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Interest
and Ability – Players should have a high interest in playing soccer
and improving their soccer skills. Most competitive traveling soccer
players are self-motivated to play their best and to continually
improve.
Time Commitment – Typically, games are scheduled once a week for
U9s and U10s, and twice a week for U11s and older. Teams train at least
twice a week during the season. In addition, teams will typically play
in three weekend tournaments, plus the district tournament and the state
tournament. The 2006 summer season will start on May 8th, and the 2006
state tournament will end in early August. Teams have the opportunity to
train (part of registration money) in the winter at St. Croix Valley
Recreation Center Dome with SCS trainers from January to early April,
and in the spring on Saturday mornings in April and early May. The MYSA
also offers a shortened fall season, which starts in September and ends
with the Fall Harvest Fest tournament during MEA weekend in October.
Teams typically decide on their own if they wish to participate in the
fall season; the Club can facilitate the registration process.
Competitiveness – Competitive traveling soccer teams are formed
based on soccer ability and soccer age group, not by neighborhoods,
schools, or friends. Requests to place players on certain teams will not
be honored. Maroon and C1 teams will contain many players who seek to
play soccer at the highest level. Parents should know that these
top-level teams will require a higher level of commitment from players
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Training and Coaching – The Club provides skills training in the
winter and spring, which is part of the registration fee. On top of
that, several teams choose to participate in additional training, which
is paid for by the player. Information about these training
opportunities can be found on the Club’s website. All premier and C1
teams will have a paid coach, and C2 and C3 teams will have the option
of a paid or volunteer coach and possibly a paid trainer.
Demands of competitive soccer – Soccer is a team sport. If one
player does not understand his or her role, it could cause the team to
lose games. Absences at either games or training will disrupt team
development. It is necessary for traveling team members to commit
themselves to attending all games and training sessions. Coaches are to
be notified of any medical emergencies or injuries that could affect the
player’s attendance. Any absences from games and training will affect
playing time and opportunities in the future. Parents and players should
understand:
- The length of the season, the frequency of practices, the number of
games, and the commitment required of you.
- The time schedule involved.
- The costs involved beyond the initial fee.
- Their responsibility to get to games and practices, and to take care
of uniforms and equipment.
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