Competitive Soccer 2015 2016 Try-Out Package Program Overview Try-Out Policy and Team Formation 2 RUSH National Affiliation 3 & Costs 4 2015-2016 Payment Schedule & Uniform Costs 5 Requirements and Expectations of Players and Families 6 Synopsis of Try-Outs 7 1
COLLIERVILLE SOCCER Program Overview Committed to Developing the Individual Player The Collierville Soccer Association Competitive program is dedicated the development of the TOTAL player. The organization believes success comes only as a result of proper training, development and commitment from the player, parent, coach and organization. Our coaches realize that through helping your players learn to play soccer, they will also have the opportunity to instill life lessons on teamwork, sportsmanship and character. Try-Out Policy and Team Formation All players who have the desire and commitment to play competitive soccer are encouraged to attend tryouts. The organization is committed to form as many age specific teams as qualified player numbers allow, in an effort to provide all players an opportunity to play competitive soccer. In the event there are not enough qualified players to form a complete age specific team, the coaches, Director of Coaching and Executive Director will pursue options including double-rostering of players, logical age combinations and additional tryouts/recruiting, in an effort to provide all players an opportunity to participate in the competitive program. Final player selections are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national or ethnic origin. The Coaching Staff has complete, autonomous authority over player evaluation and selection. The Competitive Committee assists only in an administrative capacity. The Competitive Committee and coaching staff recognize young players development progresses at different rates. At all age groups, team rosters are formed on the coaching staff s assessment of the individual players current level of development (most developed to greatest development needed) and that this level may change during the course of the year and from year to year. This process of organization and reorganization allows the player to progress at an accelerated rate, as the individual needs of the players and the team drives the training and development regimen of the teams coach. Winning is important. Ultimately all players, coaches and parents want to win. However, the and believe proper training and individual skills development should be the priority before the win/loss record. The take the long term view that your child should receive the training necessary to take them to the highest level they can achieve and ultimately give them the best chance at long-term success. A coach s primary mission is player development and they are evaluated not on their win/loss record but on how well their players learn and progress in soccer. 2
Soccer Affiliating with a national soccer organization, such as Rush Soccer, has had tremendous benefits. The Rush organization is the largest single soccer club in the U.S. The club has over 34,000 players, including tens of thousands of REC players as well as the largest TOPSoccer program in the country, among its 28 U.S. members and 18 international partners. Rush Soccer began as the Colorado Rush in 1997 and over the past 15 years has achieved a level of success unparalleled in the history of American youth soccer. Soccer America recently ranked the Rush Soccer organization in the top twenty of all youth soccer organizations in the U.S. The Rush affiliation will provide numerous new opportunities to our players such as RushFest, participation in showcase events on a Rush Select team, the College Assistance Program (CAP), and more. Rush Soccer is committed to providing an unparalleled soccer experience for all who have interest in the game of soccer. Rush Soccer promotes the development of character, the electricity of competition and the importance of pure enjoyment. We accept the responsibility of teaching life lessons to our athletes to further their growth inside the game and out. We believe that all players should be afforded an equal opportunity to explore their potential and participate in challenging circumstances that will yield positive outcomes. We are committed to making soccer a pleasant, safe and rewarding experience for everyone involved, regardless of age or ability. Through quality coaching, sound leadership and absolute sincerity, Rush Soccer will work to be the best soccer club in the nation. Rush Soccer s primary objective is to develop a national level club cooperative system that offers substantial opportunities for national corporate sponsorship and foundation support, provide the framework for a national coach and player development network, and will serve a significant centralized pool of talent for consideration by European, MLS, NCAA, US National and Olympic soccer programs. 3
