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WEST SIDE ALLIANCE

SOCCER CLUB

U11-U14

U11-U14

This range of development involves a myriad of changes that both physiological and psychosocial.  Growth spurts, or lack of growth spurts, can have large impacts on development and performance.  Players playing at this age typically are more serious about the game. 

Players begin to understand the game from a tactical perspective, and very importantly become aware of of how their performance effects outcomes and results.  The emotional development of the athlete becomes important. 

Player development is the priority ahead of results, and balancing learning through competition, failure and success, is key.  The Growth Mindset environment that encourages Failing -> Forward is highlighted.  Players are placed on teams by ability to ensure they are challenged each time they step on the field. 

  • WSA Youth Development Program (YDP) U11-U14 - Seasonal program, in a localized league setting, coached by volunteer coaches, certified by WSA coaching methodology. Game continues to be played in a 7v7 format. Players assigned to teams by random draw or by friendship/neighborhood method. 
     
  • WSA Competitive Program U11-U12 - Year Round program.  Teams travel within the state of Oklahoma for league matches (usually 2 trips outside of their local city metro area).  Teams typically attend 2 tournaments per season. Tryouts occur in the Spring for the following season. All 3 locations: Tulsa, OKC, South. 
     
  • WSA Pre-Regional/National Program U11-U12 - Year Round program for advanced players in a league structure that can require out of state travel. Tryouts occur in the Spring for the following season. This program is available at WSA-Tulsa and ocassionally at WSA-OKC and WSA-South.
     
  • WSA Competitive Program U13-U14 - Year Round program.  Teams typically attend 3 tournaments per season, with one being a travel event. Tryouts occur in the Spring for the following season. All 3 locations: Tulsa, OKC, South. 
     
  • WSA National Program, ECNL-RL, N1, USL-Y Leagues U13-U14 - Year Round program for advanced players in a league structure that does require out of state travel. Tryouts occur in the Spring for the following season. All 3 locations: Tulsa, OKC, South.