1. WELCOME TO GPS LEXINGTON SOCCER ACADEMY

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2 1. WELCOME TO GPS LEXINGTON SOCCER ACADEMY 2. PREMIER PROGRAM INTRODUCTION 3. TEAM CALENDAR: JUNIOR PREMIER PROGRAM 4. TEAM CALENDAR: PREMIER PROGRAM 5. DIRECTORY & COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL 6. FEES & PAYMENT POLICIES 7. FEES & PAYMENT POLICIES 8. PLAYER REGISTRATION 9. GPS LEXINGTON SOCCER ACADEMY UNIFORM: 2017/ GPS LEXINGTON SOCCER ACADEMY UNIFORM: 2017/18

3 WELCOME TO GLOBAL PREMIER SOCCER GPS Lexington Soccer Academy is an affiliate of Global Premier Soccer (GPS). GPS, the Official North American Youth Partner of FC Bayern Munich, is one of the largest and most successful organizations in the USA. GPS is currently active in 22 US States and territories in addition to Canada, the United Kingdom, and Spain. Founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 2001, the GPS model of player development ensures that all locations within the GPS scope produce top-level players through a broad catalog of programming, including GPS Juniors, the GPS Early Development Program, the GPS Premier Team Program, and the GPS FC Bayern National Team Program. THE GPS MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Global Premier Soccer is to be a clear leader in the development and growth of soccer through North America and beyond. We will establish an identity of excellence as we pursue our pathway to success on and off the field with our primary focus being the development of players and people. We will development players who can compete at the highest level of soccer throughout the world. THE GPS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY The GPS Player Development Pathway shows the route our players will progress on while at GPS Lexington Soccer Academy. WHY ARE WE DIFFERENT? At Global Premier Soccer, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, the care we show to our players and our families, and the respect afforded to each and every player who enters the GPS Family. We want each player to enjoy their time with the club, be challenged in a positive coaching environment, and improve themselves as players and as people as they progress through the GPS Player Development Pathway. 1.

4 THE GPS LEXINGTON PREMIER PROGRAM: INTRODUCTION The GPS Lexington Premier Program is for young players who aspire to achieve excellence in their game. Our emphasis is player-centric with development the number one priority. We focus on the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological development of players on a pathway towards maximizing their full potential. The winning tradition that has been established over the past 15 years is based on each player improving significantly over the time they are with the club. All players will conduct themselves at all times in accordance with the GPS Premier Team Player Code of Conduct and all players will be treated as equals. The GPS coaching staff will be coaches of positive significance on our player s lives. Our coaches will inspire and motivate our players in an atmosphere of respect and honesty versus fear and intimidation and players will be encouraged to think for themselves. Success is achieved through building good habits and having players be accountable for their own development. Our Premier Program is divided in two distinct phases: - Junior Premier Program: U8 - U12 ( ) - Premier Program: U13 - U18 ( ) THE GPS LEXINGTON JUNIOR PREMIER PROGRAM BIRTH YEARS: The GPS Lexington Junior Premier Program offers a tailored curriculum for our U8 through U12 teams and will provide players with a fun, energetic, and competitive environment focused on individual player development while learning the GPS Style of Play. At this stage of a young player s development, there are a lot of variables that can enhance or impact development and we want to ensure that our player are given the necessary support and time to be able to reach their full potential. While we full understand how winning can positively affect player development, it is a by-product of a solid technical and tactical base and of our club s player development philosophy. THE GPS LEXINGTON PREMIER PROGRAM BIRTH YEARS: The GPS Lexington Premier Program offers a tailored curriculum for our U13 through U18 teams and will provide year-round playing opportunities for 2004 and 2005 birth years while 2003 to 1999 will be play fall-only due to high school commitments in the spring season. The GPS Lexington Premier Program is split as a tiered system with players split dependent on ability, attitude, commitment, and what GPS believes is the fit for the player s development. Each tier continues to develop players through the four pillars of player development: technical, tactical, physical, and psychological. There will be less movement between each tier of the program however the GPS staff reserve the right to move players up and down depending on what they feel is best for the individual player s development. Our teams will compete in leagues under the South Carolina Youth Soccer Association with the addition of state and regional events depending on the level of the group. Teams will compete in various tournaments throughout the year with all players expected to take part. Teams will generally compete in three to five tournaments throughout the year. 2.

