| 2008-09 TCYSA PROGRAMS | |
| 2008-09 TCYSA PROGRAMS | |||||
| For complete information on all our soccer offerings, visit www.twincitysoccer.com. (Revised May 20, 2008) | |||||
| TDP | Juniors | Academy | Challenge | Classic | |
| General | Introduces soccer in a playful way. | For players learning the game of soccer. | Focuses on player development rather than team results. | For players who want to move from recreation- level soccer to a higher level of play, coaching. | This program is for the most advanced players who want to play at the highest competitive level. |
| Eligible ages | U5 through U10 | U6 through U10 | U9 and U10 | U9 through U18 | U11 through U18 |
| Seasons | Fall and Spring | Fall and Spring | Fall and Spring |
U10-U14: Fall and
Spring; U15-U18: Fall (girls) or Spring (boys) |
U10-U14: Fall and
Spring; U15-U18: Fall (girls) or Spring (boys) |
| Coaches | Professional coaches | Trained parent coaches | Professional coaches | Trained parent coaches, professional skills coaches, assistant DOC for Challenge | Professional coaches selected and assigned by the Director of Coaching |
| Practices | 8 weekly sessions | 1x weekly | 2x weekly | 2x weekly | 2-3x weekly |
| Specialized Training | Skills training during sessions | Skills training during practices | Skills training during practices | Skills training during practices, separate goalkeeper training | Skills training during practices, separate goalkeeper training |
| Travel | None | Within Forsyth County area | Most games within 45 miles | Most games within 45 miles | May be scheduled across the state |
| Fees (Subject to change.) | $75 per season |
U6 & U7 $65 per season U8 - U10 $75 per season |
$685 per year |
U10 - U14 $370 per year U15 - U18 $225 per year |
U11 - U14: $1,050 to $1,250 per year U15 - U18: $825 to $975 per year |
| Includes T-Shirt; player must provide ball, cleats, shin guards. | Includes referee fees, T-shirt for 5 - 6 year olds; does not include uniform for 7 - 9 year olds. Player provides ball, cleats, shin guards. |
Includes referee fees. Does not include uniform, ball, cleats and camps, or shin guards. Financial aid is available. |
Includes skills training. Does not include uniform, referee fees, tournament fees, camps, or personal travel. Opportunity exists to partially offset fees through ad sales. Financial aid is available. Fund-raising opportunities exist. | Does not include uniform, referee fees, tournament fees, camps, personal travel, or coaching travel expenses. Opportunity exists to partially offset fees through ad sales. Financial aid is available. Fund-raising opportunities exist. | |
| Tournaments | None | Inter-Club Festival tournaments | Academy Festival tournaments in the area | Team decision (May be optional.) | DOC, Coach and team decision (Not optional.) |
| 1 to 2 per season | Typically 1 to 2 per season | Typically 1 to 2 per season for Silver teams; 2 to 3 per season for Blue teams; and 3 to 4 per season for White teams. May involve out-of-state travel. Region III Premier teams: Regular travel to FL, GA, SC. | |||
| Team selection | None | No tryouts. All registered players will be placed on a team provided that a parent coach is available. | Selected by the DOC staff in a tryout session. Each age group will form a pool of players from which DOC staff will select teams for each game. | Professional coaches evaluate players during tryouts. Parent-coaches select players based on evaluator ratings. | Entirely team coach and DOC selection. Teams will be made up of top players each year selected during tryouts. |
| Playing time | 1 hour, 15 minutes | All players will play at least one half of each game. | An attempt will be made to ensure that all players receive equitable field time. | All players receive a minimum of 1/2 game assuming attendance and effort at practice. | No minimum. Coach's decision. |
| Competition | None | Once a week among other recreation teams within the program and possibly within Triad. | Most training games will be within the Triad. Some games may require travel to Charlotte or Asheville. | Competition against other clubs within the Triad area in the Triad Challenge League, typically within the Piedmont Triad area. | Strong competition from across the state with some of the top soccer players in the age group statewide. |
| Commitment | Attendance and participation is encouraged. | Attendance and participation is encouraged. | Attendance and participation is strongly encouraged with other activities taking second place. | Attendance and participation is encouraged with other activities suggested to take second place. | Attendance and participation is strongly recommended with other activities taking second place. |
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