Yes: please bring a water bottle; soccer boots (cleats) and shin pads.

You can download the tryout form from our website. We also except walk ins on the day of the tryout. An option to register online will be available shortly.

 

An evaluation of your child’s abilities through:

A. SMALL-SIDED - Under -11 consists of scrimmages, technical evaluations or whatever is deemed appropriate.  Under-10 and Under-9 also consists of scrimmages, technical evaluations or whatever is deemed appropriate depending upon number of players attending tryouts. 

B. FULL-SIDED (11v 11) - Under-18 through Under-12 tryouts consists of a combination of short-sided games and 11 vs. 11 full-sided scrimmages and technical evaluations.

Yes, since teams are formed based on birth dates, your child will be trying out with other children of the same age.

 

Evaluators will be licensed coaches or other soccer affiliated professionals.

 

Approximately 1- ½ hours.

 

 

U10 - U13 March 20^th – 5pm

U9 - May 29^th – 5pm

U14 - U18 May 22^nd – 5pm

All players that are committed to playing need to have a parent/guardian/representative present at the meeting to accept their position (see our web site for parent meetings/timetable). Failure to attend the meeting will be taken as non-acceptance.

 

 

If you are not selected at our competitive tryout you will be offered a place in the recreation program.

 

No, you pay only one fee.

Yes. Please contact the Director of Coaching to discuss the options available to you.

Ricky Clarke – DOC@fcfremont.com

 

 

The word division refers to a level of play. California Youth Soccer Association {CYSA} has the following divisions:

Division 1 (U11 – U19) – Highest Competitive Level offered by CYSA.

Division 3 (U9-U19) – Competitive Lower Level

Mission Valley also has teams playing in Nor Cal Premier. Nor Cal Premier is a US Club sanctioned league providing teams in Northern California Premier Competition. Nor Cal Premier offers numerous levels of play, but most focusing on the competitive side of soccer.

 

If there are enough "competitive capable" children in the age group, Mission Valley United will usually try to from more than 1 team. Teams are formed based on the rankings of each child in the age group.

 

Generally speaking (if there are enough competitive level players), there is one "Div 1" team formed and a second “Div 3” team.

 

No.

U9 - U11 - there are 8 players on the field at a time, 8 v 8, as it is commonly called in soccer; therefore, the roster size generally stays around 12 to 14 players.

U12-U18 - there are 11 players on the field at a time, 11 v 11, as it is commonly called in soccer; therefore, the roster size generally stays around 14 to 18 players (U17-U18 can have a maximum roster of 22 players)

Possibly. All players that are currently playing up need to contact the Director of Coaching.

 

Players will tryout in their age group. If they are currently playing in an age group above, they must tryout in their age group as well as the current age group that they participate.

 

Once the coaches have assessed the players they will be assigned accordingly to the appropriate teams upon approval from the DOC and the Executive Director.

 

Players will be placed on teams based on ability in their particular age group. If there are enough players to construct more than one team, then two or more teams will be formed. Teams will be formed based on abilities.

 

If a player is going to play up an age group that player must meet the following criteria:

 

The DOC reserves the right to move players within the season. For example during the season, if the DOC observes a player on a Div 3 team who is outperforming a player on the Div 1 team. The Div 1 team player will be transferred onto the Div 3 team and the Div 3 team player transferred onto the Div 1 team.

 

Yes. Because the development of each individual child varies tremendously, some children may have become much stronger players since the last try-out. It is the intention of the MVU to put together the strongest possible teams.

Yes, and this should NOT be viewed as a "step down", but rather a difference in rate of development.

 

Each team personnel depend on the outcome of spring try-outs, so it is unlikely that a team would remain entirely the same from year to year. The intention of the MVU is to form the strongest team possible each year. Since the teams are formed by the club and do not, per se, "belong" to the coach, MVU tries to put together the strongest possible Competitive  teams in order for the players to compete at their highest possible level and to develop at their best possible pace. That would probably mean that team personnel will change from year to year.

 

Yes, it is necessary that each team have a "Team Manager". This person usually is a parent volunteer whose role is to help the coach with paper work/logistics regarding the running of the team. Although duties may vary from team to team depending on that particular coach and manager, the business manager often handles setting up a team phone chain, taking care of preparing the paper work for registration and tournaments, and maybe even organizing the team end-of-season party!

 

 

No. Competitive soccer is a 2-season sport. Each team is formed for an entire year: Fall and spring. In other words, tryouts in the spring of 2009 will create teams for the fall of 2009 AND the spring of 2010.

 

There are normally 7-15 (depending upon age group and level) regular season games in both the fall and spring seasons. We are committed to making up games that might have been postponed due to inclement weather or poor field conditions. The number of games played may increase with participation in tournaments.

 

 

It is expected that players chosen for a competitive team will make the greater commitment to attend all practices and games.

 

There is definitely much more of a commitment involved in a competitive sport than you may have been used to when participating in a "Rec" sport. Players are expected to attend all games and practices, barring an illness, injury, or some other valid reason. (e.g., trips to the Barber Shop are expected to be scheduled around practices and games). Of course, the coach should always be notified when a player cannot attend a game or practice. The coach may elect to impose penalties for unexcused missed practices and games.

