What age can my child start playing?

Montgomery Soccer Club plays two seasons per year, a fall season, and spring season. Your child must be three years old on the age matrix chart, our software will automatically select programs available for the fall and spring soccer year.

When and where will practice be held?

Practice days and times are set by the coaches under the direction of our technical director. In the fall & spring season, practices will be held in the evenings at 6:00 p.m. for the recreational kids. Light towers are provided so that the kids may train during daylight savings. Travel teams will be contacted by the competitive coaching director or our Technical director.

When are games played?

U4–U14 teams all play games on Saturday (unless there is a Sunday or weekday makeup). Travel teams need to reach out to your team coach, Director of Competitive Coaching (contact) or our Technical Director (contact).

How much does it cost to sign up, what is included?

What is the required equipment needed for games and practice?

Soccer shoes/cleats
     -Children may not wear tennis or running shoes on the field (as it may cause an injury).
     -Football cleats or metal studs on cleats are NOT allowed.
Shin guards
Soccer ball, see sizing chart to select appropriate ball for your child

Is there a minimum play time requirement?

Yes, all players are guaranteed to play at least 50% of every game at the recreational, Jr. Academy, DIII & DII level. If your child plays for a DI team, play time is earned based off school academics and performances during practices. These rules are made by our Technical Director to help enforce education and the children to achieve excellence and future scholarships with colleges.

Why haven’t I heard from my child’s coach? Will the season start soon?

Coach meetings for the fall season will be in mid-September and mid-February for the spring season. At this time, rosters will be handed out and coaches will begin contacting their players to line up practice, schedule parent meetings, distribute uniforms, etc. If we do not have a coach for your child’s team, you will get a call from our Recreational Coaching Director asking if you will volunteer. Please consider helping if you are able, as we are always in need of coaches. If you volunteer, we will ask you to get your coaching license at the US Soccer Digital Coaching Center and follow up with us after you have completed the course.

Where are games played?

U4–U14 recreational kids play all their games at Ransom’s Sports Fields. U11–U14 Travel Teams play 5 home games (Ransom’s) and 5 away games. Most of their games will be played either at Meyer Park, The Woodlands, Conroe, Dyess, or Huntsville. Jr. Academy game locations are TBD.

How are teams formed?

We form teams by age group, neighborhood and school. Your child will be grouped with other children of the same age that live in your neighborhood and attend the same school. It is a great way to get to know other families in your neighborhood.

How do you find coaches? How do I become a coach?

Most of our coaches are parents of players. If we don’t have a parent volunteer, we will try to recruit one and have one of our trainers work with the team until we find one. If you would like to coach, please denote that on the online registration form.

How many children play during the game?

U4 – U6 Recreational play 3v3 small-sided (no goalies)
U7 – U8 Recreational Play 5v5 small-sided (with goalies, so 6 play at a time on each team)
U9 – U10 Recreational Play 6v6 Small-sided (with goalies, so 7 play at a time on each team)
U11 – U14 Recreational In-house play 3v3 small-sided U8/U9 Jr. Academy play 7v7 competitive (no goalies)
U11-U12 TYSA Travel teams play 9v9 Competitive
U13 – U18 TYSA Travel Teams play 11v11 Competitive

This progression of “small–sided” games at the younger and recreational ages is endorsed and recommended by our Technical Director, Jarsi Ibanez to help develop kids faster by playing the game in a smaller environment. Fewer players on the field at younger ages allow for accelerated development, increased number of ball touches, and it fosters a love and excitement for the game. As children grow, more players are added to the field and the size of the field becomes larger. Montgomery Soccer Club teaches a progression of tactics and strategies that are age appropriate. By age 13, skills are developed to a sophisticated level. This approach has and will continue developed excellent athletes while making a fun and loving environment for soccer in the community.

What if my child is unable to make every practice or game?

We understand there will be times your child is unable to make a practice or game, which is why we put extra players on each team. However, if it is a reoccurring problem, please let us know what we may be able to do to help you make it to at least the soccer games - like changing the game times. please let your coach know when your child will be absent for practices or games so that they may plan better for the rest of the week.

What is the online registration convenience fee?

The software we use to process online registrations (DICK’s HQ) adds a convenience fee to your total when you pay by credit/debit card. This fee goes directly to DICK’s HQ; we do not receive any portion of it. There is no additional fee if you pay by check (mail or drop off), or if you pay by cash. However, keep in mind your child is not registered until the money is received.

How do I request a refund?

Refund requests must be made in person at the soccer fields. Please bring the approved refund request form (no exceptions). A player is entitled to a refund up until the first Wednesday after the first game of the season. Montgomery Soccer Club reserves the right to withhold up to $80 of the registration fee to cover the cost of administrative expenses incurred while registering the player. Refund requests made after the deadline will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by The Montgomery Soccer Club Board of Directors to determine if a refund is warranted. If the refund request is declined, the registration fee is forfeited as a donation to our organization; for tax purposes, it is considered a charitable donation under Section 501.C.3 of the Internal Revenue Code.