World Cuppers is about the involvement of students on a strict schedule to help improving individuals with their soccer framework, however, it is also about forming friendships, developing sportsmanship, improving self-esteem, self-discipline, understanding teamwork, physical fitness and enjoying our unique World Cuppers spirit. We create the right environment for skill development and improve sel
f-esteem. Success will be judged on individuals whether they have improved to be good player, a team member, exceptional ball skills, involvement with the group activities. Through sport we aim to provide the opportunity for group numbers and activities, positive coaching and suitable training drills, which equals the total involvement for each student plus skill and game knowledge improvement
There is a need to put in place a coaching and development program which can overcome the gaps in the system, thus allowing young players to fulfill their potential. Australian players, compared oversees players are not afforded sufficient opportunities to attain a level of preparation, training, competition and required lifestyle which will challenge, enthuse and motivate them to further improvement and career advancement. From a soccer perspective, more attention needs to be paid to the technical, tactical and physical development of players. Younger players need to be provided with the opportunity to develop their skills and decision making in both practice and competition situations. Specific game formats should be adopted for the different age groups and the right balance between practice and competition achieved. The age and gender profile of the local leagues are unbalanced and overtly competitive at too early a stage in a player’s development. Competition for younger children needs to be balanced with the need to develop skills.
