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+ Injury Prevention
- The 21st Century Model decreases stress and overuse through match decongestion.
- Match decongestion allows more time to recover between games and reduces rate of injury significantly.
+ Re-Injury Prevention
- Allows more time to recover from injury and discourages rushed return from injury.
- In the current model, with such a compact season, student athletes can miss up to 20% of the regular season competitions if out with injury for just a two weeks.
+ Balanced Lifestyle Reduces Psychological Pressure
- Reduces psychological pressure on student athletes in the fall
- Overstressed academically and athletically in the current model.
- 21st Century Model allows more time to acclimate to college in first semester
- Consistent balance of academics, athletics, and student life promotes improved mental health.
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+ Reduced Missed Classes
- Reduced mid-week games and distribution of missed classes over two semesters.
+ Graduation Retention
- Discourages mid-year and early departure for MLS draft or other professional opportunities.
- Students encouraged to use 4 years to complete their degree instead of rushing to complete in 7 semesters.
+ Transition to College in Critical 1st Year
- Un-interrupted first year orientation.
- Acclimatization period before 1st match.
- Extensive 1st semester final exam preparation period with limited soccer activity.
+ True Summer Break
- Reduced reliance on summer as preparation phase.
- Allows opportunity for high-impact educational experiences in summer i.e. internships, study abroad, etc.
+ Reduced Necessity for Redshirt
- Full year to acclimate to college soccer allows younger players more time to adjust and contribute.
+ Enhanced Athletic Experience
- Quality training and quality matches due to decompression of schedule.
- Improved playing conditions at championships.
- Balanced Schedule Reduces Fall Pressure Points and Allows for Development Throughout the Year.
- Consistent Team in Fall and Spring Promoting Better Team Chemistry and Better Quality Performance.
+ Improved Championship Experience
- May/June weather conditions conducive to quality playing surface and increased attendance.
+ More Community Engagement and Enhanced Fan Experience
- Weekend matches allow for more community engagement opportunities as well as attendance.
- Improved quality of play enhances fan experience.
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+ MODERNIZES PERIODIZATION TO RESEMBLE ALL OTHER LEAGUES IN THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD
- 1 game per 6-8 days aligns with almost all other competitive leagues around the world, youth and adult.
- Allows enough time to recover from previous match, train with intensity, and prepare for next match.
- Proper ratios allow improved performance resulting in a more positive athletic experience.
+ PROPER BALANCE BETWEEN FALL AND SPRING
- Currently there are too many matches in the fall, and too few matches in spring.
+ Align with the Growth of the Game
- The game has changed drastically in this country.
