Welcome Letter From CSA s Executive Director and Board of Directors President The CSA Board of Directors and CSA Coaching staff would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to tryouts for the 2017 2018 season. In 2009, CSA was created with the merger between South Charlotte Soccer Association and Charlotte Soccer Club to create the city s only full service club offering every level of play to its member families. Four years ago, we welcomed the members of MUFC (Mecklenburg Union Futbol Club) to the CSA family. Last year, we were pleased to announce the merger between ourselves and FCCA (FC Carolina Alliance), a longstanding and respected Club serving Cabarrus County and the surrounding area. We are also excited to be entering our second year of our newest program, CSA Huntersville. In its inaugural season, CSA Huntersville had an overall enrollment of 300 players and we look forward to extending that opportunity to more children in that area. The first eight years have been a fantastic success and as we enter year nine, we are very excited at continuing our mission to be one of the country s top level clubs. CSA will continue providing children an opportunity to enjoy a higher level of soccer while still benefiting from team experiences in the same manner as in the past. The club continues to foster this family atmosphere while providing a soccer experience at the highest level of play available in the Carolinas and at the National level. Our full time Directors of Coaching and Executive Director provide a professional soccer atmosphere and a level of experience unsurpassed in the Charlotte region. CSA is proud to be a member of US Soccer s Development Academy. We are one of only 80 clubs in the nation and one of four in North Carolina to offer all age groups available at this highest level of youth soccer on the men s side. CSA is also excited about the announcement of being recognized as one of the leading girls program in the country, having been offered a spot in the new USSDA program for girls to begin its inaugural season in 2017-2018. CSA is one of only 71 clubs in the country and one of only two in the state of North Carolina to be given this opportunity to play at the highest level in the country. CSA is also one of only two clubs in North and South Carolina to offer all levels of play for youth soccer. The CSA coaching philosophy is to bring young players together in a common setting of positive instruction based on the fundamentals of the game while instilling a personal sense of self-worth; both to themselves and the common good of the team. Each player has a part in striving to attain the team's goals for the season. At CSA, our goal is to provide a professional and family environment where players can improve their soccer skills, learn the lessons that playing in a competitive team sport environment brings and, most importantly, enjoy the experience and stay involved with the game, in some capacity, for the rest of their life. While winning is important, it is not the only thing, which is why a major part of our program is player development. Good luck in your tryouts! Brad Wylde CSA Executive Director Jim Cantalupo CSA Board President
Charlotte Soccer Academy Post-Tryout Information How do I find out if my child made a team? No offers will be made at the tryout venue. To be fair to all players, the coaches must spend every possible moment evaluating the players. At the venue, the coaches will be unavailable to answer questions or discuss teams or players. If your child is selected for a team, the team s coach or the age group Director of Coaching (DOC) will contact you by email or phone with an offer. He/she will instruct you that you have 24 hours from that time to accept the position. All parents/players will be contacted no later than 48 hours after the last age group tryout session, whether they have made a team or not. How do we commit to a team? First, respond to the coach or DOC via email or phone that you will accept the offer. Please make a note of the team name, level (Youth Academy, Classic, Premier) and coach name at that time. If you want to think it over, please call or email the coach within the 24 hour period to guarantee