Hardworking and talented players can be invited to join our squads, to play competitive matches against other teams. We have strong teams at ALL ages, as well as good girls’ teams, so there is real opportunity for exceptional players to keep developing right through to the top level. We have a great track record in the HK Junior Football League, HK Junior Sevens Cup, Adidas Cup, etc. Every year we take teams to overseas tournaments in places such as Singapore, Bangkok, and Borneo. At U13-U18 we also coach combined KCC and HKFC teams in the HKFA Leagues.
GIRLS ONLY SQUADS
We have a thriving programme for girls, who regularly compete in competitions in Hong Kong and abroad. Several of our girls have played in their age-group for the HK national side! Although girls are welcome to train with boys and be selected for our main squads at any age, many prefer our girls only training – which we run in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. The same commitment from players and parents is needed in the squad programmes for both boys and girls.
THE BEST YOU CAN BE
All our squads are for players (and parents) committed to becoming the best footballer that they can be in Hong Kong. We ask for a full season commitment and can’t accept players who cannot make training or games. Likewise, once accepted into our squads we are committed to you for a whole season. Squad players should ideally train 2x per week plus regular weekend matches. The development process at APSS is straightforward and is outlined below.
PATH TO SUCCESS
It’s tough to get into our squads! Players must meet the criteria of our 4 Corners +1 model adapted from the English FA and their Long Term Player Development Plans.
SQUAD PHASES OF DEVELOPMENT
| INDIVIDUAL PHASE | SMALL GROUP PHASE | TEAM PHASE | COMPETITION PHASE |
| U7-8 | U9-10 | U11-12 | U13-15 |
| The focus is really on the player on the ball and their needs. Sessions focus on developing small skills. 1v1, creativity and understanding of an SSG. | Connections and relationships start to evolve. Session move into 1v1 to 3v3 game related practices to build game understanding. | The whole team’s connections become the focus. Game related practices 3v3 up to 7-9-a-side, developing understanding of the principles of play and the APSS philosophy. | Continuing the previous phase, the focus now moves to 11v11 and coaching the principles of play in functions and phases of play. |
OUR PRINCIPLES OF PLAY
In squad sessions players are able to cover more advanced topics and are encouraged to think about the principles of play. There are 4 moments in a game: attack, defence, and the different transitions between the two.
MORE INFORMATION
If you would like to know more about the squad program you can download this pdf on our squad framework and structure. If you want an even more detailed explanation you can watch this video about the squad program on YouTube.
We believe this gives our players the foundation to understand how to play the game.