FALL 2023 REC SOCCER

JUNIOR ACADEMY SOCCER PROGRAM (U4-U6)
General Program Information
Alliance Junior Academy Soccer Program is for Players (3-6 Years Old)
Alliance Junior Academy Program is for younger athletes, that are looking for a positive introduction to the game of soccer, with emphasis on fun. Academy practices are run by professional trainers, current older Alliance Soccer Club players & Alliance SC Alum, alongside the volunteer parents, overseen by the Academy Director. Games are played on Saturdays and are run by parent volunteers with guidance from the Academy Director of Coaching. This program implements an age specific curriculum and provides players with the opportunity to learn and develop the foundations of the sport of soccer.

We will not have any rescheduling due to any weather cancellations. Instead, we have extended the program from 8 weeks long to 10 weeks long.
There will be no games the weekend of 09/02/23 & 09/03/23.

The Academy Director oversees all aspects of the program, and works close with the Volunteer Coaches and Trainers to ensure the program stays true to our goals.
For additional information on U4-U6 Academy Teams, please Visit  https://www.alliancesoccerclub.com/academy-soccer/ or contact: [email protected]

Mini’s Program (3-4 Year Olds)
For players born between September 2, 2019, and September 1, 2020
Cost:  $135
Coaching:
·        Run by Trainers with help from Parent Volunteers (2-3 parents needed per team)
·        Overseen by Head Trainer & Academy Director
·        To join the Parent Volunteer Team, click on Volunteer while in your LOUYAA account when registering your player.  Volunteers may choose from “Head Coach” or “Co-Coach”, you will not be leading alone! No prior soccer/coaching experience necessary. Training will be provided.
Meet the Coaches Morning:
·        SATURDAY, 08/19/23 from 9:00am – 10:00am @ LOUYAA Park
Training/Game Sessions:
·        Once per week @ LOUYAA Park (60 minutes long)
·        First 35 minutes skill development with Trainers
·        Last 25 minutes mini soccer game with Parent Volunteers
·        Games 3v3 format (no goalie) with size 3 ball provided by the Club
·        SATURDAYS, 08/26/23 – 10/28/23, 9:00am – 10:00am
·        No training/games on Labor Day Weekend (09/02/23)
Uniform: 
·        2 Team Color Shirts included with the fee.
·        Parents provide shin guards, shorts & soccer socks.
·        Cleats optional for Minis

Pre-K Program (4-5 Year Olds)
For players born between September 2, 2018, and September 1, 2017
Cost:  $135
Coaching:
·        Run by Trainers with help from Parent Volunteers (2-3 parents needed per team)
·        Overseen by Head Trainer & Academy Director
·        To join the Parent Volunteer Team, click on Volunteer while in your LOUYAA account when registering your player.  Volunteers may choose from “Head Coach” or “Co-Coach”, you will not be leading alone! No prior soccer/coaching experience necessary. Training will be provided.
Meet the Coaches Night:
·        MONDAY, 08/14/23, 5:10pm – 6:10pm at LOUYAA Park
Training Sessions:
·        Once per week @ LOUYAA Park (60 minutes long)
·        MONDAYS, 08/21/23 - 10/23/23, 5:10pm-6:10pm
·        No Training Session on Labor Day (09/04/23)
Games:
·        Once per week @ LOUYAA Park (60 minutes long)
·        SATURDAYS, 08/26/23 – 10/28/23, 10:15am – 11:15am
·        No games on Labor Day Weekend (09/02/23-09/03/23)
·        4v4 format (no goalie) with size 3 ball provided by the Club
Uniform:
·        2 Team Color Shirts included with the fee.
·        Parents provide shin guards, shorts, soccer socks & cleats.

Kindergarten Program (5-6 Year Olds)
for players born between September 2, 2017, and September 1, 2018
Cost:  $135
Coaching:
·        Run by Trainers with help from Parent Volunteers (2-3 parents needed per team)
·        Overseen by Head Trainer & Academy Director
·        To join the Parent Volunteer Team, click on Volunteer while in your LOUYAA account when registering your player.  Volunteers may choose from “Head Coach” or “Co-Coach”, you will not be leading alone!  No prior soccer/coaching experience necessary. Training will be provided.
Meet the Coaches Night:
·        TUESDAY, 08/15/23, 5:10pm – 6:10pm @ LOUYAA Park
Training Sessions:
·        Once per week @ LOUYAA Park (60 minutes long)
·        TUESDAYS, 08/22/23 – 10/24/23, 5:10pm - 6:10pm
Games: 
·        Once per week @ LOUYAA Park (60 minutes long)
·        SATURDAYS, 08/26/23 – 10/28/23, 11:30am – 12:30pm
·        No games on Labor Day Weekend (09/02/23-09/03/23)
·        5v5 format (no goalie) with size 3 ball provided by the Club
Uniform: 
·        2 Team Color Shirts included with the fee.
·        Parents provide shin guards, shorts, soccer socks & cleats.

