Welcome Letter From CSA s Executive Director and Board of Directors President The CSA Board of Directors and CSA Coaching staff would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to tryouts for the 2015 2016 seasons. In 2009, CSA was created with the merger between South Charlotte Soccer Association and Charlotte Soccer Club to create the city s only full service club offering every level of play to its member families. Two years ago, we welcomed the members of MUFC (Mecklenburg Union Futbol Club) to the CSA family. The first six years have been a fantastic success and as we enter year seven, we are very excited at continuing our mission to be one of the country s top level clubs. CSA will continue providing children an opportunity to enjoy a higher level of soccer while still benefiting from team experiences in the same manner as in the past. The club continues to foster this family atmosphere while providing a soccer experience at the highest level of play available in the Carolinas and at the National level. Our full time Directors of Coaching and Executive Director provide a professional soccer atmosphere and a level of experience unsurpassed in the Charlotte region. CSA is proud to be a member of US Soccer s Development Academy. We are one of only 100 clubs in the nation and one of four in North Carolina to offer all age groups available at this highest level of youth soccer on the men s side. CSA also participates in the women s Elite Club National League which features 80 of the top clubs in the country and is just one of three North Carolina clubs. CSA is one of two clubs in North and South Carolina to offer all levels of play for youth soccer. The CSA coaching philosophy is to bring young players together in a common setting of positive instruction based on the basic fundamentals of the game while instilling a personal sense of self-worth; both to themselves and the common good of the team. Each player has a part in striving to attain the team's goals for the season. At CSA, we strive to provide a professional and family environment where players can improve their soccer skills, learn the lessons that playing in a competitive team sport environment brings and, most importantly, enjoy the experience and stay involved with the game, in some capacity, for the rest of their life. While winning is important, it is not the only thing, which is why a major part of our program is player development. Good luck in your tryouts! Brad Wylde CSA Executive Director John Koslick CSA Board President
Charlotte Soccer Academy Post-Tryout Information How do I find out if my child made a team? No offers will be made at the tryout venue. To be fair to all players, the coaches must spend every possible moment evaluating the players. At the venue, the coaches will be unavailable to answer questions or discuss teams or players. If your child is selected for a team, the team s coach or the age group Director of Coaching (DOC) will contact you by email or phone with an offer. He/she will instruct you that you have 24 hours from that time to accept the position. All parents/players will be contacted no later than 48 hours after the last age group tryout session, whether they have made a team or not. How do we commit to a team? First, respond to the coach or DOC via email or phone that you will accept the offer. Please make a note of the team name, level (Challenge, Classic, Premier) and coach name at that time. If you want to think it over, please call or email the coach within the 24 hour period to guarantee your spot. Detailed instructions to accept an offer will be given to you by the coach or DOC or sent by email. Instructions will also be posted on our website. If you do not pay the $300 commitment fee online within 24 hours, you will not be guaranteed the spot you were offered, nor will you receive important email updates from the club. When do I meet my team and coach? If your child is placed on a team, it is very important that you and your child complete the necessary paperwork and drop off all forms at your assigned age group time/location during the last part of May (specifics listed below). During these Age Group Meetings, you will be able to meet your DOC and coach and have a chance to try on sizes for your uniform. Please expect an email with specifics as to the age group times and locations. What happens over the summer? Please refer to the CSA website for detailed information on events, camps and summer programs. Tentative Dates Saturday, May 30 th Sunday, May 31 st June & July August 3 rd -6 th Week of August 10 th August 15 th & 16 th August 22 nd & 23 rd Event Age Group Meetings: CSA North: Drop-in:9am-12noon; Northwest Cabarrus High School Age Group Meetings: Time and Location to be Determined CSA Summer Camp Series (see last page) Preseason Team Camp Team practices begin Charlotte Invitational Tournament: U11-U18 Boys Charlotte Invitational Tournament: U9/U10 Youth Academy, U11-U18 Girls
