FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PLAY, TO PARTICIPATING IN THE WORLDS LARGEST YOUTH SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Developing the student-athlete for successful high school and college careers in sport and study.

After coming through the SA United developmental journey, players moving into the Senior program now begin to learn about our competition phase and college recruitment process. 

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Players will be supported by a full time Program Director who has extensive knowledge of the college game, and who will guide them through the necessary steps as they begin to think about studying and playing at college.

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As part of enriching our players cultural experience, our senior players will also have the opportunities to play abroad in Europe, by utilizing our partnerships with FCN and Travel and Play.

Teams travel to Denmark and Sweden every year, to spend time with a Professional Danish La Liga Club, FCN, before playing at the worlds largest youth sporting event, the Gothia Cup.

CONTINUING OUR ATHLETES TACTICAL EDUCATION WHILE MAINTAINING OUR PASSING AND POSSESSION PHILOSOPHY

Preparing players to pursue collegiate soccer and athletic scholarships.

The Senior Program, or competition phase of our curriculum, will now focus on more tactical based training.

Players moving into the Senior program should have a solid technical base, which will allow our professional and experienced coaching staff to focus on more advanced training as we help the players understand more about tactics, systems of play and decision making. 

Unopposed training will be limited, as the focus will be on the team and preparing for competitive match play.

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More emphasis is placed on earning positive results, as players learn about competing and preparing for the college environment.

COLLEGE RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT

Understanding the recruiting process.

Our Senior program will educate players on details that will assist them in the recruiting process. Our players are empowered to take responsibility for their future and our program provides exposure through the use of showcase tournaments and ID Camps.

We will also provide each player with a guide outlining a timeline to organize their goals and support them with staying on track during their recruiting process.

Our goal is to ensure each player understands their individual responsibility in the recruiting process. Our graduate players exemplify not only superior play on the field but knowledgeable understanding of the recruitment process as well.

TEXAS GRADUATES

College placements in Texas

NATIONWIDE GRADUATES

College placements Nationwide

WORLDWIDE GRADUATES

Placements in Europe and Mexico

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Teams are entered into State level and local competition.

Wins, losses and ties are recorded, with no 50% playtime rule. Senior teams will be expected to enter College Showcase tournaments as our emphasis is to provide players with the opportunity to play at the collegiate level. Rosters are selected at tryouts and players signed on a 12 month contract.

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 7.30-9pm.

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Game information:

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Game dates: Saturday or Sunday typically. League organizations set our game schedule for each team (mid-week games are possible)

Game times: Schedule times are 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

• 2 training sessions (minimum) per week

• 28+ training sessions per season (minimum)

• 10+ regular games per season (minimum)

• Registration

• Insurance

PROGRAM FEES

Payment plans for monthly training dues.

FALL 2020 / SPRING 2021.

• Commitment fee of $250 (non-refundable)​

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

• 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 (U15-U16) and $225 (U17-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 (select level teams)

GAME FORMAT

U15 and U16 teams play a 11v11 game format with 2x40 minute halves.

U17, U18 and U14 teams play a 11v11 game format with 2x45 minute halves.

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Player equipment: Players at U15-U19 use a size 5 soccer ball.

Shin guards, cleats and team uniform are required for all games and training.

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Field dimensions: U15-U19 are a minimum of 100-130x60-100 yards.

CONTACT POINTS

SENIOR DIRECTOR

Ben Loney

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

Rhonda Sayre

PLAYER REGISTRATION

Senior 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.

Spring 2021 player registration

POE (player opportunity event)