CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON ELITE CLUBS NATIONAL LEAGUE

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1 ELITE CLUBS NATIONAL LEAGUE CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON A MEMBER OF THE ELITE CLUBS NATIONAL LEAGUE

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON Elite Clubs Page 3 National League Club Structure Diagram CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON Program Overview Page 4 CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON Goals for this Program Page 5 CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON Coaching Staff and Bios Page Team Schedules: Games and Practices Page 8 ECNL Player Development Program/ID 2 Program/Scouting Page 13 Elite Club National League Travel, Budget and Costs Page 15 CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON Elite Clubs Page 17 National League Player Expectations College Recruitment in the ECNL Page 18 CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON ECNL College Review Page 20 FAQ S Page 22 Page2

3 ELITE CLUBS NATIONAL LEAGUE CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON ECNL STRUCTURE Mark Olen Jason Gardner ECNL/CO President THUSC President Fraser Morrison Tom Atencio ECNL DIRECTOR ECNL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR U 14 ECNL TEAM HC Tom Atencio U 15 ECNL TEAM HC Fraser Morrison U 16 ECNL TEAM HC Tom Atencio U 17 ECNL TEAM HC Kibwe Cuffie U 18 ECNL TEAM HC John Kiester U14 Crossfire United Oregon ECNL Reserves (THUSC and Crossfire Oregon) U 14- U 18 ECNL Squads U18 Crossfire United Oregon ECNL Reserves (THUSC and Crossfire Oregon) U15 Crossfire United Oregon ECNL Reserves (THUSC and Crossfire Oregon) U16 Crossfire United Oregon ECNL Reserves (THUSC and Crossfire Oregon) U17 Crossfire United Oregon ECNL Reserves (THUSC and Crossfire Oregon) * Each ECNL roster can have a maximum of players and only 18 players can play in each game. Page3

4 CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON PROGAM OVERVIEW CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON Parents of Rising U14-U18 Girls: CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON is pleased to announce the ECNL structure for the Season. CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON revised structure will have a positive effect on ALL levels of players in terms of additional opportunities. Our organization can now give players more opportunities for those aspiring to play at the next level. The Elite Club National League (ECNL) is the highest level of girls youth soccer in the country with the top 76 clubs playing in regionalized leagues and showcase events providing maximum exposure for our older/highest level players. CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON is one of only two clubs in Oregon to apply to this elite program. This year, CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON has applied to be a part of the Northwest conference for the U14-U18 age groups. The U14 team will play conference play and cross-conference tournaments. The U15- U18 teams will play conference play, a number of National College Showcase events and in the National playoffs held in The structure of the ECNL teams will not just be a player roster. Players that are selected for any ECNL team may be moved into another age appropriate ECNL team for conference or tournament play. This roster flexibility is due to the amount of competitive games and intense schedule; each ECNL team also has the ability to pull players up from our other CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON OPL teams for any games during the season to give more players of quality an opportunity to experience playing in the ECNL. Additional training opportunities will allow the CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON players to attend sessions and train with ECNL teams. The ECNL staff will be attending games and training sessions throughout the season as we continue to monitor and identify players from within our program. Those individuals that progress will be given opportunities to play games in addition to playing on their respective Premier level teams. Regards, Tom Atencio Tom Atencio ECNL Executive Director CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON Fraser Morrison Fraser Morrison ECNL Director CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON Page4

5 ECNL PROGRAM GOALS CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON S goal is to be one of the most competitive girls programs in the country. Our aim is to offer the best possible training environment where the girls can grow as soccer players and as young ladies while preparing them for college recruitment and possible National team opportunities. Our goal is to be a pathway for players who want to compete at the highest level. To accomplish this goal, we strive to create a first class competitive environment in every aspect of the player s development. Roles of ECNL Staff: Create an environment where players can improve both technically and tactically so they are able to compete in the top girls programs in the country. Be completely invested in every player. Hold players accountable. Treat the girls with the respect. Offer support and guidance on and off the soccer field. Help our players be the best they possibly can be. Fully support the core values of our ECNL program. CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON Placement Program: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Pre-event parent meetings to help outline the recruiting process and offer guidance for parents. Assist in creating player profiles. Communication with potential college coaches. Individual meetings with families and players throughout season to assist in college planning process. (Families/players need to take responsibility on setting up appointments with our staff). Following up with college coaches prior to and after each ECNL college showcase events and games. College nights & ID Camps where we will have the chance to bring in college coaches from NCAA Division I, II, III schools as well as NAIA program Page5

