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Select Program | U11 - U19

Select is designed to provide an opportunity for players to experience a more competitive level of soccer. Select level players are challenged to perform at a higher level technically, tactically, individually, and as a team. More is expected of each player and each team in development, commitment, effort and desire. When you attend Select Tryouts, it is our understanding that you are looking for more advanced soccer training, professional coaching, and a higher level of soccer involvement.  We will work to place your child accordingly.

The Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association determines the number of teams allowed and the number of players allowed on each team. Players are chosen at tryouts and placed on teams based on the Dutch methodology TIPS, Technique, Intelligence, Personality, and Speed.

  • Technique is more then the simple measure of passing, dribbling, heading, tackling and so on. It also involves assessing the players motor skills. How comfortable are they under pressure? How economical do they play?
  • Insight is measured by the ability to read the game and make the correct decisions. Are they active in and make a contribution in both of the main moments?
  • Personality is measured by how the player gets on with the group in a variety of situations. One area of personality that is dealt with in greater detail is mentality.
  • Speed is perhaps the single most important quality. It is measured in both “speed on the ground and speed of reaction.” If one of the the other qualities is weak or missing it is very difficult for a player to play quickly and be effective in the plan.

Team development is monitored through a seasonal training plan, age group curriculum, coaches meetings, clinics and collaboration within the training environment by coaches working with similar age groups. Players can be moved from their original team and assigned to a different team than they were assigned to at the beginning of a season. This flexibility allows for team adjustments as well as player development throughout the year. 

U11-U15 | Elementary and Middle School 

Fall: Approximately two practices per week for about ten weeks, eight games and two tournaments.

Winter: Approximately sixteen indoor training sessions, plus league play.

Spring: Approximately two practices per week for about ten weeks, eight games and one tournament.

U15-U19 | High School

Fall/Girls: Approximately two practices per week for about ten weeks, eight games and two tournament.

Winter/Girls and Boys: Approximately sixteen indoor training sessions, plus league play.

Spring/Boys: Approximately two practices per week for about ten weeks, eight games and two tournaments.