JFC Soccer Program Guide

A different kind of soccer training.

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OUR BEGINNING J A M B ARS FC

Jambars FC began in the summer of 2014 with a summer soccer academy. The idea was to bring a new style and process to developing youth soccer talent.

The coaching team enjoyed tremendous success during this summer session, and thus began laying the foundation for our club, designed and focused on bringing the international standards of training for youth soccer players to the U.S. In the spring of 2015 we fielded our first academy team. They not only dominated the league and tournament schedules, but also won U.S. region 2 for U19.

The following year we opened enrollment to ages U9-U19 and Jambars Footbal Club was born.

Today we have over 200 dedicated soccer players.

Our new complex, Calcio Village, is set to begin construction in the spring of 2019.

Our enrollment is projected to triple.

We have created an academy where hope is no longer just hope, but rather an achievable reality.

It’s a bold statement for a youth sports organization, but our mission is to provide players with the tools they need to achieve their “next level” goals. Our message is clear — rather than ask “why?” we prefer to ask “why not?”

Our curriculum is designed to provide athletes of all ages everything they need to compete at whatever level they aspire to reach.

While we can’t guarantee every player a path to placement on a college or professional team, we can provide any player who is willing to put in the work and dedication on and off the field with the tools to excel in any endeavor. It’s about more than soccer training. Developing student athletes involves more than forming teams, collecting fees and playing in weekend leagues. With the goal of providing a path for players to achieve their next level, we educate them broadly, not focusing solely on soccer.

Create the vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and persistently drive it to fruition.

We maintain six points of focus in our curriculum. In doing so we PERFORMANCE assure that all of our student athletes benefit from a comprehensive approach to training, learning how to prepare themselves and reach NUTRITION for their next level.

PERSONAL ON THE FIELD YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGICAL

Our focus is on education. We consider ourselves teachers rather than coaches, and we strive to be more of an educational program rather than just another activity on the family calendar. Making a difference takes work, and we pride ourselves on this mission.

Key components for success ...

MISSION & VISION Our mission and vision are clear: we provide the opportunity and tools for players to reach their maximum potential and achieve the goals that may otherwise just be a dream.

STRUCTURE & LEADERSHIP Our structure and leadership is built to support our programs and staff to ensure the tools and processes reach the highest success rate.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT Jambars Football Club is dedicated to employing the best teachers and administrators, and continuing their education to ensure quality in our education process.

PROGRAMMING Modeled after the success of many European academies, Jambars Football Club’s pro gaming is unique and way out in front of the curve in comparison to American youth systems.

FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE Calcio Village is the first of its kind in the U.S. Most soccer facilities are city-based fields designed to accommodate games and recreational programs. Our facility is designed with training in mind, providing a year round experience for our academy athletes.

Our player development philosophy is to create a positive learning environment which gives players the best chance for successful development using selective methods and styles of coaching, while maintaining a supportive atmosphere to guide, excite and energize players.

When playing competetive soccer with players from local and regional teams, it is vital to maintain and enhance technical proficiency gained during foundational training. As players progress through age groups we continue to give them more in-depth tactical information and knowledge in terms of team shape, working within units, and position specific work. We help them understand roles and responsibilities within the team.

Jambars FC wants all its players to be happy within our environment, allowing them to express themselves and ultimately achieve our aim of having homegrown players at the collegiate and professional level.

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DEVELOPMENT J A M B ARS FC

Jambars FC Guiding Principles: • Develop the person, and then the player • Player-centered decision-making process • Individual development before team development • Focus on long term development – the journey requires patience

CREATE A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO GIVE PLAYERS THE BEST CHANCE FOR SUCCESFUL DEVELOPMENT

OUR

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CURRICULUM We provide clear and concise content reinforced with regular communication in field training and classroom exercises. We utilize a range of curriculum tools including articles, video, graphic software, animations and demonstrative techniques.

We encourage staff input and feedback, with the aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Curriculum provides coaches with a blueprint to train the right skills at the right age and level.

WE MENTOR ATHLETES BOTH ON AND OFF THE PITCH

The first mission of coaches is to help players with their behavior; the second is to show them how to be good soccer players.

