Founding Principles

Why the CAROLINAS PREMIER LEAGUE?

– Focus on development over winning – 7v7 at U8/U9/U10, and 9v9 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

– Three 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