your spot. Detailed instructions to accept an offer will be given to you by the coach or DOC or sent by email. Instructions will also be posted on our website. If you do not pay the $300 commitment fee online within 24 hours, you will not be guaranteed the spot you were offered. Please ensure that your email is correct and current as important updates from the Club are sent via email. When do I meet my team and coach? If your child is placed on a team, it is very important that you and your child complete the necessary paperwork and drop off all forms at your assigned age group time/location during the first part of June (specifics listed below). During these Age Group Meetings, you will be able to meet your DOC (Director of Coaching) and team coach and have a chance to try on sizes for your uniform. Please expect an email with specifics as to the Age Group times. What happens over the summer? Please refer to the CSA website (www.charlottesocceracademy.com) for detailed information on events, camps and summer programs. Dates Saturday, June 3 rd Sunday, June 4 th June & July August 7 th - 10 th Week of August 14 th August 19 th & 20 th August 26 th & 27 th Event Age Group Meetings: CSA North/Cabarrus & CSA Huntersville: Time and Location TBD Age Group Meetings: CSA Charlotte & CSA Matthews: Time and Location TBD CSA Summer Camp Series Preseason Team Camp Team Practices Begin Charlotte Invitational Tournament: U11-U18 Boys Tournament Charlotte Invitational Tournament: U11-U18 Girls Tournament & Showcase
Fee Schedule 5 Playing Level U16-U19 Classic Girls (CSA Charlotte, North, Huntersville & Matthews) 2017-2018 Charlotte Soccer Academy Club Fees U16-U19 USYS and USSDA Girls Season Yearly Club Fee Commitment Fee due on acceptance Payment Due August 1 Payment Due October 1 Payment Due January 15 Fall Only $1,150 $300 $425 $425 NA 6 U16-U19 Premier/R3PL Girls Fall Only $1,475 $300 $587.50 $587.50 NA 10 U16-U19 USSDA Girls Full Year See USSDA Website and Player Packet The commitment fee is non-refundable. Upon commitment to a team, you are financially responsible for all Club fees as stated for the entire playing year. CSA Club Fees Include: NCYSA registration and insurance Field maintenance and lighting costs Supplemental technical, speed & agility, & goal keeper training Administrative Costs Practice and field usage fees Minimum of 2 team training sessions per week for Classic teams with qualified coaches Minimum of 3 team training sessions per week for Premier/R3PL teams with qualified coaches CSA Uniform Policy: All CSA players must purchase a uniform kit decorated with CSA logos and # through the online ordering system at www.soccer.com. Specific instructions will be distributed after tryouts. Both the Adidas field and goalkeeper uniforms include 2 game jerseys, 2 shorts, 2 pairs of socks and 2 Adidas training jerseys. The price is approximately $200. Uniforms purchased this year will be utilized for the 2017-18 and the 2018-19 seasons. USSDA players refer to the USSDA player packet for details on uniforms. Club fees for schedules #5 and #6 above do not include team fees for referees, tournaments, etc. which are paid directly to the team. This is an additional cost. Players will not be released from CSA unless all Club fees are paid in full and team fees are up-to-date at the time of the request. Players with a season ending injury may be eligible for a refund or credit with the amount to be determined on a case-by-case basis. Players moving more than 50 miles during the season are eligible for a refund with the amount to be determined on a case-by-case basis. Requests for releases and withdrawals must be presented in writing to kbarker@charlottesocceracademy.com. All fees must be paid on the payment due date. Statements will not be mailed. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of the auto draft function during the registration process. Any payments that are delinquent may be cause to suspend player from participation in CSA activities. If this should occur, a service charge of $50 to reinstate a player may be charged. Returned checks are subject to a $25 fee. Following a returned check, additional payments must be made in cash or by credit card.
