West Pasco seeks to develop players and has found a perfect match in the Next Generation Series.
“The ultimate goal is the development of our players,” West Pasco FC coach McKenzey Scott said. “Through the NextGen evaluations, coaches, and competitions the player will truly benefit and prosper.”
The inspiration for NextGen was the repeated and consistent message received from top youth soccer clubs and coaches that they were seeking a fresh development initiative specifically geared toward younger teams and players. As West Pasco looks to produce future talent so does NextGen.
“The players will be introduced to [the] next level of soccer. They will be taught, at an early age, the correct way to approach the game,” Scott said.
The 2013 Next Generation Series format will consist of U14 boys and girls teams participating in an eight-month season beginning in September and culminating in April. More than just another youth soccer league, top players will be identified through the NextGen Player ID Tracking Program and invited to attend the NextGen ID Training Camp at IMG, presenting the unique opportunity for these elite soccer players to showcase their talents and train with distinguished IMG and NGS coaches.
“Being accepted into the Next Generation Series is a great opportunity for the West Pasco Futbol Club. Our team will take full advantage of this opportunity and are looking forward to the upcoming season,” Scott said.
NextGen was launched to fill the void by providing a comprehensive platform for clubs to best prepare their young players for the challenges which await them at the next level.
"West Pasco is an exceptional club to have on board with NextGen," NextGen Director Abe Thompson said. "NextGen Series will provide a new and exciting opportunity for elite players to continue their development. Not only will West Pasco FC benefit from the program, but USL PRO, PDL, W-League, MLS, NWSL, and the men’s and women’s U.S. National Teams will all become beneficiaries as better prepared players progress through the pyramid.
The world’s largest and most advanced multi-sport training and education complex, IMG Academy hosts myriad soccer team training camps each year and has recently welcomed clubs such as the Seattle Sounders, D.C. United, the Columbus Crew, Sweden’s Malmö FF, as well as the U.S. Women’s National Team preparing for the London Olympic Games and the Antigua & Barbuda Men’s National Team preparing for World Cup qualifying.