Our staff is directed by one coaching authority who provides specific roles and expectations for each coach and trainer at every level. Consistency and continuity are critical to be sure that player development is progressive and cumulative throughout their experience at the academy.

Coaches and trainers are placed with teams according to their education and personality, but all teams share the coaching staff as a whole. Players and coaches from strong bonds, and we take great care during transitions.

What parents need to know…

We can’t understate the importance of our holistic program. Understanding and embracing our philosophy is paramount to player success in the academy. Family involement is critical in the development process. We are inclusive with our families, educating them to further support the success of each player.

We expect a lot of our families, and we provide clear guidelines to our families to ensure their understand of the development path and milestones. We ask that all players, parents and staff adhere to our strict code of conduct, and we offer a concise grievance process established to overcome all issues and concerns.

To keep lines of communication open, Jambars Football Club holds preseason clubwide meetings conducted by the director and coaching staff. These gatherings give us a chance to review upcoming season logistics and information, and also provide a great opportunity for our families to socialize. Our culture thrives on unity!

As part of our process the coaches and training staff provide regular feedback on player development, mid-season evaluations, conferences and annual surveys in an effort to continually evaluate our club experience.

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Coaches pledge to: • offer clear expectations.

• take the time to listen.

PLAYERS trust us… we must value this responsibility.

PARENT

PLAYER

Think you have what it takes?

Join us! Visit jambarsfc.com for more information.

FAMILY, SCHOOL AND SOCCER.

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THE TEAMS

Pro Academy

Academy

Our top competitive teams ages U13-U19 play in local and regional leagues, tournaments showcases, college ID camps and state competition events.

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Our competitive players ages U13-U18 compete in local leagues and tournaments.

Pre-Academy

2 3

Premier 4

Our top U21 team competes regionally and nationally in semi professional leagues and events. They have the opportunity to experience international competition through exchange events and leagues.

Our competitive players ages U13-U18 train and compete on a local level in competitive leagues, showcases and state tournaments

Mini Jambars & Juniors

5 Our youngest players ages U6U12. Dedicated academy-style training focuses on individual skills and fostering a love for the game.

We are not just another club. We take our job seriously and execute it comprehensively. We teach with excitement, encouragement, truth and honesty. We do not allow disrespect, selfishness or laziness from athletes, parents or staff.

EVER SO POWERFUL • EVER SO STRONG WITH ONE AIM • JAMBARS FC IS ONE

NEVER SAY DIE

PROGRAMMING

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PRACTICES

LEAGUE

TOURNAMENTS

SHOWCASE

COLLEGE ID

STATE CUP

MINI JAMBARS U6-U8

1/week

no

no

no

no

no

JUNIORS U9-U12

2/week + skills training

yes

2 per year

no

no

no

PREMIER U13-U18

2/week + skills & position specific training

yes

4/yr HS 2/yr

no

no

Presidents Cup

PRE-ACADEMY U13-U18

2/week +

yes

4/yr HS 2/yr

2 - HS only

no

State Cup

ACADEMY U13-U19

3/week

yes

I per year

2- HS Only

HS Only

State Cup

PRO ACADEMY Under 21

4/week

yes

1 per year

no

no

no

• Interacting comfortably with teammates and peers.

Jambars FC soccer is more than just game experience.

• Respecting fellow teammates on and off the pitch.

Jambars FC expects players to respect the game by:

• Respecting opponents, coaches and referees.

• Working together as a team toward a common goal.

• Dealing with the demands of the game in victory and in defeat.

• Being knowledgeable about the rules of the game; accepting and obeying them at all times.

• Believing in and obeying our zero-tolerance for bullying.

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SUPPORT Training & Competition

SUMMER SESSIONS On The Pitch Jambars provides the top training and player development program in the region, and players compete at the highest level. Teams practice 2-3 times per week, and players gain extra advantage through small group skills and positional training. Players are encouraged to train at the facility in organized sessions and during open field time at the Village.

In The Gym

Athletic Development

Players work with specialized coaches at the Village on soccer-specific training.

Sessions focus on speed, agility, fitness and healthy diet. Staff also focus on injury prevention and recovery to ensure player safety.

