Players U13 and older play for PRSC Premier. PRSC and PRSC Premier are part of the same family. PRSC focuses on player development and technical excellence. Building on that foundation, PRSC Premier focuses on the tactics of playing 11 v 11 to prepare players for high school and college soccer.

Technical/Tactical (Ull and U12)

Coaches and trainers work to maintain the technical skills established by U10 but there should be a greater demand for quality results. Players now need to use technical skills under increased pressure, learn small group tactics, and gain experience with each field position. Sessions shall include small-sided games (4v4 to 6v6) with direct and minimal coaching involvement.

Players should be able to do the following by age 12:

• attack an opponent with the dribble in Ivl situations
• recognize and use combination play opportunities for wall passes, overlaps, takeovers, and double passes
• consistently pass back to the other field players and the keeper as needed to maintain possession or relieve pressure
• accurately drive a ball in the air and on the ground using instep, inside, and outside of both feet
• understand and completely play two positions

Tactical (U13 and U14)

Coaches and trainers work to maintain established technical and tactical skills and apply these to game situations with larger numbers of players (up to 11V11). Players now need to increase speed of play and have a sense of team tactics. More functional training for positions is needed as players specialize in specific roles on the field. Sessions shall include small-sided games (4v4 to 8v8) with direct and minimal coaching involvement.

Players should be able to do the following by age 14:

• understand and competently perform their role in different systems of play (4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-5-1, etc.)