FAQ's
WHAT IS GO PLAY SOCCER?
Go Play Soccer is a skills training program delivered via an App to educate junior players on the skills necessary to help them become formally recognised for their soccer skill achievements.
Like any education system, Go Play Soccer has developed a grading structure that allows all junior soccer players to be ranked on their skill development and be formally recognised for their achievements and ability in completing the Go Play Soccer program.
WHAT KIND OF PLAYER PARTICIPATES IN THE GO PLAY SOCCER PROGRAM?
The players will vary in age from 5 to 16. The common denominator for such junior players is their drive to practise each skill to the point where they can perform the skill instinctively when needed.
WHAT AGE IS GO PLAY SOCCER DESIGNED FOR?
Go Play Soccer is best suited to players between the ages of 5 and 16 years
Go Play Soccer offers a ranking system based on age groupings or 4 Gradings each containing 3 levels
The groupings are as follows;
- Grade 1 Ages 5, 6, 7
- Grade 2 Ages 8, 9, 10
- Grade 3 Ages 11, 12, 13
- Grade 4 Ages 14, 15, 16
The degree and complexity of the skills the player is required to complete increases through the grades.
Once the player has successfully completed the skills in their particular grade they can move on to the next level.
Go Play Soccer would advise the player to start in the allocated grade for their age. In doing so the player gains confidence as to their ability as they progress.
WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE PLAYER PERFORM THE SKILL?
The player is in total control as to when and where they want to practice the skill or perform an assessment on the skill, The Go Play Soccer App is available 24/7 whenever and wherever the player is located.
So, whether the player is at Mum’s, Dad’s, or the Grandparent’s place the Go Play Soccer App allows the player to login wherever they are at the time.
Just download the App onto each new mobile device and duly login to the designated account.
HOW CAN A JUNIOR PLAYER GET THE MOST OUT OF THE GO PLAY SOCCER PROGRAM?
For the Junior player to perform the various skills set out in the program it’s important for the player to develop a certain amount of self-discipline, practise regularly, repeat the skill at least 20 to 30 times correctly before undertaking the assessment.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
When a player has completed practicing a particular skill 20 or 30 times, and have gained a strong grasp of the technical requirements for their current ranking, they can undertake an assessment of the particular skill.
WHAT IS AN ASSESSMENT?
In order for the player to be formally recognised for their skills, they must complete a videoed assessment of their ability to perform such skill correctly.
The assessment of each skill undertaken is to be recorded individually on a smart phone and the video duly up loaded to the Go Play Soccer App for an evaluation of the players performance.
- The video must show the whole player during their assessment.
- The players are only assessed on the techniques required for their level of ranking.
- Immediately after a successful assessment of the particular skill the player is awarded a digital badge confirming the player’s ability.
Upon the successful completion of all the assessments at any level the player is issued with a formal ranking “Certificate of Competency”.
WHAT DOES THE RANKING MEAN?
The 4 grade rankings are like stepping stones on the path to the player’s goal to become a Junior Skills Master and playing soccer at an appropriate level.
The rankings represent formal acknowledgment that the player has reached a competent level with their current ability and techniques.
After a successful assessment the player is ready to move on to learn and develop more advanced techniques and complex skill-sets.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE A JUNIOR PLAYER TO REACH THE HIGHEST RANKING?HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE A JUNIOR PLAYER TO REACH THE HIGHEST RANKING?
Though the player’s journey through the Go Play Soccer ranking system is a personal one, there is no firm answer as to how long it will take the player to reach his or her level of overall skill ability.
Depending on the age of the player, when they commence the program, they start at the most age appropriate of the 4 grades. However, as they proceed to a higher grade the required standard at each level increases. Therefore, the average time will depend on the players ability to correctly perform the range of skills.
Rankings can occur more frequently as a beginner but as the player progresses the time between rankings will take a little longer.
Soccer is the ideal sport for building self-confidence, balance, co-ordination, discipline and courtesy, while learning the basic soccer skills.
HOW DOES THE GO PLAY SOCCER PROGRAM PROVIDE A WINING ATMOSPHERE?
