PLAYER CONTRACT
12 month player contract
SEASON LENGTH
16 week season
SELECT TEAMS
3 times a week training
12 MONTH PLAYER CONTRACT
16 WEEK SEASON
COMPETITIVE TRAINING
50% PLAY TIME MINIMUM
EXPRESSING YOUR TECHNIQUE
THE NEXT LEVEL
Competition ramps up and competitiveness is pushed hard. Working towards the Senior program with excellent technique and teamwork.
PUSHING OUR YOUNG STARS TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF COMPETITION AND TRAINING TO COMPETE, AS THEY CONTINUE THEIR GROWTH
Learning how to compete as a team, developing as an individual, enjoying the pursuit of excellence.
Our goal is to develop players as decision-making individuals and form competitive teams who can enjoy both success and challenging environments on and off the field.
The SA United Player Pathway defines success as developing skillful, intelligent players who exhibit confident personalities and positive characteristics in all pressured situations. Long-term player development is valued over a focus on short-term team wins.
Teaching through an enjoyable and challenging training environment, players grow and prepare for 11v11 soccer and future competition at Senior levels.
As part of enriching our players cultural experience, our Junior players will also have the opportunities to play abroad in Europe, by utilizing our partnerships with FCN and Travel and Play. Teams from U13 and U14 travel to Denmark and Sweden every year, to spend time with a professional Danish La Liga Club, FCN, before playing at the world's largest youth sporting event, the Gothia Cup.
Tara S
We joined SA United in 2016 and went 'all in' registering our oldest child in the Junior program, our middle child in the Academy and our youngest in Rising Stars. It's easy to see that what's important to SA United, it's teaching players the fundamentals of soccer and that it's not a game of kickball.
Junior parent
Our two daughters have been with SA United since 2004. We love the club, coaching staff and parents. SA United has provided great opportunities and experiences for our daughters. The coaches we have had have been phenomenal and genuinely care about the level of development of each player.
Leti G
Junior parent
TEACHING AN INTELLIGENT, BALANCED, PASSING PLAYING STYLE
We create an individual player and person-centered environment, offering competitive soccer team training and leagues throughout the Fall and Spring seasons.
Our Junior teams aim to play a fast-paced, technical game, based on finding and creating space, taking risks and enjoying the excitement of playing soccer.
Junior players will exhibit; intelligent play balancing 1v1 and the passing game; an understanding of the importance of space, and; challenge themselves to try new ideas. Players are selected by tryouts and register for a full year. Teams will train twice or three times per week, play weekend league matches and pre-/post-season tournaments.
Our coaching staff are responsible for planning and delivering coaching sessions and coaching all games throughout the season. Players will continue to learn more than one position on the field, and all players will receive 50% playtime from U11-U13 levels only.
Players and parents are encouraged to have an open dialogue with their coach, and they will receive two annual player reviews, one written and one face-to-face meeting each year, to review performance, set goals and work toward individual improvement.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Teams are formed every Fall and Spring season. Players can Tryout for teams typically in May of each year.
League brackets record wins, losses and ties. Home and away games may include travel inside and outside of San Antonio. Rosters are selected at tryouts and players signed on 12 month contracts.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Our season schedule tries to maximize as much training and game time for all of our players and members.
Training information:
Season length: 16 weeks
Practice days: Typically Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday schedules. Select teams training three times a week may train on any during the week.
Practice times: Typically 6-7.30pm (U14, 7.30-9pm).
Game information:
Game dates: September to November in Fall, February to May in Spring
Game times: Schedule is set by individual team coach.
PROGRAM CONTENTS
All age groups train a minimum of 28 sessions per season.
Included in the program:
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Training sessions with SA United professional training staff
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2 training sessions (minimum) per week
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28+ training sessions per season (minimum)
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10+ regular games per season (minimum)
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Registration
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Insurance
PROGRAM FEES
Payment plans for monthly training dues.
FALL 2022 COMING SOON
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TBA
Items not covered:
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Tournament fees - $TBA (U11-U12) and $TBA (U13-U14) paid in the Fall and again in the Spring to the team manager
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Cost of uniform - $TBA (2022-2024)
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Coach's travel expenses - Varies depending on game schedule (will include gas expense and could include hotel, food stipend, airline ticket, rental car)
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$TBA extra for 3rd night training session (select level teams)
GAME FORMAT
U11 and U12 teams play a 9v9 game format with 2x30 minute halves.
U13 and U14 teams play a 11v11 game format with 2x35 or 40 minute halves depending on competition.
Player equipment: Players at U11 and U12 use a size 4 soccer ball. Players at U13 and U14 use a size 5 soccer ball.
Shin guards, cleats and team uniform are required for all games and training.
Field dimensions: 9v9, it is minimum 70-80x45-55 yards. 11v11, it is minimum 100-130x50-100 yards.
CONTACT POINTS
JUNIOR DIRECTOR
Ryan Van De Riet
JUNIOR ADMINISTRATOR
Rhonda Sayre
PLAYER REGISTRATION.
Junior competitive team tryouts are held in May each year. If you wish to join the club during the remainder of the year please contact the program director to arrange a tryout. We will invite your child out for a free training session to experience the soccer club and assess your child's ability.
FALL 2022 player registration
POE (Player opportunity event)
GRADUATES
Juniors to Seniors
GAME TIME % MINIMUM
Per player, every game
PLAYERS PLAYING UP
In our 11v11 bracket
U7-U14
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.
U15-U19
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.
U11-U14
Our Junior program focuses on our athletes learning to compete as a team, developing as an individual, enjoying the pursuit of excellence in a challenging environment.
Q. Entering into the competitive phase of soccer, what can we expect from the program?
A. We offer multiple levels of competitive play, with a club focus and philosophy on developing intelligent, skillful athletes.
U4-U7
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.
U7-U10
Our Academy program is a fantastic place for young athletes to to continue their soccer education, while constantly challenging and developing their mind and body.
Q. Can we come out to the Sportsplex and see what the environment is like before registering?
A. Of course, we can arrange a free POE for your child and your family to experience our club.