As noted on the BC Soccer website (see below), the DYSA fully supports Long Term Player Development:
Long-Term Player Development (LTPD)
Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) is a CSA soccer-specific adaptation of the Long-Term Athlete Development model (LTAD) developed by Canadian Sport Centres. LTAD is a scientific model for periodized athlete training and development that respects and utilizes the natural stages of physical, mental, and emotional growth in athletes, and it has already been adopted by major sports organizations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada. Like the LTAD program, LTPD is designed to:
1. Promote lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.
2. Provide a structured player development pathway.
3. Describe best practices for elite player development.
4. Create long-term excellence.
Read more about LTPD:
Long-Term Player Development: A Community Guide
Long Term Player Development Resources
Canada Soccer Pathway: Coach's Tool Kit Stage One - Active Start
Canada Soccer Pathway: Coach's Tool Kit Stage Two - FUNdamentals
Canada Soccer Pathway: Coach's Tool Kit Stage Three - Learn to Train