5 THE GPS LEXINGTON JUNIOR PREMIER PROGRAM: TEAM CALENDAR JUNIOR PREMIER PROGRAM STRUCTURE (BIRTH YEARS: ) Fall Season: August 1st November 17th 2017 Spring Season: February 5th April 29th 2018 Practices: League Play: Two team sessions per week (Fall & Spring) Additional technical sessions with DOC/Technical Staff (Fall, & Spring) South Carolina Youth Soccer Association - Games played mostly on Saturdays & Sundays Team Camp: GPS Lexington Pre-Season Camp: July 24th - 28th 2017 Tournament Play: Training Location: Game Structure: Local tournaments within South Carolina GPS Lexington Soccer Complex 7v7 - GPS has a system and style of play implemented across the club JUNIOR PREMIER PROGRAM STRUCTURE (BIRTH YEARS: ) Fall Season: August 1st November 17th 2017 Spring Season: February 5th April 29th 2018 Practices: League Play: Two team sessions per week (Fall & Spring) Additional technical sessions with DOC/Technical Staff (Fall, & Spring) South Carolina Youth Soccer Association - Games played mostly on Saturdays & Sundays Team Camp: GPS Lexington Pre-Season Camp: July 24th - 28th 2017 Tournament Play: Training Location: Game Structure: Local & regional tournaments within the southeast region GPS Lexington Soccer Complex 9v9 - GPS has a system and style of play implemented across the club 3.

6 THE GPS LEXINGTON PREMIER PROGRAM: TEAM CALENDAR PREMIER PROGRAM STRUCTURE (BIRTH YEARS: ) Fall Season: August 1st November 17th 2017 Spring Season: February 5th April 29th 2018 Practices: League Play: Premier/Challenge: Three team sessions per week (Fall & Spring) Classic/Open: Two team sessions per week (Fall & Spring) South Carolina Youth Soccer Association - Games played mostly on Saturdays & Sundays Team Camp: GPS Lexington Pre-Season Camp: July 24th - 27th 2017 Tournament Play: Training Location: Game Structure: Local & regional tournaments within the southeast region GPS Lexington Soccer Complex 11v11 - GPS has a system and style of play implemented across the club PREMIER PROGRAM STRUCTURE (BIRTH YEARS: ) Fall Season: August 1st November 17th 2017 Practices: League Play: Premier/Challenge: Three team sessions per week (Fall Only) Classic/Open: Two team sessions per week (Fall Only) South Carolina Youth Soccer Association - Games played mostly on Saturdays & Sundays Team Camp: GPS Lexington Pre-Season Camp: July 24th - 27th 2017 Tournament Play: Training Location: Game Structure: Local & regional tournaments within the southeast region GPS Lexington Soccer Complex 11v11 - GPS has a system and style of play implemented across the club 4.

7 THE GPS LEXINGTON PREMIER PROGRAM: DIRECTORY & COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL Every GPS Lexington team will have the following organizational structure: Head Coach: Responsible for all soccer specifics, the team calendar, training, and communicating effectively with each and every family. Parent Coordinator (PC): Responsible for communication of all team logistics and provides administrative support to the Head Coach. The Parent Coordinator has no input on any soccer-related matters. GPS Lexington Administrative Staff: Responsible for overseeing all team matters within their specific division: GPS Lexington President: Brian Paulen GPS Lexington Club Registrar: Tammy Jolly GPS Lexington Technical Director: Marc Joyce GPS Lexington Director of Coaching: Ralph Garofano GPS Lexington Academy Director of Coaching: Chad Domis GPS Tournament & Camp Director: Robert Hunter GPS has implemented a program from a communication perspective called the C.A.R.E initiative. C A R E Communication Accountability Respect Exceed Expectations Head coaches are expected to communicate effectively with each and every player and family throughout the season to ensure there is always clarity in the decision-making process and organization if any last minute changes should arise. Head coaches will be communicating regularly with parents and players on the team. The protocol will be: Pre-Season Meeting: Game Reports: Player Evaluations: Needs to be attended by players and at least one parent. Follow-up report on weekend games and tournaments. End of season individual player evaluations. Players should be clear on the areas that they do well in and on areas where improvement is needed. There should be no surprises at the end of year evaluation. If a parent wishes to discuss a soccer-related question with the Head Coach, they should arrange a specific time to speak on the phone or meet with the Head Coach in person. It is against club policy for a parent to approach a Head Coach directly after a game. 5.

