White Bear Soccer

Under-11 and older teams are formed through tryouts using the procedures described below.  Goal keepers will tryout the same as field players.

U9-U10 players will be evaluated only for purposes of forming one Maroon level team at each age-level.  Players not selected for the Maroon team can participate at the Gold level where team formation is less competitive and can be based on playing area or prior team make-up.

The tryout format will consist of a series of small-sided games during which each player will be ranked by independent evaluators.  Each summer coach will also be required to evaluate each player from their summer team and this assessment will be included in the determination of the final ranking of the player.

The final ranking for each player is a composite ranking. The ranking is weighted calculated with the coaches ranking contributing between 40% - 60% and the tryout ranking contributing the remainder to the composite ranking.  Each ALC determines the weight they choose to give the coaches vs. the evaluators.  That percentage is shown on the Age-Level page of the website.

Based on the results of the tryouts, players will be assigned to a team and a coach.  Team selection results will be posted on the websites age-level main page when completed.  In most cases, ALCs will have teams formed prior to the deadline to submit Fall Soccer team rosters.  That deadline for the fall 2011 season is August 7, 2011.

The WBSC policies and procedures governing these tryouts and eventual team formation are documented in the Age Level Coordinator Handbook, which can be found on the ALC page of the website under ALC Resources.

The number of teams at each level and coaches for each team are listed on their Age-Level pages.  The information below describes each age level and the expectations of the coach for players choosing to participate at that level.

The number of teams at each level and coaches for each team are listed on their Age-Level pages.  The information below describes each age level and the expectations of the coach for players choosing to participate at that level.

Premier/Classic 1

Players with the highest level of skill and understanding of the game are selected. There is a high level of commitment to these teams, which includes participation in winter and spring training with the team.   The following is expected of Premier/Classic 1 players:

• Play as a team throughout the off season
• 1 practice a week during the winter
• 2 or more practices per week during the spring and summer
• 1 – 2 games per week
• Participation in 3-5 tournaments (more than likely, including USA Cup)
• District and State tournaments. 
• Games must be attended.

Classic 2
 
These players show great potential to take their game to the next level. The commitment level is not quite as deep but still includes off-season training with their team, or another trainer. The following is expected of Classic 2 players:

• Will likely include practices and league play during the winter depending on coach and team
• 1 or more practices per week during the summer
• 1 – 2 games per week
• Participation in 2 – 4 tournaments 
• District and State tournaments. 
• Games must be attended.

Classic 3

Recreational level of play. Little or no experience required to participate at this level.   The following commitment is expected of Classic 3 players:

• 1 or more practices per week during the summer
• 1 – 2 games per week
• Participation in 1 – 2  tournaments 
• District and State tournaments. 
• Games must be attended.