive and physical stages of development following the Recreational Matrix. Watch the OSA LTPD Grassroots Video >
The Long Term Player Development philosophy is based on a four corner development model. Traditionally, soccer clubs/coaches have focused on the Technical & Physical areas of the sport. We are now moving to a more holistic approach that includes the Social/Emotional and Psychological aspects of development.

GRP Overview
Available for: Boys/Girls, Ages 3-15
Skill Level: Recreational, Fundamentals, Skills Development
Schedule: Fall, Winter & Spring
GRP Objective
The objective of the GRP program is to provide the fundamental, age appropriate skills and knowledge about the game of soccer that gives players a pathway to continually increase their skills and allow them to advance to higher levels such as our Talented Pathway Program (TPP) or Competitive Rep Teams. Players who show the potential to play at higher levels may be invited to join these programs.
The Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club GRP program offers development training that engages players to learn the fundamentals of the game in a FUN but structured environment. The program is led by our qualified trainers.
Preseason:
Length: 7 Weeks - Tuesday Evenings
Dates: September 12, 2017 to October 24, 2017
Location: Sherwood Park/Cardinal Newman High School
1 hour sessions focusing on Skills Development
Module 1:
Length: 10 Weeks - Tuesday Evenings
Dates: November 7, 2017 to January 23, 2018
Location: Players Paradise Sports Complex
1 hour sessions focusing on Skills Development
Module 2:
Length: 10 Weeks - Tuesday Evenings
Dates: January 30 , 2018 to April 10, 2018
Location: Players Paradise Sports Complex
1 hour sessions focusing on Skills Development and Small Sided Games
GRP Schedule
U3- U8 Boys/Girls (Birth Years: 2009 to 2014) from 6pm-7pm
U9 - U12 Boys/Girls (Birth Years: 2005 to 2008) from 7pm-8pm
U13 - U15 Boys/Girls (Birth Years: 2002 to 2004) from 8pm-9pm
GRP Pricing
Preseason - $0 (With the purchase of either Module 1 and/or Module 2)
Module 1 - $200 (Includes HST)
Module 2 - $200 (Includes HST)
NEW GOAL KEEPER TRAINING
SSC is pleased to announce goal keeper specific training open to all keepers U7-U15
The training will be conducted & follow the current GRP schedule as follows:
GRP Structure
For each module, there will be a themed “skills/topic” every week that will be focused on. Players will gain knowledge of game strategy and rules including playing various positions (forwards, defense, strikers, goal keeper). Respect in soccer and sportsmanship are also reinforced.
Preseason - Outdoor training sessions - 7 weeks in length and focuses on basic/advanced soccer skills development and serves as an introduction to our indoor modules.
Module 1 - Indoor training sessions - 10 weeks in length and focuses on basic/advanced soccer skills development.
Module 2 - Indoor training sessions - 10 weeks in length and focuses on basic/advanced soccer skills development and small-sided games to put the skills development into practice.
View the GRP Module Training Structure
1 GRP - Body Movement U13.pdf 13 GRP - Shielding Turning.pdf
2 GRP - Body Movement.pdf 14 GRP - Shooting Finishing 2.pdf
3 GRP - Defending U13.pdf 15 GRP - Shooting Finishing U13 - 2.pdf
4 GRP - Defending.pdf 16 GRP - Shooting Finishing U13.pdf
5 GRP - Passing 2.pdf 17 GRP - Shooting Finishing.pdf
6 GRP - Passing U13 -2.pdf 18 GRP 1 V 1 Attacking.pdf
7 GRP - Passing U13.pdf 19 GRP Aerial Control.pdf
8 GRP - Passing.pdf 20 GRP Attacking U13 _2.pdf
9 GRP - Shielding Turning 2.pdf 21 GRP Attacking.pdf
10 GRP - Shielding Turning U13 - 2.pdf 22 GRP Ball mastery U13.pdf
11 GRP - Shielding Turning U13- 3.pdf 23 GRP Ball mastery.pdf
12 GRP - Shielding Turning U13.pdf 24 GRP Shielding Turning 3.pdf
How to Register
Online through our SSC Member Zone
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