Like most sports, a junior soccer player should obtain feedback on their performance by either winning or losing against their competition. As the player progresses through the Go Play Soccer program, they automatically receive feed-back on their individual skill performances.
Whilst competition brings out the competitive nature, it can hinder the development of a player’s self-confidence if they don’t win frequently.
In the Go Play Soccer program the only competitor is the player, themselves. Therefore, as the player continues to improve and progress after each skill successfully completed, the Junior player only ever finds themselves winning, which serves to strengthen the player’s confidence and their resolve during future games.
HOW DOES A JUNIOR PLAYER PROGRESS?
At Go Play Soccer, it’s not about being the best at the player’s first go; it’s about watching how the skill should be performed from the video provided, learning the required moves and then practicing the skill a good number of times, (say in a 10-minute period).
Once the player has been able to complete the skill correctly some 20 to 30 times the player should be confident enough to complete the assessment stage, successfully.
The player can safely upload an assessment video each time they want to track their progress against their friends and team mates registered to undertake the Go Play Soccer Challenge.
When a player is successful in completing a skill, they will be ready to progress to the next skill level in their particular grade.
WHAT RECOGNITION DOES THE PLAYER RECEIVE ON COMPLETING A SKILL SUCCESSFULLY?
The player receives formal recognition from the Australian Junior Soccer Association as to their achievement.
A digital badge is placed on the players profile acknowledging their success with the particular skill.
Upon completion of all skills successfully the player receives a “Certificate of Competency” and is placed on the honour board for the particular grade.
It will state the players name date commenced and date finished.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE SUCCESSFUL ASSESSMENT VIDEOS?
These videos are securely stored within Go Play Soccer platform and only available to the player and/or parent/guardian.
These videos become a living record of the players development during their junior years.
CAN A PARENT MONITOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PLAYER?
Yes, Parents can also download the app onto their mobile devices so they stay up to date on the player’s progress.
The Go Play Soccer approach has been specifically designed to allow junior players the opportunity to develop, at their own pace, their playing skills and to be formally recognised for their individual achievements.
Through successfully completing the range of skills, over a period of time, their enjoyment in playing the game will grow and grow.
CAN THE JUNIOR PLAYER CONNECT WITH & ENCOURAGE THEIR FRIENDS?
By allowing the player to connect, encourage, and challenge their team mates or friends to register and try the Go Play Soccer Challenge will make it a fun challenge for all the players.
All the player needs to do is add their friends who are registered with Go Play Soccer to their profiles, connect, then start trying skills together.
When ready they can share and challenge each-other to the skills they are learning. The players can also compete together on a friendly team leader board.
CAN FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS?
Yes, with a dedicated family portal, parents and family members can have peace of mind knowing their children are making healthy choices together.
Watch the children learn, grow, and have fun through out door activity participating in sport.
Follow their progress, encourage their improvements, and join in learning new skills with the player.
HOW DO I JOIN THE GO PLAY SOCCER COMMUNITY?
Getting started is so easy, firstly create a parent and junior player account, once completed download the Go Play Soccer App then the players are ready to start discovering skills, setting goals and sharing their achievements
Start by being dynamic today and register your pre launch interest now!
WHAT’S A PARENT ACCOUNT?
A parent’s account allows the parent or guardian to accept our terms, control the family account and access features inside the Go Play Soccer App, thereby encouraging the player and keeping up to date with the player’s progress.
How to set up the parent account at the Go Play Soccer website:
- Follow the prompts on the website to set up the parent account.
- Enter the parent’s email address, name and create a password as instructed.
- Accept Go Play Soccer terms, conditions and privacy policy and subscribe.
- It will be necessary to activate the parent account by clicking the link in the activation email sent to the parent.
The parent account is all set up.
WHAT’S A PLAYER ACCOUNT?
Once the parent account is setup, the player’s profile is now ready to be completed and added to create the player’s account.