The commitment fee is non-refundable. Upon commitment to a team, you are financially responsible for all Club fees as stated for the entire playing year. CSA Club Fees Include: NCYSA registration and insurance Administrative Costs Field maintenance and lighting costs Practice and field usage fees Minimum of 2 team training sessions per week with qualified coaches Supplemental technical, speed & agility, & goal keeper training CSA Uniform Policy: All CSA players must purchase a uniform kit decorated with CSA logos and # through the online ordering system at www.soccer.com. Specific instructions will be distributed after tryouts. Both the Adidas field and goalkeeper uniforms include 2 game jerseys, 2 shorts, 2 pr. socks, and 1 Adidas training jersey. Price is approximately $200. Uniforms purchased this year will be utilized for the 2015-16 season AND the 2016-17 season. Club fees for schedules #7 and #8 above do not include team fees for referees, tournaments, etc. which are paid directly to the team. This is an additional cost. Players will not be released from CSA unless all Club fees are paid in full and team fees are up-to-date at the time of the request. Players with a season ending injury may be eligible for a refund or credit with the amount to be determined on a case-by-case basis. Players moving more than 50 miles during the season are eligible for a refund with the amount to be determined on a case-by-case basis. Requests for releases and withdrawals must be presented in writing to kbarker@charlottesocceracademy.com. All fees must be paid on the payment due date. Statements will not be mailed. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of the auto draft function during the registration process. Any payments that are delinquent may be cause to suspend player from participation in CSA activities. If this should occur, a service charge of $50 to reinstate a player may be charged. Returned checks are subject to a $25 fee. Following a returned check, additional payments must be made in cash or by credit card. 2015-2016 Charlotte Soccer Academy Club Fees U15-U18 USYS and ECNL Girls Fee Yearly Commitment Fee Payment Due Payment Due Payment Due Playing Level Season Schedule Club Fee due on acceptance August 1 October 1 January 15 5 U15-U18 Classic Girls (CSA North) Fall Only $875 $300 $290 $285 NA 7 U15-U18 Classic Girls (CSA Charlotte & Matthews) Fall Only $925 $300 $315 $310 NA 8 U15-U18 Premier/R3PL Girls Fall Only $1,325 $300 $515 $510 NA 12 U14-U18 ECNL Girls Full Year See ECNL Website and Player Packet (page 18)
Charlotte Soccer Academy Coaching Assignments 2015-2016 U16-U18 Girls Age Group Team Name Coach Playing Level ECNL Dan Dudley ECNL Predator Brad Wylde Premier/Region 3 Copa Heather Frelin Classic U16 Girls Mundial Phil Lovejoy Classic Samba Chris Burger Classic Gazzelle TBD Classic CSA-North Elite Meanu Kayea Classic CSA-Matthews Elite Tyler Andrus Classic ECNL Dan Dudley ECNL Predator Dan Dudley Premier/Region 3 Copa Kevin Summers Classic U17 Girls Mundial Liam Shannon Classic Samba Erik Gunderson Classic CSA-North Elite Gregg Munn Classic CSA-Matthews Elite Rod Jackson Classic ECNL Philip Poole ECNL Predator Mark Thornton Premier/Region 3 U18 Girls Copa Kevin Summers Classic Mundial Erik Gunderson Classic CSA-North Elite Matt Denton Classic CSA-Matthews Elite TBD Classic Coaching assignments are subject to change
Charlotte Soccer Academy Camp Information Preseason Team Camp - Monday-Thursday, August 3-6, 2015 Charlotte Soccer Academy will kick off the season with Preseason Team Camp. All players are encouraged to attend. Times, locations, and registration information will be posted on the Club website. CSA 2015 Summer Camp Series These camps as well as other area camps are optional. It is recommended that each player pursue some activity to keep their skills sharp in the off season. Dynamic Speed and Agility Camp In Conjunction with Architech Sports Performance Camp Director: Luke Williams June 8 th - June 12 th ; 5:30pm - 7:30pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U8-U18; Boys & Girls Youth Elite Camp I Camp Directors: Mark Thornton & Patrick Daka June 15 th - June 19 th ; 9:00am - 12:30pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U8-U11; Boys & Girls Youth Elite Camp II Camp Director: Raymond Fraser