Fall 2022 – Opening Day

Dear Parent(s):
I wanted to take this opportunity to set some expectations as we head into this
season. Youth soccer can be an exciting and fun opportunity for your child to
learn new skills, make new friends, and have fun. As fun as it can be for your child,
different expectations from the coach, parent(s), and player can take away from
that positive experience in several ways. As you read through this letter please
make sure that this meets your expectations of what you want for your child. If
not, this is your opportunity to let me know now, prior to the start of the season.
Coaching
All our coaches are volunteers. They volunteer their time to coach your players,
balancing work schedules and other personal commitments each season. They
give up their weekends and their free time during the week to teach your players
the game of soccer.
It is important that as a parent, you allow the coach to coach. This includes time
at practice as well as at games. Communication to your player during these
sessions should come from the coach, not from the sidelines.
We are a fully recreational soccer club, that will do our best to provide each
player with soccer fundamentals and skills to gain confidence for the game. Skill
level develops at different rates for kids, but effort and having fun can always be
achieved.
Teamwork and developing friendships is an important part of any team sport.
Objectives
1. Help your child develop the skills necessary to be successful at this level
and to prepare your child for next season.
2. To have fun and have the kids develop a love for the game.
3. Learn about the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.
4. Give positive reinforcement based on effort rather than results.
5. Provide a safe and healthy environment for all the kids on the team.
Playing Positions
Recreational soccer can have drastic differences in skill level among the players.
Coaches will take the opportunity to play your player at several different
positions. While you may feel your player should only play as an Attacker, the
coach may see benefits and certain skill sets that make your player a better
Goalie. Coaches will do their best to play your player where they feel they have
the best chance of being successful.
Player Expectations
1. Have fun and always give your best effort.
2. Expectation for players show respect for the coaches, parents, and other
players on the team.
Parent Expectations
Please try to get your child to practice and games on time. I know this can be
difficult at times and impossible at other times, but it’s really hard to conduct
practice or get ready for a game when players continually show up late. If you
know your child will be late or won’t be able to make it to a practice or game,
please let coach know in advance if possible.
While this is a recreational soccer club, there is a level of commitment. If you
cannot make practices and games because of other commitments, please be
aware that this impacts the team as a whole. A forfeited game impacts your team
as well as the opposing team. It causes disruption to referee schedules. It leaves
fields vacant that were paid through our permits, which can also cause the league
to lose future field space. Lastly, if a game is forfeited we are fined by the league,
which impacts our registration cost.
Get involved in playing soccer with your child. Kids love it when their parents get
involved. Repetition is also crucial for skill improvement. There simply isn’t
enough organized practice time for the kids. They need to work on the skills they
learn at practice at home also.
Please encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all
players, coaches, and officials at every game and practice. Please cheer for your
child during games, but try to keep from yelling instructions to them. Remember
this is their opportunity to enjoy playing in the game. Much of the fun is lost if
their Mom or Dad is always yelling instructions.
Let the coaches coach. Stay off practice and game fields and stay away from
player sidelines during games.
There is a ZERO TOLERANCE policy set forth by the Staten Island Soccer League
with regards to abusive behavior towards referees, coaches, players as well as
parent to parent. Your player could be removed from the league based on the
outcome of such behaviors.
We are looking forward to a fun and rewarding season. If you have any questions
or concerns, please don’t hesitate to email [email protected].
Sincerely,
Mike
Director

A Look Ahead

Posted on 04/29/2021 by SCSC Admin

Senior Day (May 26th, rain 27th)

All our 8th graders, that will be aging out of the program and moving on to HS will have an event with SIYSL on this day. More info will follow shortly, coaches will disseminate as it comes in.

Early Registration – (end of May)

Registration will open for current club members (league play or clinics) sometime in May for the Fall 21/Spring 22 season

Will be discounted from general registration price

Will guarantee your player is on the same team and/or enrolled in the clinic program

Link will be sent to you once the registration process is ready to open and will close 2 weeks from that point. Afterwards, you will need to register as part of the general registration process.

General Registration – (June – September)

Open to public

Full price for registration

Current club members are still eligible to register, no discount will be applicable

All players will be placed on a waitlist, and will be assigned to a team on a first come first serve basis

NO guarantee you will be rostered on your current (Spring 21 team)

2021 Fall Session – September through November

2022 Spring Session – April – June

Annual Picnic (July)

Unfortunately, we will not be holding our annual picnic again this year. We will hopefully be able to resume this fun event in 2022~

Limited Registration – Spring Season 2021

Posted on 02/28/2021 by SCSC Admin

Registration is currently open for some age groups – see below!

The Spring 21 Season, is a carryover from the Fall 20 Season. If you are registering a player, please be aware that many of the teams are full or almost full. At this moment, all registrations will be placed on a waiting list. Be sure to go through the entire registration process, including entering payment information. If your player is moved off the waiting list, you will then be charged for registering. If your player is unable to be placed, no payment will be processed. Below is a list of ages and status by birth year.

Clinic Program – 2018 (Jan-June) 2017 and 2016 birth year – OPEN
League Play
U9 2012 G – Almost Full
U12 2009 G – Almost Full
U10 2011 B – OPEN

https://system.gotsport.com/programs/95564606Z?reg_role=player

Fall Season Clinic Update

Posted on 10/04/2020 by SCSC Admin

Good afternoon! I just received notification from the league that due to the delay in permits coming from the Federal Govt at Miller Field, as well as a delay with some of the other soccer clubs submitting teams timely, we will not be opening the season this weekend 10/3/20 for league play.

The league will continue to finalize schedules with hopes that some of the U12-U15 teams will have a few week night games during the shortened season. In addition, they will press schedules through the weekend before Thanksgiving which means that they may double up weekend games as well (potentially a Saturday and Sunday game). With the compressed season, there is a possibilty that the league could look to use Columbus Day as a “Sunday” and schedule games whereas we traditionally do not play that weekend.

For the Clinic Sessions!

Generally we hold all our sessions at Miller Field, however as stated above there is a delay with permits. The league has granted us the ability to utilize Owl Hollow for our clinic program this Sunday 10/4 9:15am-11am and next Sunday 10/11 from 10am-11am. Owl Hollow is located on Aurthur Kill Road adjacent to Arden Heights Woods.

If your player is born 2015, 2016, 2017 you should be in the clinic session for the Fall. If your player is older, and has not been contacted by a coach please email me.

For the clinics – your child should have cleats, shinguards and a #3 size ball. We will provide uniforms!

Sunday 10/4 – please arrive by 9:15am, so we can distribute uniforms, attendance and go over some information. The actual session will run from 10am-11am.

Sunday 10/11 – please arrive ready for session by 9:45am. The actual session will run from 10am-11am.

Fall Soccer Can Start!

Posted on 08/29/2020 by SCSC Admin

https://www.silive.com/coronavirus/2020/08/mayor-de-blasio-gives-outdoor-youth-sports-the-green-light-says-city-will-issue-park-permits.html

Registration Is Open

Posted on 07/08/2020 by SCSC Admin

Registration is now open for the Fall 20/Spring 21 season! Please visit the Registration Page for details.

If you were previously registered with the club in the Fall 19, and missed the Spring Season because of the closure due to COVID please be sure to check your email for detailed communication.