21st Century Model

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+ Playing Season Compression Causes Match Congestion

Season Compression

• The current college soccer model compresses the championship segment into 3-4 months.
• This season compression causes match congestion.

Time Between Matches:

• Playing two games per week leads to overuse and injury, and lack of quality opportunities for training and instruction.
• In the Current Model, college soccer teams play 6-8 midweek matches in the fall semester.

+ Academic and Psychological Pressure

Unbalanced Lifestyle

• College soccer student athletes are overstressed in the fall semester and understimulated in the spring semester.

The 21st Century Model Reduces Academic and Athletic Pressure Points

+ Overuse and Injury

Injury Prevention

• Prevents match congestion and “load spiking.”

Re-Injury Prevention

• Discourages rushed return from injury due to compact season.

  • In the current model, a student athlete could miss 20% of the regular season if out with a 2-week injury.

  • The 21st Century Model would significantly decrease pressure on Student Athletes to rush return to play.

+ Lack of Opportunities for Training and Instruction

Time to Train

• The Current Model averages 1 game per 4 days during the regular season and does not allow sufficient time to train.
  • 1 Game per 6-8 Days aligns with almost all other competitive leagues - 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.

+ National Support for Change in Men's Soccer

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2017 United Soccer Coaches Division I Men's Academic Year Season Survey

2016 NCAA Time Demands Survey Results