SENIOR ACADEMY SOCCER PROGRAM (U7-U8)
Alliance Senior Academy Program is focused on teaching basic techniques, with an emphasis on maximum ball touches.
Our goal for each season is to create a positive, challenging, fun and developmental playing environment for the kids.  Players in this program participate in training activities and games that are developmentally appropriate and aligned with various best practices communicated by US Soccer and its coaching education program.
We will not have any rescheduling due to any weather cancellations.  Instead, we have extended the program from 8 weeks long to 10 weeks long. 
There will be no games the weekend of 09/02/23 & 09/03/23.

The Academy Director oversees all aspects of the program, and works close with the Volunteer Coaches and Trainers to ensure the program stays true to our goals.
For additional information on U7-U8 Academy Teams, please Visit https://www.alliancesoccerclub.com/academy-soccer/ or contact: [email protected]

1st Grade Program (6-7 Year Olds)
For players born between September 2, 2016, and September 1, 2017
Cost:  $135
Coaching: 
·        Volunteer Coaches (2-3 parents needed per team)
·        Guided by Head Trainer & Academy Director
·        To join the Parent Volunteer Team, click on Volunteer while in your LOUYAA account when registering your player.  Volunteers may choose from “Head
Coach” or “Co-Coach”, NO prior soccer/coaching experience necessary.  Training will be provided.
Meet the Coaches Night:
·        WEDNESDAY, 08/16/23 from 5:10pm – 6:10pm @ LOUYAA Park
Training/Practice Sessions:
·        Twice per week @ LOUYAA Park or Oakdale MS (60 minutes each)
·        First session is a Training Session run by Trainers & Coaches on WEDNESDAYS, 08/23/23 – 10/25/23, 5:10pm - 6:10pm
·        Second Session is a Practice run by Team Coaches -- day of practice TBD by Team Coaches
Games: 
·        Once per week @ Oakdale Middle School (60 minutes long)
·        SATURDAYS, 08/26/23 – 10/28/23, 9:00am–10:00am or 10:15am–11:15am
·        5v5 format (with goalie rotation) with size 3 ball provided by the Club
Uniform: 
·        2 Team Color Shirts included with the fee.
·        Parents provide shin guards, shorts, soccer socks & cleats.

2nd Grade Program (7-8  Year  Olds)
For players born between September 2, 2015 and September 1, 2016
Cost:  $135
Coaching: 
·        Volunteer Coaches (2-3 parents needed per team)
·        Guided by Head Trainer & Academy Director
·        To join the Parent Volunteer Team, click on Volunteer while in your LOUYAA account when registering your player. Volunteers may choose from “Head Coach” or “Co-Coach”, NO prior soccer/coaching experience necessary.  Training will be provided.
Meet the Coaches Night:
·        THURSDAY, 08/17/23 from 5:10pm – 6:10pm @ LOUYAA Park
Training/Practice Sessions:
·        Twice per week @ LOUYAA Park or Oakdale MS (60 minutes each)
·        First session is a Training Session run by Trainers & Coaches on TURSDAYS, 08/24/23 – 10/26/23, 5:10pm - 6:10pm
·        Second Session is a Practice run by Team Coaches -- day of practice TBD by Team Coaches
Games: 
·        Once per week @ Oakdale Middle School (60 minutes long)
·        SATURDAYS, 08/26/23 – 10/28/23, 10:15am–11:15am or 11:30am-12:30pm, and there may be 1-2 games played from 12:45pm-1:45pm game
·        5v5 format (with goalie rotation) with size 3 ball provided by the Club
Uniform: 
·        2 Team Color Shirts included with the fee.
·        Parents provide shin guards, shorts, soccer socks & cleats.