2017-2018 Age Group 16U Girls 2002 birth year 17U Girls 2001 birth year 18U Girls 2000 birth year 19U Girls 1999 birth year Charlotte Soccer Academy Preliminary Coaching Assignments 2017-2018 16U - 19U Girls Team Name 2017-2018 Coach Planned Playing Level for 2017-2018 season 2001-2002 Development Academy Philip Poole USSDA Charlotte Predator Gary Forbes SRPL (Region III) Charlotte Copa Marko Leutge SRPL (Region III)/Premier Charlotte Mundial Chris Burger Classic Charlotte Samba Sam Fox Classic Charlotte Gazelle TBD Classic Matthews Predator Peter Trask Classic Matthews Copa Brittany Downs Classic North-Cabarrus Predator Gregg Munn SRPL (Region III)/Premier North-Cabarrus Copa Scott Martin Classic Huntersville Elite Rocky Mehta Classic 2001-2002 Development Academy Philip Poole USSDA Charlotte Predator Gary Forbes SRPL(Region III)/Nat'l League Charlotte Copa Denise Brolly Classic Charlotte Mundial Ryan Morris Classic Charlotte Samba Brittany Downs Classic Matthews Predator Rod Jackson Classic North-Cabarrus Predator Matt Denton SRPL (Region III) North-Cabarrus Copa Meanu Kayea Classic Huntersville Elite Rocky Mehta Classic 1999-2000 Development Academy Philip Poole USSDA Charlotte Predator Heather Frelin SRPL (Region III)/Premier Charlotte Copa Kevin Summers Classic Charlotte Mundial TBD Classic Matthews Predator Jack Vundum Classic North-Cabarrus Predator Scott Ginn Premier Huntersville Elite Russell Steedman Classic 1999-2000 Development Academy Philip Poole USSDA Charlotte Predator Nathan Wade Premier Charlotte Copa Kevin Summers Classic Matthews Predator TBD Classic North-Cabarrus Predator Jake Harrison Classic Huntersville Elite Ross Steedman Classic Coaching assignments are subject to change
2017-2018 Tournament List CSA Charlotte 02/16U G PREDATOR CSA AUG CHARLOTTE DISNEY JAN ORLANDO JEFFERSON CUP MAR RICHMOND SOUTHERN SOCCER SHOWCASE APR WINSTON 02/16U G COPA CSA AUG CHARLOTTE CASL/NORCROSS DEC RALEIGH/ATLANTA 02/16U G MUNDIAL CSA AUG CHARLOTTE 02/16U G SAMBA CSA AUG CHARLOTTE 01/17U G PREDATOR CSA AUG CHARLOTTE DISNEY JAN ORLANDO JEFFERSON CUP MAR RICHMOND SOUTHERN SOCCER SHOWCASE APR WINSTON 01/17U G COPA CSA AUG CHARLOTTE CASL/NORCROSS DEC RALEIGH/ATLANTA 01/17U G MUNDIAL CSA AUG CHARLOTTE 00/18U G PREDATOR CSA AUG CHARLOTTE 00/18U G COPA CSA AUG CHARLOTTE CASL/NORCROSS DEC RALEIGH/ATLANTA 99/19U G PREDATOR CSA AUG CHARLOTTE
2017-2018 Tournament List CSA Huntersville 02/16U G CSA H/V ELITE CSA AUG CHARLOTTE CAROLINA SHOOTOUT NOV CHARLOTTE 01/17U G CSA H/V ELITE CSA AUG CHARLOTTE CAROLINA SHOOTOUT NOV CHARLOTTE 00/18U G CSA H/V ELITE CSA AUG CHARLOTTE CAROLINA SHOOTOUT NOV CHARLOTTE 99/19U G CSA H/V ELITE CSA AUG CHARLOTTE CAROLINA SHOOTOUT NOV CHARLOTTE
2017-2018 Tournament List CSA Matthews 02/16U CSA-MATTHEWS PREDATOR G CSA AUG CHARLOTTE STATE CUP/KEPNER CUP OCT/NOV TBD 02/16U CSA-MATTHEWS COPA G HFC AUG CHARLOTTE KEPNER CUP OCT/NOV TBD LNSC NOV LAKE NORMAN 01/17U CSA-MATTHEWS PREDATOR G HFC AUG ASHEVILLE KEPNER CUP OCT/NOV TBD 00/18U CSA-MATTHEWS PREDATOR G HFC AUG ASHEVILLE KEPNER CUP OCT/NOV TBD
2017-2018 Tournament List CSA North / Cabarrus 02/16U G CSA-NORTH/CAB PREDATOR CSA AUG CHARLOTTE DISNEY DEC ORLANDO 02/16U G CSA-NORTH/CAB COPA CSA AUG CHARLOTTE 01/17U G CSA-NORTH/CAB PREDATOR CSA AUG CHARLOTTE DISNEY DEC ORLANDO 01/17U G CSA-NORTH/CAB COPA CSA AUG CHARLOTTE 00/18U G CSA-NORTH/CAB PREDATOR CSA AUG CHARLOTTE 99/19U G CSA-NORTH/CAB PREDATOR CSA AUG CHARLOTTE
