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To All Santa Cruz County Clubs and Players

U9 Developmental Information and Important Dates

This new program is designed to identify, develop and promote our motivated young players (ages 6-8) while still playing locally and at very low cost. We will have monthly clinics exclusively for our U9 developmental coaches so these coaches can not only share their challenges with each other, but also learn from each other about effective ways to facilitate the development of our player. We hope that this helps our clubs in their searches for U10 Class 3 coaches in the future.

Playdays for U9 Development Team Formation

Each club in the Santa Cruz County League will arrange two Playdays. These two dates are when the selected coaches can select players for the U9 team, between 12-14 players. Remember that the U9 Developmental format will have a modified Game Days structure so that all players will have maximum game time.

The U9 Development League will not have tryouts but rather Play Days. It differs from a tryout in that:

•  It is not wholly based on skill but rather 'heart', i.e. willingness, commitment and love of the game. It gives us the chance to explain this to both players, parents and coaches.
•  Coaches, you too will benefit from this developmental league. Several training sessions for coaches, designed to build skills, confidence and maximize results in a FUN enviroment. Training by the league - at your practice field, monthly coaches meeting and more.
•  To develop and then maintain a local competitive level Division 3 U10 league in the Santa Cruz area. No driving over 'the hill'!

Date & Time, Group, Location:
Mid County Play Days will be held at Anna Jean Cummings Park (AJC) , or Soquel High School, Soquel.

Divisions

 Times Coach/Contact Info
Boys U9 April 13th 11:40–1pm - Soquel High;
April 19th 1:45–3:15pm - AJC		 Christopher Cheleden

Girls U9

 April 13th 2:20–3:40pm - Soquel High;
April 19th 1:45–3:15 @ AJC		 Michael Fong


The Season

Practices: to be coordinated by local club/coach at local field. Practices should be twice per week beginning when the coach deems appropriate.

Matches:

•  10-12 "Game Days" per fall season.
•  2 Fun "Jamboree Days", one outdoors and one indoors at Soccer Central.
•  All matches to be played within Santa Cruz County. A majority of these games will be played at the centrally located site, Good Shepard School.
•  Games will be on Saturday afternoons after 2pm.
•  Matches will have an official center referee with volunteers as line referees.
•  The league will not have standings or keep scores in a competitive way.

More Information

The U9 Developmental League and Class 3 are different. The U9 Developmental League is a new, interesting, exciting and fun program that is ultimately designed to get players and coaches ready to play at Class 3 level and above with more skill and confidence. To gain a greater respect for self and others, and to expand their understanding of team and team spirit.

The priority of this league is to promote good soccer learning and sportsmanship based on the principles of the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA).


Mid-County Youth Soccer Club contact:
Kelly Binger

  
 
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