National Talent Centers

October 2011

WELCOME
NTC Overview Rational & Purpose Identification, Recruitment & Selection Process Improvements - Review April 2011 What to expect as a parent? Overview of the week Player Assessment NZF Talent Development Framework Talent Pathways Federation Talent Centres

OVERVIEW
Earlier Identification & Monitoring Integration of national coaches National Database with assessment history Integration with federation talent programmes FTCs moving forward Wide base prior to maturation Younger age groups have greater numbers Cant afford to miss any talent Developing tomorrows All White & Football Fern Focus on individual development (technique, technique, technique!!!) Best with best to drive players

FUTURE ALL WHITES & FOOTBALL FERNS

The next generation of All Whites and Football Ferns are here at the NTC...

U17 WWC
2012 Today 15-16 Yrs 2014 Today 13-14 Yrs

U17 MWC
2013 Today 13-14 Yrs 2015 Today 11-12 Yrs

2016 Today 11-12 Yrs

2017 Today 10 -11 Yrs

EVOLUTION OF NTCs

January 2010

October 2010

April 2011 2015 MWC

October 2011 2014 WWC

Young All Whites 2011

Young Football Ferns 2012

IDENTIFICATION PROCESS
Review of national assessments Automatic reselection Regional TOL Day Nominated players October Intake The most talented players Some existing NTC players New players

Invitation to regional TOL

Review existing NTC players

Ensure no player is missed 6 months between NTCs Maturation catch late developers

DEVELOPMENT AREAS APRIL REVIEW

Development of the Assessment Rubric
Simplification for coaches to use more effectively (accuracy) Removal of scores to ensure development areas are the focus

Coaches to spend more time 1 on 1 with players

2 minute meetings each day

Habit seminars prior to training sessions

Players taking learning straight onto pitch

Retention of coaches
Consistency Development (link to Federation Talent Centres)

More robust TOL process

More players attend TOL (review players) Joint federation TOL days best players

New video footage to match world standards / habits

Recent World Cups

RUBRIC ASSESSMENTS
Four Assessed Habits - relating to curriculum for the week
Fulfilling all competencies reflects the world class player Realistic Expectations at this stage (The future, but NZ not there YET)

4 Competency Criteria when completing :

Developing = No colour Competent = Red Proficient = Yellow Advanced = Green

Why has it changed?

Focus on development not scores Greater feedback for the player / parent (Scale of can & cant execute) A more positive look, whilst still providing feedback Reflects age related development (New age groups will struggle to achieve green)

PROACTIVE PASSING & ONE TOUCH PLAY RUBRIC ASSESSMENTS

Technique Criteria Key Competence Key Competence Key Competence Key Competence

Effective team play Thinking more than one step ahead

Passes effectively to allow team-mates to receive facing forward or maintain possession

Uses minimum touches to play as quickly as possible (affords teammates more time and space) Passes ahead, through and between players (can thread balls between and behind units of players)

Executes opportunities to perform successful one touch combinations. (wall pass, third man runs, round corner etc.) Varies passing length to reduce predictability in possession (mixes game up)

Maintains high pass completion ratio

Positivity and creativity Attacking and positive mindset

Uses a variety of creative passing techniques to exploit opposition (outside of foot, passing on move, reverse pass, flicks, no-look passing, scoops, round the corner etc.)

Sees and attempts to play the most penetrative passing option at the earliest opportunity

Each criterion is broken down into a set of key competences. Each player must be assessed against each key competence and be given the appropriate colour to reflect their performance: Developing = No colour, Competent = Red, Proficient = Yellow, Advanced = Green Players Name: Age Level:

National Talent Development Framework Maximisng & Reaching Potential

TALENT DEVELOPMENT 2011/2012

Pilot 2012 Pilot 2011 Pilot 2012

TALENT PERFORM PATHWAY

1. Widen & Improve the talent base Comprehensive scouting systems Introduction of the Federation Talent Centres (FTCs) with good geographical coverage 2. Retain more talented players for longer Develop the individual Opportunities to gain recognition through regional representation Clearly defined pathways to progress to higher levels of football 3. National approach for the development of talented young players Framework with nationally aligned curriculum Regular upgrades to curriculum to ensure players are prepared for tomorrows game Agreed operating requirements for delivery talent development

HOW IT COULD LOOK IN YOUR REGION

Country model (Geographically Spread)

Metro Model (Geographically tight region)

FTC OVERVIEW
Minimum operating requirements Hours Number of players Games Programme National Curriculum / Themes Coaches Training Resources Overview of talent development Brochure for parents
Technique

Habits

Individual Attack

Individual Defence

Group Tac Attack

Group Tac Def

Team Play

NEXT STEPS FOR 2011

Players progress recorded nationally in database

October NTC

Receive rubric feedback

2013 U17 MWC Squad

April NTCs

Players work of areas of development in FTCs

TOLs / Federation Talent Centre Feedback

Any Questions?