Football NSW is not letting the grass grow under their feet when it comes to the development of talented youth players. They have decided to outsource some of their high performance program development activities to suitably accredited Clubs. Very smart on so many fronts! First Project 22 and now CAAS.
This is not the same as the FFA's National Club Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) - we have yet to hear about that in the ACT. Meanwhile, NSW gets further ahead.
This news itme was sourced from the Football NSW website. Please read on...
Club Accreditation Academy System established at Football NSW
07.10.10 19:39
Football NSW has embarked on a new system titled ‘Club Accreditation Academy System’ or simply known as CAAS in the further development of the game in the NSW state beginning with the NSW Premier League.
Football NSW has for many years reviewed elite player development both here and around the world, with the aim of improving the everyday environment for the elite youth player.
The Club Academy Accreditation System (CAAS) will be a partnership between Football NSW and six (6) Premier Youth League Clubs who best meet the requirements of the application for accreditation.
The Club Academy Accreditation System (CAAS) agreement is based on the key areas of youth development based on Football Federations Australia’s National Curriculum, with the aim of “Making Australia a leader in the world game”.
The Club Academy Accreditation System (CAAS) agreement also unites State and in turn National Team coaches directly with the Club’s Academy. One of the Clubs responsibilities will be to identify and develop players and coaches for future State Teams.
Each Academy will be evaluated by the Football NSW High Performance Manager or Unit staff member equivalent throughout each year. The Youth Academy club will receive two formal evaluations in over 50 categories each year.
The Academy will be asked to focus on identifying and developing the next generation of elite coaches. These coaches will in turn have the opportunity to be involved in State titles squad, state Team squads.
Football NSW wishes to advise that the following NSW Premier League Clubs have gained Club Academy Accreditation (CAAS) status for season 2011.
· Blacktown City Football Club
· Manly United Football Club
· Marconi Football Club
· Sutherland Sharks Football Club
· Sydney Olympic Football Club
· Sydney United Football Club
In a major initiative towards improving standards in player development, these Clubs will adhere to the National Football Curriculum (NFC) and will work closely with Football NSW elite player pathways.
This accreditation process has been the first step in what will be a ongoing effort in offering assistance and support for Clubs.
Football NSW believes that all Club Academies should, in time, be accredited and similarly commited to lifting playing standards at all levels.