Arlington Soccer Girls Academy

ArlingtonSoccerGirls Academy2020-21 Seasonal Kick-Off Meeting

Philosophy, Mission and VisionArlington Soccer Mission Statement:Arlington Soccer Association provides quality soccer programs and experiences for people of allabilities, backgrounds, and financial means, to encourage personal growth, promote a love for thegame, and advance soccer in Arlington and surrounding communities.Arlington Soccer Vision Statement:Arlington Soccer Association will be an inclusive soccer organization that draws people to soccer.We are dedicated to continually developing our programs, activities and facilities so participantshave opportunities to learn, have fun, and reach their full potential.Arlington Academy Vision Statement:We want to get better every day and be the vanguard of training methodology, to provide the bestdevelopmental platform to our players, to have the best Academy program in the DMV area, andone of the top academies in United States.

Philosophy, Mission and VisionBe a good citizen, a good student andthe best soccer player you can beMission1. VERY smart and skilled soccer players.2. Players willing to play and give everything for the team.3. Integral development of each player: Education (Values/PhilosophyVisionEthics), Technical, Tactical, Physical and Psychosocial.We will form:National Team PlayersProfessional PlayersCollege Player

Nicci Wright Girls Academy DirectorNicci was born in British Columbia, Canada and played for the Canadian Women’s National Team forsix years, having played in the 1999 Women’s World Cup. Her professional career included playingwith the Vancouver Whitecaps in the USL W-League, Alviks IK in the Swedish Damallsvenskan, andwith the Washington Freedom in the WUSA, winning the league’s Founders Cup, alongsideteammates Mia Hamm and Abby Wambach.Nicci has a vast background in youth development with over 17 years of coaching experience,having previously worked with Maryland United FC and McLean Youth Soccer, before arriving inArlington as the U15-U19 Girls Age Group Director and Director of Goalkeeping. Nicci has coachedat the professional level with the Washington Freedom (WPS) and the Washington Spirit (NWSL).She is currently a staff goalkeeper coach with Canada Soccer, and was an Assistant Coach for the2014 U17 and U20 Women’s World Cup teams, and with the WNT as they prepared for the 2019Women’s World Cup and 2020(1) Summer Olympics.Nicci holds a Bachelor of Education and currently holds a USSF B License.

2020-21 Girls Academy StaffU19 Head Coach – Mo TayariU17 Head Coach - Gerardo RamirezU16 Head Coach – Nicci WrightU15 Head Coach – Nicci WrightU14 Head Coach - Gerardo RamirezU13 Head Coach – Mo TayariAcademy Director – Nicci WrightDirector of Operations - Melissa RiemerPerformance Director – Torey BieroGA Assistant Coach and Head Goalkeeping Coach – Rick StaintonCollege Recruitment Coordinator – Kristen MeierGA Goalkeeper Training Staff – Yassi Ghahremani and Vahid TaleblooAcademy and Travel Administrator – Bonnie Johnson

Arlington Girls Academy Framework 10-month season to ensure continuity and commitment while increasing the amount of meaningful trainingsessions and games for our top players. Team Training: 3x per week during fall/spring seasons; 2x per week during summer/winter pre-seasons. Performance Training: 1x per week during fall, winter and spring seasons. Goalkeeper Training: 2x per week during fall/spring seasons; 1x per week during summer/winter pre-seasonswith our goalkeeper staff. 18 League games spread out evenly between fall and spring seasons (one game per week usually onSaturdays with the occasional “double” header weekend depending on travel partners). Additional meaningful scrimmages against top GA, ECNL and boys’ teams during pre-seasons and/or whenneeded. 5-6 GA Events and Non-GA Tournaments/College Showcases depending on age groups. Rest/Off Days: Fridays and Sundays (on non-double header weekends). Periodization of recovery days throughout the season as recommended by our Performance Director. High School Soccer and Other Sports: High school is permitted for all GA players, however the HS and GAschedules are coordinated per our outlined periodization plan to prevent over-use injuries and fatigue inorder to ensure optimal player performance.

Arlington Girls Academy Benefits Arlington’s elite training environment promotes increased technical-tactical standards. Coordinated staff which allows movement of players between GA age groups to enhancedevelopment opportunities. Training with our boys’ academy is also used as an additionaldevelopmental option. Access to additional individual and performance training through our Techne Futbol andTeamBuildr partnerships. The Academy program provides an improved environment with the proper training-to-game ratiothat supports year-round periodization for development. Mandatory filming of all GA games which are accessible to players and coaching staff through ourpartnerships with InStat and HUDL for game analysis and college recruiting. Direct connection with US Soccer scouts via league games, mandatory GA events, individualconference talent ID events and national talent ID events. Dedicated College Recruiting Coordinator to assist in communications with college coaches andwork together with each individual player on their athletic and academic pathways.

Arlington Components of Player DevelopmentPlayer / FamilyWHAT ARETHE COMPONENTSOFPLAYER DEVELOPMENT?CoachTraining EnvironmentTeamCompetition

Arlington Academy Philosophy on TeachingVision What type of player do we want to develop?Style of Play How do we want our teams to look like?TrainingPeriodization How do we want to develop / train our players?WeeklyTrainingStructure What does our week look like?TrainingSessionStructure What do our sessions look like?Club Exercises/ Drills What exercises / drills specific for our objectives?

