What are the Current Age Group Eligibilities?

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What does it cost to play soccer?

Registration and Insurance - $45.00 ($55.00 for late registration)

Team Uniforms - $15-$20

Cleats, Shin guards, and Ball - $20 and up (Academy usually runs a special for $20.00 for all three)

Referee Fees - about $10 per player per season

Tournament Fees (optional) - $20-$40 per player

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What equipment does my child need?

Below is the recommended equipment for each age group.  Please note that shin guards are REQUIRED.  Each player needs to bring their own ball to practice.  You can purchase all the equipment needed at Academy, Soccer USA, or Mac's Soccer Shack.

U6-U8

• Size 3 Ball
• Shin Guards
• Soccer Cleats (baseball cleats are NOT allowed)

U10-U12

• Size 4 Ball
• Shin Guards
• Soccer Cleats (baseball cleats are NOT allowed)
• Goalie Gloves and Jersey

U14-U16

• Size 5 Ball
• Shin Guards
• Soccer Cleats (baseball cleats are NOT allowed)
• Goalie Gloves and Jersey

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How can I become a Coach?

SSSC has a Coach's meeting and clinic at the beginning of each season.  This clinic is FREE and is taught by a Youth Module I and II and E Licensed coach.  At this meeting you will find out all there is to coaching at SSSC.

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What all do I need to know as a Coach?

SSSC is proud to offer several resources for our beginner coaches through our veteran coaches.  We have a FREE coaching clinic at the beginning of each season.  it covers everything from U6 to U12.  We also have videos that coaches can check out that will teach them basics of training, putting together practices, and proper techniques and how to teach them.  And finally, SSSC has a coaching director that is there to help you.  John Williams, jrzew@sbcglobal.net, is available to answer questions, watch a practice, talk with parents, or even run a practice to show you how.  Please take advantage of these resources to help make your coaching experience a positive one.

RESCHEDULING

All games must be rescheduled through your age group coordinators.  Please refer to the staff page to find your coordinator and their contact information.  If a game is not rescheduled within 72 hours of a game time, the canceling team WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL REFEREE FEES.  In other words, games must be cancelled by Wednesday.  DO NOT CALL THE REFEREE ASSIGNOR YOURSELF.  The coordinator will take care of that.  Both teams must agree to the cancellation. Calling and leaving a message for the other coach does not constitute mutual agreement.

TROPHIES

U8 players will all receive trophies before the last game.  We encourage all coaches to plan and end of season party or game with your teams to celebrate your season and pass out trophies.  Each coach will be responsible to making sure all the players on their teams receive their trophies.  U10 and older teams will receive trophies if they place in the top 3 of their division in GCSA.

COMPENSATION

After you have successfully completed a season of coaching with SSSC and have committed to coming back for another season, we will compensate you by offering a $25.00 discount on registration fees for the player on your team.

EXPECTATION

Often times, things are not as they first appear to be.  You may have difficult player or even difficult parents.  SSSC WILL NOT allow belligerent parents.  Remember, we are here to support you.  Please contact the Coaching Director, John Williams, if you are having any problems with your team.  Please communicate with us if you have any questions or problems.  We want all of our coaches and players to have a positive experience.

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