Arlington Soccer Association Travel Program Overview
The Arlington Soccer Association Travel Program provides quality soccer experiences for players of all abilities. Learn about what to expect when your child joins, the staff involved, team overviews, and the seasonal structure of the program.
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Arlington Soccer Association Travel Program What to Expect if Your Child Makes Travel Soccer April 2018
Agenda Goal: Give parents a sense of what to expect as travel family Participants: Marc Garufi, Chair of ASA Travel Program Committee and Travel Parent. Lizzy Stell, ASA professional staff and Travel Parent. Gregg Flatt, Travel Program Committee and travel Parent What we will not cover: any soccer, technical or child specific questions For additional information, please see FAQs and other information at http://arlingtonsoccer.com/programs/travel 2
ASA ASA Mission Statement: The Arlington Soccer Association provides quality soccer programs and experiences for people of all abilities, backgrounds and financial means to encourage personal growth, promote a love for the game, and advance soccer in Arlington and surrounding communities. ASA Vision Statement: Arlington Soccer Association will be an inclusive soccer organization that draws people to soccer. We are dedicated to continually developing our programs, activities, and facilities so participants have the opportunity to learn, have fun, and reach their full potential. 3
ASA Staff Adam Brick, ASA Executive Director Travel Program Staff German Peri, Director of Travel Coaching Frank DeMarco, Assistant Director of Travel Coaching Mo Tayari, Youth (U9-U12) Group Director Jawed Sanie, U13-U14 Age Group Director Grant Smith, U15-U19 Boys Age Group Director Nicci Wright, U15-U19 Girls Age Group Director Lizzy Stell, Assistant Travel Director Bonnie Johnson, Travel/DA Admin Kay Luzius, Accounting Assistant Jennifer Kostko, Travel Administrator 4
Travel Team Overview Three Parts of Travel Program: US Soccer Development Academy; Travel; and ADP (Arlington Development Program) DA and Travel Teams: >1,250 players across about 85 teams (boys and girls across all age groups) ADP Teams: ~440 players across ~40 teams (boys and girls across all age groups) Leagues: DA; CCL and CCL2; NCSL; ODSL; ADP (Arlington only) Tier U9-U12 : All teams regardless of team color Tier 1 : Red Team Tier 2 : White Team Tier 3 : Blue, Black Birth Year vs U<#> 5
Season Overview Soccer Year = Fall and Spring Seasons 8-10 regular season games, usually Sundays, from September through end of October and late March May or Early June 2-3 practices a week, 1 1.5 hours each, Monday Friday 2-3 tournaments each Fall and Spring, often on Labor and Memorial Day weekends Winter activity (e.g., futsal and one day a week training) Age, Tier, and League determine how far you will travel 6
Cost Overview ASA supports Financial Age for eligible families (please see website and apply early) Club Fees: variable by Tier [2017-2018: $1900 - $2200]* Team Fees: variable by Team, Age, number and distance of tournaments Uniform: >$200, last two years (assuming not lost, torn, or out grown). Next new purchase cycle is for 2019-2020. Travel costs: gas, lodging, meals Time *Tier 2 & 3 players are eligible to attend Tier 1 skills training sessions for additional fee 7
Parent Volunteer Positions Manager Team Registrar Tournament Coordinator Equipment Coordinator Uniform Coordinator Treasurer Fundraising Coordinator Social Coordinator STARS [NCSL Teams only] Sportsmanship Liaison Webmaster/Teamsnap 8
