WHAT ARE SA UNITED PLAYER PLACEMENT EVENTS (PPE)?
The player placement events expand over 3 days and they are designed for youth players from U11-U19 to play in front of the SA United Directors and Coaching Staff with the goal of being selected for a competitive team for the Fall 2023/Spring 2024 season.
The SA United Coaching staff will use these sessions to determine where the best fit is for the player based on their current ability and potential. Four pillars of the game will be used to determine the best level for the player. These pillars are Technical ability, Tactical understanding, Physical and Mental.
Many of the sessions we use in tryouts are staples from our curriculums, so it also allows the player and parents to get a feel for our training environment and methodology.
SA United has multiple teams at most age groups, so there is a lot of opportunity for players to be selected for a team.
Would you be able to take a look at my child prior to the PPE?
Yes, SA United Soccer Club has an event every Friday throughout July/August at our complex which players are invited to attend. Any new players interested in learning more about our club can also attend training sessions with an existing SA United team if available.
For more information, parents should contact Ivan at ivan.f@saunitedsoccer.com or Martin at martin.s@saunitedsoccer.com or call our offices at 210-599-4622.
RESEÑA DEL PROGRAMA
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Cada año se establece un calendario de entrenamiento por grupos de edad y género
Los jugadores compiten en la liga PDF de San Antonio, donde no se publican puntuaciones ni clasificaciones, pero los partidos son muy competitivos.
La temporada de otoño va de agosto a diciembre. La temporada de primavera va de enero a mayo. Las vacaciones de invierno suelen durar 5 semanas entre diciembre y enero.
REGISTRATION
DIRECTOR OF COACHING:
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR:
EVENT ADMIN:
PHONE CONTACT:
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CONTACT POINTS
To register, please click the registration button below:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- • Please bring your equipment; shin guards, ball, water, sun cream
• The event itself will last 1hr 15mins
• If you are not registered for the event, please check in at the headquarters located at the field
• Field assignments for age groups will be sent out to the email address on file the day of the PPE
PPE LOCATION
GVTC SPORTSPLEX: 29064 Bulverde Road, San Antonio, TX, 78260
CONTINUANDO CON LA FILOSOFÍA EN TODO EL CLUB, CONTINUAMOS DESARROLLANDO UN JUEGO TÉCNICO ENFOCADO EN LA POSESIÓN
Would you be able to take a look at my child prior to the PPE?
Would you be able to take a look at my child prior to the PPE?
Yes, SA United Soccer Club has an event every Friday throughout July/August at our complex which players are invited to attend. Any new players interested in learning more about our club can also attend training sessions with an existing SA United team if available.
For more information, parents should contact Ivan at ivan.f@saunitedsoccer.com or Martin at martin.s@saunitedsoccer.com or call our offices at 210-599-4622.
How does the selection process work?
During the course of the 3 day event, our coaching staff analyze and work together to place players on a team that is suitable to their current ability level. Teams are formed with players of similar ability to maximize their development. Coaching staff are then able to place teams in the relevant divisions based on the level of the team. Players are evaluated on the four pillars: Technical (passing, receiving the ball, running with the ball, dribbling, shooting etc), Tactical (their understanding of the game, positional awareness and decision making), Physical (speed, agility, endurance, strength) and Psychological (focus, concentration, attitude, ability to interact with team mates). In the majority of the age groups, the club has multiple teams that allows the players the opportunity to play in a beneficial environment.
How do I know if my son(s) or daughter(s) have been selected for a team?
After the player placement event has concluded, and the coaching staff have met to finalize rosters for the new season, you will receive an email within 24-48 hours confirming what team your son or daughter has been selected for. The email will also include further information such as training details, who the coach of the team is, uniform information and how to register for the team. Please note that on receipt of the email communication, families have 24 hours to accept the invitation and register for the new seasonal year.
Nuestro programa de la Academia es un lugar fantástico para que los atletas jóvenes continúen su educación futbolística, mientras constantemente desafían y desarrollan su mente y cuerpo.
q ¿Podemos ir al Sportsplex y ver cómo es el ambiente antes de registrarnos?
UN. Por supuesto, podemos organizar un POE gratuito para que su hijo y su familia experimenten nuestro club.
Nuestro programa de la Academia es un lugar fantástico para que los atletas jóvenes continúen su educación futbolística, mientras constantemente desafían y desarrollan su mente y cuerpo.
q ¿Podemos ir al Sportsplex y ver cómo es el ambiente antes de registrarnos?
UN. Por supuesto, podemos organizar un POE gratuito para que su hijo y su familia experimenten nuestro club.
Players moving into the Senior program begin to learn about our competition phase, while we develop them for successful high-school and college careers in sport and study.
Q. How do you help players with their college aspirations and recruitment?
A. With a dedicated program director, we provide each athlete with a guide and athlete profile, outlining a timeline to organize their goals and support them in the recruiting process.
Our Recreational program offers a low-cost, fun, creative and non-stressful environment, to not only develop soccer players, but for every player to participate on a team, regardless of their interest or ability.
Q. If my child really enjoys the program, are there any options for movement into the other club programs?
A. Yes of course. We actually have players who have excelled in the program and then progressed into our Academy and Junior programs to further their development.
Developing the very fundamentals of soccer, at the earliest time of a child's development, is crucial in their soccer education.
Q. What does your program offer my young child and why play so early?
A. Our program has a set curriculum based on ball mastery, and a fun challenging environment to instill a passion and love for the game.