Classroom

Tactical Seminars and Film Study

At every level our players must have a tactical understanding of the game. Our classroom activities combine lectures, film study and even homework. This study increases player “soccer IQ,” an essential component of the development of high level players. In addition, coaches review and breakdown individual film work with players.

June - July • JFC Pre Tryout Camp • JFC Tryouts • JFC Summer Soccer Academy • LASL Summer League • Summer Sand League

WE WORK WITH PLAYERS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR GOALS

Freshman Year College Prep & Counseling Sessions School selection

Off The Pitch

Study Groups, Tutoring, College Counseling and Recruitment

Jambars believes education is the cornerstone of player development.

Student athletes can gather for academic study sessions before or after training, and tutors are available. Our college recruitment programs help players understand the process, identify prospective schools, and assemble the materials needed to engage college coaches at any level.

Communicate with coaches Attend Summer I.D. Camps Focus on a strong GPA in High School Use social media responsibly

FALL SESSIONS

WINTER SESSIONS

August - November November - February • Heartland Fall League • LASL Fall League • Mini Jambars • Fall Tournaments • Girls State Cup

• Indoor Training Schedule • Indoor Leagues • LASL Winter League • Winter Camp Schedule • HS Girls College Showcase Schedule

SPRING SESSIONS

March - May • Heartland Spring League • LASL Spring League • Mini Jambars • Spring Tournaments • HS Boys College Showcase Schedule • Boys State Cup

COLLEGE MENTORING & RECRUITMENT PROGRAMS ASSIST PLAYERS WHO WISH TO GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL. Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Begin To Market Yourself

Hit The Road

Make Your Pick

Create highlight reels and fact sheets

Visit campuses and attend ID camps

Choose 2-3 final schools

Write letters

Send out materials and begin to narrow the search

These should be schools that:

Focus on GPA and ACT preparation Invite coaches to showcase and tournament events Broaden school search and begin to identify the principles at select insituition Develop lines of communication Use social media responsibly

Look for feedback from coaches Determine which programs are your topchoices

1) offer the academic program you are seeking 2) are located in a place you want to live for 4+ years 3) have a soccer program that you’re looking for IN THAT ORDER!

Success requires hard work, determination, and the right set of tools.

THERE’S A LOT

GOING ON AT THE VILLAGE

LAWRENCE ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE has grown to over 800 members in its 15 year history. The league will make it’s home at Calcio Village!

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BISHOP SEABURY ACADEMY is an independent, college preparatory school serving students in the 6th-12th grades. With no training or game facilities on their Lawrence campus, BSA will use Calcio Village for training and games for its growing men’s and women’s soccer program.

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A PREMIER SOCCER TRAINING & COMPETITION CENTER

C A LCI O VI LL AGE C AM P US LEGEN D 1. Fieldhouse 2. Administration 3. Athletic Commons 4. Maintenance/Shop

P1. Main Parking P2. Fieldhouse Parking P3. Fieldside Parking P4. Staff Parking

F1. Champions Field F2. Turf Field F3. Natural Field F4. Turf Field F5. Small Sided Training

S1. Sandlot 1 S2. Sandlot 2

RECREATIONAL

SOCCER

Calcio Village Recreation League players often participate in other activities in a less intensive level of commitment than premier play. Our goal for Recreation League players is to have fun, play with friends, and learn to love the game of soccer.

Recreational teams as young as 6 years old and up will have fun participating in Coed or Single Gender Recreational programs. Recreational teams are all about learning how to play soccer while having fun playing with friends.

