A: Yes. You can play other sports. Your child is not limited to playing club soccer only. Club soccer does require a level of commitment but playing other sports or involvement in other activities is very important in the development of a child into a well-rounded young adult. We do ask that you let your coach know about potential conflicts.

A: Tryouts are held each June at the Chaz Dake Memorial Field. We view the tryout as a team placement. Our goal is to place every prospective player on a team with athletes of similar age and ability. Situations do exist where there are not enough players to create a team. The Club will search the community or other clubs to fill a roster. In the event a team cannot be created, players will be placed on a waiting list until a position becomes available.

A: No soccer experience is necessary. We serve all interested players and families. We will teach the skills necessary to enjoy and succeed in the game of soccer. Most age groups have A and B teams, allowing for appropriate environments based upon age, talent, and motivation. A number of players come to the Club from recreation leagues, and especially at the younger ages some participate in both recreation and Club soccer. Older players often participate with their school teams and the Club simultaneously.

A: On average, the annual cost of participating in our Club ranges from $1,000 to $1,200, Any costs above that range would be based on parent decisions to engage in additional activities such as tournaments requiring substantial travel. 

 

A: Generally, teams play indoors from the beginning of November until the end of March. Club teams currently play at Sportsplex of Halfmoon, Charbonneau Recreation Facility (Malta), and Afrim’s (Colonie). The decision on where to compete in league play is made by the coach with input from the parents. Teams usually play one game and hold one practice each week, though some opt to practice more frequently. Teams also participate in tournament play.

The outdoor season runs from May through mid-June and consists of 12 games, six home and six away. (There is also a limited fall outdoor schedule for U-10 and U-12 teams that choose to participate.) Normally, teams play one or two games a week and practice once or twice a week. Games are scheduled on Sunday afternoons and Tuesday through Friday evenings. Teams also participate in tournament play, including the Club’s own May Day Tournament. Tournaments are normally one-day events located in the Capital Region. Occasionally, a team may decide to play a tournament outside the Capital Region with an overnight stay.

A: The Club is run by a 14-member volunteer Board of Directors that meet on a monthly basis. Members generally consist of but are not limited to coaches and parents. Board meetings are open to the public, with minutes from meetings posted on the Club’s website. Parental involvement on the Board and in many other areas is vital to the health and success of the Club. Parents are expected to volunteer at the Club’s May Day Tournament.

A: The Club serves boys and girls who want to grow as soccer players and move beyond or augment recreation soccer leagues—players who love the game and seek increased commitment and challenge offered by top soccer trainers, knowledgeable coaches, and like-minded peers. Players and families are also attracted to the fun and camaraderie of joining a team of friends and classmates.

The Club takes seriously its founding goal to develop strong soccer players who, if dedicated, can go on to compete at the travel, premier, high school, and college levels. It is a point of pride that more than half of the boys’ and girls’ varsity soccer players at Saratoga High School got their start in the Club.