Player Development Pyramid

Tg lions academy PATHWAY TO THE PROS

Tony Glavin Soccer Complex offers a pathway for our players from beginner all the way through to the professional level for both men and women. Our focus on Player Development is what sets us apart from the others. Our goal is to provide every player the opportunity to reach their potential and take their game as far as they desire and our players have access to local, regional, national and international competition. We believe the opportunities our club offers are unique with the added benefit of being in a family environment where Tony Glavin himself knows the name of every player in his club!

PATHWAY DETAILS

Developmental Program (Beginner-Boys & Girls, K-8th)
Academy Pre-Select (Boys & Girls, K-2nd)
Club Select (Boys & Girls, 3rd -12th)
TG Celtic Elite Academy (Boys & Girls, 3rd -12th)
USL Super Y Elite Academy (Boys & Girls, High School)
St. Louis Lions U23 - USL League Two (Men) & USL W LEAGUE (Women)
Celtic FC - International exposure for boys and girls by way of our Scottish Premiere League Partnership with Celtic FC of Glasgow, Scotland

Structure of Our Club Program

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LEVEL 1: DEVELOPMENTAL UNDER 8 – 10

EMPHASIS - “TOUCHES, TOUCHES, TOUCHES” Individual skills such as passing, dribbling, shooting; small sided outdoor play, indoor competition, teamwork. GOAL – player creativity, team spirit, FUN!

LEVEL 2: COMPETITIVE FOUNDATION UNDER 11 – 14

EMPHASIS - ”CAN DO ATTITUDE” Further advancement of individual skills = finesse; understand and execute the teamwork of offense and defense; entry level through intermediate player conditioning. GOAL – smartness of play; overall field vision; desire for the next step.

LEVEL 3: HIGH SCHOOL – TOTAL COMMITMENT UNDER 15 – 19

EMPHASIS - ”DOWN TO BUSINESS” Serious training and conditioning; total play execution; smooth game transitions; ball control with advanced technical expertise. GOAL – “We LOVE This Game” enhancement of High School Varsity performance; total fitness; guidance on future soccer opportunities.