Birth Year Registration and Season Matrix SEASON

2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28

BIRTH YEAR

2019 U-6

2018 U-6 U-7

2017 U-6 U-7 U-8

2016 U-6 U-7 U-8 U-9

2015 U-6 U-7 U-8 U-9 U-10

2014 U-6 U-7 U-8 U-9 U-10 U-11

2013 U-6 U-7 U-8 U-9 U-10 U-11 U-12

2012 U-6 U-7 U-8 U-9 U-10 U-11 U-12 U-13

2011 U-6 U-7 U-8 U-9 U-10 U-11 U-12 U-13 U-14

2010 U-7 U-8 U-9 U-10 U-11 U-12 U-13 U-14 U-15

2009 U-8 U-9 U-10 U-11 U-12 U-13 U-14 U-15 U-16

2008 U-9 U-10 U-11 U-12 U-13 U-14 U-15 U-16 U-17

2007 U-10 U-11 U-12 U-13 U-14 U-15 U-16 U-17 U-18

2006 U-11 U-12 U-13 U-14 U-15 U-16 U-17 U-18 U-19

2005 U-12 U-13 U-14 U-15 U-16 U-17 U-18 U-19

2004 U-13 U-14 U-15 U-16 U-17 U-18 U-19

2003 U-14 U-15 U-16 U-17 U-18 U-19

2002 U-15 U-16 U-17 U-18 U-19

2001 U-16 U-17 U-18 U-19

KANSAS STATE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION member recreational leagues are focused primarily on offering youth soccer opportunities in a balanced competitive setting.

Recreational soccer is a soccer program that is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of soccer players without the emphasis on travel or high-level competition.

Each player has the opportunity to develop and enhance his or her soccer skills by participating. Players ages 3 to 18 may be registered with a recreational program underneath KSYSA. Approximately 33% of Kansas State Youth Soccer Association’s registered players participate in member recreational leagues. The purpose of recreational soccer is to provide an opportunity for the participants to have fun, learn the sport and develop life skills including a lifelong love of the game. In Recreational Soccer the use of tryouts, invitations, recruiting or any like process to roster players selectively to any team on the basis of talent or ability is permitted. — Kansas State Youth Soccer Association

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Oumar Seck CEO/Director of Coaching

STRONG LEADERSHIP

Coach Oumar is from Dakar, Senegal where he lived and breathed soccer

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every day. In the U.S., he’s played for the University of Kansas Men’s Soccer Club, Johnson County Community College and Mid-America Nazarene. Oumar has over 12 years of coaching experience at the youth and college level, including 2

The ability to overcome any obstacles in life and above all play with dignity.

years of serving as Age Group Director.

His prior coaching experience also includes being the Men’s Assistant Soccer Coach for JCCC and the Head Men’s Soccer Coach for Maple Woods Community College. He also serves as Alternate Commissioner for District III through KSYSA. Oumar currently holds a USSF D license, an NSCAA National Diploma, and an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma. He believes in the development of players and has the passion to provide them with the best opportunities the game has to offer on and off the field in order to propel them to the next level.

TEAM SPIRIT HARD WORK DETERMINATION

oumar@jambarsfc.com | 785.979.0642

Joe Comparato President/GM Joe has been involved with youth soccer for over a decade. In that time, he has coached competitively for players of all ages. He spent 5 years on the Board of Directors for the Kaw Valley Soccer Association and is currently on the board of the Kansas Premier Soccer League. His focus has always been on fostering a love for the game, developing players, providing access to the sport for all athletes regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds, and maintaining a platform for student athletes to reach their goals. Joe is also currently one of the coaches for the Bishop Seabury Academy Soccer program and holds a USSF D license. joe@jambarsfc.com | 785.218.2578

CALCIO VILLAGE & JAMBARS FOOTBALL CLUB

OFFER VALUABLE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITES Be a part of the team. Join us on the field.

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Location, location, location!

• 160 acres Located at the junction of the new South Lawrence Trafficway & K-10 Corridor • Prime sponsor visibility • Easy access • Prime development property • Adjacent to new single family housing and close proximity to the third high school campus

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PHASES OF DEVELOPMENT PHASE 1 Calcio Village JFC National Academy Training Center

• 3 artificial turf fields • indoor fieldhouse • 2 natural grass competition surface fields • competition sand court • outdoor futsal • athletic commons

PHASE 2 Village East Expansion

• 9 additional outdoor fields • full indoor facilities with 2 full size fields • sports performance center • outdoor Champions Stadium

PHASE 3 Light Retail and Hotel

Located in Douglas County at the intersection of 1750 N & 1300 Road (31st Street), Calcio Village includes 40 Acres for Phase 1 construction with convenient access to the campus from Lawrence, Topeka, and western Johnson County.

SLT and the K-10 Corridor Calcio Village is at the epicenter of converging traffic. High visibility media assets will yield millions of impressions.

Average daily K-10 traffic volume near Calcio Village was approaching 30,000 vehicles in 2010, with a projection of almost 80,000 by 2040.

