Boys Elite Clubs National League

BOYS ELITECLUBSNATIONALLEAGUEMember Club Marketing Template

ABOUT BOYS ECNLThe Boys Elite Clubs National League (Boys ECNL) was foundedto provide a top class, club-based development, training, andcompetition platform for youth male soccer players in theUnited States.The mission of the Boys ECNL is to improve the landscape forplayers in the United States through innovative,player-centered programming that raises standards of qualityand improves the player experience in all aspects of the game.

CORE VALUESINNOVATIONThrough player-centered programmingA constant focus on raising standards in all aspects of the gameRESPECT for DIVERSITYThrough unique member clubsDiverse styles, systems and structures; unified vision and philosophyOPPORTUNITYThrough exposure, showcasing and role modelingA path to college, a path to a career, a path to fulfillmentDEVELOPMENTThrough the daily environmentCoaching development, club development, referee development, player developmentEXCELLENCEAcross the youth experienceThe ECNL look, feel, and experience

LEAGUESTRUCTUREConferences & National Events

CONFERENCES & STRUCTURERegular SeasonThe Boys ECNL includes 70 clubs across 7 Conferences:Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain, Northeast,Southeast, Southwest, TexasIn the regular season, each Boys ECNL club will play bothConference competition and Boys ECNL National Event competition.Post SeasonTeams from each Boys ECNL Conference will qualify for theElite National Premier League Playoffs & Finals, as well as theNational Premier League Finals, depending on level ofqualification.US Club Soccer operates and manages the ENPL Playoffs and NPLFinals.

CONFERENCE ALIGNMENT

BOYS ECNL PROGRAMS2018-2019 SeasonCOMPETITION Regular Season: Boys ECNL Conference Competition National EventsPost Season (Qualifying Teams): ENPL Playoffs & ENPL Finals NPL FinalsPLAYER IDENTIFICATION Conference-Based Player Development Programs (PDPs)National Training CampCOACHING & CLUB DEVELOPMENT ECNL Coaching SymposiumInternational Coaching TripECNL Directors Course

COMPETITION STRUCTURERegular-Season Competition StructureAge GroupsU14, U15, U16, U17, U18/U19(U13 is optional)Regular Season Conference CompetitionEach club will play regular season conference games,generally in a home and away or a divisional format.Regular Season National EventsRegular Season National Events will be held for each age group at U15 and above.*All scheduling is done to avoid conflicts with high school soccerPost SeasonThe top teams will qualify for either the ENPL Playoffs and or the NPL Finals*There are two levels of post season play

BOYS ECNL NATIONAL EVENTS2018-19 Boys ECNL National Event ScheduleNATIONAL EVENT SERIES BOYS ECNL OKLAHOMAPOST SEASON November 16-18, 2018 Tulsa, OK U16-U18/U19 June 2019 TBDBOYS ECNL FLORIDADecember 29-31, 2018 Sanford, FL U16-U18/U19ENPL EASTERN PLAYOFFS/ NPLEASTERN FINALSBOYS ECNL SAN DIEGOENPL WESTERN PLAYOFFS/NPL WESTERN FINALSApril 26-28, 2019 San Diego, CA U15-U17June 2019 TBDBOYS ECNL PENNSYLVANIAMay 24-26, 2019 Downington, PA U15-U17 ENPL FINALSJuly 2019 TBD**National Event Preference Selection will be sent to club contacts in the end of June. Please do not makegeneral arrangements until National Event team lists are finalized in mid-July.

BOYS ECNL NATIONAL EVENTSBoys ECNL National Event Requirements in 2018-19U13U14U15OptionalOptional1 MandatoryNational EventU16U17U18/U192 MandatoryNational Events2 MandatoryNational Events1 MandatoryNational EventMember Clubs may attend additional eventsas space allows

BOYS ECNL POST SEASONENPL & NPL Post Season for Boys ECNLQualifiers Qualifying teams from each Boys ECNL Conference, and from selected USClub Soccer National Premier Leagues (NPLs), will meet in one of two levels of the postseason: Elite National Premier League (ENPL) or the National Premier League (NPL) tocrown a National Champion.ENPL Stages ENPL Playoffs (June) & ENPL National Championships (July) U14, U15, U16, U17: At these ages, (4) teams at each age group will advance from theENPL Playoffs to a second stage, the ENPL National Championships. U19: At these ages, the ENPL National Champions will be crowned at the ENPLPlayoffs in a one-stage event.NPL Stages NPL Finals (June) U15, U16, U17: At these ages, additional teams qualify for the NPL Finals, and a Easternand Western NPL National Champion will be crowned in a one-stage event.Structure This structure is created to provide the best possible post-season collegeshowcase environment.

BEYONDTHE LINESRaising the Bar

HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT The ECNL platform is built on a foundation of respect and empowermentof grassroots leadership. Using the power of collaboration and decades of experience of leadersacross the country, the best ideas, concepts, and programs are createdand operated to make the day-to-day player environment better.A holistic development approach providesa pathway for every player: To maximize their abilityTo be exposed and prepared for college soccerTo have an unmatched experience in the game

BOYS ECNL PHILOSOPHY Create a holistic development environment, on and off thefield Respect decisions of club leaders in individual playerdevelopment Embrace diversity of style and system Embrace diversity of method and structure Encourage member feedback and ideas to innovate

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The Boys Elite Clubs National League (Boys ECNL) was founded to provide a top class, club-based development, training, and competition platform for youth male soccer players in the United States. The mission of the Boys ECNL is to improve the landscape for players in the United States through innovative,