General SDS Information
The following represent some of the most common questions we receive regarding the SDS program.
If you have additional questions, please click here to fill out an online inquiry form or contact the relevant SDS coordinator:
David Byrne: (732) 563-2533
Alan McClintock: (732) 563-2532
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Where & when are the tryouts?
Tryouts for the 2012 program are scheduled. Click here for up to date information on tryouts.
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Where & When are the practices?
Training will begin at the beginning of June based on regular club spring end dates and will run through to the end of July. (Each team will meet for at least 2 spring season team sessions, dates tbd). There will be two 1.5 hour practices per week. All practices will be held at a facility somewhere between Branchburg and Summit, including but not limited to Somerset Hills and Watchung. These locations are convenient for players from all areas with access from I-287/I-78 and US-22. .
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What's the competition level?
Summer Development Soccer teams will play in tournaments such as the Hackettstown Blast, Pocono Cup, Rider Cup and Central Jersey Invitational. The teams will contain some of the most motivated and committed players and will compete in the same brackets as Select, Premier and out-of-state ODP teams. This level of competition will compliment the structured training program for each age group. U8 program differs from the regular SDS structure (scrimmage fest and organised on site scrimmages).
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How many tournaments will my player participate in?
U9 players will participate in 1 tournament. Pocono Cup (Boys July 7th and 8th, 2012, Girls July 14th and 15th, 2012) . A Scrimmage fest versus other select programs will be set up in the season. U10 teams will compete in 3 small sided tournaments and one large sided tournament through out the summer, the schedule for 2012 will include the following tournaments:June 23rd & 24th (Neptune, NJ)July 7th & 8th (Pocono Cup NJ, or CJ Invitational)July 14th & 15th (CJ Invitational or Pocono Cup NJ, )July 21st & 22nd (MAPS CAPS CLASSIC, Fort Dix, NJ).Typically only one tournament will require an overnight stay (PA or NY) based on tournament level and availability.U15 teams upwards will attend college showcase tournaments which may be different to those listed above.
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How many players will be on each team?
U9 and U10 teams will carry a roster of between 12 and 14 players. U11 teams and upwards will carry rosters of between 16 and 18 players.All players are expected to commit to attending all tournaments and practices. Notifying manager and trainer in advance is key.
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Can I play year-round on an SDS Team?
No. USA does not run any teams in the spring or fall. There will be no player recruitment to any travel teams, USA trained or otherwise. All coaches, players and parents must sign a waiver that confirms this. The Summer Development Soccer program is designed to be a complement to your current travel team, not a replacement for it.
The fee for the program is $570 per player (U10-U14).The U9 program fee is $399 (2 tournaments, reduced fee.) This is great value considering this fee covers all administration, training, tournament entries and full kit.
You are not required to pay the full amount right away. We can split your fee into two easy payments. Payment for the program must be by personal check or money order . On confirmation of your place on the program you will be required to complete and provide documentation for your players pass, uniform etc.
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How do I know if my player made a team?
After tryouts have been completed all results will be formulated by the program director. Offers will be made by posting players numbers on the USA website. Emails will also be sent as a follow up.
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I want to help out in the program, are there any parent volunteer roles in the teams?
Yes, each team will require a team administrator. The team administrator will play a key role in collecting and entering security information for the Fort Dix tournaments, sending out team notifications, schedules, directions, surveying parents for players availability etc. Each team administrator will receive a volunteer pack (USA water bottle and a USA T-shirt) as a token of our appreciation for their efforts.
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What have previous players and parents said about this program?
Click here for some program feedback, as taken from our end of season surveys.
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