PARENTS WELCOME TO SOCCER CLUB OF ST CLOUD

We would like to welcome all our new and returning players for the 2017/18 season of our Select and Recreation program.  Here at the St Cloud Soccer Club we are proud of our brand-new restructuring of our Select and Recreation program which are intent on delivering a first class experience to all our players from age U5-U19 years of age.  The Development of our young players in a safe, happy and caring environment is of paramount importance, with the aim of giving everyone the best possible chance of achieving their maximum potential in soccer. We will also provide parents/guardians with advice, guidance and information on the welfare and development of their children.

For the players that are chosen for our Select program we ask for commitment, self-discipline, positive attitude to succeed and a good work ethic.  We also expect the boys/girls to take charge of their own development by continuing to review and set themselves goals to achieve throughout the season.  It is hoped that this handbook provides the reader with a clearer insight into how we can work together to meet the high standards we demand, and achieve the goals we set.  We want to offer the best for our players and their parents/guardians.  With your help we can achieve this. The board of director and its coaching staff, wish all our players every success and happiness here at The Soccer Club of St Cloud.

SELECT ACADEMY & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

What is the Select Program?

The Select Program is our travel soccer that runs a 42 week technical program aimed towards players wishing to take their skill and play to the next level. Players will be challenged within the correct environment to ensure smooth development transitions. The coaches will provide regular assessments and feedback throughout the year assessing a four corner model for each player on technical/tactical, psychological, physical and social aspects of the player’s development.   The quality of coaching is mirrored from the elite academies to aid in maximum growth potential. Payment information can be found on our website at Stcloudsoccer.com.  Payments will be made by standing order on the 1st of every month in advance. The technical program runs from July through December and February through May.

COACHING SESSION ARRANGEMENTS

The following is a list of important points of information:

Dates: • Coaching sessions will take place on: – please check time tables for your age group time/ night. During the school holidays no training sessions will be held unless notified. Details will be given to all players well in advance.

Punctuality: • Players are expected to arrive 10 minutes before the start of the session. Attendance and punctuality to games and practice will be recorded and the coach may use this info when determining play time.

Absence: • If a player is unable to attend training, whether it is due to illness or school commitments, the player must contact his/her team manager to let him/her know that they are unavailable. This must be done with as much prior notice as possible.

Conduct: • The good name of the St Cloud Soccer Club is to be maintained at all times. Players are reminded of the importance of their good conduct and behavior and respect for all facilities we use. People are always watching!

·         Behave in a safe and careful manner when using the facilities.

·         Treat the coach, team-mates and opponents, as you would like to be treated.

·         Shin pads must be worn for training and games. Chewing gum is not allowed.

·         Earrings and jewelry must not be worn when representing the club/training. This is the players/parents’ responsibility to remove items prior to games and practices.

PRACTICE

·         Players must practice – this is the route to excellence. Try to:
1. Practice techniques worked on in coaching sessions
2. Watch games and your favorite players.

·         Use the time prior to the session as “personal practice time” – work individually or in pairs.

·         All players should practice as much as possible at home.

PROBLEMS

·         If you have any problems, please contact your team manager first. They will relay the message to the coaches

·         Should you require a meeting with the coaches, then please follow the same process and the team manager will help with your request

·         Should you have any issues that relate to a particular game or practice, then it is required that you wait 24 hours before contacting the team manager. The coaches will not be available to discuss any games or practice session straight after the given event.

·         No parent can enter the field of play or practice session without given approval from the team manager. Should a parent need to leave and remove their child, then please ask the team manager to go collect them.

BAD WEATHER

·         Please check our Facebook and website to make sure practice is on if bad weather may be approaching. The website and Facebook are updated as soon as closures are made.