20,000 to 30,000 commuters travel the K-10 corrider between Eudora and the 23rd Street exit every day.

—Kansas Department of Transportation Annual Average Daily Traffic Count, 2017

Business partnerships and investment opportunities are available.

The one-of-a-kind training and competition campus provides players of all levels a professional experience.

• Four competition grade fields plus one field dedicated for small sided training activities: 3 artificial fields, 2 natural turf fields • Two sand soccer courts • Outdoor futsal • Strength and conditioning course • Full clubhouse, pro shop, administrative and maintenance facilities • Field house with two indoor fields that incorporate skills, speed, agility and performance training • Athletic commons provides a classroom experience as well as a base for our culture and community.

As home to the Jambars Football Club, Calcio Recreational League, Lawrence Adult Soccer League, and Bishop Seabury Academy Soccer, Calcio Village will host thousands of players and spectators at the fields and indoor facilities year round.

PHASE 1

A UNIQUE

TRAINING

CAMPUS With indoor and outdoor fields of various composition, soccer players will love training and competing at Calcio Village.

Jambars provides training and teams for youth from kindergarten through high school. Since 2015, Jambars has had about 230 players, but the number will grow with dedicated home fields and support facilities to provide additional training and games.

A home field recreational league will also grow attendance as the club develops.

Affiliated clubs include the Lawrence Adult Soccer League with over 800 members, and Bishop Seabury Academy soccer teams. The private college preparatory school offers a challenging curriculum for grades 6th-12th.

PHASE 2 PHASE 3

According to the Heartland Soccer Association, Northeast Kansas is currently home to: • more than 2,500 teams • 30,000 youth players • 4,000 coaches • 1,300 referees and these numbers are growing!

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ALIGN YOUR BRAND

WITH AMERICA’S

FASTEST GROWING SPORT As of May 2015, over 24.4 million people were playing soccer in the US, according to a 2017 NBC news report.

According to a 2018 Gallup poll, soccer’s rising popularity has it closing in on the big three of American sports – basketball, baseball, football. Due to its popularity among millennials, soccer’s popularity has tripled in the last decade and presently ranks fourth among all sports. It is the second most popular spectator sport among 18 to 34 year olds, and the third most popular for those 35 to 54.

CNBC reports that “Major League Soccer has grown drastically since its first season in 1996. Starting with only 10 teams ... total attendance grew from 2.9 million to 7.3 million.

The popularity of MLS drives new players to join clubs!

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A post says Major League Soccer has seen a 27% rise in interest since 2012.

Forbes Magazine

reports that soccer will soon be America’s thirdfavorite spectator sport.

Field signage, team sportswear, clubhouse and field naming rights, and many other opportunities offer unparalleled, long-lasting advertising at rates to fit any marketing budget.

Sports field and team sponsorships build brand awareness in a uniquely positive way. Brand-building is a marketer’s full-time pursuit, and sports teams can create or enhance brand awareness by bringing visibility whenever games are played and practices are held.

Organic mentions and image visibility occur when team activity is shared through social media by the club, the players, and their spectator families. Photography is also used for club website and advertising, and local news coverage also affords occasional conspicuous visibility.

Field Sponsorship Opportunities

Electronic Media

• Facility Naming Rights

• JFC Sports Inc website

• Fieldhouse Naming

• Field and Sand Court Naming

• Portable On Site Signage

• Social Media Instagram (almost 100 Jambars followers) Facebook (over 800 Jambars followers

• Field Fencing Banners

• Blogs

• Other Customized Branding Opportunities

• Registration

• Email Campaigns

• Electronic Advertising

Club Apparel Opportunities

• Team Uniforms

Traditional Marketing

• Fan Gear

• League and Tournament packets

• Print Advertising

• Radio

• TV

Experiential Opportunities

• Registration Events

• Tournament Events

Soccer fans are loyal and adopt of new technologies adeptly!

Corporate marketers strive to achieve an emotional connection with their target audiences. Brand recognition is essential, loyalty is priceless. Supporting youth sports is an excellent way to build a brand relationship with a audience. Sponsorships provide exceptional experiential opportunities, calls to action and direct response connections to your consumer base

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