Wellness to World Cup

Wellness to World Cup Brochure



Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) is a program for soccer player development, training, competition and recovery based on biological age (ie. physical maturity) rather than chronological age.
It is player centred, coach driven and administration, sport science and sponsor supported.

Benefits for Players and Parents:

• Better understanding of what makes a good soccer program
• More players learning and having fun
• Appropriate game and league structure
• More coaches who are knowledgeable in leading safe, effective sessions

Benefits for Coaches and Clubs:

• Information and education on effective coaching and practice methods
• Guidelines for appropriate game structures
• Guidelines for appropriate competition level
• Affirmation of best practices for coaches and club administrators

Benefits for All:

• Competitive behaviour is fostered in players, while "win at all cost" behaviour is discouraged in adults
• Players, parents, coaches and administrators understand that players are unique and therefore different in interest and aptitude
• Players stay involved in the sport throughout their lives (as players, coaches, referees or club administrators)
• Lifelong wellness is promoted for players of all ages, genders and levels of ability and disability