2015-2016 Club Fees A $50 Multi-player Discount will apply for all additional players after the first full price player Description U8 U9 through U10 U11 through U14 U15 and older Total Annual Fees (unchanged from 2014/15) $640 $850 $950 $850 Uniform costs For all players: ease note: Players who are eligible for the Uniform for Life program ll purchase their kit on-line and then receive a credit in their Blue ombrero account for the cost of the kit. $287.22 (youth sizes) or $304.37 (adult sizes) - The kit includes lettering for uniforms, two adidas game jerseys (home/away); two pair adidas shorts (home & away), two pair adidas socks (home & away), one warmup (pants & jacket) and one backpack for all players WHY GO We operate the leading full-service Soccer Club in Tennessee & Northern Mississippi. We have exclusive access to superbly groomed, fully-lighted, safe fields and facilities in Collierville, Memphis, Shelby County and Olive Branch and our U13-U18 players train at Mike Rose Soccer Complex. We have the top club staff in the Mid-south. We have Head Coaches from both the Univ. of Memphis & CBU on staff. We have an established, year-round educational, skill and conditioning programs. We also offer a free preseason camp to all younger players utilizing numerous college coaches from around the nation as instructors. For High School aged players, we hire coaches with top credentials with current or past college coaching/playing experience. We operate D1 clinics and seminars (free of charge to players) and out of area campus visits to educate our players and parents alike. Additionally, we have access to the Rush College Assistance Program and have a professional College Soccer Counselor that can interview, tutor and prepare our High School aged players to be successful in University programs and enhance their soccer scholarship opportunities. FREE: SUMMER SPEED & AGILITY, SUMMER CAMP/ MINI-CAMP, WINTER TRAINING (Programs vary by Age ) What your fees include: Club fees include all professional Coaching salaries & fees, In-Season Club Training (Spring & Fall), Skill Focus Sessions, Goalkeeper Training, Winter Training, Summer Conditioning, administrative and State Assoc. fees and the summer camp or mini-camp for younger players. HS players also receive free use of the College Soccer Counselor s services such as personal interviews as well as D1 Training Sessions, Out of Area College Campus Clinics and indoor training. Field User Fees - now included in your club fees and no longer collected by your manager during the season. What your fees do NOT include: Costs associated with individual team activities such as league fees, tournament fees and travel expenses associated with individual team activities each season. This additional cost can be substantial and varies widely from team to team based upon the team s age group, talent level, the number of players on each team, how many tournaments are played by each team and the cost and location of each tournament. One such example is MSSF League Fees: Teams participating in MSSF must submit a fee that is now collected by MSSF. Teams must also submit their own performance bond. This bond is returned at the end of each season if the team does not forfeit any games. MSSF fees will be due two (2) weeks before the first league game. Teams that opt not to play in this league will not need to submit this fee. Non-residents Fees: Non-residents of Collierville playing at the MRSC, CBHS, SWCC or the Olive Branch venue will NOT be required to pay a non-resident fee. Non-residents of Collierville are required to pay a Town of Collierville $150 Non-resident Fee ONLY if they accept a position on a Collierville venue team. This fee will be added to your Blue Sombrero account. Refund Policy for Any refunds or credit of fees must be approved by the CSA Competitive Committee and are granted only in rare circumstances (i.e. relocation or serious illness). Even in these circumstances, a refund is not guaranteed. Certain expenditures such as state & league fees and credit card transaction fess are non-refundable to the club and therefore are not refundable. Transfer Policy for TN Soccer Policy 26 prohibits the transfer of any player who has executed a letter of commitment to a club except during sanctioned transfer periods. In the event a player leaves the club, that player's TN Soccer/USYS player card must be relinquished to the Collierville Soccer Association. Uniform Fees - All players must purchase a new uniform kit. The kit includes: lettering for uniforms, two adidas game jerseys (home/away); two pair adidas shorts (home & away), two pair adidas socks (home & away), one warm up (pants & jacket) and one backpack for all players. Players who are eligible for the Uniform for Life program will purchase their kit on-line through www.soccer.com and then receive a credit in their Blue Sombrero account for the cost of the kit. This uniform package will last for two years (2015/16 and 2016/17 seasonal years). Financial Assistance Assistance is available for club fees to families experiencing hardship. Applications for financial assistance must be submitted to the Competitive Committee as early as possible for review and approved on a case-by-case basis. For additional information on financial assistance and/or deferred payment schedules, please contact the at (901) 854-8724 or EMAIL us at admin@colsoc.com. 4