Charlotte Soccer Academy 2017 Summer Camp Series Dynamic Speed and Agility Camp In Conjunction with Architech Sports Performance Camp Director: Luke Williams June 5 th - June 9 th ; 5:30pm - 7:30pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U8-U18; Boys & Girls Youth Elite Camp Camp Director: Raymond Fraser June 12 th - June 16 th ; 9:00am - 12:00pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U8-U13; Boys & Girls Ball Mastery Camp CSA North/Cabarrus Camp Director: Matt Denton June 12 th - June 16 th ; 9:00am- 12:00pm; Red Ventures Complex; Rising U8-U18; Boys & Girls Becoming A Better Defender & Midfielder Camp Camp Directors: Dan Dudley & Ben Cook June 12 th - June 16 th ; 5:00pm - 8:00pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U8-U18; Boys & Girls Ball Mastery Camp I Camp Director: Mark Thornton June 19 th - June 23 rd ; 5:00pm - 8:00pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U8-U18; Boys & Girls Recreation Elite Camp CSA North/Cabarrus Camp Director: Meanu Kayea June 19 th - June 22 nd ; 9:00am - 11:30am; Red Ventures Complex; Rising U5-U13; Boys & Girls Goalkeeping and Striker Camp CSA North/Cabarrus Camp Director: Matt Denton June 19 th - June 23 rd ; 5:00pm 8:00pm; Red Ventures Complex; Rising U8-U18; Boys & Girls Recreation Elite Camp Camp Director: Jim Finnerty June 19 th June 22 nd ; 9:00am - 11:30am; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U5-U13; Boys & Girls BMW Sports Elite Camp Camp Director: Brad Wylde June 26 th June 30 th ; 9:00am - 12:00pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U6-U18; Boys & Girls Goalkeeping and Striker Camp Camp Directors: Mark Thornton & Philip Poole June 26 th June 30 th ; 5:00pm 8:00pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U8-U18; Boys & Girls Ball Mastery Camp II (Please note location change) Camp Directors: Andy Guevara & Rod Jackson July 10 th July 14 th ; 5:00pm 8:00pm; Davie Park; Rising U8-U18; Boys & Girls Register: www.csacamps.com Email: camps@charlottesocceracademy.com
At Wingate University Charlotte Soccer Academy is excited to announce its continued partnership with Wingate International Soccer Academy and its College Showcase Camp. The partnership aims to provide CSA players the fantastic opportunity to attend one of the most prestigious college showcases in the country. WISA has been voted as one of the top camps in the United States by MLS for ten years running as well as recently featured on Top Drawer Soccer, the nation s leading website for soccer. We are excited about our continued partnership with the WISA Collegiate Showcase Camp said Brad Wylde CSA Executive Director. The partnership adds to our many existing programs that we offer throughout the summer and fits CSA s philosophy of providing opportunities to our members. This camp will provide any player who has the ambition to play at the collegiate level an enormous advantage in the recruitment process. 2017 WISA Men s Adidas College Fieldplayer Showcase July 9 th - July 13 th 2017 WISA Men s Adidas College Extended Goalkeeper Showcase July 6 th - July 13 th 2017 WISA Women s Adidas College Showcase July 16 th July 20 th The WISA Adidas College Showcase Camps are open for rising freshman through seniors. For more information and registration visit www.wingatesoccer.com or email info@wingatesoccer.com