PRO+, the next evolution of player identification and development in the United States, combines all of Cal South’s current and future elite player development initiatives, and places them under one integrated structure.
Cal South Pro+ ODP, working in conjunction with Coast Soccer League, has created age group-specific Cal South Training Centers. The goal of a “CSTC” is to expand the PRO+ ODP player identification program to find the best quality players in CSL. Coaches and technical directors of teams that play in CSL will be able to recommend player for inclusion in the Training Center. The requirements to recommend a player is that the club is currently playing in CSL and registered with Cal South. Cal South will also scout CSL and State and National Cup for players.
IDENTIFICATION - Cal South believes that players are best identified in their natural game-playing environment by professional scouts. We have developed a high-level scouting system over the past twelve years, and are in the process of creating a more robust technology platform to identify and track players as they progress through the system. As more emphasis goes towards our younger age groups, the reach of our scouting and identification efforts under PRO+ will be greatly intensified as our player pools are larger in those younger age groups.
DEVELOPMENT - We contend that player development is directly related to the quality of play, the level of coaching and the best players playing against the best. Therefore, we are always centrally focused on creating a high-level environment, maintaining a quality coaching staff, and selecting the greatest development opportunities for our players. Part of development is also learning to become a complete player, which is why we integrate education into the program around fitness, nutrition, and sports psychology from some of the top minds involved in sport.
INCLUSION - No barrier should ever stand in the way of opportunities for our players to participate and potentially represent their state or national team program. The elimination of costs and travel, while more aggressively utilizing Cal South’s relationships with Nike, U.S. Soccer and local resources, removes these barriers and makes the program accessible and inclusive for all players and families.
ADVANCEMENT - Early identification and development leads to stronger advancement opportunities. Whether a player is heading for college, or wishing to play for a professional or national team, PRO+ will be a key for any path.
""We have done outreach Training Centers for PRO+ ODP for the past 6 years, but in 2022 we felt it was the right time to work directly with Coast Soccer League to give even more players the chance to be seen by our staff. A big credit must be given to the club coaches within Coast for recommending so many terrific young players.""
Cal South Technical Director - Steve Hoffman
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