The Celtic FC Florida CDP Program focuses primarily on individual skill development and prepares players for Club Soccer in later years. Scores are not recorded; standings are not maintained. All players generally play the same amount of time in each game as the emphasis of CDP is focused on the growth of the individual player, more so than the net result of the games.

Most CDP teams choose to play in scrimmage games against other clubs and within our club prior to the beginning of the season.  Official practices will begin Mid-August and will be held twice per week from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.  However, some CDP teams may also choose to participate in pre- and post-season tournaments and/or practices.  Regular season begins in the beginning of November and runs through the end of February the following year.

All CDP practices and home games will be held at the SJWAA complex. CDP teams travel locally and long-distance (about a 2 hour max distance) for away games and tournaments throughout the season.

The CDP Director and Director of Coaching along with the Coaching Committee will determine an appropriate tournament schedule, if any, for the Academy. All players are expected to participate in ALL of their team tournaments unless arrangements have been made at least 30 days prior to the tournament. We understand that unexpected circumstances arise and those situations are handled individually at that time. CDP teams will participate in a variety of fundraisers, as determined by the team, to raise funds in order to help cover some of the costs associated with tournament fees.

The season concludes with a regional Academy Festival. Additionally, CDP teams also participate in various group outings, team building exercises and small fundraisers throughout the year.  Exact dates and schedules are distributed to the teams, once assigned.

CDP RESOURCES

For more information, please click the links below:

What is CDP?

CDP Training Breakdown

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information or questions regarding the Celtic FC Florida CDP Program, please contact Matt Risley, CDP Director at info@celticfl.net.