ALLIANCE RECREATIONAL SOCCER PROGRAM (U9-U16)

-  This program is for U9-U16 players that have basic knowledge of soccer skills and rules of the game.  The program allows the player to experience the excitement of competition while having fun.
- Practices are typically held at a local school twice per week.  Soccer is a team sport and players are expected to attend and participate in each practice.  This is where the learning takes place.  Games are for applying what players have learned.
- Players will continue to build and improve their soccer skills while enhancing their physical fitness with our professional trainers, once a week.
- Teams will play in United Recreational Soccer League (URSL), this is a recreational league that does involve travel to away games.  Teams are formed in odd years (U10, U12, U14 & U16) using school years. Teams playing in URSL are grouped by boys, girls, and co-ed teams in two-year age brackets. Within the age brackets there are typically 4 divisions, with D-1 being the most competitive and physically demanding.
- Home games are played at Oakdale MS, Deer Crossing ES, LOUYAA Park and ONP #4. Away games very across Frederick County, depending on the home team’s game field.
- All normally scheduled games take place on Saturdays, with possible Sunday games.

- Uniform ordering is a separate purchase from the Fall 2023 registration. Ordering information will be sent out in June.

REC SELECT SOCCER MISSION
Provide well-organized soccer recreation appropriately structured to accommodate any level of play commensurate with our players individual ability, potential, and interest and promote a positive youth sports culture.
REC SELECT SOCCER VISION
A high-quality experience is one in which every athlete is coached using the principals of positive coaching has fun playing the game, feels like an important part of the team regardless of performance, learns “sportsmanship” beyond the playing field and learns the skills, tactics and strategies of the game while improving as a player.
Volunteer Coaches & Parents
Volunteer Coaches and Assistants Stay on The Sidelines with Their Team During Games.  Parents Sit on The Opposite Sideline and Are Expected to Be Positive Influences During Games and Practices.

3rd & 4th Grade Recreational Program
For players born between September 2, 2013, and September 1, 2015
Cost:  $175
Coaching:
·        Parent Volunteer Coaches lead practices & games, with one Trainer led practice.
·        2-3 Parent Volunteer Coaches needed per team.
·        Parent Volunteer Coaches and Trainers are guided by Recreational Director
·        To join the Parent Volunteer Coaching Team, click on Volunteer while in your LOUYAA account when registering your player.  Volunteers may select “Head Coach” or “Co-Coach” or “Assistant Coach” - you will not be leading alone!  No prior soccer/coaching experience necessary.  Training will be provided.
Practices:
·        Twice per week, during weeks of 08/14/23 – 10/30/23
·        One practice TBD by Trainer & Parent Volunteer Coaches
·        One practice TBD by Parent Volunteer Coaches
·        Practices are held on various local fields including LOUYAA Park, Oakdale MS, Deer Crossing ES, Spring Ridge ES, and Old National Pike Park.
Games: 
·        Saturday games (with some Sunday games)
·        Game schedules will be released by the League closer to the start of the Fall season and will be updated on this page as soon as we have them.
·        There will be no games over Labor Day Weekend (9/2/23 – 9/5/23)
·        Game times vary by game
·        Home games at Oakdale Middle School or Old National Pike Park
·        Away games in surrounding areas
·        7v7 format w/6 field players and 1 goalie using size 4 ball
End of Season Tournament:
·        All teams are invited to the end-of-season URSL League Tournament weekend with Championship games.
·        Tournament weekend is expected to be 11/4/23 - 11/5/23
Uniform & Equipment:
·        Uniform ordering is a separate purchase from Fall registration.
·        Ordering information will be sent out in June
·        Parents provide players with shin guards and cleats
·        Soccer balls will be provided by the Club for use during practices and games
·        Players do not need to bring a ball to practices or games

5th & 6th Grade Recreational Program
for players born between September 2, 2011, and September 1, 2013
Cost: $200
Coaching:
·        Parent Volunteer Coaches lead practices & games.
·        2-3 Parent Volunteer Coaches needed per team.
·        Parent Volunteer Coaches are guided by Recreational Director
·        To join the Parent Volunteer Coaching Team, click on Volunteer while in your LOUYAA account when registering your player.  Volunteers may select “Head Coach” or “Co-Coach” or “Assistant Coach” - you will not be leading alone!  No prior soccer/coaching experience necessary.  Training will be provided.
Practices:
·        Twice per week, during weeks of 08/14/23 – 10/30/23
·        Practices TBD by Parent Volunteer Coaches
·        Practices are held on various local fields including LOUYAA Park, Oakdale MS, Deer Crossing ES, Spring Ridge ES, and Old National Pike Park.
Games:
·        Saturday games (with some Sunday games)
·        Game schedules will be released by the League closer to the start of the Fall season and will be updated on this page as soon as we have them.
·        There will be no games over Labor Day Weekend (9/2/23 – 9/5/23)
·        Game times vary by game.
·        Home games at LOUYAA Park
·        Away games in surrounding areas
·        9v9 format W/8 field players and 1 goalie using size 4 ball.
End of Season Tournament:
·        All teams are invited to the end-of-season URSL League Tournament weekend with Championship games.
·        Tournament weekend is expected to be 11/4/23 - 11/5/23.
Uniform & Equipment:
·        Uniform ordering is a separate purchase from Fall registration.
·        Ordering information will be sent out in June.
·        Parents provide players with shin guards and cleats.
·        Soccer balls will be provided by the Club for use during practices and games.
·        Players do not need to bring a ball to practices or games.

7th & 8th Grade Recreational Program
For players born between September 2, 2009, and September 1, 2011
Cost:  $200­
Coaching:
·        Parent Volunteer Coaches lead practices & games.
·        2-3 Parent Volunteer Coaches needed per team.
·        Parent Volunteer Coaches are guided by Recreational Director
·        To join the Parent Volunteer Coaching Team, click on Volunteer while in your LOUYAA account when registering your player.  Volunteers may select “Head Coach” or “Co-Coach” or “Assistant Coach” - you will not be leading alone!  No prior soccer/coaching experience necessary.  Training will be provided.
Practices:
·        Twice per week, during weeks of 08/14/23 – 10/30/23
·        Practices are TBD by Parent Volunteer Coaches
·        Practices are held on various local fields including LOUYAA Park, Oakdale MS, Deer Crossing ES, Spring Ridge ES, and Old National Pike Park.
Games:
·        Saturday games (with some Sunday games)
·        Game schedules will be released by the League closer to the start of the Fall season and will be updated on this page as soon as we have them.
·        There will be no games over Labor Day Weekend (9/2/23 – 9/5/23)
·        Game times vary by game.
·        Home games at Old National Pike Park
·        Away games in surrounding areas
·        11v11 format w/10 field players and 1 goalie using size 5 ball.
End of Season Tournament:
·        All teams are invited to the end-of-season URSL League Tournament weekend with Championship games.
·        Tournament weekend is expected to be 11/4/23 - 11/5/23.
Uniform & Equipment:
·        Uniform ordering is a separate purchase from Fall registration.
·        Ordering information will be sent out in June.
·        Parents provide players with shin guards and cleats.
·        Soccer balls will be provided by the Club for use during practices and games.
·        Players do not need to bring a ball to practices or games.

High School Recreational Program
For players born between September 2, 2005, and September 1, 2009
Cost:  $200­
Coaching: 
·        Parent Volunteer Coaches lead practices & games.
·        2-3 Parent Volunteer Coaches needed per team.
·        Parent Volunteer Coaches are guided by Recreational Director
·        To join the Parent Volunteer Coaching Team, click on Volunteer while in your LOUYAA account when registering your player.  Volunteers may select “Head Coach” or “Co-Coach” or “Assistant Coach” - you will not be leading alone!  No prior soccer/coaching experience necessary.  Training will be provided.
Practices:
·        Twice per week, during weeks of 08/14/23 – 10/30/23
·        Practices are TBD by Parent Volunteer Coaches
·        Practices are held on various local fields including LOUYAA Park, Oakdale MS, Deer Crossing ES, Spring Ridge ES, and Old National Pike Park.
Games:
·        Saturday games (with some Sunday games)
·        Game schedules will be released by the League closer to the start of the Fall season and will be updated on this page as soon as we have them.
·        There will be no games over Labor Day Weekend (9/2/23 – 9/5/23)
·        Game times vary by game.
·        Home games at LOUYAA Park
·        Away games in surrounding areas
·        7v7 format w/10 field players and 1 goalie using size 5 ball.
End of Season Tournament:
·        All teams are invited to the end-of-season URSL League Tournament weekend with Championship games.
·        Tournament weekend is expected to be 11/4/23 - 11/5/23.
Uniform & Equipment:
·        Uniform ordering is a separate purchase from Fall registration.
·        Ordering information will be sent out in June.
·        Parents provide players with shin guards and cleats.
·        Soccer balls will be provided by the Club for use during practices and games.
·        Players do not need to bring a ball to practices or games.

For additional information on U9-U15 Rec Select Teams, please Visit https://www.alliancesoccerclub.com/recreational-select-soccer/ or contact: [email protected]