TRAINING TO COMPETE

Developing intelligent, competitive, confident players

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.

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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.

PARENT TESTIMONIALS

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

Teaching an intelligent, balanced, passing playing style

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.

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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 encourages 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 DETAILS

Info on the program, its format, training times and location

Program Overview

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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.

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Game format

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U11 and U12 teams play a 9v9 format with 30 minute halves.

U13 and U14 teams play a 11v11 format with 35 or 40 minute halves depending on competition.

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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 required for all games.

Field dimensions: 9v9 - 70-80 yards x 45-55 yards. 11v11 - 100-130 yards x 50-100 yards.

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Program fees

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Commitment fee: $250 (non-refundable)

Field usage fee: $300 total ($150 in the Fall and $150 in the Spring)

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Payment plans for Monthly training dues:

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• Pay in full

• 2 monthly payments (initial $250, then 2 monthly payments of $872.50)

• 6 monthly payments (initial $250, then 6 monthly payments of $240.84 plus an additional $150 added to payment #2 and payment #4)

• 11 monthly payments (initial $250, then 11 monthly payments of $131.37 plus an additional $150 added to payment #4 and #8)

Total: $1,995

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Items not covered:

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• Tournament fees - $175 (U11-U14) and $225 (U15-U19) paid in the Fall and again in the Spring to the team manager

• Cost of uniform - $175 (2020-2022)

• Coach's travel expenses - Varies depending on game schedule (will include gas expense and could include hotel, food stipend, airline ticket, rental car)

• $150 extra for 3rd night training session (elite level teams)

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Player registration

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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.

Field information

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GVTC Sportsplex, is located at 29064 Bulverde Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78260.

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There are two entrances into the complex, North and South.

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When you enter the complex, fields #1-5 will be the first 5 fields you see, this is where all training sessions for these age groups and games are held.

There is a parents area to watch your son(s) or daughter(s) and encourage them in a healthy fun environment.

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Field Policies and Regulations

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For safety reasons, prohibited items include but are not limited to: 

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• Alcohol, drugs, chemicals, illegal substances or any paraphernalia associated with drug use

• Fireworks or any combustible devices

• Obscene or offensive material

• Animals (except service animals)

• Weapons of any type, including chains, knives, firearms and spiked jewelry

• Any other item deemed unacceptable by event or complex staff

• Speed limit at the Sportsplex is strictly 5mph

• No soliciting

• Tobacco and smoke free environment (including electronic cigarettes)

• No swearing or aggressive behavior aimed at officials, parents or players

• Guests found to be in violation of the above policies may face possible ejection or suspension from the GVTC Sportsplex