6 ECNL AND PREMIER COACHING STAFF ECNL Executive Director: Tom Atencio ECNL Director Of Coaching Fraser MorrisonAs ECNL Directors, Tom and Fraser will be heavily involved with all teams, players and coaches in the ECNL Program. Each ECNL team will be assigned a head coach but all members of the ECNL coaching staff will be working with each of the other ECNL teams in the program. This provides continuity within all teams and also gives our coaching staff the opportunity to work together to benefit our players ECNL Staff Coaches U14 Girls ECNL U15 Girls ECNL U16 Girls ECNL U17 Girls ECNL Tom Atencio Fraser Morrison Tom Atencio Kibwe Cuffie U18 Girls ECNL Jon Kiester ECNL Assistant Staff Coaches U14-U18 Girls U14-U18 Girls U14-U18 Girls U14-U18 Girls U14-U18 Girls Speed and Agility Trainer Goalkeeping Coach Rochelle Hearns and Alan Cox Chris Dorough Travis Schoonover Mel Langley Cris Lewis Kory Bell Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic Ken Takenaka Angela Harrison College Placement Program Mel Langley CROSSFIRE UNITED ECNL Reserves Head Coaches U14 Girls U15 Girls U16 Girls THUSC Rochelle Hearns, Crossfire Oregon Alan Cox THUSC Chris Dorough, Crossfire Oregon Fraser Morrison THUSC Tom Atencio, Crossfire Oregon Travis Schoonover U17 Girls THUSC Mel Langley, Crossfire Oregon Kibwe Cuffie U18 Girls THUSC Cris Lewis, Crossfire Oregon Jon Kiester Page6

7 ECNL COACHING BIOS Tom Atencio COACHING EDUCATION USSF National A License COACHING EXPERIENCE Club/Academy Level THUSC DOC Present College Level Cal State University Fullerton Assistant Coach Men State, Regional & National Level USSF National Staff Boys USClub Soccer ID2 Scout USClub Soccer Board Member USYSA ODP Regional Head Coach and Staff Boys/Girls State, Regional & National Level USYSA ODP Girls Region IV Head Coach and Assistant Coach Fraser Morrison COACHING EDUCATION USSF National A License COACHING EXPERIENCE Club/Academy Level Crossfire Oregon LOSC DOC 2007-Present High School Level Lake Oswego High School State, Regional & National Level USYSA ODP Girls Region IV Staff USSF National A License Page7

8 Kibwe Cuffie COACHING EDUCATION USSF National B License COACHING EXPERIENCE Club/Academy Level Crossfire Oregon Southside Soccer Club Girls DOC 2014 High School Level Tigard High School Boys College Level Portland State University Assistant Coach Women Present State, Regional & National Level Oregon ODP Staff Jon Kiester COACHING EDUCATION USSF National A License COACHING EXPERIENCE Club/Academy Level Portland Timbers RTC Coach College Level University of Oregon Assistant Coach Women University of Hawaii Assistant Coach Women University of Missouri Rolla Head Coach Women Page8

9 ECNL TEAMS GAMES AND EVENTS (Please note that the ECNL events, dates and locations are subject to change) U14, U15, U16, U17 and U18 ECNL TEAMS Regular Season Conference Games - Home and Away Games (14 Games) ECNL Cross Conference Tournaments (3 games per event) April 2015 ECNL Showcase San Diego (U14) ECNL National Showcase Events (3 Games per event) December ECNL Winter Showcase Florida (U15, 16, and 17) February ECNL Spring Showcase Texas (U15, 16,and 17) April ECNL Showcase San Diego (U14-U18) June ECNL National Playoffs TBD (U15-U17)(U14 and 18 if qualify) July ECNL Nationals Championships* TBD (U14-U18) *All Teams have to qualify to attend the National Championship in July Non-ECNL Events (2/3 Games per event) October Northwest Champions League Seattle (U14) December 2015 Northwest Champions League Portland (U15-U18) February C O/THUSC College Showcase Portland ( Grads) January Northwest Champions League Seattle (U15-U18) February Northwest Champions League Portland (U15-U18) March Northwest Champions League TBD (U14-U18) April Northwest Champions League TBD (U15-U18) August 2015 CO/THUSC Camp Portland (U14) *Games will be added based on need per age group. CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON ECNL Fall 2015 Team Camp Schedule May 2015 ECNL Team Camp Portland (U14-U18) Page9

