Oklahoma soccer is about to enter a new era

Oklahoma soccer is about to enter a new era

Oklahoma Premier Clubs Transforming the Youth Soccer Landscape

MISSION The Oklahoma Premier Clubs (OPC) was founded to provide a top class, club-based development, training, and competition platform for youth competitive players in and around Oklahoma. The mission of the OPC is to provide innovative, player-centered programming with a constant focus on raising standards and enhancing the player experience in all aspects of the game.

FOUNDING MEMBER CLUBS NEOFC Oklahoma Celtic South Lakes SC TSC Hurricane West Side Alliance Unifying the state, these like-minded leading clubs will transform the youth landscape through innovation, under a common vision and philosophy. These clubs represent the majority of the top clubs in the state (5 of the top 7-70%). Future clubs to be announced and selected from in state and surrounding region based on OPC standards and criteria.

GOALS OPC is a member-based organization founded in 2017 to enhance the developmental experience of the youth soccer players in our region through: Improving the competitive environment through creation of a quality competitive leagues with multiple flights; Improving the process for identifying talented soccer players for US Club s ID2/ODP and collegiate programs through a systematic scouting and identification program based on league competitions; and, Improving the daily training environment of OPC member clubs through developing best practices and training and organizational guidelines for its member clubs.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES COLLABORATION FUN INNOVATION RESPECT for DIVERSITY We collaborate and unify our soccer community to raise the game We celebrate the game and take fun seriously through the player experience Through player-centered programming A constant focus on raising standards in all aspects of the game Through unique member clubs Diverse styles, systems and structures; unified vision and philosophy OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENCE Through exposure and showcasing A path to ID2/ODP, college and beyond Through the daily environment Coaching development, club development, referee development, player development Across the youth experience The OPC look, feel, and experience

IMPLEMENTATION The OPC is led by a Board comprised of Technical Directors of the founding member clubs. Day-to-day operations are managed by the League Commissioner of PrimeTime Sports. The OPC has four primary platforms: The Competition Platform The Player Identification Platform The Club, Coach and Referee Development Platform The Players First Platform

SCOPE Although this is not a merger, OPC Clubs are unifying under a common philosophy and are collaborating by taking the lead in transforming the youth development landscape. OPC is a new competitive platform, it will not impact each club s Recreational Affiliate programming. All competitive ages (boys and girls) for all levels will be under the OPC platform and serve as the primary competitive platform for OPC teams.

Competition Platform League and Post Season State Cups

OPC LEAGUES Age Groups: U11-U19 Boys & Girls U9-10 Potential Collaborative Programming Regular Season League Competition: State Wide/Multiple divisions Teams properly placed by OPC board to ensure balance and proper development Promotion/relegation between Fall/Spring Year round league (with lighter schedule during HS) Players/Teams allowed to play up Club Player Pass system utilized Coordinated Master Calendar Scheduling professionally managed by PrimeTime Sports Manage coach conflicts Proper periodization to ensure appropriate training-to-meaningful game ratio and reduce number of weeknight games

NPL RED RIVER Age Groups: U13-U19 Boys & Girls League Competition Format: Primary Regional League Platform (replaces SRPL) Decisions made by soccer professionals 14 Clubs = 13 matches (Travel Partner Model > More economical 3-4 travel weekends expected) Each club enters team in each age group Year round league (with lighter schedule during HS) Players/Teams allowed to play up * Club Player Pass system utilized Coordinated with OPC Master Calendar Similar League Fee to SRPL Scheduling professionally managed by PrimeTime Sports Manage coach conflicts 1 st and 2 nd Place Finishers Advance to National NPL Playoffs (Potential for a Playoff Round TBA) ID2/PDP

NPL Red River NPL will be the Primary Regional League Platform. 2017-18 Official Members 1. Arkansas United (AR) 2. Arkansas Comets (AR) 3. Dallas City FC (TX) 4. Dallas Fever (TX) 5. FC Wichita (KS) 6. Liverpool FC America (TX) 7. Mighty BlueBirds (AR) 8. NEOFC (OK) 9. NTX Celtic (TX) 10.Oklahoma Celtic (OK) 11.South Lakes SC (OK) 12.Sporting Arkansas (AR) 13.TSC Hurricane (OK) 14.West Side Alliance (OK)

