Teams & Divisions
NVSC Grassroots Player Development Framework
Game Model: Small Sided: 4v4 & 7v7
Ages: 7-10 years old (Table broken up 7-8 year olds/9-10 year olds)
“The ball is playing with me… I am playing with the ball.”
Learning the fundamentals of the game in gamelike situations. Understanding the purpose and structure of the game, direction of play, and basic rules.
“Playing with my friends.”
Learning the basic understanding of attacking, defending, and transition by playing together.
NVSC Grassroots Player development Framework
Game Model: Mid Sided: 9v9
Ages: 11-13 years old
“Playing as a team.”
Learning the basic understanding of attacking, defending, and transition by playing as a 9v9 team.
“Playing my role and position for the team.”
Learning the fundamentals given his/ her role, position, and tasks in the 9v9 and then 11v11 team.
NVSC Grassroots Player development Framework
Game Model: Full Sided: 11v11
Ages: 14 years old and up
“Being the best player that I can be for my role and position in the team.”
Learning the alignment of the roles, positions, and designated tasks in the 11v11 team.