10 CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON ECNL TEAM PRACTICE FORMAT CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON ECNL 2014/15 Regular Practice Schedule June- May Training (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Portland (U14) November-August Training (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Portland (U15-U18) *Holidays and recovery breaks coordinated with ECNL calendar CROSSFIRE UNITED ECNL OREGON Team Practice Curriculum and Session Structure Our number one goal with training is to create the best possible training habits. Training sessions will be designed so that players will get out of training whatever they put into it. All ECNL teams will typically train 3-4 practices per week. U14 & U15 Teams Training Focus Session ONE (Technical Focus) Technical work with a ball (individual and small groups) Passing & Receiving (technical & physical) Possession/Small-sided conditioned game Session TWO (Technical & Physical Focus) Technical work with a ball (individual and small groups) Passing & Receiving (technical & physical) Possession/Small-Sided conditioned game Competitive component (all games are played for time and fitness) Fitness (with and without a ball) Session THREE (Technical, Tactical & Physical Focus) Technical work with a ball (individual and small groups) Passing & Receiving (technical & physical) Possession/Small-Sided conditioned game End line Finishing/Patterns to goal Fitness (with and without a ball) (Once per week all ECNL teams will work together in a variety of sessions including: small-sided tournaments, functional training, set pieces, transition, speed & agility, sport psychology as well as classroom sessions.) Page10

11 U16 thru U18 s Teams Training Focus Session ONE (Technical Focus) CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON Technical work with a ball (individual and small groups) Passing & Receiving (technical & physical) Possession/Small-Sided conditioned game Session TWO (Technical, Tactical & Physical Focus) Technical work with a ball (individual and small groups) Passing & Receiving (technical & physical) Possession/Small-Sided conditioned game End line Finishing/Patterns to goal Competitive component (all games are played for time and fitness) Fitness (with and without a ball) Session THREE (Technical, Tactical & Physical Focus) Technical work with a ball (individual and small groups) Passing & Receiving (technical & physical) Possession/Small-Sided conditioned game End line Finishing/Patterns to goal Competitive component (all games are played for time and fitness) Fitness (with and without a ball) (Once per week all ECNL teams will work together in a variety of sessions including: small-sided tournaments, functional training, set pieces, transition, speed & agility as well as classroom sessions.) Competitive Game Days with our Reserve teams Throughout the season the ECNL teams and Reserve teams will have selected games days. This will give the ECNL staff further opportunities to evaluate those players that have desires to play in the ECNL program. These dates will be set as soon as we receive the final game schedule. Discovery Players: As CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON is only one selected to be a part of the ECNL, we understand that players from outside the Portland Area may want to be part of our program. Players traveling from greater distances for CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON practices will be given considerations on a case by case basis by the ECNL Director/Head Coach. (i.e., - the number of practices attended per week). Page11

12 CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON ECNL PRACTICE CALENDAR U 14-U 18 ECNL Teams 2014/15 Practice Schedule Summer/Fall The U14 ECNL team will train through the fall season to prepare for their conference/regular season play and their tournament showcase events. Summer/Fall practices begin the Week of June 3rd for U14-U18 and end in late December after the Florida showcase. U14 s will break after the Northwest Champions League event in December. U15-U18 will break August 15 for high school soccer after CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON ECNL Camp. U15-U18 will resume training November 20 th in preparation for the ECNL Winter Showcase. Sunday practices will be scheduled periodically around the high school schedule for U15-U18 teams. Summer practices begin approx; the week after Memorial Day weekend and run through the ECNL National Championship is completed in July. Winter/Spring 2015 Each of the U15-U18 ECNL teams will train through the spring season to prepare for their conference/regular season play and their tournament showcase events. Spring practices begin the Week of January 5th and end in May after the ECNL Spring Conference Showcase. The U14 ECNL team will start back training January 5th and continue to train during the spring season to prepare for their conference, regular season play, Northwest Champions League and their tournament showcase events. ELITE CLUBS NATIONAL LEAGUE PRACTICE SCHEDULE (ALL LOCATIONS ARE TBD) TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 6:00-7:30 U14-U15 U14-U15 U14-U15 7:30-9:00 U16-U18 U16-U18 U16-U18 Location Beaverton or Lake Oswego Location Beaverton or Lake Oswego ECNL GOALKEEPER FALL PRACTICE SCHEDULE Tuesday & Wednesday 6:00 7:30pm Hazelia Field ADDITIONAL FALL/SPRING/SUMMER SESSIONS Sessions will consist of Monday Functional Training. These sessions and scrimmages will be finalized at the start of the season and dates will be based on game schedules per age group. Page12

