TSC Upper Cumberland Competitive and Competitive Lite Programs are designed to provide an environment for players and teams to progress through their player development pathway and compete within Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA).
UPPER CUMBERLAND
COMPETITIVE / COMPETITIVE LITE
BOYS | GIRLS | U12-14 | U15-19
To positively impact the community by creating a culture rooted in our values while promoting a love for soccer for players at every level.
LEARN & COMPETE
COMPETITIVE LITE OVERVIEW
Overview
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Player Pathway: Phase of player pathway transitioning from Recreation to competitive teams
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Training Structure: Players train 1 day per week with their Competitive Lite Team and 1 day per week with their Recreational Team
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Game Structure: Players train play games with their Recreational Team regularly with additional games, tournaments, and events with their Competitive Lite Team
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Player Development: Structured, periodized curriculum focused on the technical skills and tactical awareness, while introducing the physical fitness and mental aspects of game
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Top Level Coaching: Licensed, experienced coaches
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Player-Centered Culture: A more holistic approach to youth sports providing opportunities to grow beyond the soccer field through TSC Cares
Commitment
- Fall – 4-month (Aug. – Nov.)
- Spring – 4-month (Feb. – May)
- Training 2 times a week (1 with Competitive Lite, 1 with Recreational Team)
- Weekly games when in season
COMPETITIVE U12-U14 OVERVIEW
Overview
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Player Pathway: Phase of player pathway transitioning from Academy to competitive teams
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Player Selection: Players are evaluated through tryouts and annual performance to be selected for teams at each level
- Advanced Player Development: Structured, periodized curriculum focused on the technical skills and tactical awareness, while introducing the physical fitness and mental aspects of game
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Top Level Coaching: Licensed, experienced coaches
- Elite Competition: Compete in Tennessee State League and/or other local options with additional showcase and events
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Player-Centered Culture: A more holistic approach to youth sports providing opportunities to grow beyond the soccer field through TSC Cares
Commitment
- U12-U14 Boys – 6-month (Aug. – Jan.)
- U12-U14 Girls – 7-month (Nov. – May)
- Post-season events in June/July
- Training 2 times a week
- Weekly games when in season
COMPETITIVE U15-U19 OVERVIEW
Overview
- Player Pathway: Final competitive phase in TSC Player Development Pathway
- Advanced Player Development: Structured, periodized curriculum focused on the technical skills, tactical awareness, physical fitness, and mental aspects of the game
- Top Level Coaching: Licensed, experienced coaches
- College Pathway Support: Guidance through the college process including showcase events, webinars, and support in outreach to programs
- Elite Competition: Compete in Tennessee State League and/or other local options with additional showcase and events
- Player-Centered Culture: A more holistic approach to youth sports providing opportunities to grow beyond the soccer field through TSC Cares
Commitment
- U15-U19 Boys – 6-month (Aug. – Jan.)
- U15-U19 Girls – 7-month (Nov. – May)
- Post-season events in June/July
- Training 2 times a week
- Weekly games when in season
Coaching Staff
Jason Gentry
TSC Upper Cumberland Director
TEAM
STAFF
Pre-Academy
Jeremy Govero, Paige Janoyan
2016 Boys Academy Lite
Jeremy Govero
2014 Boys Academy Lite
Jeremy Govero
2011/12/13 Boys Showcase
Rhett Watts
2009/10 Boys Showcase
Stephen Blake