How to set up the player’s account:
- Follow the prompts on the website to set and create the player’s profile account
- Create a unique username
- Enter the player’s real name (this can only be seen family members)
- Enter the player’s date of birth
- The player’s account is now set up
- The player can create their own avatar and soccer profile
CAN ADDITIONAL PLAYERS BE ADDED TO THE PARENT ACCOUNT?
Yes, however please note that adding additional players can only be made from the parent account.
To switch to the parent account, select the down arrow next the player’s name in the top left, and select your name
Enter your password. Click on CREATE ADDITIONAL PLAYER ACCOUNT
Follow above process and add as many players as necessary
WHAT IS INSIDE THE PARENT ACCOUNT?
The parent owner can view the following of the player’s progress:
- How many skills the player has successfully achieved
- View the player’s assessment video skills learnt from inside Go Play Soccer
- Ability to share the player’s progress with other family members
WHAT DOES THE PARENT ACCOUNT PROVIDE?
The parent has access to control the following in their account
- The ability to switch back and forth from parent to players accounts
- Manage the Family Account and add additional members as and when required.
- Reset passwords. Control subscriptions
WHAT IS A FAMILY ACCOUNT?
You can add family members and/or a club coach to the family account to share the player’s progress in order to gain feedback and encouragement.
How to set up the family account:
- From the parent account, select bottom tab FAMILY
- You will see the player’s accounts and underneath Families
- Select the white tab named ‘Family’
- Scroll down and select + INVITE MEMBERS
- Follow the prompts to add in the family member’s email address
- Once finished, select INVITE
- An email will be sent to the family member with instructions on how to connect
WHAT WILL THE ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER BE ABLE TO ACCESS?
Those additional family members or coaches to the family account will ONLY be able to view how the registered player is progressing in completing skill assessments.
Compare the registered player to those registered team mates or friends using Go Play Soccer
IS THE APP SECURE?
Yes, Go Play Soccer takes safety and security of the registered player and parent extremely seriously – so Go Play Soccer has been built with all the participants protection as the first consideration.
When obtaining any personal information, there’s no such thing as too careful. Go Play Soccer never sells any family’s personal information and only shares such information securely with the third-parties that are required to deliver the Go Play Soccer service. For full details on the Go Play Soccer approach to securing such personal information, please consult Go Play Soccer policies below.
DOES THE PLAYER HAVE ACCESS TO ALL SKILLS IN THE GRADE CHOSEN?
The player has access to 2 skills at a time.
Once the player completes a successful assessment of one of the 2 skills the player has access to the next skill to be undertaken.
Every time a skill is completed a new skill is made available. The reason for this approach is that it is better for the player to proceed slowly and concentrate on one or two skills at a time thereby developing the individual skills effectively.
WHEN WILL I BE CHARGED?
The card used during the initial registration payment will be charged once per month or annually if requested.
The day of the month for subsequent monthly payments will match the date of the player's registration. If registration of the player occurred and was paid on February 15th, the next billing date would be March 15th.
The cost of the 52-week program is spread out over 12 equal monthly payments after initial registration.
WHAT IS THE COST ?
Under 7:
Designed for ages 5/6/7
$20per month
$200 Annually
Additional Siblings:
$15 per month
$150 Annually
Under 13:
Designed for ages 11/12/13
$30 per month
$300 Annually
Additional Siblings:
$20 per month
$200 Annually
Under 10:
Designed for ages 8/9/10
$25 per month
$250 Annually
Additional Siblings:
$20 per month
$200 Annually
Under 16:
Designed for ages 14/15/16
$35 per month
$350 Annually
Additional Siblings:
$25 per month
$250 Annually
IS THERE A SIBLING DISCOUNT?
Yes, Go Play Soccer offer a discount for each additional sibling registered. This discount is applied to the monthly billing of each additional player registered
CAN I PAUSE MY SUBSCRIPTION?
After a 3 months minimum period has been completed by the player and providing at least 14 days written notice is given the subscription can be paused.
An email should be sent to billing@goplaysoccer.com.au where a team member will respond to confirm cancellation of the subscription.
The subscription can be reinstated at any time.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE JUNIOR PLAYER IS INJURED AND/OR ILL AND CAN’T PRACTISE?
