Long Term Player Development (LTPD) Plan

Canada Soccer's Wellness to World Cup Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) model 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 and success of the beautiful game in Canada.
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 and success of the beautiful game in Canada.
LTPD
- Eliminates gaps in the player development system
- Guides planning for optimal athlete performance at all stages
- Provides a framework for program alignement and integration, from volunteer club coaches to national and professional teams
- Follows scientific principles and pratical coaching experience
Benefits for players & parents
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Benefits for coaches & clubs
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Benefits for all
- Competitive behaviour is fostered in players, while over-competitive behaviour is discouraged in adults (coaches and parents)
- 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)
- Soccer grows, and lifelong wellness is promoted for players of all ages, genders and levels of ability and disability
More information:
Can be found on the Canadian Soccer Federation website at canadasoccer.com/wellness-to-world-cup
and also on the Canadian Sport for Life site www.canadiansportforlife.ca
and also on the Canadian Sport for Life site www.canadiansportforlife.ca