FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is an academy training program?
An academy training program is provided for those players looking for greater skill development and who desire a more advanced level of training and play. The goal of the program is to develop the skills of each player in a team environment. An academy training program will provide recreational players an easier transition into select programs
Who can participate in the academy training program?
The training program is available to all 7 to 10 year old players who desire advanced skill development training by professional trainers. Who will provide the training?
The training will be provided by Jan Van Beveren, SSSC Director of Training and a staff of licensed associate trainers. SSSC trainer profiles are provided on the SSSC website: www.spindletopselect.org.
Where and when are the academy team practices going to be held?
One and a half hour team practices will be scheduled twice a week at the Meadows Soccer complex in Beaumont, Texas. Optional practices for specific training, i.e. goalkeeper, will also be offered.
What are the fees and when will the academy traininig sessions begin?
There is a $125.00 registration fee to cover field maintenance fees, uniform fees, insurance fees and registration fees to the local and state associations. The training fees for 2007-2008 are $300.00 for 12 months of training beginning in June 2007. You will be $50.00 per month for six months. Your first month of billing is the first month you begin to train. Training will begin June 11, 2007. Boys will train Mondays and Wednesdays and Girls will train Tuesdays and Thursdays. See Training Schedules on www.spindletopselect.org. You choose whether you want to begin training in June, July or August. The season of play officially begins August 1, and the first games will probably be the Beaumont Kick-Off Tournament held in late August.
How will the academy teams be formed?
Players will be signed up on a first come, first serve basis. Usually, the first week of training is used by the training staff as an evaluation period to determine team placement.
What is the game format for academy matches?
A U10 academy team will be composed of 8 players on the field, including the goalkeeper. Maximum team roster size is 12. A U9 academy team will be composed of 6 players on the field, including goalkeeper. Maximum team roster size is 10. Ball size is #4. All players younger than U9 will play 4 v. 4 without a goalkeeper and will use a size 3 ball.
What teams will SSSC trained academy teams play against?
We understand that there will be a local Academy league that will play local games in the fall. Teams may play tournaments to get in more games outside of league play. While any team is free to attend any tournament of its own choosing, SSSC does not want to place travel burdens on these children or their parents. Therefore, SSSC will foster local play and local tournaments like the recent Little Die Hard tournaments held this past spring. Entry fees into the tournaments are the responsibility of the academy team parents.
I have heard the Select teams do a lot of traveling. What about travel?
We understand that there will be a local Academy league that will play local games in the fall. Teams may play tournaments to get in more games outside of league play. While any team is free to attend any tournament of its own choosing, SSSC does not want to place travel burdens on these children or their parents. Therefore, SSSC will foster local play and local tournaments like the recent Little Die Hard tournaments. Entry fees into the tournaments are the responsibility of the academy team parents. Where will the academy team matches be played?
All academy team home games will be played at the Meadows Soccer Complex. Away games will be played at the designated home field of the respective teams. Directions to some of the fields can be found on the SSSC website.
Who will coach the academy team in games and tournaments?
The teams will be trained by the SSSC professional staff. Parent-coaches, approved by the club, can serve as coaches and work with the trainers to coach the team. If no one wants to coach then the SSSC professional staff will coach the team. Who should I contact if I have additional questions?
Additional questions can be forwarded to Pat McGinnis, Vice-President, Spindletop Select Soccer Club at (409) 782-2094 or pat@pcmcginnis.com.
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