Player Packet

Please review this information prior to filling out a player registration information.  You will be asked to sign off indicating to have reviewed and understand all information contain within.

UESA’s programs aim to provide players – of all levels – with a safe and welcoming environment to develop their skills, and game understanding.

At all ages, the program aims to build on previously learned skills and follow developmentally appropriate sessions in accordance with US Youth Soccer guidelines and ‘principles of coaching’

Sessions will be run by experienced and enthusiastic coaches under the guidance of the club’s Director of Coaching Gale Agbossoumonde

Coach Gale’s Philosophy is to get the most out of your player while also ensuring your child falls in love with the game   

OVERALL OBJECTIVES

• Development that is at first fun

• To provide tactical training that focuses on strength and agility, ball handling

techniques 

• To ultimately develop players who will be foundationally strong, dependable role models who are also highly skilled TEAM players.

PLAYER OBJECTIVES

• Develop young players to be good stewards of the game

• To assist players in realizing all of their soccer potential

• To assist players in skill development across all areas of soccer

Training 

Training is the key to success as such UESA believes that all players need at minimum 2 hours per week of coach led practices.  Coach-led practices will provide what UESA believes to be the minimal amount of training necessary to realize growth.  Players are also strongly encouraged to practice drills learned in the training sessions independently.  

 Player Expectations

All players are expected to attend practices regularly in order to be prepared for game day

New players will be introduced to the game environment when the coaches feel they have reached a level of proficiency to successfully participate.

All players will come to practice with proper equipment and ready to participate (water and shin guards are required)

 Parent Expectations

Ensure your player is ready to participate (adequately rested, nourished and hydrated)

Ensure your player arrives to practice on time and consistently.

If you cannot attend, please communicate as such through our team management application

What can you expect;

All Players

On average of 2 practices per week excluding school break weeks and weeks that include the major holidays.  We will typically do tournaments during those weeks.

Depending on currently rostered teams at least one league game per week

Tournament Team Players

Tournaments are by coach invite only.  The coaches depending on type of tournament will decide what teams will participate and what players on each team will be invited.   

Cost

As this is a year-round club, UESA has divided the year into 2 sessions with payment due at the beginning of each session. This is strictly for the convenience of the parents. The full year runs April 1st to March 31st.    If you play in any part of the year full session fees are due.  For new players we will prorate the fee from the time of joining until the conclusion of our year by month.

Session fees cover the following expenses:

Field Rental for Indoor Sessions

Two practices per week on average through the year

Coaching fees (variable depending on how many coaches are needed and what types)

Session Fee Payment Schedule        

Biannual Session Fee (subject to change at any time) 

This fee entitles you to on average 2 practices per week. * 

Also an annual registration fee will be invoiced on September 1st for all players to cover NYSWSA registration and player passes.  New players will pay upon joining the club and then annually starting on September 1st. 

*We typically take holiday and school break weeks off due to many families being unavailable during that time so we may not practice 52 weeks per year as a result.

Tournament/League Fee Holding Account

Upon joining each parent will be invoiced a one-time fee. This will be placed into a holding account to cover the costs of tournaments and leagues. Once this account drops below a specified amount you will be invoiced to bring the balance back to the original amount. 

League Fees

These are not part of the session fee schedule and are divided amongst the players on the team.  If a player plays routinely on multiple teams they may be expected to pay for both teams.  If a player is invited to “play up” on a particular week that will be at no cost.

Tournament Fees

Tournaments are not part of the session fee schedule.  Tournaments are on an invite only basis and the associated costs are divided amongst the confirmed players for each team. If a child plays on multiple teams in 1 tournament the player will be invoiced for each team in which they play.  There will be a minimum fee for any tournament.  The fee covers the entry, administration and coaches’ costs.

Any player withdrawal after the fee is invoiced but more than 2 weeks from the date of the tournament, the fee will be credited back to the holding account.  Any withdrawal less than 2 weeks from the tournament date will result in forfeiture of the tournament fee.  

Discounts

Sibling Discount: Each sibling of a full paying player will receive a discount on session fees. 

Financial Hardship Discount: Financial hardship discounts may be considered on a case by case basis.  You will be required provide financial information to justify discount and there are no guarantees a discount will be given.    

Late Fee

Additional $10 per player for every week beyond the due date. 
 

Uniforms

Players must purchase uniforms including practice jerseys on their own as well as replace worn equipment that no longer fits.  You will coordinate with your team’s manager for numbers and purchasing information.  You will be required to purchase a uniform during your first session with the club.

Parent/Player Misconduct

We take any misconduct outlined below very seriously.  By signing below, you understand violations of the code of conduct may result in suspension or expulsion from the club. Sanctions for violations are at the discretion of the Director of Coaching and are binding. Parents/Players routinely violating the code of conduct despite warnings from UESA may be barred from games and/or practices.  We do not condone parents or players arguing with or yelling at coaches, referees and/or other players.  We also do not condone use of derogatory language from any player or parent.
 

