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HIGH-PERFORMER
The High-Performance platform is an advanced development model designed by Villarreal CF in Spain and exclusively facilitated by Elite Soccer Academy for Elite players who aspire to play at the highest level.
The High-Performance platform connects technology, professional academy methodology and best practices with select athletes who have been identified through a comprehensive rubric guideline provided by Villarreal CF.
The ELITE High-Performance program offered in coordination with Villarreal CF is strictly an advanced player and coaching education platform and not considered a separate competitive identity. Any reference to “team” is for the purpose of highlighting activities that are conducted with groups of players
SETTING THE STANDARD FOR THE FUTURE
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Advanced training methods emphasizing accuracy and speed of play
TACTICAL INTELLIGENCE
Functional training sessions in alignment with Villarreal methodology/style of play
TECHNOLOGY ANALYTICS
The integration of video resources and analytics into a player education model
METRICS TO PERFORMANCE
Output of video analytics that lead to player specific plans and targeted objectives
The High-Performance player is identified by a set of principles and values that not only set the standards high but are also in line with the identification rubric AT PROFESSIONAL CLUBS
INTEGRITY AND LOYALTY
::: Committed to the club, Respects the club’s principles and values
::: Self-driven, motivated and disciplined academically
::: Coachable and dependable
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
::: Strong first touch with both feet, handles short or long passes accurately
::: Proper body position in active moments, uses the body and arms at all moments
::: Capable to control aerial balls
GAME INTELLIGENCE
::: Above average soccer IQ with the Understanding of different actions on and off the ball
::: Good awareness and scanning habits, and understands balance, space and transitions
::: Versatile and adapts well to different roles
HIGH-PERFORMANCE PROGRAM KEY RULES AND PRINCIPLES
The HP program begins at U13 when the competitive stream and showcases are introduced. Participant MUST be registered to an Elite team that is sanctioned by Ontario Soccer.
U11 and U12 players may be accepted into this platform with special permission and some conditions may apply.
**Non-Elite players MUST seek special permission from their respective club/district to join this program
The HP platform runs in 3 training blocks in parallel with the Elite program and is intended to work in tandem, including its activities.
Example: Whereas there may be an overlapping training session, Elite training session takes precedence. The session will be recorded and HP player has a set of individual goals to work on that will be reviewed afterwards
To qualify for the High-Performance camp, the participant must be part of the 1st and 2nd block as a minimum
Due to the significant workload of our programs, safety, insurance reasons and injury prevention/management, participant is not permitted to partake in any soccer related activity outside of the approved network
Fees must be paid 30 days prior to the start of the following block
**Should a player opt out before the conclusion of the activity block, no refund will be provided
