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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. |
| Mission |
Focus on the development of the individual as a student athlete/soccer player, while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship in a manner which maximizes every player’s potential and provides opportunities for a player to consider participation in college soccer by developing teams to compete in premier leagues throughout New Jersey and the Middle Atlantic States, and participate in highly competitive tournaments within the Eastern United States. |
Focus on the development of the individual as a student athlete/soccer player, while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship in a manner which maximizes every player’s potential and provides opportunities for participation in high school soccer by developing teams to compete in competitive leagues throughout New Jersey, and participate in competitive tournaments |
Focus on the development of the individual as a student athlete/soccer player, while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship in a manner which maximizes every player’s potential and provides opportunities for participation in soccer by developing teams to compete in travel leagues throughout New Jersey, and participate in travel tournaments. |
| Goal |
To develop Premier level youth soccer teams whose players are recognized in Region 1 for their excellence, commitment and sportsmanship within the game of soccer. |
To develop competitive youth soccer teams whose players are recognized in New Jersey for their excellence, commitment and sportsmanship within the game of soccer. |
To develop youth soccer teams whose players are recognized locally for their excellence, commitment and sportsmanship within the game of soccer. |
| Player Expectation |
High School Varsity starter and considering soccer in college. |
High School Varsity or Junior Varsity and maybe considering college. |
Maybe play High School soccer. |
| Player Commitment |
Highly committed. Will likely involve prioritizing soccer over other sports. |
Very committed. May involve prioritizing soccer over other sports. |
Committed. While it does not require prioritizing soccer over other sports, players are still expected to attend all practices and games. |
| 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. |
| Assistant Coach |
None (informal) |
Volunteer |
Volunteer |
| Practice Sessions |
2 x 90-minute practices/ week from Aug 15-Nov 15 and from Feb 15-Jun 15. U15+ teams do not practice/ play during High School season. |
2 x 90-minute practices/ week from Aug 15-Nov 15 and from Mar 15-Jun 15. U15+ teams do not practice/ play during High School season. |
2 x 90-minute practices/ week from Sep 1-Nov 15 and from Apr 1-Jun 15. U15+ teams do not practice/ play during High School season. |
| Summer Camp |
Yes |
Probably |
Maybe |
| Tournaments (Per year) |
Between 5 and 8. Primarily Premier, Occasional Non-Premier (including WWPSA Sunburst) |
Between 3 and 6. Primarily Non Premier. Occasionally Premier (including WWPSA Sunburst) |
Between 2 and 4. Non-Premier (including WWPSA Sunburst) |
| Sunburst |
All WWPSA teams up to U-16 must participate |
All WWPSA teams up to U-16 must participate |
All WWPSA teams up to U-16 must participate |
| Out of state tournaments |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| NJYS State Cup |
Mandatory. NJYS National Championship. |
Mandatory. NJYS National Championship or State Cup. |
Optional but unlikely. |
| 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% expected |
| 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 |
| Parent Participation |
Parents are encouraged to participate with team administrative functions. Parents are required to meet the clubs volunteer requirement for club functions. |
Parents are encouraged to participate with team administrative functions. Parents are required to meet the clubs volunteer requirement for club functions. |
Parents are encouraged to participate with team administrative functions. Parents are required to meet the clubs volunteer requirement for club functions. |
| Facilities |
12 field locations including 3 complexes: 2 turf game fields, high quality natural grass fields, several with permanent lights |
12 field locations including 3 complexes: 2 turf game fields, high quality natural grass fields, several with permanent lights |
12 field locations including 3 complexes: 2 turf game fields, high quality natural grass fields, several with permanent lights |
| Estimated annual cost |
$1500-$1600 (excluding travel/accomodations) |
$1000-$1200 (excluding travel/accomodations) |
$500-$900 (excluding travel/accomodations) |
