Summer Excellence Program 2006

 

Introduction

This summer the Williamsburg Soccer Club has decided to continue its Summer Excellence Program.  There is definitely a need for a high level summer program for our top players. As the youth soccer landscape changes, almost on a daily basis, so must the Williamsburg Soccer Club adapt but also, more importantly, lead by example. Youth soccer has become a year round sport and therefore it is vital to train and play the majority of the year. For older players (U15 and older) there can no longer be a two month hiatus from soccer if players want to make it to the next level. All this being said the Summer Excellence Program has been put together for our players U14 and older (as of the 2005/06 season). This program is a combination of training, friendly games and tournaments that are put into a month time frame. This group of activities will enhance and stimulate our players without causing players to become over worked. It is hoped that the majority of our U14, 15, 16 and 17 boy’s Wizard teams will participate, some of our players from the United level and some players from outside of the WSC. There will also be a girl’s team comprised of the U16 Phoenix team and some of the U14 Phoenix as well.

 

Age Groups

2005-2006 age groups will be used. USYS age groups will be used based on August 1 birthdates. Teams will play in the U15, and U17 Wizards (boys) age groups. The girls will play in the U16 age group.

 

Roster sizes

All players will be carded through US Club Soccer. This gives us the flexibility to go to 20 man rosters.

 

Training

Training will be held at Queens Lake Middle School on the dates and at the times indicated below under “Schedule”.

 

Game Schedule

The games schedule is listed below. The Central Jersey Invitational will be a good tournament.  We attended it last year with the program and the facilities and competition were very good.  It will be a good chance for the players to compete against teams from a different part of the country.  There will also be friendly games arranged with other clubs.  The idea is to get between 5 and 7 games that will really mean something and that will test our players.

 

Coaches

Coaches will be used from the Williamsburg Soccer Club program. Coaches will include Richard Butler, Johnny Kamara, Bobby O’Brien, Chuck Connelly and others.  Although each team will have a head coach all coaches will help with all teams as we continue our club wide coaching philosophy.

 

Uniforms

There will be no cost for uniforms for players who are WSC players. Players will wear their shorts and socks from the regular season and use their grey warm up top. A white and a black jersey (and goal keeper jersey) will be provided by the club for each game.

 

Cost

The cost is $225. This covers all fees associated with coaching, administration, insurance, registration, field and tournaments. It does not include any travel expenses associated with training, tournaments or games. This is the responsibility of the player.  This does not include the cost of the Manchester United Soccer Camp.  Payments are to be made on March 1, 2006 ($100 non refundable deposit) and on May 1 ($125). All payments should be mailed to WSC, PO Box 296, Williamsburg, VA 23187. Scholarships will be available.

 

Registration

Please use the form on our web site at www.williamsburgsoccer.com, click on the “Summer Excellence Program” icon on the left hand side. All registration forms and pictures should be mailed by March 1, 2006 to WSC, PO Box 296, Williamsburg, VA 23187.

 

Schedule

 

June

6/16     Final day of school

6/20     Training 6:30-8:30pm

6/22     Training 6:30-8:30pm   

6/26      Manchester United Soccer Camp

6/27      Manchester United Soccer Camp

6/28      Manchester United Soccer Camp

6/29      Manchester United Soccer Camp

6/30      Manchester United Soccer Camp

 

July

7/5       Training 6:30-8:30pm

7/6       Training 6:30-8:30pm

7/8       Central Jersey Invitational, Fort Dix, NJ (Girls Only)

7/9       Central Jersey Invitational, Fort Dix, NJ (Girls Only)

            Boys teams will have a Friendly game (tentative)

7/11     Training 6:30-8:30pm

7/13     Training 6:30-8:30pm

7/15     Central Jersey Invitational, Fort Dix, NJ (Boys Only)

7/16     Central Jersey Invitational, Fort Dix, NJ (Boys Only)

            Girls team will have a Friendly game. (tentative)

7/18     Training 6:30-8:30pm

7/20     Training 6:30-8:30pm

7/22      Friendly games or away tournament

7/23      Friendly games or away tournament

 

Summer Excellence Program 2006

Richard Butler                WSC Director of Coaching

Bobby O’Brien               WSC Asst. Director of Coaching

Johnny Kamara              WSC Staff Coach, WSC Director of Developmental Programs

Chuck Connelly             WSC Staff Coach, William and Mary Men’s Assistant Coach