The West Windsor Plainsboro Soccer Association has 41 travel teams playing in the following leagues during the upcoming season:
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US Youth Soccer Region 1 League (USYS Region 1)
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Mid Atlantic Premier Soccer League (MAPS)
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Jersey Area Girls Soccer League (JAGS)
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Mid New Jersey Soccer Association League (MNJYSA)
The Travel Program offers the opportunity to form boys and girls teams in each of the U-09 through U-19 age groups. The Travel Program strives to attract to our teams players with common interests. In order for parents/players to make an informed decision about which travel program is best suited for the player, WWPSA provides the following table which describes the expectations for each of the team categories within the travel soccer programs.
Please carefully review and feel free to contact travel@wwpsa.org should you have any questions about which program is best suited for your child.
TRAVEL CATEGORIES
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Premier Elite Teams |
Premier Teams |
Classic Teams |
| Age Group |
Available ONLY to teams U-11 to U-19 |
Available to teams U-9 to U-19 |
Available to teams U-09 to U-19 |
| Teams Formed |
Occasionally, based on level of interest and player ability |
Often, based on level of interest and player ability |
Always, based on level of interest and number of players. |
| Player Commitment |
Very committed. Will likely involve prioritizing soccer over other sports. |
Very committed. May involve prioritizing soccer over other sports. |
Committed. However, does not require prioritizing soccer over other sports. |
| Philosophy |
Compete at highest possible levels. |
Compete at high level. |
Participation. |
| Head Coach (Trainer) |
Full-time professional with complete control of all soccer decisions. |
Full-time professional trainer with varying degrees of control of soccer decisions. |
Generally, a professional trainer for practices. Games managed by parent volunteer Team Managers. |
| Team Manager (Volunteer) |
Team parent volunteer responsible for team administration but not involved in soccer decisions. |
Team parent volunteer responsible for team administration and may have some involvement in soccer decisions. |
Team parent volunteer responsible for team administration and may be very involved in soccer decisions. |
| Practice Sessions |
2 x 90-minute practices/ week from Aug 15-Nov 15 and from Jan 15-Jun 15. |
2 x 90-minute practices/ week from Aug 15-Nov 15 and from Mar 15-Jun 15. |
2 x 90-minute practices/ week from Sep 1-Nov 15 and from Apr 1-Jun 15. |
| Pre-season Summer Camp |
Yes |
Probably |
Maybe |
| Tournaments (Per year) |
Between 4 and 8 |
Between 3 and 6 |
Between 2 and 4 |
| Out of State Tournaments |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| NJYS State Cup |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
Optional |
| League Play |
Regional and State Premier Leagues |
State Premier Leagues |
Mid-New Jersey |
| Number of League Games |
6-10 each season (Fall and Spring) |
6-10 each season (Fall and Spring) |
10 each season (Fall and Spring) |
| Travel Commitments |
Out-of-state tournaments (overnights needed), away games up to 2 or 3 hours driving distance |
Out-of-state tournaments needed (except for small sided teams), away games up to 1 1/2 hours driving distance |
5 away games each season typically within 1 hour driving distance |
| Player Attendance |
100% mandatory |
100% expected |
100% encouraged |
| Tryouts |
Club and individual team tryouts |
Club tryouts |
Club tryouts |
| Team Offers |
Only by Head Coach |
By Head Coach or Team Manager |
By Team Manager |
| Uniforms |
WWPSA Uniforms only |
WWPSA Uniforms only |
WWPSA Uniforms only |
| Cost range (per player per year), excludes traveling costs and accommodations |
$1500-$1600 |
$1000-$1200 |
$500-$900 |