8 THE GPS LEXINGTON PREMIER PROGRAM: FEES STRUCTURE & PAYMENT SCHEDULE JUNIOR PREMIER PROGRAM (BIRTH YEARS: ) PAYMENT DUE/TEAM REGISTRATION $ $ $ $ $ JULY $ $ $ $ $ AUGUST $ $ $ $ $ SEPTEMBER $ $ $ $ $ OCTOBER $ $ $ $ $ NOVEMBER $ $ $ $ $ TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ PAYMENT DUE/TEAM PREMIER/CHALLENGE CLASSIC PREMIER/CHALLENGE CLASSIC REGISTRATION $ $ $ $ JULY $ $ $ $ AUGUST $ $ $ $ SEPTEMBER $ $ $ $ OCTOBER $ $ $ $ NOVEMBER $ $ $ $ TOTAL $ 1, $ $ $ WHAT IS INCLUDED: WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: - Coaching Fees - GPS Lexington Pre-Season Camp - Referee & League Fees - Uniform Costs - Premier/Challenge: Three Team Practices Per Week - Classic/Open: Two Team Practices Per Week 6.

9 THE GPS LEXINGTON PREMIER PROGRAM: PLAYER REGISTRATION Congratulations! You have been selected for the GPS Lexington Premier Program! This page will assist you as your progress through the registration process. STEP 1: Please click on the registration link provided in your acceptance . This will take you to SportsAffinity, our player registration system. Click on the Registration tab on the top left and select the 2017/2018 Season. Check Player Registration. You will now log in to your SportsAffinity account. If you currently have a SportsAffinity account, please log in using your existing user-name and password. If you do not have an account with SportsAffinity, please create one to be used moving forward. This is a mandatory phase of registration. Your account information will appear. Click continue. STEP 2: On the next screen, only those players eligible for acceptance will be able to register (shown by the green tab that states Register beside their name). Please only select those who you are accepting your position for. Click on the Register Player tab. On the pop-up screen, select the appropriate division you are registering for from the drop-down menu. STEP 3: Another screen will pop-up - verify that all of the information is correct. Scroll down on the pop-up windows, upload a head-shot and birth certificate. Once complete, fill in the emergency contacts and answer any questions that are required. Click save and next page. Accept or deny the insurance that is offered. Check I have read the terms of agreement box and click the green continue button. STEP 4: Proceed to the next screen and use the drop-down menu to select your payment method (full payment or payment plan) and click continue. - Payment Plan: $ for acceptance followed by five monthly payments for the remaining balance due. Each payment will be in the middle of the month. - You will be offered the option to split your payments over two, three, or six months. Enter your payment information. STEP 5: The final screen will congratulate you and provide you with the option to print your receipt or ELA. The ELA portion is the Medical Release that the team managers will have you complete prior to your teams first practice. Please note that player registration is mandatory. If you require registration assistance, please contact Tammy Jolly at brianandtammyjolly@gmail.com or Brian Paulen at bpaulen@sc.rr.com. 8.

10 THE GPS LEXINGTON UNIFORM: 2017/2018 Global Premier Soccer is a leading partner of Adidas in the United States. We would like our players to represent our partnership fully with the aim to be an Adidas club from head to toe. For the 2017/2018 season, GPS Lexington will continue to utilize an online ordering process for player uniform which we believe enhances the player s experience at the club. EZ Kit is an online uniform platform what will allow you to order and pay for your GPS Lexington uniform directly through WeGotSoccer. One you have completed the online registration and secured your roster spot, you will be assigned your jersey number. At this point, you will be able to go online and order your uniform for the 2017/2018 season. Please see below the GPS Lexington uniform package for 2017/2018. Please note that on all GPS attire and equipment, there is an a la carte option for additional purchases throughout the year. The uniform will run on a two year cycle until the end of the 2018/2019 season. 9.

11 THE GPS LEXINGTON UNIFORM: 2017/2018 WHY EZ KIT? Global Premier Soccer continue to strive to provide superior customer service. By taking the uniform process away from the Club and by utilizing an online ordering system through WeGotSoccer, GPS believes that the apparel process will be simplified and more accessible for all. HOW DO I ORDER? 1. Once you have completed your registration with GPS Lexington, you will be assigned your jersey number for the 2017/2018 season. 2. Visit WeGotSoccer s website. 3. Please select the required GPS Lexington uniform package. 4. Progress through the uniform package and select the desired size for each item. 5. Please note that custom embroidered items with numbers printed on cannot be returned. 6. Proceed to the checkout and triple-check your sizes and jersey number before processing the payment. 7. Enter Discount Code GPSLSAREWARD at the checkout. 8. Process your payment - Sit back and relax and wait for your 2017/2018 GPS Lexington uniform to arrive. Please note that as part of the EZ Kit process, players will be automatically enrolled into the WeGotSoccer Rewards Club. Members will receive a 10% discount on all in-store and online purchases and 5% cash back towards future purchases