2015 2016 Club Fee Payment Schedule U8 s ($640) Once selected for the team: $160 non-refundable payment required through Blue Sombrero account Due July 15 th : $160 payment (Payment #2) Due Jan. 15 th 2015: $160 payment (Payment #3) Due Feb. 15 th 2015: $160 payment (Payment #4) U9 U10 ($850) Once selected for the team: $350 non-refundable payment required through Blue Sombrero account Due July 15 th : $250 payment (Payment #2) Due Aug 15 th : $250 payment (Payment #3) U11 U14 ($950) Once selected for the team: $350 non-refundable payment required through Blue Sombrero account Due July 15 th : $300 payment (Payment #2) Due Aug 15 th : $300 payment (Payment #3) U15 U18 ($850) Once selected for the team: $350 non-refundable payment required through Blue Sombrero account Due July 15 th : $250 payment (Payment #2) Due Aug 15 th : $250 payment (Payment #3) Failure to adhere to this payment schedule will result in an immediate suspension of all playing privileges. Collierville Soccer may, at its option, charge interest on the overdue account balance at the rate of 1.5% per month, or 18% per year 5
REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS AND FAMILIES Club Commitments - Being Part of a Volunteer Organization programs are second to none, and our organization makes a considerable investment in professional coaching, equipment and training facilities and training events. The cost of these programs is borne by families through our fees and sponsorship/fundraising efforts. The primary fundraising events are our seven soccer tournaments: the SoccerElite Fall Championship in September, adidas Wolf River Classic Boys Weekend and adidas Wolf River Classic Girls Weekend both in October, the SE College Showcase in February, the adidas Blues City Blowout Tournament in March, the SoccerElite Spring Championship in April and the adidas Premier Invitational in May. All families are only required to work one five (5) hour shift at one of these events. NEW for 2015/16: All families must sign up for a volunteer shift by October 1 2015 or be assessed a $200 fee If your player is selected and accepts a roster position on a team your family is required and expected to: 1. Pay your fee assessments in accordance with the payment plan. 2. Honor the Uniform Contract between Collierville Soccer and adidas. Specifically, do not allow your player s to wear any non-adidas uniform or outerwear item to any game or Tournament (contract excludes ball, shoes and goalkeeper wear). 3. Work an equitable amount of time (one ~5 hour shift per year) at any of the seven Collierville Soccer Tournament or Tournament event. 4. Read and comply with the Conduct and Discipline Policy synopsized in this tryout package. 5. Attend all scheduled team practices, club training sessions, games and tournaments. If circumstances affect attendance, please communicate this with your team Coach. In addition, everyone associated with Collierville Soccer must be positive ambassadors for our club, our community, and more importantly, a positive role model for our children. All who are associated with Collierville Soccer (players, parents, guests) will conduct themselves as follows: 1. Cheer in a positive manner for your team or individual children. 2. Do not yell at or address the referees in any way. 3. Never address parents or players from the opposing team in a negative manner regardless of whether there is provocation or not. 4. Never use profanity. 5. Do not coach from the sideline. 6. Follow all rules of Mike Rose Soccer Complex or any complex or venue you are visiting. 6
Synopsis of Tryouts 1. Tryouts are open. Anyone eligible for membership in the Tennessee Soccer/U.S. Club Soccer is eligible. 2. Players are evaluated on athleticism, ability and skill. 3. The number of teams formed depends on the number of qualified players in attendance. 4. Competitive Committee members and staff will be available to answer any questions you may have during tryouts. 5. No guarantees are given or implied that a player will be selected for any team from year to year. No guarantees are given or implied that a player will play for a specific coach from year to year. If a schedule conflict with tryouts exists the parents should contact all the coaches within the age group to make alternative arrangements. 6. Coaches will notify all players who attended tryouts of their status via email no later than seven (7) days after the conclusion of the final try-out session. Players will be notified via email as early as possible, however, the additional time may be necessary for some teams, to insure that the best possible roster decisions are made. 7. Players should make every effort to attend all sessions and should communicate any scheduling conflicts with the coaching staff conducting tryouts at that age group. 8. Final player selections are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national or ethnic origin. The Coaching Staff has complete and autonomous authority over player evaluation and selection. The Competitive Committee assists only in an administrative capacity. 7