Division 3 Information*

General Information

If you have questions email Kelly Binger - D3 Coordinator

Coach Licensing & PCA 2011

Coaching License Policy is in effect. You just have the correct license by June 1st.

There will be no exceptions.
D3: U9 - U10 must have a minimum of CYSA F license
U11 - U12 must have a minimum of CYSA E license
U13 - U19 must have a minimum of CYSA E/D license

All asst coaches need an F license.

If you need licensing or have an asst coach who would like to get licensing please email Kelly Binger ASAP.

Also if you are a new D3 coach you must have attend both PCA 1 and PCA 2 coaching classes (each is a 2 - 3 hour class done in Aug / Sept timeframe in the county).

Contact Kelly Binger - D3 Coordinator with questions.

2011 Season Field Assignments

TBD

U9 Development League

Check out Santa Cruz County's new development league. Intended to identify players with skill and extra enthusiasm.

Division 3 Teams Looking for Players

Check the county SCCYSL Website for more information on teams looking for players.

What is Division 3 Developmental Soccer?

Division 3, formerly Comp 3 or C3, soccer provides for the development of players who can benefit from playing soccer at a higher level. Games are fast paced and played aggressively. Division 3 players are expected to have a higher level of commitment and better skills than the average recreational soccer player does. Division 3 is now called Advanced Soccer, but Developmental is a more accurate term. Players must participate in a tryout and be selected for the team, but, as in recreational or Class IV Soccer, league standings are not emphasized. Just as in Class IV, it is assumed that every player in good standing will play at least half of every game.

Where are games played?

If there are enough teams, league games are played in Santa Cruz County, otherwise teams will play half of their games in Santa Clara. In addition to league games, each team usually attends two or three tournaments. Most tournaments are in the Bay Area.

What is the cost?

Teams purchase uniforms and pay for the tournament fees. Some teams hire one or more trainers. The Club provides a modest stipend, but most money comes from the parents, sponsors, or fundraising events. Most teams work together to cover costs and provide scholarships for players. Costs are in addition to club registration fees.

How are teams formed?

The Club will hold open tryouts for each age group. Every player registered with the Club is welcome and encouraged to come out. There are two tryout sessions for each age group and players should attend both sessions. If for some reason you can only attend one session, make sure you talk with a Club representative. The coaches and representatives from the Club will strive to ensure that all players are dealt with fairly and consistently. Except for the U19 group, a player not assigned to a Division 3 team will be put onto a recreational team.

What are the Age Groups for the 2011/2012 Season?