Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) is a CSA soccer-specific adaptation of the Long-Term Athlete Development model (LTAD) developed by Canadian Sport Centres. LTAD is a scientific model for periodized athlete training and development that respects and utilizes the natural stages of physical, mental, and emotional growth in athletes. Like the LTAD program, LTPD is designed to:
All coaching is under the direction of VAFC Head Coach, Steve Weston.
VAFC follows BC Soccer’s requirements in accordance with its Player Development Pathway. For more information on what that entails, please see the corresponding page on BC Soccer’s website.
BC Soccer Education and Safety Resources
Ongoing coach education, player safety and providing helpful resource materials are of great importance to BC Soccer. This page has been designed to provide the membership, affiliated organizations, coaches, parents and players with educational health, fitness, safety and age appropriate coaching resources.
LTPD is a program for soccer player development, training, competition, and recovery based on biological age (i.e. physical maturity) rather than chronological age. It is player centred, coach driven, and administration, sport science, and sponsor supported.
LTPD:
Benefits for players & parents:
Benefits for coaches & clubs:
Benefits for all:
The Canadian Soccer LTPD model, Wellness to World Cup is designed to optimize Canadian excellence and lifelong wellness through soccer. By ensuring fun playing experiences for children, a suitable player development pathway for youth and opportunities for lifelong participation for all players regardless of age, gender, ability or disability, LTPD provides a framework for the growth of the beautiful game in Canada.