2019-2020 NEWSLETTER Tryout Edition 2019-2020 SEASON Tryout Edition Well that time of year is here again, TRYOUTS. It is a time when coaches, parents, players, and club officials look forward to or are completely stressed out with. Your child is encouraged to try-out and play for teams that are compatible with their desires, temperament, personality, experience, and ability. On the following pages of this newsletter you will find a summary of the tryout information for each age group and clubs for this year. THINGS YOU SHOULD DO AND ASK AT A TRYOUT If this is your first tryout, your child should be dressed in shorts, shin guards and soccer cleats. You should bring a ball and water to drink during breaks. All of the tryouts have a time prior to the actual tryout to record personal data. There may be long lines so come early. Ask the following questions: What is the cost? Ask for a cost breakdown sheet. When are practices? How long are practices? How many tournaments will the team be in? Are tournaments included in the cost? Are all practices, skill sessions, scrimmages, and tournaments mandatory? What is the team goal? What is the club philosophy and plan for teams and individual players? What kind of player is the team and/or club looking for? What is the coaches’ plan for playing time? Will the Club or Coach move a more advanced player to a more competitive team during the season? Is the team your son or daughter trying out for a Premier, Challenge, or Recreational team? Etc. RULES FOR TRYOUTS For U-9 teams and older no player may be contacted by anyone other than his or her own team until 6 P.M. May 20, 2019. No player can practice and tryout with another team prior to the DCSL scheduled tryouts without the permission of their current coach. Current U-8 & U-9 and younger teams may sign their current players (and new players to the league) after the last scheduled DCSL game which was April 28th. Recruitment or attempting to induce a registered player of any team under the jurisdiction of NMYSA by contacting the player, either through its responsible officials, officers, coaches, parents, players or representatives, prior to 6pm the day after the conclusion of the US Youth Soccer New Mexico Open State Cup Tournament which is May 20 for the purpose of playing for another team is considered POACHING. Players may be offered a spot on a team after May 20 at 6:00 pm. However, nothing is binding until the day after age group tryouts are complete. Teams cannot register new players until the day after the age group tryouts are done. Registration is completed when the online application has been completed (online applications can be found on each clubs web site) and money has been paid. No teams are allowed to practice during the times tryouts are being held for their age groups or at Balloon Fiesta Park after 3pm. Players should be able to attend all tryouts prior to having to make a decision. They should not be discouraged or intimidated from attending any or all of the tryouts. See DCSL Disciplinary Policy for further information. RULES FOR TRANSFERRING Transfers within clubs (from one club team to another team in the same club) are allowed throughout the year. Transfers between clubs and leagues are only allowed between December 15 and January 31 with a fee of $25. Please see your current handbook for more information. Remember that you are committing to play on the team you register with for the entire year and that the Duke City League fee is non-refundable. If you have any question or concerns do not hesitate to call us. Good luck, have a great summer, and see you next year on the pitch. Ronald Espinoza Bill Nordin DCSL President DCSL Director of Games 2019-2020 SEASON Tryout Information AGE BIRTH YEAR AGE BIRTH YEAR U-7 2012 U-14 2005 U-8 2011 U-15 2004 U-9 2010 U-16 2003 U-10 2009 U-17 2002 U-11 2008 U-18 2001 U-12 2007 U-19 2000 U-13 2006 THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THIS YEARS APPROVED TRYOUTS DATES. The following is a summary of this years approved tryouts dates. Clubs can choose to skip having tryouts the first week and only use the second week. Please review each club’s web site for more information and tryout locations. U - 7 through U - 14 Tuesday, May 28th Wednesday, May 29th Thursday, May 30th Rio Rapids FC AYSO United Albuquerque & & United FC NM Rush Classic & Elite U - 15 and above Monday, May 3rd Tuesday, June 4th Wednesday, June 5th Rio Rapids FC AYSO United Albuquerque & & United FC NM Rush Classic & Elite PLEASE CHECK CLUB WEB SITES FOR MORE UP TO DATE INFORMATION Albuquerque United FC www.aufc.org AYSO United www.unitednm.org Classic FC