13 ELITE CLUBS NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYER ID PLATFORM The ECNL Player Identification Platform (ECNL Player ID) was launched in 2009 to provide a better, more efficient and streamlined process for identifying players with the potential to play with the US Youth National Teams. The ECNL Player ID Platform provides opportunities to identify the top players in the ECNL and provides opportunities for these players to be seen and trained by U.S. Soccer National Team staff. The ECNL Player ID Platform was created with the following assumptions: Players should be scouted and evaluated in their regular environment. There should be no additional cost to players for scouting and identification. To ensure accurate evaluations, players should be evaluated by multiple people over multiple events. To ensure accurate evaluations, the coaches that train and develop the identified players should be consulted as the best source of information regarding overall ability, mentality and current form. By scouting players in their regular team environment, while they are competing against the best players in the country, the ECNL Player ID Platform increases opportunities for identified players at no additional cost to the players. As of , the ECNL Player ID Platform program includes: 1. ECNL / id2 Player Development Programs 2. ECNL / id2 National Training Camp 3. PDP Oregon will be coordinated between The Oregon Premier League and Crossfire UNITED for Reserve Players *Both the ECNL/id2 Player Development Programs and the ECNL/id2 National Training Camp are part of US Club Soccer s id2 National Identification and Development Program. Younger Age Groups In addition to the ECNL Player ID programs above, the ECNL works closely with US Club Soccer id2 staff to solicit recommendations of top players from coaches throughout the ECNL. Players recommended through ECNL coaches are submitted to US Club Soccer for inclusion in the US Club Soccer id2 Regional Training Camps at the 1997 and 1998 age groups. Crossfire UNITED will bring together, one time per month, present U13 players in an academy format for Pre-ECNL development and evaluation. ECNL Player Development Program The ECNL has a large network of over 150 Player Identification Program Scouts. These scouts include coaches from member clubs of the ECNL as well as independent coaches. Scouts within the ECNL Player ID Program include some of the country s best youth club coaches, coaches with experience with US Soccer National Teams and coaches from top Division I, II, and III colleges. The ECNL Player ID Program Scouting Staff is one of the largest, most qualified and most comprehensive scouting networks for female players in the country. ECNL scouts are assigned to observe and analyze ECNL games at each ECNL National Showcase Event. A standardized evaluation program has been established by the ECNL for these scouts whereby identified players will be evaluated on a variety of technical, tactical, physical and psychological characteristics based upon their performances. The performance of identified players will be tracked over time through a secure, online ECNL database. This database allows for longitudinal tracking of the players, comparison of different ratings of the same players by different scouts and is searchable so that the top players in any category, birth year, or position can be identified. In addition to information collected through assigned scouts, the ECNL also selects an All-Event Team for each age group from participating teams at each ECNL National Showcase Event. This team is selected Page13

14 based upon nominations from coaches in every game in the Event, and top performers from these games are also added to the database. ELITE CLUBS NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ECNL Player Development Program is in conjunction with US Club Soccer s id2 Player Development Programs (ECNL PDP). ECNL PDP events provide an opportunity for the top players within every ECNL Conference to play with and against the best players within their region at multiple age groups and to attend presentations from leading coaches or experts in elite athlete development. ECNL PDPs are created with three primary goals: (i) Identify the top players within each ECNL Conference at multiple age groups; (ii) Provide a developmental experience; and (iii) Recognize and reward individual performance and achievement. In , there will be ten such programs taking place across the country, with every ECNL Club assigned to one based upon either their conference or their geographic location. ECNL PDPs will bring together the top 60 players within the conference or geographic region for a weekend of training, competition and education. Each ECNL PDP will include approximately 60 players: 30 from the 1993/1994 age groups and 30 from the 1995/1996 age groups. Players are selected for the ECNL PDPs based on their performance in ECNL competitions and recommendations from coaches. Each ECNL PDP will occur over two days and will include three training sessions/matches and a presentation for the players. All players will also receive Nike training gear. The ECNL will be covering the costs of participation in the ECNL PDP, excluding travel costs for participating players. Based upon their performance in ECNL competitions and in the ECNL PDPs over the course of the year, players may be invited to participate in the ECNL / id2national Training Camp. USYS ODP and High School Soccer The ECNL is not imposing restrictions on players to prevent them from participating in either of these programs. Many players who participate in the ECNL may participate in USYS ODP or other identification programs and some players that participate in the ECNL will not participate in USYS. These choices will be made by individual players according to their own interests and desires. Page14