If the registered player is injured or has a medical issue that will restrict them from practising for more than 14 days then apply to us in writing for a pause in the subscription.
An email should be sent to billing@goplaysoccer.com.au where a team member will respond to confirm the subscription is being paused.
HOW DO I WITHDRAW FROM THE PROGRAM?
If the player has no further desire to continue with the Go Play Soccer program, then we simply require 14 days written notice to cancel your billing. To confirm cancellation an email must be sent to billing@goplaysoccer.com.au where a team member will respond to confirm cancellation.
DO I NEED TO RE-ENROL IF THE SUBSCRIPTION HAS BEEN PAUSED?
No, the only requirement is to confirm by email sent to billing@goplaysoccer.com.au to reinstate the registered player.
DO I HAVE ACCESS TO THE GO PLAY SOCCER APP WHILST SUBSCRIPTION IS SUSPENDED?
No, all connectivity to the App is also suspended
DO THE COACHES PROVIDE ANY FEEDBACK TO PARENTS & PLAYERS?
Yes, offering positive and constructive feedback is a fundamental aspect of our program.
This is done through the Go Play Soccer coaching format along with the goal setting program.
The Go Play Soccer coaching team are also always available to parents who would like feedback on their registered players development.
WHY SHOULD THE REGISTERED JUNIOR PLAYER PRACTICE 3 TIMES PER WEEK?
Practise does not always have to be structured.
Junior players are not always at a peak level of motivation, so to make a commitment of at least 3 days of training out of 7 days is far more achievable.
However, what separates the good players from the great players is the work rate undertaken.
The body will continue to improve its performance on the skills being practised even if the brain is lacking in its desires to excite.
If the registered player is training at least once or twice a week with their club and playing a game at the weekend, then practising on the other days, will do them no harm in their back garden spending 20 -30 minutes practicing their chosen skills.
Otherwise just let them have fun and explore their developing enthusiasm for the game.
HOW LONG SHOULD THE JUNIOR PLAYER PRACTISE EACH SKILL?
Watch the video and read/listen as to how the chosen skill is to be performed.
Practise the skill 20 to 30 times or until the player is confident enough to take the skill assessment.
There is no time frame as to when a skill assessment has to be taken
There is no restriction on the number of skill assessments a player can undertake to perform it correctly.
Practise can take place at anywhere and at any time, on any day throughout the year
Regular practice should be structured for at least 30mins or more per day on at least 2 skills.
WHY LIMIT THE PRACTISE TO 20 -30 MINUTES PER DAY?
Practising skills should be fun, and sometimes we try to put too much time into it, and as a result the player can burn out not wanting to continue.
The player should:
- learn to pace themselves,
- leave training wanting to train more,
- be eager to come back and improve on each existing or new skill.
- know that they can do better.
- Think, “I only have 20 minutes; I better make the most of it.”
WHO ARE THE COACHES AND ARE THEY QUALIFIED?
Go Play Soccer engage experienced Junior development professionals, with a history of senior and junior coaching.
These individuals are skilled in working with Junior players aged 5 to 16 years.
They are proficient in the design of an academic and technical curriculum, improving game development, player development, technical knowledge, sports management, and strategic planning.
WHY SHOULD THE REGISTERED PLAYER MAKE A COMMITMENT TO ACHIEVING THEIR OBJECTIVE?
By embracing the Go Play Soccer education training program, the player will gain new skills and further refine any existing skills.
Acquiring new skills takes a strong commitment by the player to complete each skill correctly. During each attempt the player is exposed to a number of concerns that can easily distract them on the task ahead. These being, physically tired, not concentrating on the task at hand, hunger and any number of other distractions.
Our suggestion to overcome these many issues and obtain the necessary results is to only practice 2 skills at a time in the format below.
- Select from the Go Play Soccer program any 2 skills to practice over the next 2 weeks
- 2 Skills – 2 Weeks – with a minimum of 20 minutes per day
- At least 3 times per week outside of club training
Complete a skill assessment as directed at the end of the 2 weeks period or when the player is completely confident performing the skill correctly.
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