Coaches, please click on the below links to review winter training schedules and find openings:

Goal Kick Winter Training Schedule as of 01-25-12

Andover Elementary Winter Training Schedule as of 01-25-12

Oak View Middle Winter Training Schedule as of 01-25-12

Please contact Sean Beggin with any questions or to fill an open spot with your team nmscoachingdirector@northmetrosoccer.org

Competitive soccer is for individuals that are looking for a more structured environment and are willing to travel around the northern metro area to compete against other cities and clubs.  This program also requires you to attend additional team training sessions and you have the ability to compete in multiple invitational tournaments throughout the summer season.

North Metro Soccer Association’s Competitive soccer program is pleased to announce the rosters for Boys’ teams for the 2012 Spring/Summer season.  Team rosters are available at the below links, and are posted using player initials.  Boys’ teams will not be receiving a letter this year as we are moving player identification results online, starting with the boys’ competitive program.

U9 - U12 Boys’ Team Rosters     Registration is on-going although the December 1 payment deadline has passed.  For those players who have previously paid the $25 tryout fee, the balance of $185 is now due.  CLICK HERE to make the payment and complete registration.

U13 - U17 Boys’ Team Rosters       Registration is on-going although the October 15 payment deadline has passed.  For those players who have previously paid the $25 tryout fee, the balance of $185 is now due.  CLICK HERE to make the payment and complete registration.

When should my child start competitive soccer?  Many players begin competitive soccer
in the U9 to U12 age levels. At U9/U10, games are 6 v 6 players and move to 8 v 8 at
U11/U12 age levels. This “small sided” format for U11/U12 was implemented by the
Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) a few years ago to allow players to get more
touches on the ball than they would have in the traditional 11 v 11 format, improving
skill development.

Who should play competitive soccer?  Competitive soccer is for kids who love soccer,
who demonstrate better than average skills in rec soccer, and who want to play soccer
more often. Two of the major differences between rec soccer and competitive soccer are
the level and intensity of play on the field and the amount of practice and games
throughout the year.

What is a typical competitive soccer schedule/commitment? Competitive soccer teams’
game schedules are established by MYSA, while practice and tournament schedules are
determined by the individual coaches and teams. Travel is generally within the Twin
Cities area, with 5-6 away games per summer season and fewer in the fall. A typical
calendar for competitive teams includes indoor team training in January and February
and participation in 1-2 indoor leagues between January and April. Outdoor soccer starts
in late April and goes through early July/early August, depending on age level and team
ability. Summer competitive teams typically practice Tu/Th/Su or M/W/Su with some
weekend tournaments. Fall season runs from mid-August to mid-October for U9-U13
teams. Older players generally play soccer for their high schools during the fall.

What does it cost to play competitive soccer?  Fall 2011 registration was $95
per player and Summer 2012 registration is $175.  Uniforms are $90 and are
typically worn for multiple seasons. Summer and fall tournament fees are an
additional expense and vary by team. Many teams also participate in indoor training
and/or leagues during the off season (November-March). Indoor team training costs
around $75 per player, and indoor leagues can cost $80 to $100 per player per session.

How does my child join a North Metro competitive soccer team?  Competitive Player Identification
(Tryouts) for U13 to U16 summer 2012 teams were held July 31, 2011, and Competitive Player
Identification (Tryouts) for U9 to U12 summer 2012 teams were held September 18, 2011. 
Please contact the respective competitive directors if you have questions.

Contacts:
Dan Cowan, Girls Competitive Director, girlsdirector@northmetrosoccer.org
Sara Chartier, Girls Assistant Competitive Director (U9/U10), sarachartier@comcast.net
Missy Steiner, Boys Competitive Director, boysdirector@northmetrosoccer.org