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PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT OPC and Red River NPL to be Managed by PrimeTime Sports PrimeTime Sports is a leading event sports management company with years of successful experience in the highly competitive Texas market. Costs will be comparable to current platforms Full time staff/customer service All inclusive fee structure for simplification Utilize GotSoccer platform Home and away utilizing OPC Club Home Complexes Periodization: OPC also believes for player development reasons there should be 2-3 quality training sessions per every meaningful game therefore weeknight matches will be minimized

POST SEASON & TOURNAMENTS State Cup: All teams ranked based on league results > league games become more meaningful Teams ranked 1-4 (NPL teams) will be seeded 1v4 & 2v3 semifinal Teams ranked 5 and over will be seeded with a Gold and Silver bracket Fees expected to be less US Club Post Season: National Cup OPC State Cup Champion Regional Cup OPC State Cup Runners Up NPL Playoffs NPL Conference Champion (possible WC/Runner Up playoff spot) Tournament Participation: OPC member may continue to participate in US Club or US Youth tournaments No travel permission required for any OPC member teams to participate in any sanctioned tournament or out-of-town event

OPC State Cup Format Loser #8 Teams seeded based on league results. Teams 5 and lower = OPC State Cup Winner #9 Match #9 Loser #1 Match #1 5 th vs 12th Winner #1 Winner #5 Match #5 Match #7 Winner #7 State Cup SILVER 1 st Place Loser #2 Match #2 6 th vs 11th Winner #2 State Cup GOLD 1 st Place Winner #11 Match #11 Match #12 Winner #12 Loser #3 Match #3 7 th vs 10th Winner #3 Winner #6 Match #6 Match #8 Winner #8 Winner #10 Match #10 Loser #7 Loser #4 Match #4 8 th vs 9th Winner #4 OPC Champions State Cup NPL Teams (and U11-12) seeded 1-4 = Oklahoma Champions Cup Semis 1v4, 2v3. Teams seeded based on NPL league head-to-head results. Round 4 Round 3 Round 2 Round 1 Round 2 Round 4 Round 5, if required

PLAYER IDENTIFICATION PLATFORM OPC will host PDPs as part of US Club s ID2 ODP program at no cost to the participating players. OPC Scouting Network comprised of coaches from all OPC member clubs as part of the everyday natural environment of the player. Elite players have the opportunity to be selected for inclusion in US Soccer National Training Centers, US Club's ID2 ODP Regional/National program, special squads selected for unique programming including the potential for a Pro Development Academy.

Beyond the Lines Raising the Bar

COACH DEVELOPMENT Coaches continue to have opportunities to enroll in USSF National License courses. OPC will offer exclusive coach development initiatives through US Club s La Liga partnership and other OPC planned coaching courses. OPC Coaching Symposium for networking, education sessions with guest coaches, recognition and sharing best practices across OPC January 6, 2018

REFEREE DEVELOPMENT Referee certification courses will be offered. Referee assignors will work collectively as a team for OPC programming. Referees will have the opportunity to attend US Club Regionals and National events. Referees may participate in a planned OPC Referee Development Academy offering special courses, assessments, etc. for OPC member referees. Build a connection between OPC Referees and Coaches.

PLAYERS 1 ST (SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT) OPC Member Clubs certification through Players First program through US Club Soccer Extensive Risk Management process through US Club soccer Supplement Medical Insurance Coverage Provided that also covers additional programming (i.e. Futsal)

NEW CLUB MEMBERSHIP OPC is a club-based platform where members must meet certain standards. Interested clubs wishing to become a member may apply. (OPC will NOT consider individual teams.) Clubs are selected by the OPC Technical Leadership Board using the following criteria: OPC must be their primary competitive platform Size of club, quality of Competitive teams and Juniors/Academy programs Quality of leadership and coaching staff Club infrastructure, facilities and administrative capabilities Club structure, vision and development philosophy Geographic consideration Impact on existing OPC Members

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