15 ECNL PLAYER COSTS U14 Club Fee Payment Schedule $2250 total ($400 May tryout acceptance, $400 July 1, $400 September 1, $400 November 1, $400 February 1, 2015, and $250 April 1,2015) U15, U16, U17 and U18 Club Fee Payment Schedule $2000 total ($400 July tryout acceptance, $400 September 1, $400 November 1, $400 February 1, 2015, and $400 March 1) Note: additional fees will be required for uniform ($350), and travel. U14 registration fee is higher to reflect the fact that their season is 3 months longer. ECNL PLAYER COST BREAKDOWN FOR ECNL Club Fee will cover the following for U14-U18 ECNL Teams: Player fee, ECNL League fee and League games. A minimum of 3 training sessions for the duration of the main club season o U15-U18- November through August, U15-U18-Sunday Sessions- September-November o U14 May-December, January-April o U 14-U18 Summer Sessions- June-July Home Game fields usage and Referee Fees Practice Field Usage - turf facility at Tualatin Hills Rec Center grass and turf and Lakeridge High School turf Nike Uniform Package $350 (extra charge) includes the following: Nike Uniforms Home and Away (2 game shirts, 2 game shorts, 2 game socks) Nike Training uniforms (3 training t-shirts, 3 shorts, 3 socks) Nike Rain Jacket Nike Travel Shirt Nike Travel Short Nike Warm-Up Suit Nike Bag Meals: Prior to each of the away trips for ECNL Regional games and the ECNL Showcase, additional meal fees will be required. The cost for meals (lunch and/or dinner) will be communicated prior to each event. *As this budget is set in advance to purchasing flights and charters there is a possibility that due to the costs of fuel etc, additional costs may be added at a later date. ELITE CLUB NATIONAL LEAGUE TRAVEL, BUDGET Page15

16 AND COSTS ECNL Travel: Crossfire United Oregon will use a combination of independent travel and chaperoned travel to make travel affordable and predictable: 1. Players will be expected to arrive at all Crossfire United Oregon ECNL events at the Teams Head Coaches designated arrival time. The designated arrival time will be set well in advance of all events to allow families time to book travel and meet club expectations. Arrival time will be the day before each event begins. For example, a team traveling to San Diego for a Saturday-Monday event will have to arrive by 6:00P Friday night, in Crossfire United Training Gear, to be prepared to practice. 2. Parents may use frequent flyer miles, credit, and discounts to ensure affordable travel. Players that are traveling without parents will be placed in a traveling group and chaperoned. 3. It is mandatory for players to stay at the team hotel. Players traveling with parents may stay with their parents in the team hotel. Players traveling alone will be placed in a chaperoned room with teammates; this does not mean the chaperone will be in the room with players. 4. It is mandatory for all players to follow the team itinerary the duration of the trip. 5. Players are responsible for coaches and managers travel expenses; this includes flights, rental car, hotel, food, and other transportation. ($50 food per diem per travelling coaches and managers paid up front by the team. Mileage reimbursement at 56 cents per mile for out of area travel by car. Coaches should carpool with team or each other as possible.) 6. Coaches of the same sex should share rooms and managers/chaperones should share rooms as possible 7. All Crossfire United Oregon players are expected to travel in team travel gear. Footwear will be running shoes or slides; Nike is always preferred. Chaperones: Each ECNL team will have up to three Chaperones (including the manager). Chaperones will be required to travel and stay with their teams. The Chaperones hotel cost will be covered by their CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON team. Chaperone Responsibilities will include: Coordinating meals, study hall, curfew, laundry, medical/general care, hotel check-in/check-out, bus supervision (boarding/departing), coordinate with parents traveling separately, game check-in process, confirm schedules, bus driver liaison. Any parent interested in chaperoning an event will communicate with their manager prior to the scheduled event and the chaperones will then be selected by the ECNL staff. Chaperones are expected to share rooms. ECNL Player Budget: ALL ECNL TOURNAMENT APPLICATIONS, ALL ECNL LEAGUE/REFEREE FEES, ALL PLAYER REGISTRATION, SELECTED REGIONAL GAME, SELECTED SHOWCASE TOURNAMENT AND TRAINING COSTS, FIELD RENTAL, ALL COACHING FEES WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PLAYERS YEARLY CLUB FEE WITH CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON. ADDITIONAL ECNL FEES WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ECNL SHOWCASE EVENTS AND REGIONAL GAMES FOR MEALS AND MISCELLANEOUS COSTS AND PAID INTO THE CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON ECNL team account. Each team shall have their own account. Reserve Player Budget: Reserve Players will continue to pay a club fee to THUSC or Crossfire Oregon and operate as in previous seasons. Travel coordination for tournaments will continue to be coordinated through your team manager and team treasurer. A team budget will cover coaches expenses, tournament applications, and referee fees Parents will be responsible for making arrangements for players to attend games and tournament events. Page16

17 *No additional club fee will be required from CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON to any reserve players that are selected for an ECNL event or game. The only additional costs will be for hotel, travel, food, coach s and chaperone expenses etc. They will not be required to pay any related tournament entry fees.. PLAYER EXPECTATIONS PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS Players are to be at practice 15 minutes prior to the start of their regular practice time for each day. This will allow players to begin their dynamic warm up. Once the warm up is complete, teams will begin practice. During practice, players are required to wear their CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON issued attire for all sessions (see below). If you are unable to make a practice, the PLAYER must communicate this with their respective coach within 48 hours of the designated practice. (Unless emergency, sick etc). Missing practice and/or repeated tardiness can result in decreased minutes during weekend games and this will be at each coach s discretion. GAME EXPECTATIONS Players are required to be at the fields at least 60 minutes prior to kick off. Warm up begins 45 minutes prior so all players are to be ready with their required warm up shirt. If you are unable to make any games, there is a minimum one week notice to let your respective coach know. ECNL CONFERENCE AND REGULAR SEASON PLAY As the ECNL teams are competing at the highest level there are no guarantees in the amount of playing time that an individual will receive in Conference and regular season play. Player selection is based on each player s performance in practices and games and how each player will impact the game the team is participating in. ECNL AND TOURNAMENT SHOWCASE EVENTS As the ECNL teams are competing at the highest level there are no guarantees in the amount of playing time that an individual will receive in ECNL Regional Games and Tournament Showcase Event Games. Player selection is based on each player s performance in practices and games and how each player will impact the game the team is participating in. Selections are not influenced by any college coaches in attendance that may be there to watch a particular player. All full-time ECNL players will start a minimum of 25 % of their teams ECNL Conference Games through the course of the Season. Each full time ECNL player will also start a minimum of one game in at each ECNL Showcase Event. This will exclude all games played at the National Series Event. COLLEGE COMMUNICATION It is each player s responsibility to fill out the CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON College Profile and Questionnaire. After meeting with the ECNL Director and or coach players should start to compile a list of prospective colleges and begin communicating with these schools and learn as much about their academic program, soccer program, cost, and soccer coach. Before each event each player should communicate with the college coach about the tournament they are about to attend and include the game time, the field number and the opponent for each day. Page17

18 After each event each players should once again communicate with the college coaches about the performances at the event and their continued interest in the college. Each of our CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON staff is committed to help our players realize their dream of playing in college. In our players conferences we will give you guidance on where we think what level your soccer abilities will fit at the collegiate level. We will be honest with you and will be happy to communicate with college coaches on your behalf. When you want the CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON staff to communicate with a college coach on your behalf prior to an event or camp please give your coach ample time to do so. Each of our recommendations to college coaches will be an honest and fair assessment. If a college coach does not feel a player is a fit for their program due to their teams needs or a player s ability, this is not a reflection on your coaches recommendation. The facts are that all College Coaches make their assessments on players based on how these players perform through opportunities that have to watch the players. CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON provides each player with that opportunity and it is up to the players to take their opportunities. ON THE FIELD RESPONSIBILITIES CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON has high expectations with on field behavior. We encourage hard physical play and want our players to always give 100% in every situation. At that same time, we focus on professionalism on and off the field with respect to officials and our opponents. Any player who receives cards or ejections for dissent or foul play will be dealt with very seriously. DRUGS TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL It is illegal to consume alcohol under the age of 21 in this country. It is illegal to purchase or consume tobacco products under the age of 18. Drugs are illegal. CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON policy on drugs, tobacco and alcohol are pretty simple. Any players who wish to partake in the consumption of alcohol or the use of drugs or tobacco products in anyway will be suspended or removed from the program. ELITE CLUBS NATIONAL LEAGUE AND COLLEGE RECRUITMENT The ECNL was formed with one driving purpose - to improve the developmental environment for elite female soccer players. In order to accomplish this, the ECNL has several specific objectives: 1. Increase the frequency with which the top players in the country have the opportunity to compete against each other, 2. Decrease the number of uncompetitive games for the top players in the country so that these players can train more frequently, 3. Increase the college recruitment exposure for the top players and 4. Provide an alternative identification program for these players to be identified for US youth soccer national teams. Every member club of the ECNL is dedicated to accomplishing these objectives. By coming together in the ECNL, ECNL member clubs are part of the ECNL Scouting Program which requires each club to scout one game per day of another ECNL member club. This is an important component in helping to make the changes necessary to accomplish these objectives far more quickly, efficiently, and effectively. The ECNL brings together the best female soccer clubs in the country to compete against each other in 4 regular season events and 1 post-season event. However, for the first time ever, the competitive schedule for these games for the entire year is determined at the beginning of the year. As such, college coaches can more Page18

19 easily plan their recruiting calendar to ensure that they see all the players in which they are interested and see them competing against the best players in the country. To ensure maximum exposure for all ECNL players, all ECNL games will be played at adjacent fields and at similar times at all ECNL events. At some events, ECNL games will be played on their own independent site. The ECNL is working with each showcase to ensure that the ECNL games are provided maximum exposure and that the drawing power of every ECNL club is combined to increase attendance of college coaches for all teams. Additionally, due to the structure of the ECNL, ECNL members are guaranteed acceptance into the collegiate showcase events at which the ECNL regular season games are played. NCAA Division I, II III and NAIA college soccer programs recruit nationally, and opportunities to play in NCAA Division I tend to go to players from nationally competitive teams. Elite players maximize their opportunity to be recruited for college and to be identified for the national team by playing against the top talent from around the country at the best college showcases. The ECNL guarantees you the opportunity to play the best players, at the biggest showcase events, every year. The ECNL is now offering special opportunities to senior players by offering additional profile opportunities for non-committed seniors at showcases. ELITE CLUBS NATIONAL LEAGUE AND COMMITTED COLLEGE PLAYERS Below is a statement from a Division 1 College Coach. The conversation revolved around players who have committed to play for college programs during their junior year and the preparation for the college game during their Senior year. This is relevant for all of you who have aspirations to play or start in college in a year's time. These are his thoughts: As Head Coach of a College Program it's vital for me to know that the players that are committed to our program are continuing to improve their game all year round. Often is the case when a player commits to a collegiate program and the individual then becomes complacent and casual in their approach to the game because they feel the decision has been made. However, this is so far from the truth, it needs to kick-start their appetite to improve their game and be the driving force behind their work ethic. As Head Coach, I try to stress to my incoming players the sheer importance of raising their level of play, the level of their performance, their commitment and dedication to the game as this will play a vital role in their preparation for the next level. I want to know my players are not resting on their laurels but are continually stretching themselves to become better players at training, games, tournaments, any opportunity which should inevitably lead to a better well rounded player arriving the first day of pre-season for their new college. At the college showcase events, I often attend the games of players who have already committed to my college program to assess if they are continuing to push themselves. This helps me to start to assess my squad of players prior to preseason. When you commit to a program and that college commits to you, the real work starts. With the College Soccer Pre-Season being so short, the emphasis falls on players to work through their Senior year at the highest level possible and follow the program that I send to them to continue to work over the summer prior to entering their Freshman year. The players that don t become complacent and continue to push themselves Page19

20 and work in the most competitive environment possible are the players that have the biggest chance for success during the college career. ECNL AND PREMIER COLLEGE REVIEW Being a member of the ECNL provides CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON players and teams the highest level of competition and exposure to college coaches from across the country. Below are CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON college commitments for each of CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON graduating classes from 2010 to our current players in THUSC College Commits : LAST NAME FIRST NAME COLLEGE YEARS WITH THUSC Sonnen Payton Dominican University McMillan Jadyn Portland State University Coon Taylor Arizona State University Luty Taylor University of Portland Brown Dani Boise State University Williamson Elli Montana State Billings Kawawaki Easton Point Loma Nazarene Beard Elianna Marquette Van Steenberg Sidney University of Oregon Hairston Julianna Purdue Cook Keri University of Oregon Priest Kelly Lewis and Clark College Creamer Mackayla Chemeteka College Kayla Currin Warner Pacific Chance Aliyah Saint Rose New York Frey Lexi Loyola Marymount Hairston Madison University of Maryland 2011-present Emmy Owens University of Puget Sound Kearney Mac Clackamas College Kimsey Hannah 2013 NAIA National Player of the year Imbrie Jessica St. Mary s California Leek Madison University of Oregon Myner Shaylee University of Oregon Lechelt Shanna Northern Arizona Govig Annie Oregon State University Schoen Meghan Pepperdine University Ascher Kat Air Force Academy Evans Nikia Portland State University Leek Madison Arizona State University Rapp Meg Gonzaga Myner Shaylee University of Oregon Schulz Ashley University of Oregon Clark Tayler Pacific University Howes Mikayla University of Utah Cook Kiyomi University of Oregon Brown Eryn Portland State University Page20

21 Collinsworth Taylor Linfield College Dawson Brandi Oregon State University DeGrandmont Kristin Pepperdine University Hughes Tylyn Boise State University Scott Hannah Concordia University Kovac Marissa Oregon State University Miller Emily University of Southern Neimann Moe Kallie Kelsey California Boise State University University of San Francisco Crossfire Oregon College Commits : 2014 OSSA Blue: Annabella (Bella) Geist Oregon State Jill Farley LMU Adrian Nixt NAU Madison Campbell Boise State Megan LandmarkSouthwest Minnesota State Chloe Bell U of Idaho Olivia Baggerly U of Idaho Emilee Cincotta Nebraska Mallory Walton Azusa Bess Kitzmiller Johns Hopkins 2012 Storm Morgan McClincy Pacific University Karly Mechals Western State College of CO. Marissa Sandgren Chico State Univ. Megan Beal Clark College 2011 Arete: Ashleigh Anderson Boise State Jenna Griggs Boise State Kelsey Greene NW U Kirkland, WA Ally Aschbacher, Univ. of Oregon Natalie Meiggs Oregon State Meghan Ellis Univ. of Puget Sound Jackie Day Whitworth Univ. Brenna Sussman Pacific Lutheran Univ. Erin Nobach Pacific Lutheran Univ. Kendra Howard Linfield College Shada Bahu Vanguard Univ. Katie Butler Bethel College Lauren Pyrch Linfield College Erin Nyberg Univ. of Minnesota - Moorhead 2013 OSSA 94 Blue: Sarah Swanson Gonzaga Karley Baggerley Gonzaga Sam Moultrie Oregon State Meera Marhoeffer Cornell Kelsey Martin Northwest Nazarene Amber Jensen Portland State Elyse LaurinWhitman College Crystal Oliva Univ. of Idaho Summer Mohr Lewis and Clark Emily Hooper Sacramento State 2010 Dynasty: Melissa Bishop - Eastern Washington Alex Boehm - St. Mary's College of CA Erin Ennis - Gonzaga Taylor Housley - Univ. of San Diego Mindii Hunsaker - Western Washington Univ. Melinda Madden - St. Mary's College of CA Molly Mettler - Santa Clara Ana Montoya - Univ. of Arizona Cali Reis - Santa Clara Carolyn Schenberger - Univ. of Evansville Jacqui Wallis - Seattle Univ. Shaundra Ullman Denver Torri Sitzman - Eastern Washington Page21

22 Rosters and League Rules ELITE CLUBS NATIONAL LEAGUE FAQ s What is the roster limit at ECNL and why? The roster limit is 26 for U14-U17 and 32 for U18s. Once a player is added they cannot be dropped from the roster and players are eligible for all ECNL games and Showcases. Players can be rostered on multiple ECNL teams with a club as long as they are age appropriate but a player may only play in one ECNL game per event per day of the event. The number of players that are allowed on a roster is higher to maintain a elite level of play as often teams suffer injuries through the course of a competitive season and to provide opportunities within an organization for players on other teams to be rewarded for performance. How many players will be selected for an ECNL team at tryouts? A maximum of players will be selected for each ECNL team at tryouts. If you are selected for an ECNL Team at tryouts, can you be moved and placed on the Reserve team through the course of the season? No, if you are selected on an ECNL team at tryouts you will remain on the ECNL team for the duration of the season. Can ECNL Teams have guest players? Only players from within CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON (Reserve players) can be added to an ECNL roster for a CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON ECNL team. No players can guest play from outside CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON. These players will be added based on their performance, ability and opportunity within the ECNL Teams. Once these players are pulled into the ECNL Team for any event or game, they remain on the roster and can play in any ECNL future events and games. What about playing time in Conference Play and College Showcases? The ECNL is the highest level of play for girls youth soccer. Playing time can t be predetermined or guaranteed for any player. Player personnel choices and playing time is based on each player s ability, attitude and game circumstances. However, ALL players selected for an ECNL Team at tryouts have been selected as they have shown they can contribute the team playing at this level and through the course of the season players will receive ample opportunities to perform and play. How long are the games? U14 games consist of two 35 minutes halves - A 70 minute game. U15 and U16 games will consist of two 40 minute halves - A 80 minute game. U17 and U18 games will consist of two 45 minute halves - A 90 minute game. Can my daughter still play ODP if she makes an ECNL Team? The ECNL is not imposing restrictions on players to prevent them from participating in any other identification program. Many players that participate in the ECNL may participate in USYS ODP or other identification programs, and some players that participate in the ECNL will not participate in USYS, ODP or other identification programs. These choices will be made by individual players according to their own interests and desires. Page22

23 Can my daughter still play high school soccer if she makes an ECNL Team? The ECNL schedules are created to ensure all players that participate in the ECNL also have the opportunity to play high school soccer. The ECNL is not prohibiting players from its member clubs from participating in high school soccer. Note: Crossfire United Oregon will reserve the option to schedule 1-2 training sessions per month during the high school season. College Exposure and Travel Why do we have to travel so far? As the competition increases, teams have to travel to play the best competition. CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON selected events based on our location, club soccer season and OSAA high school seasons. These events rotate each year across the country. My daughter wants to play college in Oregon. Why do I need to travel so far to play? College coaches from across the country attend each ECNL event. College coaches from Oregon will travel across the country to watch the players compete. The college coaches want to be able to evaluate player s competition against the best competition. Why does CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON have the ECNL players travel as teams for events and games? The purpose is to provide the players a college-like environment and experience which will benefit them when they move on to the college level and additionally will limit the costs incurred by each ECNL team member and family. Our intention is to introduce the players to all aspects of college play at the elite youth soccer level. Fundraising Is there any fundraising by CROSSFIRE UNITED OREGON for the ECNL Program? CROSSFIRE UNITED will be holding a fundraiser for the ECNL Program in the fall season and the money raised will be applied to the ECNL costs for the season. Page23