The Advanced Development Academy is a one day a week (Friday) skill development program for U8-U18 players (2017-2007) that are currently in the RUFC Advanced Development (Competitive) stream.

The program is for keen soccer players looking to develop their skills outside of their team practices.

The Advanced Development Academy is delivered by RUFC Technical Director, David Thorburn and U5-U12 LTPD Manager, Scott Guy.

Players will be grouped by their age group with an emphasis on extending and supporting the player’s stage of development and overall skill development program using the Four Corner Approach.

The Four Corner approach places the player at the center of the development process, with soccer experiences that meet the four key needs of the player.
Technical - The Ball
Tactical - The Field
Social, Emotional & Psychological - The Mind
Physical - The Body

Program Overview:

• Individual attacking and defending.
• Small group attacking and defending.
• Patterns of play.
• Game related activities that incorporate all aspects of the game with the ball.
• Finishing involving a range of passing and player movement.
• Flexibility exercises that include the very latest speed exercises ABC’S (Agility, balance, Coordination, Speed).
• Player awareness (Game Literacy) involving team shape, from defence to attack.
• Individual development focusing on players.
• Pre, during and post training and game diet and nutrition handouts.

Player feedback on individual performance evaluation in training and games, with structured action plans for future development.

Sample of programming covered throughout the year:

• Individual attacking and defending.
• Small group attacking and defending.
• Patterns of play.
• Game related activities that incorporate all aspects of the game with the ball.
• Finishing involving a range of passing and player movement.
• Flexibility exercises that include the very latest speed exercises ABC’S (Agility, Balance,Coordination & Speed).
• Player awareness (Game Literacy) involving team shape, from defence to attack.
• Individual development focusing on players.
• Pre, during and post training and game diet and nutrition handouts.
• Player feedback on individual performance evaluation in training and games, with structured action plans for future development.

Days: Fridays
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Hugh Boyd Soccer Complex
Dates: September 6, 2024 to March 7, 2025
*please note there are no sessions on December 20, December 27, or January 3 
Fee: $375

RUFC ADP players born  in 2017-2007 are invited to contact Tania Webster for a registration link.

Refunds subject to a $50 administration fee are provided up to September 5. No refunds are provided after September 5.

Questions? Please contact Tania at Taniaw@rufc.ca