The Westfield Soccer Association curriculum follows a training curriculum that is challenging and fun. Player development provides the opportunity for children to play, grow, and mature within an environment that is safe, developmentally appropriate, and stimulates progression. A developmentally appropriate environment means placing children in situations that are within their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social reach. This does not mean a less challenging environment, but rather one that accurately reflects the developmental framework within which a player can truly grow. To build this framework it is essential to assess current developmental needs; provide clear and concise coaching points specifically relevant to those needs; and follow a model of instruction that facilitates an age appropriate, challenging, yet rewarding environment that is central to optimal player development.
The Westfield Soccer Association provides this kind of age appropriate, growth-enhancing environment that is conducive to optimal player development. The curriculum is set in place to bring consistency into the WSA structure so that a player on any age team, whether it be Fun of Soccer, In-Town, Inter-County, Travel, or with FC Premier program, can be certain that they will be prepared with the skill set and foundation to succeed at their next level.
