Welcome to the Kings Soccer Academy
2010/2010 Information
“PLAYERS WANTED . . . APPLY ON THE FIELD!”
ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR THE 2010/2011 TRYOUTS COMING SOON
The Kings Soccer Academy is the areas only TRUE soccer academy in the Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky area. The format is designed to be the organization for the FUTURE of youth soccer development in the United States. We offer playing levels ranging from U4 through U23 along with a year-round curriculum towards player development and an emphasis that all soccer players, parents and coaches are part of one big soccer family! The structure created allows for all levels, ages and desires to achieve their personal goals both on and off the field. Our year round commitment to our players cannot be matched by anyone.
WHAT SETS US APART?
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STAFF
#1 SOCCER TRAINING FACILITY IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA
YEAR ROUND ACADEMY PROGRAM 4,5,6,7,8 YEAR OLDS
CLASSROOM AND FITNESS SESSIONS YEAR ROUND
COMPREHENSIVE STRUCTURE (U9-U10, U11-U13, & U14-U18)
COLLEGE ADVISORY PROGRAM
SUPER Y-LEAGUE, REGION / NATIONAL EXPOSURE
CONNECTION BETWEEN AMATEUR & PROFESSIONAL LEVELS
2009 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
U10 GIRLS – OHIO STATE CHAMPIONS
U11 GIRLS – KENTUCKY STATE CHAMPIONS
U12 GIRLS – OHIO STATE FINALIST
U13 GIRLS – OHIO STATE FINALIST
U13 GIRLS SYL – REGIONAL CHAMPIONS
U15 GIRLS – KENTUCKY STATE FINALIST
U17 GIRLS – KENTUCKY STATE FINALIST
U18 GIRLS – KENTUCKY STATE CHAMPIONS
KINGS PROGRAMS
Academy - The Academy program is a player development ONLY environment for our U4-U8 soccer-athletes! Getting started on the right foot is essential to the development of our soccer athletes. Academy players (U4-U7) will train (1) day a week and our (U8) players will train (2) days a week. All Academy players are trained by our professional staff as pool players, participate in soccer festivals and play in multiple “Academy Play Dates” with other soccer clubs. We will form U8 competitive teams to compete in Cincinnati United Soccer League. Fall and spring 8 week sessions Fees include t-shirt, and soccer ball.
Elite – The Elite Program (U9-U18) is for our highly competitive soccer-athletes that are committed to the sport of soccer. Teams within the KSA Elite Program are formed based on ability and commitment, with multiple teams per age group U9-U18 Boys & Girls. The Elite Program provides for a professionalized environment, 3 days a week training (U9-U11, 1 of the days age group training / U12-U18, 1 of the days functional training), Professional coach, outdoor winter training (2) days a week. *Elite U14-U18 players receive a discount for the Elite Performance Training Program (16 sessions Nov-Feb).
Premier - The Premier Program (U9-U18) is for players that want the “professionalized” training environment but can not make the full commitment that the Elite program requires. Teams are trained (2) days a week by our professional staff (1 day team / 1 day age group training), outdoor winter training (1) day a week included. Players are placed on teams depending on their ability and in some cases geographic location.
Select Plus (Training Included) - The Select Plus Program (U9-U14) is designed for teams that already have a complete roster going into the upcoming season. Teams are parent coached and typically are formed based on geographic location. Select Plus Teams are trained 8-12 times throughout the year by our professional staff. Players interested in trying out for a Select team must first register on-line, then contact the Select level Coach directly. Contact information can be found on-line under the team link.
Select (No Training) – The Select Program (U9-U18) is designed for teams that already have a complete roster going into the upcoming season. Teams are parent coached and typically are formed based on geographic location. Players interested in trying out for a Select team must first register on-line, then contact the Select level Coach directly. Contact information can be found on-line under the team link.
HOW DOES THE TRYOUT PROCESS WORK?
Players that are trying out Elite and/or Premier Level Teams must register and pay ($10) on-line prior to tryouts. The day of the tryout please ARRIVE 30 MINUTES early, to complete the registration process and receive your tryout t-shirt. This t-shirt is to be during the entire tryout process.
Players will be put through a variety of individual, small-sided and large group activities during the tryout period. Please remember to bring your ball! During the tryout activities KSA staff will evaluate each individual on technical and tactical abilities, along with field awareness, attitude, work ethic, determination and coachability.
KSA Coaches and Staff will share and discuss evaluation notes at the conclusion of each tryout, from this KSA will form teams based on the above mentioned abilities. Current KSA players and parents should understand that an on going evaluation process has taken place since entering the KSA.
Players that are trying out for Select Level Teams must register and pay ($5) on-line. Once this is complete players should contact the Select Level Coach they are interested in trying out for. Coaches contact information can be found on the Kings website under KSA Teams.
NOTIFICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A POSITION ON A KINGS SOCCER ACADEMY TEAM
All players wishing to play for a KSA team must register and pay for scheduled tryouts. Players that can not attend tryouts must notify via email the proper Technical Director within 2 weeks of posted tryout. In no event will a player be guaranteed a position on a team prior to June 1st 2010. Players who tryout for a KSA team will receive notification via phone call and email within one week of the tryout date in said age group. The player and/or parent have 24 hours from the time of the call and/or email to respond. Players that do not make an Elite team will have the opportunity to tryout for a Premier team. Players that are not offered a spot within KSA will be notified within one week of tryout date in said age group. A non-refundable deposit must be paid on-line to hold the position on the team.
WHAT AGE GROUP IS MY CHILD?
(Must be born between)
U8 – Aug. 1, 2002 thru July 31, 2003 (KSA will form competitive teams, only 2 KY players can roster on a U8 competitive team)
U9 – Aug 1, 2001 thru July 31, 2002
U10 – Aug 1, 2000 thru July 31, 2001
U11 – Aug 1, 1999 thru July 31, 2000
U12 – Aug 1, 1998 thru July 31, 1999
U13 – Aug 1, 1997 thru July 31, 1998
U14 – Aug 1, 1996 thru July 31, 1997
U15 – Aug 1, 1995 thru July 31, 1996
U16 – Aug 1, 1994 thru July 31, 1995
U17 – Aug 1, 1993 thru July 31, 1994
U18 – Aug 1, 1992 thru July 31, 1993
(Players are expected to play within their age group or grade level)
WHAT TIME ARE THE TRYOUTS AND WHERE?
U8-U18 Elite and Premier Tryouts – Schedule coming soon
Player interested in the U4-U7 ACADEMY PROGRAM should contact – JT Roberts gm@kingssa.com
THE KSA COACHING STAFF
The 2010/2011 Coaching staff will be released shortly
KSA PAYMENT PROCEDURE:
The KSA Fees are set to balance the growth of our academy with the needs of our soccer athletes and families. KSA Fees are based on a full “soccer year” (U4-U14 July-June) and (U15-U18 Nov-July).
Families have two options when making KSA Fee payments:
• KSA Fees can be paid at once upon acceptance.
• KSA Fees can be financed by making a non-refundable deposit and several payments spread throughout the year. These payments can be arranged in one way: Automatic payment from a VISA, Mastercard or Discover Card. Please note that financing carries an additional charge of $2 for each payment.
If paying in full or non-refundable deposit, payment must be paid on-line; www.kingssa.com, click on the payment link.
All KSA fees can be paid by Visa, Mastercard or Discover Card. Please complete the KSA Payment Fee Form and return to the KSA office.
KSA PAYMENT FEE FORM – Click Here
For families with credits from previous season(s), please note we will update all accounts once teams are finalized and apply credits.
*Deposit is required to hold a player’s position and must be paid on-line prior to each soccer year as noted on the KSA Fee Chart. Failure to pay this deposit will result in the position being offered to another player. ALL FEES are NON-REFUNDABLE once paid. In the event of a season ending injury, fees will be prorated against the remaining season and credited towards the next year’s fees.
All payments or deposits are due by Monday June 21, 2010. Any payment or deposit not received by June 21st will jeopardize the player’s position on the team, which would then be offered to the first alternate. There are NO exceptions to this policy.
**For families that have three or more players in the academy, a 3rd child discount plan is available. The KSA account shall be reduced by half (starting with the least amount). In the case of a family with more than three players in the academy at once, each KSA account after the 3rd player shall be reduced (starting with the least amount).
KSA FEE STRUCTURE & PAYMENT SCHEDULE
For the 2010/2011 KSA Fees & Schedule – Click Here
KSA FEES INCLUDE:
ACADEMY PROGRAM - Academy players (U4-U7) will train (1) day a week and our (U8) players will train (2) days a week. All Academy players are trained by our professional staff as pool players, participate in soccer festivals and play in multiple “Academy Play Dates” with other soccer clubs. We will form U8 competitive teams to compete in Cincinnati United Soccer League. Fall and spring 8 week sessions - Fees include t-shirt, and soccer ball.
ELITE PROGRAM – Professional Coach and KSA Staff, 3 days a week training (U9-U11, 1 of the days will be age group training / U12-U18 1 of the days functional training), outdoor winter training (2) days a week. Leagues fees for teams playing in (CUSL), coaching equipment, and all administrative expenses incurred. Fees also included game and training fields (Town & Country and/or Amelia Soccer Complex). *Elite U14-U18 players receive a discount for the Elite Performance Training Program (16 sessions Nov-Feb).
PREMIER PROGRAM - Teams are trained (2) days a week by our professional staff (1 day team / 1 day age group training), outdoor winter training (1) day a week. Leagues fees for teams playing in (CUSL), coaching equipment, and all administrative expenses incurred. Fees also included game and training fields (Town & Country and/or Amelia Soccer Complex).
SELECT PLUS PROGRAM – Teams (U9-U14) are trained 8-12 times throughout the year by our professional staff. Leagues fees for teams playing in (CUSL), coaching equipment, and all administrative expenses incurred. KSA also provides assistance with adding players and scheduling additional professional trainers.
SELECT PROGRAM - Leagues fees for teams playing in (CUSL), coaching equipment, and all administrative expenses incurred. KSA also provides assistance with adding players and scheduling additional professional trainers.
*KSA Fees do not cover tournaments, coaching travel expense, referee cost, league registration outside of CUSL.
MANDATORY TEAM MEETINGS
This meeting is to ensure that we all get started on the right foot. KSA players are not required to be at the team meeting.
TUESDAY JUNE 15th 2010 –U8-U11
A mandatory TEAM meeting will take place at the Marquise Conference Center, next to T&C.
U8-U9 Teams 6-7pm
U10-U11 Teams 7-8pm
WEDNESDAY JUNE 16th 2010 – U12-U14
A mandatory TEAM meeting will take place at the Marquise Conference Center, next to T&C.
U11-U12 Teams 6-7pm
U13-U14 Teams 7-8pm
THURSDAY JUNE 17th 2010 – U15-U18
A mandatory TEAM meeting will take place at the Marquise Conference Center, next to T&C.
U15-U16 Teams 6-7pm
U17-U18 Teams 7-8pm
AGENDA FOR MEETING
Overview / Introduction of Staff & Coaches
Team Meeting
Team Calendar/Schedule
Team Manager
Payment Procedure
Uniform
The following items must be brought to the meeting;
Membership Form
Wallet Size Head Shot Photo (passport size only)
Copy of birth certificate
Payment Fee Form
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
All KSA families are required to volunteer 4 hours during the year for a KSA hosted event. The Team Manager for each team will notify and coordinate the work schedule for all events.
OUT OF STATE PLAYERS
All players residing in Ohio or Indiana must complete the Ohio South Out of State form, which can be found on-line.
TEAM UNIFORMS
All Kings Soccer Academy uniforms are purchased through our supplier, Soccer Village. It is the individuals / teams responsibility to have orders placed and paid for by the deadline. All players must purchase the required gear set by the KSA Board. Uniform purchases are nonrefundable by the club.
TOURNAMENTS
KSA will have a tournament schedule for each team. Tournament fees vary from team to team depending on how many tournaments, location and level. These fees are handled directly by the individual family and team, and should be handled by the Team Manager.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR THE 2010/2011 TRYOUTS COMING SOON