www.classicfc.net Elite FC www.elitefc.com New Mexico Rush www.nmrush.com Rio Rapids www.riorapids.org 2019-2020 SEASON Table of Contents NEW MEXICO RUSH SOCCER CLUB CLICK ON THE CLUB LOGO2016-17 BELOW TO TAKE YOU PROFESSIONAL TO THEIR SECTION STAFF Albuquerque Santa Fe JUSTIN SELLS TECHNICAL DIRECTOR click here click here clickUSSF here A / NYL Venue: Balloon Fiesta Park www.classicfc.net NE������� MICHELLE BARBA BOB EDWARDS STEVE KRAEMER BRYAN HUSKISSON The Classic FC is a full service soccer club, serving youth soccer players for over 30 years in CENTER OF EXCELLENCE click here ThursdayOFFICEclick MANAGER here JUNE 2nd Wednesdayclick hereCENTER JUNEOF EXCELLENCE 8th DOC GOALKEEPING Albuquerque. The club supports some 400 players and 25 teams. The Classic FC Mission has always EASTSIDE D.O.C. WESTSIDE D.O.C. USSF B been simple; to provide a quality soccer experience for all levels of players with the primary program NYL USSF B focus on player development in a cost-effective environment CLUB PHILOSOPHY The club strives to provide a cost-effective high quality program of soccer instruction BOARD OF DIRECTORS and player development. Our coaches are carefully selected based on their soccer experience, knowledge, character, and dedication to youth sports. They have made a President Ron Espinoza 505.922.1420 commitment for continued personal education in soccer and to provide a nurturing environment for all the players. Because we carefully screen our coaches, we do not STAFF hire a staff of club coaches. This approach allows us to charge club fees that are the lowest level in all Albuquerque and still provide an atmosphere which promotes excellence. Many of our teams choose to employ team trainers or professional coaches, Director of Games Bill Nordin 505.321.9328 based upon the needs of each particular team. Each team is managed as an independent operation and so, is free to determine a program, which will best develop their member players, with little club administrative direction. PANCHO MACIAS MIKE ERWIN RICHIE LOUIS JOSH NELSON Costs 1820 San Pedro NE - Suite 6 | AlbuquerqueD.O.C. U15-U20B , NM 87110 | www.dukecity.orgD.O.C. U9-U14G | 505.275.9658D.O.C. U15-U20G D.O.C. U9-U14B USSF B / NYL USSF C / NYL USSF C / NYL USSF B / NYL Typical Classic FC participation costs for the player include a $50.00 club fee (which in the most cost effective in Albuquerque) for a full-service organization. In addition, the average uniform fees range from $80 to $ 85 per player for two uniform sets respectively. Page 2 Rio Rapids Soccer Club New Mexico’s Premier Soccer Club RIO RAPIDS SC IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE COLORADO RAPIDS MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CLUB. FIELDING BOYS AND GIRLS PLAYERS FROM THE AGES OF 4 THROUGH 19 YEARS OLD. WE PARTICIPATE REGIONALLY IN REGION IV DESERT CONFERENCE LEAGUE, BOYS SIDE ECNL, GIRLS SIDE U.S. D.A. ALLIANCE WITH SC DEL SOL, AND LOCALLY IN THE DUKE CITY SOCCER LEAGUE. WE ARE MEMBERS OF THE NEW MEXICO YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION. 2011-2006 Birth Year Tryouts - Tuesday May 28th 2008-2006 Sign-up: 4:00 pm, Tryout: 4:30 - 6:00 pm 2011-2009 Sign-up: 5:45 pm, Tryout: 6:15 - 7:15 pm 2005-2001 Birth Year Tryouts - Monday, June 3rd 2005-2001 Sign-up: 5:00 pm, Tryout: 5:30 - 7:00 pm All Tryouts North Side of Balloon Fiesta Park • 114 NM State Cup Champions (Since 2001) • 1 USYSA Nationals 3rd Place Finish • 1 Region IV Champion / 3 Region IV Finalists • 2 US Club National Champion / 2 US Club National Finalists • Pro Players in MLS, NWSL, WPS, Norway, Iceland, NASL & USL • 14 Players Selected to Compete with National Teams/Pools • 27 Players Played/Trained with Colorado Rapids from 2017-2019 • 8 Boys selected to join Colorado Rapids Development Academy teams • 7 Girls playing for U.S. Soccer Development Academy teams in 2018-19 • 6 Girls played as Discovery Players for ECNL Teams since 2017 (SC del Sol, Sereno, Utah Avalanche) • 70 Youth Academy Graduates in 2018 • 17 NM Gatorade High School Players of the Year • 200 Participants / 700 Hours of Community Service in 2018/19 • 7 USSF A / 4 USSF B / 3 USSF C / 12 National Youth Licensed Staff • 20 Years of College Coaching Experience • 930+ College Coaches at Rio Rapids SC Games to Scout Players in 2017/2018 • 437 College Soccer Placements through 2018 • $200,000+ in Player Scholarships Awarded since Fall 2015 Rio Rapids Soccer Club is committed to helping your player maximize his or her ability by creating an environment or culture for Long-Term Player Development. We prioritize your player’s long-term growth over short-term accomplishments and goals.