PLAYER CODE OF ETHICS &

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

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o I will remember that soccer is an opportunity for me to learn and have fun

o I will strive to do my best in school and on the field, always giving

my best effort

o I will respect myself and others at all times (teachers, coaches, players, referees)

o I will pay attention and focus at all practices, thereby valuing the time of my coaches

and teammates

o I will shake the hands of the referee and opposing team after every game

o I will play by the rules at all times and exercise self-control

o I will conduct myself in a manner that reflects positively on myself, my team, and the

entire UESA organization; I understand that fighting is unacceptable

and is grounds for disciplinary action and possible dismissal from UESA

Soccer

o I will use respectful language at all times; I understand that profanity is unacceptable

and is grounds for disciplinary action

o I will dress appropriately for all games and practices

• Practice - I will wear black socks, black shorts and the official practice shirt

to all practices

• Games - I will wear designated uniform to all games including second jersey every time.

During Games/Tournaments –

o I will not show-boat, or celebrate excessively thereby mocking the other team

o If I believe that I have been treated unfairly – I will not argue on my behalf – instead I

will inform the coach and/or team manager so that they may address the official,

opposing coach or parent

o I understand that game situations will determine the amount of playing time I receive;

the best way to earn more playing time is to work hard and focus in practice and to

perform at my best

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PARENT CODE OF ETHICS &

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

o I/We will encourage good sportsmanship at all times

o I/We will place the well-being of all players ahead of any 

personal desire to win

o I/We will support the coaches working with my child

o I/We will remember that the game is for the players

o I/We will allow the coach to be the only coach

o I/We will not get into arguments with the opposing team’s parents, players, referee or

coaches

o I/We will address any concerns/issues that I/we have regarding games, coaching,

practice, etc. with the team manager who will then schedule a meeting with the

coach. I/We will not sow dissension and/or cause strife

o I/We will refrain from any conduct that may reflect adversely on UESA

o I/We will not discuss my own personal concerns/issues about UESA

with anyone outside of the club until I have addressed the same within the club

through the protocol outlined

o I/We understand that practice is not the time for a coach’s meeting – practice time is

practice time (when the Coaching staff focuses upon the players)

o I/We understand that playing time for players will not be equal. While playing time for

UESA teams during league play will be equitable as possible; UESA playing time during

tournaments is earned – based upon skill, attendance at practices, the needs and

demand of the game, and the focus and effort given by players doing their best

o I/We understand that we can always contact the Club Manager

o I/We understand that we are responsible for communicating our availability via scheduling app at least 36 hrs prior to a game/practice

o I/We understand that it is my/our responsibility to ensure that our player attends all

practices, and to communicate conflicts in a timely manner

As the parent/legal guardian I  request that in my absence my son/daughter be admitted 

to any hospital or medical facility for diagnosis and treatment. I 

request and authorize physicians, dentists, and staff, duly licensed 

as Doctor of Medicine or Doctors of Dentistry or other such 

licensed technicians or nurses to perform any diagnostic procedures, 

treatment procedures, operative procedures and x-ray treatment of the above minor. I have not been given a guarantee as to the results of examination or treatment. I accept full financial responsibility for any such treatment. I also give permission for any transportation required to a medical facility and assume full financial responsibility for said transportation.

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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
 

Recognizing the possibility of injury associated with soccer 

and in consideration for the USSF/USYSA and its affiliates 

accepting the registrant for its soccer programs and activates. 

I hereby release, discharge and/or otherwise indemnify the USSF/USYSA,

its affiliated organizations and sponsors, their employees and associated

personnel, include the owners of the fields and facilities utilized for the 

Programs/Tournaments against any claim by or on behalf of the registrant as

a result of the registrant’s participation in the Programs/Tournaments and/or 

being transported to or from same, which transportation I hereby authorize. My son/daughter has received a physical examination by a physician and has been found physically capable of participating in the Programs/Tournaments.

I have read the above paragraph and fully understand and accept responsibility as

it is outlined.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

LIABILITY RELEASE - In consideration of the acceptance of my application 

for the above activity, I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all 

claims for damages for death, personal injury, or property which I may have, 

or which may hereafter accrue to me, as a result of participation in said 

event. This release is intended to discharge in advance UESA,

its officers, employees or agents from liability, even though 

that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the persons or 

entitles mentioned above. It is understood that some recreational activities 

involved an element or risk or danger of accidents, and knowing those risks, 

I hereby assume those risks. It is further understood and agreed that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and/or assigns. 

PARENTAL CONSENT  I give my consent for my son/daughter to participate in the above activity, and I execute the above liability release on his/her behalf.

CONSENT TO TREAT - I hereby give my consent to the above applicant treated by a

physician or surgeon in case of sudden illness or injury while participating in the above event.

It is understood that UESA provides no medical insurance for such treatment, and that the cost thereof will be at my expense. If a personal physician is listed below, every effort will be made to contract such physician.

However, the locations of the activity or the nature of the illness or injury may require the

use of emergency medical personnel.

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An electronic version of these policies will be sent to your email.  Once read please go out and complete the player registration.  

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