June 15 th - June 19 th ; 9:00am - 12:30pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U12-U13; Boys & Girls Ball Mastery Camp CSA North Camp Director: Matt Denton June 15 th - June 19 th ; 9:00am- 12:00pm; CSA North Complex; Rising U8-U18; Boys & Girls Becoming A Better Defender & Midfielder Camp Camp Directors: Jim Finnerty & Dan Dudley June 15 th - June 19 th ; 5:00pm - 8:30pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U8-U18; Boys & Girls Ball Mastery Camp I Camp Director: Mark Thornton June 22 nd - June 26 th ; 9:00am - 12:00pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U8-U12; Boys & Girls Ball Mastery Camp II Camp Director: Mark Thornton June 22 nd - June 26 th ; 5:00pm - 8:00pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U13-U18; Boys & Girls Recreation Elite Camp CSA North Camp Director: Meanu Kayea June 22 nd June 25 th ; 9:00am - 11:30am; CSA North Complex; Rising U5-U18; Boys & Girls Goalkeeping and Striker Camp CSA North Camp Director: Matt Denton June 22 nd - June 26 th ; 5:00pm 8:00pm; CSA North Complex; Rising U8-U18; Boys & Girls Recreation Elite Camp Camp Director: Jim Finnerty June 29 th July 2 nd ; 9:00am - 11:30am; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U5-U18; Boys & Girls BMW Sports Elite Camp Camp Director: Brad Wylde July 6 th July 10 th ; 9:00am - 12:30pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U6-U18; Boys & Girls Goalkeeping and Striker Camp Camp Directors: Mark Thornton & Joe Crump July 6 th July 10 th ; 5:00pm 8:00pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising U8-U18; Boys & Girls Register: www.charlottesocceracademy.com or email camps@charlottesocceracademy.com
Charlotte Soccer Academy 2015 Tournament List (subject to change) U16-U18 Girls TEAM EVENT MONTH LOCATION 16G PREDATOR CSA Aug CHARLOTTE USYS CUP Nov NC CASL SHOWCASE Nov RALEIGH DISNEY SHOWCASE * Dec ORLANDO JEFFERSON CUP * Mar RICHMOND 16G COPA CSA Aug CHARLOTTE CASL SHOWCASE/Norcross Dec ATLANTA 16G MUNDIAL CSA Aug CHARLOTTE LAKE NORMAN Nov MOORESVILLE 16G SAMBA CSA Aug CHARLOTTE LAKE NORMAN Nov MOORESVILLE 16G MATTHEWS CSA Aug CHARLOTTE ELITE CAROLINA CUP Oct COLUMBIA 16G NORTH CSA Aug CHARLOTTE ELITE USYS CUP Nov NC SSA SAVANNAH SHOWCASE Nov SAVANNAH NORCROSS GENERATION SHOWCASE Dec ATLANTA 17G PREDATOR CSA Aug CHARLOTTE USYS CUP Nov NC CASL SHOWCASE Nov RALEIGH DISNEY SHOWCASE * Dec ORLANDO JEFFERSON CUP * Mar RICHMOND 17G COPA CSA Aug CHARLOTTE CASL SHOWCASE/Norcross Nov/Dec RALEIGH/ATLANTA 17G MUNDIAL CSA Aug CHARLOTTE CAROLINA CUP Oct COLUMBIA 17G SAMBA CSA Aug CHARLOTTE LAKE NORMAN Nov MOORESVILLE 17G MATTHEWS CSA Aug CHARLOTTE ELITE CASL SHOWCASE/ Nov/Dec RALEIGH/ATLANTA NORCROSS
17G NORTH CSA Aug CHARLOTTE ELITE USYS CUP Nov NC SSA SAVANNAH SHOWCASE Nov SAVANNAH NORCROSS GENERATION SHOWCASE Dec ATLANTA 18G PREDATOR CSA Aug CHARLOTTE USYS CUP Nov NC CASL SHOWCASE Nov RALEIGH DISNEY SHOWCASE * Dec ORLANDO 18G COPA CSA Aug CHARLOTTE CAROLINA CUP Oct COLUMBIA 18G MUNDIAL CSA Aug CHARLOTTE CAROLINA CUP Oct COLUMBIA 18G NORTH CSA Aug CHARLOTTE ELITE USYS CUP Nov NC CASL SHOWCASE Nov RALEIGH SOUTHERN SOCCER SHOWCASE Mar WINSTON-SALEM Spring Tournaments U16-U18 Players TFC Friendlies Jan Fayetteville U16-U18 Players Southern Soccer Showcase March Winston Salem * This event is tentative based upon confirmation and application acceptance. Tournament list is dependent on finalized coaching assignments & is subject to change.
At Wingate University Charlotte Soccer Academy is excited to announce its continued partnership with Wingate International Soccer Academy and its College Showcase Camp. The partnership aims to provide CSA players the fantastic opportunity to attend one of the most prestigious college showcases in the country. WISA has been voted as one of the top camps in the United States by MLS for ten years running as well as recently featured on Top Drawer Soccer, the nation s leading website for soccer. We are excited about our continued partnership with the WISA Collegiate Showcase Camp said Brad Wylde CSA Executive Director. The partnership adds to our many existing programs that we offer throughout the summer and fits CSA s philosophy of providing opportunities to our members. This camp will provide any player who has the ambition to play at the collegiate level an enormous advantage in the recruitment process. 2015 WISA Men s Adidas College Showcase June 28th July 2nd 2015 WISA Women s Adidas College Showcase July 5th July 9th The WISA Adidas College Showcase Camps are open for rising freshman through seniors. For more information and registration visit www.wingatesoccer.com or email info@wingatesoccer.com