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HOW DO I KNOW IF MY U7 CHILD IS READY FOR THE U9 “TRAVEL” PROGRAM?
To help parents decide which level of play is most appropriate for their
child, listed below are the characteristics of typical U7 players who would
participate in the U9 “Travel” Program.
If your child displays a majority of the characteristics listed they are
probably more suited to the U9 “Travel” level of play.
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Demonstrates sound technical skills (Dribbling, passing, receiving and
shooting).
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Physically stronger than most players within their age group.
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Athletically quicker than most players within their age group.
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High level of coordination and good agility.
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During games, is aggressive in their attitude and approach to getting
involved.
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During games, tends to dominate the play.
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Demonstrates a high level of focus and concentration during practices
and games.
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Soccer is a high priority.
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Practices with a ball on their own time outside scheduled games &
practices.
Additionally, below is a comparison between the Young Champion’s Program and
the Travel Program.
PROGRAMS COMPARISON
(Differences highlighted in RED/BOLD)
PROGRAM:
Travel:
The Travel program offers players a competitive soccer experience; focused
skills development and MYSA league and Tournament play against area soccer
club teams primarily in the West Metro area.
Young Champions: This program is designed for players who are
looking for age-appropriate soccer development, competition within PSA and
who will eventually participate, within their own age group, in the more
competitive Travel program.
PARTICIPANTS:
Travel:
Boys &
Girls
Young Champions: Boys & Girls
AGE GROUPS:
Travel: Teams are formed at the U8 age group, will
play at the MYSA U9 Age Group at the Gold level
Young Champions:
U7 & U8. Teams formed, primarily, by age group.
PROGRAMS:
Travel: Fall, Winter Skills & Summer
Young Champions: Fall, Winter Skills & Summer
TRYOUTS:
Travel: Players try out for the Travel Program in
July. Pay a $50 fee.
Young Champions: Players DO NOT try out. Registration is “Open”. No
fee.
COACHES:
Travel: Parent Coaches
Young Champions: Parent Coaches
PSA TRAINERS:
Travel: Fall: 6 “Skills” sessions
Winter: 6-8 “Skills”
sessions
Summer: No “skills” sessions
Young Champions: Fall: 11 “Skills” sessions,
attendance at all games
Winter: 6-18 “Skills”
sessions, depending on registration selection
Summer: 6-8 “Skills” sessions,
attendance at all games
GAMES:
Travel: Fall: 6 plus potential
Jamboree
Winter: No Games
Summer: 10-12 League plus
potential Jamboree and Tournaments
Young Champions: Fall: 5 plus Jamboree (3 Mini-Games)
Winter: No Games
Summer: 12-14 League plus
Jamboree (3 Mini-Games)
PLAY-DAYS:
Travel: Fall: Training on Tuesday
& Thursday with games on weekend
Winter: “Skills” on Saturday
Summer: Changes from Monday & Wednesday to Tuesday & Thursday each
year
Young Champions:
Fall: “Skills” sessions on Monday & Wednesday with games on
weekends
Winter: “Skills” dates are TBD depending on Dome availability
Summer: Boys play on Monday & Wednesday & Girls play on Tuesday &
Thursday
LOCATIONS:
Travel: League and Tournament games, primarily in
the West Metro area, practices in the City of Plymouth
Young Champions: “Skills” sessions/games in the City of Plymouth
COST:
Travel: Fall: $85 plus costs for
Paid Coach, Tournaments, Jamboree & Uniforms ($110)
Winter: Included in cost of
summer program
Summer: $500-$700 & Uniforms ($110)
Young Champions:
Fall: $149 & Uniforms
($50, if needed)
Winter: $89 per 6-week block
or $225 if registered for all 3 blocks initially
Summer: $199 & Uniforms ($50,
if needed)
UNIFORMS:
Travel: Adidas
uniform (2 shirts, 1 short & 1 socks) = an additional charge ($110).
Replace when
needed.
Young
Champions:
Adidas Tabella uniform (2 shirts, 1 short &
1 socks) = an additional charge ($50). Replace
when needed.
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