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