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The following technical resources cover information that supports Canada Soccer’s Long Term Player Development (LTPD) model from U6-U12 soccer and U13-U18 through to adult soccer with a focus on Small Sided Game and 11v11 game formats.

U6-U12 Soccer

Small Sided Game Development Manual

Small Sided Training Cycle Example

Grassroots Futsal Coaches Handbook

Goalkeeping Development Manual Stages 1-3  

To bridge the gap for players and coaches between the small sided game and the 11v11 game formats, BC Soccer has researched the benefits of modifying the game to suit the developmental needs of young players and this includes the following resources:

Transition between Small Sided and 11v11 Game formats

Retreat Line Analysis

Retreat Line Developmental Tool

BC Soccer U13 Retreat Line Guideline

The resources below are designed in consultation with the Canada Soccer Association, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the BCSPL to support player and coach development for the U13-U18 age groups. The curriculum, the game model and profiles cover a framework of best practices and supports coaches on how to effectively develop sessions and implement into game situations.

U13-U18 to Adult Soccer

BC Soccer Curriculum

BC Soccer Game Model - With Possession

BC Soccer Game Model - Without Possession

Goalkeeping Development Manual Stages 4-7


Other Resources

Performance Point Cardiac Screening

Nutrition Guidelines for Sporting Events

F-Mark Nutrition

Health and Fitness for the Female Player

Emergency Manual

Human Kinetics Books

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Long Term Player Development
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.
Like the LTAD program, LTPD is designed to:
  • Promote lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.
  • Provide a structured player development pathway.
  • Describe best practices for elite player development.
  • Create long-term excellence.
The soccer environment in British Columbia provides a number of opportunities to participate which services players of all age, abilities and levels.



Coach's Pathway

Providing the appropriate environment for all registered players in BC is of the utmost importance to BC Soccer.  Coaches across BC play an extremely important role in the support and development of players, therefore coach education and certification continues to be a major priority for BC Soccer.

The Coach Pathway image below provide a visual overview of the minimum certification requirements for the various levels of play.



Referee Pathway

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. 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.
Benefits of LTPD

The BC Soccer Pathway provides a roadmap for soccer players of all ages and abilities to participate at various levels of the game with the aim of encouraging lifelong participation. The Pathway is built around the principles of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD).