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U8 Boys & Girls |
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Your child will be on a Mon-Wed or Tue-Thu training cycle depending on region and age group.
**Mon practices are optional for PDF players in League City due to Thursday PDF practice.
***PDF players in Clear Lake and Friendswood attend PDF practice on Thursday instead of regular practice.
Direct questions regarding the training or schedule to Randy Evans or Craig Foster.
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U7-U10 Program Description
Space City Futbol Club is proud to offer a skills-oriented, tier program for it's U7-U10 players. This program brings a data-driven approach to soccer training. It was designed by Space City FC professional staff -- Randy Evans & Craig Foster -- and follows US Soccer Federation & South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA) recommended training regimens. For general questions and information about the program, please contact Steve Lacy, Third Vice President - U7/U10 Program.
Within this age group the ability level from player to player is diverse. One player can dominate an entire game while another player never touches the ball. Space City FC is the first club to take a data-driven approach to solving this problem and leveling the playing field for each player. Here's how it works - at the start of the season each player participates in a
soccer skills and athleticism test (see date below). Data from the test is consolidated and analyzed across the entire program. The results are used to form peer groups (or tiers) of players at similar developmental levels. Balanced teams are formed within each tier and games are played between teams in the same tier.
We aim to make every game competitive across the entire program and to place your child on a team where he or she has a chance to succeed. As the season progresses the results of each game are analyzed and both player and team adjustments are made when the data and/or common sense dictate. Another key goal of our program is to ensure that your child is learning what they should be learning -- individual skill development (i.e. dribbling & general ball mastery). A child's experience is largely influenced by the coach and the material the coach chooses to teach. The luck of the draw can end in discontent or a fantastically rewarding season. In most leagues it's a coin toss. We want to take luck out of the equation.
We have designed U8 and U10 curricula that are used by every team at every training session. Our professional staff supervise all training sessions and provide support, mentoring and quality control for the volunteer coaches. Our goal is to make sure every child enrolled in this program gets the most advanced soccer training available while maintaining a fun environment for all. The program also offers training for our dedicated volunteer soccer coaches.
South Houston Academy League (SHAL) Games
Your U7-U10 child will play regular season games in the South Houston Academy League (SHAL). SHAL is a gaming league like BAYSA, PDF or EDDOA. Space City FC joined with Quest and Pearland United to form SHAL in the Fall of 2011. The goal was to give South Houston a competitive, academy-age gaming league.
Additional information about SHAL:
- The SHAL season consists of 8-10 games played against other "at-level" teams from SCFC, Quest and Pearland United.
- Travel to Pearland and Deerpark is required for some games.
- Games will be played on Saturday in both the Fall and the Spring.
- SHAL hosts a competitive end of the season tournament for all U10 teams -- ALL U10 TEAMS are highly encouraged to participate!!!
Player Development Friendlies League (PDF) Games -- An Additional Option for U9/U10 Players
U9 and U10 recreational players have the option of also playing in the Player Development Friendlies (PDF) League games on
Sundays that are coached by our professional staff. PDF teams are effectively our U9 and U10 "competitive travel teams" and play against other clubs' Academy teams. Players interested in PDF must attend tryouts conducted by the professional staff.
Click here to go to SCFC's PDF webpage.
Important Dates for the Spring 2012 Season
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• Regional training: Begins Monday February 6 & ends Thursday May 3 (U8) / May 10 (U10)
• SHAL game dates: 2/25, 3/3, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, rain-out 5/5
• Spring Break: March 12-16 – No practice
• SCFC Tournament (Spring Fling): March 17-18
• Easter: No games April 7
• SHAL Tournament: May 12-13 (U10 Only)
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Feel free to contact your regional Division Director (click here) for more information!!!