Why the NEW ENGLAND PREMIERSHIP?
> Focus on development over winning
> 6v 6 at U10, and 8v8 at U11/U12 allows for improved player development – more touches on the ball
> Minimum standard for coaches and facilities
> Clubs to have a Director of Coaching with minimum USSF B License
> Games split into single regional games and festival format (2 games per day)
> Festival format reduces travel distance
> Regional games played against opposition based on geographical location
> Each full participating club assigned a seat on the Board of Directors
> 3 pronged evaluation system for clubs controlled by the B.O.D – Self Analysis, Peer Review and “Third Party” review
> Regular meetings and communications between D.O.C’s
> Recommended playing times for players / US Soccer recommended Substitution Rules U15 – U18
> College exposure for U16 – U18 players
