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Purpose:
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provide a competitive environment for youth in the the Byron-Bergen area to
demonstrate and improve their soccer skills at a level above recreation soccer
leagues. |
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The mission of the club is to raise the skill level of the dedicated players
which will also help prepare them for competitive play at higher levels. |
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The emphasis is on teaching the complete game, teamwork, discipline and most
important, a well-rounded individual who puts effort ahead of winning and
losing. |
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The goal is to put better players from their age groups on the same team and
compete with other travel teams from the Rochester area. The club believes
that because Rochester area team are more competitive they provide a challenge
for the players in our area and raise their skills and game speed to a higher
level. |
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Often we see recreation league games where the play is dominated by a couple
of kids from each team. They are involved in most of the action while leaving
other team members on the field with few touches. |
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The travel program provides a place where these “dominant players” can play on
a team with others at their skill level and provide competition that will
challenge them. |
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The other children at the recreation level will benefit by being able to touch
the ball more and become more involved in the game—improving their skills.
Soccer is a game that should be enjoyed by players of all skill levels. |
Time and Cost
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play 12 league games and 1-2 tournaments a season. |
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The outdoor season runs from the middle of May to the end of July. Half of
the league games are played on Byron-Bergen fields. The away games are in
Monroe and surrounding counties. |
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Practices will start in January in an indoor facility until the first of
April. We will practice indoors approximately 2 to 4 times per month.
Outdoor practices will start as soon as the fields are available. Teams
generally practice 3 times per week. |
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The emphasis is on player development. Typically, teams will have one game
per week and two practices. In recreation leagues, teams typically have 2-3
games per week and very few practices. The club focus is on developing the
player and their skill level. |
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The cost for the 2011 season is $200/player. This cost includes all player
fees (i.e. insurance, uniform, league registration), club fees (field lining,
equipment, referee fees), summer tournament fees and the cost of a 2-day
clinic taught by professional youth coaches from UK International. |
Commitment
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Since travel soccer is more competitive, attendance at practices and games is
very important. |
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The players at this level are more serious about the game and depend on total
teamwork—each player is an intricate part of the team. |
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all members are at practice, they learn as a team their skills progress
equally. |
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The club also sponsors camps and clinics by professional coaches to assist the
growth of the players. Participation in these events is highly encouraged. |
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Coaches also expect players to work on their own, outside of practice. This
commitment and work ethic is important for the development of the player and
the team. |
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There is some flexibility in the schedule when it comes to school functions,
family matters and vacations. Typically, before the schedules are finalized,
game dates have been changed to accommodate as many conflicts, as possible. |
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Bottom line: Travel soccer will require more time, cost more money and a
stronger commitment to make practices, games and tournaments then the
recreational program. But, the results of the program can be seen with our
successful High School teams and players. |
Playing Time
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The club does not have a rule requiring equal playing time above the U10
level. |
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The coach makes the decision around the amount of time each player will play
based on the player’s ability, practice attendance, attitude and conduct. |
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The more skilled and committed players will see more playing time. |
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guideline the club does use for the coaches is: if they can not guarantee a
player will see some playing time for every game, then do not put that player
on the roster. |
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is better for a player to play on a recreation team where he/she will get more
playing time. |
The
club is committed to developing players that are dedicated to the sport. The
younger the players get exposed to this level of competition, the better the
players become. The travel game is faster and played with more skilled players
than the local recreation leagues.
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