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Iberia Soccer Association. Division 1 (D1) Program. D1 Benefits. To create an option for our advanced players who want to play tournaments and friendlies against top competition from across the state.
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Iberia Soccer Association Division 1 (D1) Program
D1 Benefits • To create an option for our advanced players who want to play tournaments and friendlies against top competition from across the state. • To develop our better players and create more competitive teams to represent ISA for state level play.
Age Groups • It is our goal to form teams in single age groups for girls and boys from U11 – U14, and possibly U15 or U16 and U18 teams. • If not enough players are chosen for a particular age group, consideration will be given to combine age groups or allowing deserving players to move up. • You have to be 9 years old by July 31st.
This Year’s Teams We formed as many teams as possible for our first year. U12 Girls: contained U12, U11 and U10 players. U14 Girls: contained U13 and U14 players. U11 Boys, U12 Boys, U13 Boys and U14 Boys were all age specific.
This Year’s Success Our teams have won a total of four (4) tournaments We have been finalists in eight (8) tournaments. The U12 Boys team has advanced to the state championship to be held in Shreveport.
Playing Time • Goal is to create teams with D1 caliber players. • LSA does not guarantee minimum playing time in D1. • ISA will strongly suggest each player get in each half of every game unless due to disciplinary problems. • Duration is up to the coach.
Head Coach Selection • ISA Approved • Committee of 5 members will make selection. Will include board members and “at-large” appointees if needed. • “At-large” appointees will have vast knowledge of soccer and team operations/coaching experience.
Player Tryouts • $10 try out fee – To offset any expenses, including independent trainers/graders. • Workouts will require at least two days/sessions. • Players will be evaluated on their level of soccer skills, tactical knowledge, and overall athleticism. • Evaluations will be conducted by selected board members, independent trainers/graders, and the head coach for that age-group’s team.
Tryout Dates / Times • U11-13 Boys and Girls: (Must attend two) • May 5th and 19th • U11 / 12 / 13 Girls: 6 pm • U11 / 12 Boys: 7 pm • U13 Boys: 8 pm • May 8th and 22nd • U11 / 12 / 13 Girls: 10 am • U11 / 12 Boys: 11 am • U13 Boys: 1 pm
Tryout Dates / Times • U14-19 Boys and Girls: (Must attend both) • June 10th • U14 - 18 Girls: 6 pm • U14 Boys: 7 pm • U15 /16 Boys: 8 pm • U17 /18 Boys: 9 pm • June 12th • U14 - 18 Girls: 6 pm • U14 Boys: 7 pm • U15 /16 Boys: 8 pm • U17 /18 Boys: 9 pm
Player Selection • Selections by invitations will occur once the evaluation workouts are completed for that age group. • U11-13 players will be notified of their selection starting on June 9th. U14-19 players will be starting on July 2nd. • Team meetings will take place the week of July 19th.
Time Commitment • Practice at least twice a week @ 1.5 to 2 hours • Scrimmages will usually be with local area teams (Lafayette, Houma, etc). • Tournaments usually have games starting early Saturday mornings and finals are usually on Sunday afternoon. • D1 Boot Camp: July 26th to 29th from 6pm to 9pm @ PepperPlex. ISA strongly recommends teams attend.
Expenses / Costs • ISA registration fee • D1 Boot Camp (Team camp) • ($120 – 12 hours of instruction) • Tournaments • Fall and Spring • No ISA league games • Uniforms (Ordered through ISA) • Board approved style • Coaches select colors
Expenses ISA / League Help • Referees’ fees for friendlies • Eight scrimmages @ PepperPlex are free • State Tournament fee paid by ISA ($400) • Trainer ‘s list available (Not paid by ISA)
Projected Costs • Tournaments (Example: U12B Rebels) • Sep ‘09 Cajun Classic (Lafayette) $325 • Oct ‘09 Sweep the Swamp (Alexandria) $300 • Nov ‘09 Gobbler Cup (Houma) $250 • Feb ‘10 Tabasco Shootout $275 • Mar ‘10 Hub City Ford Cajun Cup (Laf) $325 • Apr ’10 Crossroads Cup (Alex) $325 • Apr ’10 Strawberry Cup (Hammond) $325
Projected Costs Example: U12B Rebels • Collected $400 per player: Total = $4400 Expenses: • Seven (7) Tournaments = $2,125 • Friendlies’ Referees = $190 • Uniforms (11 Players/Team Equipment) = $1,328 TOTAL = $3,643 Incidentals: • ISA registration = $60