Arlington Academy Philosophy on Teaching The player is the key component of our Academy, and we understand that through out the years, we have a young person that weneed to help develop into an adult person. Therefore, for us it’s very important to focus on the integral education of each player. WeCANNOT have good players if we do not have GOOD persons first. Everything will be connected between our vision and each one of the exercises we use during our training sessions. We will usemodern and age-appropriate training methodology around the main idea of having an integral education / development of ourplayers. We base our training periodization on THREE principles connected to our vision and style of play which is implemented across ouracademy programs and club.1. Integral Education of our Players2. Principle of Complexity Progression3. Fundamentals and Specific gression

Arlington Player Development: Integral alGood CitizenTechnicalGood StudentTrainingSkillful Soccer PlayersFunctional TechniqueSmart Soccer ays Play with a PurposeEducationWell-Rounded AthletesReady for Top Level CompetitionGrowth MindsetDesire to ImprovePsychosocialValues /HabitsTrainingEducation

Arlington Player Development: Style of PlayAttackingOrganization Controlling game and takinginitiative through possession Build with low-risk / highimpact between D-M 1/3s Be Dynamic and creative infinal 1/3 – more risk taking Everyone attacks GK is our 1stattackerDefendingOrganization Organized & disciplinedD-A & A-DTransitionsD-A Step Away (Field Big)tactically – one more than Retain-exploit-threaten-createthem mentalityfinal acts Press aggressively in identifiedsituations – compact first Everyone defends CF is our1st defenderA-D Step Towards (Field Small) Compact first-hunt mentalitytake away biggest threats

Arlington Player Profile – Our Type of Player12345High Soccer IQ and awareness on the field. Always plays with a purpose. Skillful soccer players. Has the ability to execute with high efficiency decisionsmade. Gives maximum effort and puts team first. Plays with passion and always competes. More artists than athletes.

Arlington Player Development:Weekly Schedule (Fall/Spring)D AYD AYD AYD AY1234Team Sessiondedicated to specificneeds of the team –recovery, fitness,work on concepts /principles dependingon weekendmatch(es) loadPerformance Session(Team Fee)Team Session towork on concepts /principles defined byperiodizationTeam Session towork on concepts /principles defined byperiodizationStrength / InjuryPreventionGK Training

Arlington Player College Pathway2018-2022 School Commitments (as of 12/31/20)

The Girls Academy League

Girls Academy League Mission

Girls Academy League Vision

Girls Academy Core Values

GA Conference Alignment

GA Mid-Atlantic Conference

The Girls Academy 2020-2021 Events

GA Talent ID in Coordination with US Soccer

GA Talent ID in Coordination with US Soccer

Girls Academy Advisory PanelThe mission of the Girls Academy Advisory Panel is to enhance the overall experience forthe players in the Girls Academy by creating and maintaining a player-led advisory boardthat enables the players to engage in strategic initiatives that drive the long-termsustainability of the GA and overall advancement of youth soccer.The Girls Academy Advisory Panel provides the players a formal way to advocate for thecollective voice of the players through a governance pathway to the GA board.Why? Lack of females in leadership roles in sports. The only true leadership and development platform in youth sports thatactually engages and activates the players’ voice. Players put blood, sweat, and tears into becoming the best they can be.We owe it to them to create an environment that reflects their grit,commitment, determination, and their VOICE.

Girls Academy Advisory Panel

2020-21 Arlington GA Advisory Panel RepsAdult LeadershipMid-Atlantic Conference Leader – Nicci WrightArlington SA Club Leader – Gerardo RamirezPlayer Club RepsGrace Franklin – 2003/02 GA TeamCaroline (CJ) Roy – 2005 GA TeamTeam RepsKaty Talotta – 2003/02Cadence Lee – 2005Foley Robertson – 2007Anna Rupert – 2004Kinzly Gootman – 2006Isabel Delacourt - 2008

2020-21 Arlington GA Advisory Panel RepsAdult LeadershipMid-Atlantic Conference Leader – Nicci WrightArlington SA Club Leader – Gerardo RamirezPlayer Club RepsGrace Franklin – 2003/02 GA TeamCaroline (CJ) Roy – 2005 GA TeamTeam RepsKaty Talotta – 2003/02Cadence Lee – 2005Foley Robertson – 2007Anna Rupert – 2004Kinzly Gootman – 2006Isabel Delacourt - 2008

2021 Arlington Soccer Girls AcademyTalent Identification SessionsSATURDAY, JANUARY 16th12:00-2:00pm2009, 2008 & 2007FRIDAY, JANUARY 29th5:00-6:30pm2009, 2008 & 20072:00-4:00pm2006, 2005 2004, 2003 (current Jrs.)6:30-8:00pm2006, 2005 2004, 2003 (current Jrs.)FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12th5:00-6:30pm2009, 2008 & 2007SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21stTIME TBD2009, 2008 & 20076:30-8:00pm2006, 2005 2004, 2003 (current Jrs.)TIME TBD2006, 2005 2004, 2003 (current Jrs.)

Arlington Soccer Vision Statement: Arlington Soccer Association will be an inclusive soccer organization that draws people to soccer. We are dedicated to continually developing our programs, activities and facilities so participants have opportunities to learn, have fun, and reach their full potential. Arlington Academy Vision Statement: