Rage U14-U18 ECNL Team Formation Meetings May 31, 2011
Agenda Welcome Club business -- uniforms, costs/payments, dues agreements Roles/jobs for Parents College Advisory and Self-Marketing ECNL overview Quick Overview Player Development Fit Event/Game calendar Event logistics -- how do we travel? Questions.
Uniforms Fill in Year Continue with same kit All teams with existing uniforms will change grey number to white on orange jersey Warm-up style has changed, but will be same for next year Uniform Info on website (Competitive => Featured News)
Costs, Team Dues, and Payments I. Club Registration II. III. IV. Costs include 4 components--club registration, team training dues, uniforms, team expenses If you haven t done it already, register on-line now Team expenses A portion will collected tonight for team tournament expenses, bonding events, all travel expenses, etc. Team Training Dues & Travel Expenses Special arrangements for ECNL teams Uniforms Only if you need replacement pieces, U10, or New Will be paid for at fitting with SoccerPro
Costs, Team Dues, and Payments Team Training Dues I. New payment plan for team dues for all competitive teams with 2 options: I. 2 installments June 1 st & October 1 st II. II. $500 monthly installments beginning June 1 st. You need to sign & send in your dues agreement How much? U14 all players $5,000 ($2,100 training + $2,900 travel) U15 all players $5,500 ($2,100 training + $3,400 travel) U16 all players $6,250 ($2,100 training + $4,150 travel) U17 all players $6,250 ($2,100 training + $4,150 travel) U18 all players $4,750 ($2,100 training + $2,650 travel) We are committed to a mid-year review (~December) to make any adjustments needed for travel expenses III.
Parent Roles per Team Manager Treasurer (not necessary for all) Travel coordinator (maybe two for ECNL teams) ECNL brochure editor (AC teams may need someone for Showcase or other tournaments) National Signing Night (two for sure at U18, with U17 and U16 help) Team Rep ECNL (liaise with Board on ideas/opportunities) Webmaster Photographer Showcase (2) (meetings and volunteers///field marshal coordinator) Field support (medical, bench, shelter) Fund raiser Team bonding/social (big sister, college games, bbq, team party) PCA rep Publicity Board committee member (if we have one person from each premier team U11 and older, we will have two per committee) Uniform Coordinator Picture Day
RAGE Tournaments RAGE College Showcase; July 22 24, 2011 U15 U18 Div 1 teams 200 teams (176 last year) Director: Marty Florian RAGE Showcase Juniors; July 30 July 31, 2011 U9* U14 Div 1 teams 80 teams (72 last year); might need to go higher than 80 Director: Marty Florian Soccer City Warmup; Aug 27 28, 2011 U10* U19 Div 3 teams 128 teams (104 last year) Director: Jeff Henninger
Tournaments (continued) Tournaments = # 1 fundraiser for the club Program Advertising 50% fundraiser for parents/teams for paid ads 25% fundraiser for parent/teams for product donations* Deadline: June 3 rd Teams required to work the weekends they play Parents who can t work their required weekend can work another tournament weekend U9 Parents need you to work 7/22-7/24 weekend Monthly Showcase Parent Rep Meetings: Need a rep from every Div 1 team Div 1 tournaments focusing on Breast Cancer Awareness
Rage College Advisory & Self- Marketing Service
1. Meet to discuss College goals Email me a date & time to meet at Bodymax. If you d like to meet in June or July then Mondays & Fridays work well for me. Come to meeting with a list of 10 colleges Together we will add to this list also, I will explain what to say to college coaches, when to say it, how to market yourself & how to create leverage in the recruiting process.
sapsford5@yahoo.com Unofficial Visits: Email me dates and times you d like to visit college campus I ll provide you with sample cover letters, resumes, questions to ask college coaches and prepare you with questions the college coaches might ask you. I ll also answer your questions about SAT, NCAA rules, NCAA Clearinghouse, & differences between D1, D2, D3, NAIA & NJCAA and college club soccer.
ECNL Overview 66 Nationally Known and Ranked Clubs League for Clubs, not for Teams 2 Flights Challenge A and B Finishing 2 nd Year of Operations 2009 40 Clubs U15-U17 2010 52 Clubs + U18 2011 66 Clubs + U14 New Approach
* The Elite Clubs National League will enhance the developmental experience of the female youth soccer players in the United States through: * Improving the competition environment through creation of a true national competitive league with multiple flights; * Improving the process for identifying elite female soccer players for the US Soccer youth national teams through a systematic scouting and identification program based on national competition; and * Improving the daily training and coaching environment at female youth soccer clubs through developing best practices and training and organizational guidelines for it s member clubs.
* *The goal is to improve the landscape for elite female soccer players in the United States through innovative, player-centered programming that creates a better, more enjoyable, and more successful player, coach, and club development model.
* * The rules and regulations of every league have an impact on the developmental environment. * The ECNL improves individual player development in multiple aspects: * Training-to-Game Ratio * Destination Clubs = Competitive Quality * Substitution Rules * Trapped Player Exceptions * Competitive Focus * Identification Programs
ECNL Development Principles A player s daily soccer environment is critical for developing skills & habits. The quality of the player s soccer experience is more important than the quantity. The process of learning & teaching is directly related to the integrity of the match-trainings-match cycle. A true development program focuses on individual development within a team environment. Matches should be competitive and of a high standard to ensure that the game holds players accountable for their decisions and execution. The player development philosophy must apply to all ages & levels.
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* Northwest Conference Crossfire Premier Washington Premier DeAnza Force Pleasanton Rage San Juan SC Mustang SC Coast Conference Eagles SC Real So Cal So Cal Blues Slammers FC West Coast FC Irvine Strikers Arsenal FC San Diego Surf Mountain Conference Las Vegas Premier Neusport FC SC Del Sol Sereno SC Utah Avalanche Real Colorado Colorado Rush Colorado Storm Texas Conference Lonestar SC Challenge SC Dallas Sting Dallas Texans D Feeters FC Dallas Solar SC TSC Hurricanes Midwest Conference KCFC Blue Valley SC Minnesota Thunder FC Milwaukee Eclipse Select Sockers FC St. Louis Scott Gallagher Carmel United Vardar Michigan Hawks Ohio Premier Eagles Ohio Elite Soccer Academy Southeast Conference Birmingham United Atlanta Fire Concorde Fire GSA CESA Premier Charlotte Soccer Academy CASL Virginia Rush Mid-Atlantic Conference Richmond Strikers FC Virginia McClean SC Bethesda SC Freestate Soccer Alliance FC Bucks FC DELCO Penn Fusion Northeast Conference PDA Albertson Fury East Meadow SC World Class Connecticut FC SoccerPlus Connecticut FC Stars of Mass Scorpions SC
* *Beginning in 2011-2012, ECNL Member Clubs will participate in full conference-based (regional) competition. *ECNL conference-based (regional) competition is being held at the U14, U15, U16, U17 and U18 age groups. *2011-2012 ECNL U14 Conference Competition commitment: *Fall Home/Away with conference opponents = 12-14 games *End of Fall Season cross-conference tournament = 3 games *Spring Home/Away with conference opponents = 12-14 games *2011-2012 ECNL U15-U18 Conference Competition commitment: *Home/Away with conference opponents = 10 games *Home or Away with cross-conference opponents = 4 games
* *In 2011-2012, ECNL National Event Competitions are being held at the U14, U15, U16, U17 and U18 age groups with varying degrees of commitment. *The U15-U18 age groups feature 2 flights for the ECNL National Event Competitions, based upon results from the previous year. *2011-2012 ECNL National Event Competition commitment by age: *U14 ECNL National Championship *U15 2 National Events + ECNL National Championship *U16 3 National Events + ECNL National Championship *U17 3 National Events + ECNL National Championship *U18 2 National Events + ECNL National Championship (top 8 teams only)
* TENTATIVE 2011-12 ECNL EVENTS October 8-10, 2011 ECNL Fall Showcase Arizona or Las Vegas Dec. 28-30, 2011 ECNL Winter Showcase Florida February 24-26, 2012 ECNL Late Winter Showcase Texas March 31-April 2, 2012 ECNL Spring Showcase San Diego May 26-28, 2012 ECNL Memorial Day Showcase East Coast June 2012 ECNL National Championship Midwest
ECNL (U15-U18) Game Schedule 2011 Date Game Type Opponent Location August 20, 2011 Conference Mustang @Mustang August 27, 2011 Conference San Juan Home September 24, 2011 Conference DeAnza Home October 1, 2011 Conference Mustang Home October 8-10, 2011 National Event TBD Las Vegas or Phoenix October 22, 2011 Cross-Conference West Coast FC @West Coast October 23, 2011 Cross-Conference Real SoCal @Real SoCal October 29, 2011 Conference San Juan @San Juan November 5, 2011 Cross-Conference Arsenal FC Home November 6, 2011 Cross-Conference Surf Home November 12, 2011 Conference DeAnza @DeAnza
ECNL (U15-U18) Game Schedule 2012 Date Game Type Opponent Location February 24-26, 2012 National Event TBD Texas* March 24, 2012 Conference Cross Fire Home March 25, 2012 Conference Washington Premier March 31-April 2, 2012 (sat-mon) Home National Event TBD San Diego May 5, 2012 Conference Cross Fire @Cross Fire May 6, 2012 Conference Washington Premier @Washington Premier May 26-28, 2012 National Event TBD East Coast* June 2012 National Event TBD Midwest** *February event conflicts with NCS Finals, maybe substituted for East Coast Memorial Day Event **Only for U14-U17 teams
Team Travel Logistics Teams travel/fly together Teams stay in same hotel Teams take all meals together Chaperones responsible for all players at events Parents are welcome to attend events, but players are expected to remain with teams for lodging and meals
ECNL Roster Size Roster Size (ECNL allows up to 26 player pool per team) up to 18 per game may be rostered determined by strength of class coaches philosophy pools of players per age group injuries health training environment
ECNL Team Playing Time Considerations Playing Time: players will receive a minimum of 33% of playing time over the course of the season if they fulfill the following criteria: attend all practices in the coach s estimation the player must have put forth the appropriate effort, attitude and teamwork in training sessions and games the player is free from injury and in the coach s opinion possesses the appropriate level of fitness IF the player has not met the above requirements the coach should inform the player prior to the game/travel that they have not met the playing time criteria. The coach will include feedback as to which area(s) the player needs to improve.
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