 

Competitive soccer is a Fall AND Spring commitment. If you feel that is not acceptable, maybe competitive soccer is not for you. Many kids, however, do play both "Rec" baseball/softball/lacrosse and seldom have conflicts.

 

The fees for competitive soccer will be posted shortly. There are other optional items as well, such as warm ups and jackets. Participation in tournaments would also increase the cost: i.e. tournament fees, and lodging and food, when applicable. Each team may also elect to contribute to their own team sub-account as well.

 

Team-accounts are separate team bank accounts - 1 for each team - held in the MVUtreasury. These funds usually go towards your team’s trainer fees, tournament participation (see Tournaments section below) and other such activities.

 

 

 

Most games are played on Saturday’s and Sunday’s, although some may be scheduled for an occasional weeknight evening.

 

U-12 and below will play mainly play in their local districts. However, they will be expected to travel further afield when the team participates in State Cup. U13 and above, dependent upon your teams level of competition you might be expected to travel out of state for tournaments and throughout Northern California for competitive league play.

 

The Director of Coaching and coaching staff will attend the scheduling meeting and set your competitive schedules.

 

 

Soccer tournaments are held at various times throughout the year. They are an excellent way to raise your level of competition. They are also fun and a great way to meet and compete with players from other parts of CA and sometimes out-of-state. The Director of coaching will pick the tournaments. (Typically, tournaments are held on holiday weekends, such as Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Memorial Day).

 

Actually, tournaments are held all over the country (even internationally. Some examples - Labor Day and Memorial Day tournaments are hosted by Mustang and Santa Clara Sporting, which are popular locations for many MVU Competitive teams. It is sometimes fun to go further "a field" in order to compete against teams which you would not normally meet in regular season play.

 

Sometimes, but more often they are 2-day events. Many times, a team will play 2 games on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. Occasionally, there are games on Friday night.

 

It can be, although for the younger teams, it’s usually just for fun. There are, however, awards given at the end of the tournaments for first & second places and sometimes third for (U11 +).  The younger age brackets (U9-U10) are typically all given participation awards for tournaments.

 

 

Coaches are chosen by the Director of Coaching and Executive Director. Generally, a parent who is interested in coaching will express an interest either verbally or in writing to the Director of Coaching.

 

Yes. A coach must have at least an "E" license (or be in the process of obtaining it). An "E" license is the second lowest level of a coaching license; it goes up to "A". "E" license courses are usually held on a Friday evening and a Saturday, and are offered often, and usually locally or nearby.

 

Certainly a great interest in teaching kids the sport of soccer. Also, however, an interview by the Director of Coaching is required. If you are interested in possibly becoming a coach, you should express your interest to the Director of Coaching. He will then tell you the exact procedure to follow, including how to obtain your "E" license.

 

Any concern such as that should be directed directly to the coach (es) whenever possible. However, the alternative is to contact the Director of Coaching.

 

Usually there is one (1) Head Coach. Typically, there are also one assistant.

 

 

All players that are committed to playing need to have a parent/guardian/representative present at the meeting to accept their position. Failure to attend the meeting will be taken as non-acceptance.

 

Parents will be asked to turn in several papers to the MVU Registrar, as follows:

 

A. A medical release form indicating that in your absence, the coach may take care of your child if so needed. These forms MUST BE notarized. There are several MVU members who are notaries and this is usually not a problem.

B. A player registration form and payment, which includes the child’s full name, address, birth date, etc.

C. A uniform order form and payment.

D. A copy of the child’s birth certificate (if MVU doesn’t already have one). This will not be returned; it will be kept on file.

E. A small picture of your child (usually the very small ones taken by the school photographer in the fall are the best size), which will be used on the child’s "player pass" or card.

F. 1x1 Photo (must not be black and white).

 

Each person attending the team registration meeting will be given a packet. This format makes it easier to have those medical release forms notarized, as well.  The forms are available at the office.

 

Only that your child will be "carded". In other words, once the Registrar receives all necessary materials, small I.D. cards will be typed with your child’s name, team name, and individual I.D. # and that small picture you submitted will be glued to the card. The cards will then be laminated and returned to the coaches.

 

These cards are necessary for participation in each game. The manager will keep these cards (the coaches are carded as well) and give them to each of the referee before the start of each game. Each team member is required to line up to have his/her card checked by the ref. (This is the time when the ref. will also check the child’s shin guards and cleats to be sure they are regulation - safety is of the utmost importance). The players will then return the cards to the manager for safekeeping until the next game.

 

 

No. There is a regulation uniform for all MVU players, which you will probably be able to see samples of before ordering. The only things required are:

Competitive - two jerseys, 2 pair of shorts, and 2 pairs of socks.

Aside from that, other items are optional and you can see them listed, as well as their prices, on the uniform order form.

 

Yes, although your team may elect to purchase alternate jerseys as well. The alternate jersey is used in games where two teams have the same jersey color.

 

 

MVU – Mission Valley United

 

CYSA – California Youth Soccer Association

 

NCP – Nor Cal Premier

 

U-9, for example - If you should hear (or read) the term U-9 or U-12, etc., it is referring to an age group. For example, U-9, meaning under 9 or U-13 meaning under 13, etc.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our Mission Valley Office.