MISSION AND CLUB GOAL
Statement: The Prince William Courage Soccer Club teams compete in premier leagues throughout
Virginia and the Middle Atlantic States, and participate in highly competitive
tournaments nationwide. The mission of the Club is to maximize every players potential and to provide opportunities for them to earn college scholarships, professional contracts, or selection to the United States national teams. The program focuses on the development of the individual as a
student athlete and as a citizen, while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. 

Club Goal To be one of the premier youth soccer clubs in Virginia as well as Region I
whose players are recognized for their excellence, commitment and sportsmanship to the game of soccer.  

CODE OF CONDUCT
Players involved in any PWSI team play a vital role in creating the image of a Premier Soccer Organization such as Prince William Soccer Inc. Therefore, in order to create a positive image and set a good example, each player must adhere to the Prince William Soccer Athletic Code. Please note the following:   The use or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. The use or possession of tobacco products is prohibited. The use or possession of illegal drugs (subject to penalty of law) is prohibited. In the interest of safety and fair competition, the misuse of any substance is prohibited as well as the use of any substance which is intended to alter performance.   Violators of any part of the Prince William Soccer Athletic Code will be asked to leave the club.

LEVELS OF PLAY
The Club develops proficient soccer players based on the individual player’s capabilities and provides the players and teams with opportunities to be exposed to the highest levels of competition from the local level up to the national level.  The Club has a comprehensive competitive program designed for the youth athlete to play in an environment matched to their abilities and desires.  This program is designed to adhere to the needs of youth soccer players at three levels of competitive play: Red, White, and Black. At all three levels of play, the goal is to have players who strive for excellence and have confidence with their skills and in their teammates to play under pressure from the opponents.   PLEASE NOTE AND CONSIDER: Competitive teams are formed for a full year…fall and spring seasons.  The Club and its teams are making a year’s commitment for each player.  No player may be cut from a competitive team during the seasonal year.  The Club and teams expect a commitment from each player for the full year…fall and spring.  The commitment level varies slightly between levels of play but involves as a minimum expectation attendance at practices, games and tournaments.  

Characteristics and Goals of our Red, White and Black teams  
The Club strives to assist its players in their pursuit of soccer excellence by providing the best coaching and training available.  Teams will play the best competition available and will be entered in local, state and national tournaments in the continuing quest for player development and team success.  

TRAINING          
Every team will be required to take part in the training program as set forth by the Technical Director of Coaching.  Each age group will be assigned a field one night a week at Howison Park.  U9, U10, U11 will train on Tuesday nights.  U12, U13, U14 will train on Wed. nights.  U15 and above will train on Thursday nights.  The training program will revolve around the specific curriculum as established by the TDOC.  Teams may be reassigned a slot at the discretion of the TDOC.  

TRAINING SCHEDULE
Courage Training Syllabus broken down by age group

TEAMS
The Club’s Competitive Program provides three levels of play for both male and female players.  Demands for both time and commitment increase as players graduate to higher level teams as noted in Section 4.0 under “Levels of Play”.  The Travel Programs Coordinator in conjunction with the TDOC shall decide upon the number of teams formed in a particular age group and the level at which each team will play.  Teams are selected in June for the following fall and spring seasons.  These teams will remain together until tryouts the following June.  However, players may be asked to play on a higher level team during the year.  This is endorsed by the Club.  For protocol purposes, the team coach of the player being requested to transfer must be informed by the higher level team coach prior to contact being made with the player and/or player’s parents.  A player cannot be taken off of a roster unless the player or parents request a release from the team.  Since teams are picked in June for both the fall and spring seasons, a commitment by the team has been made to every player on that particular team for a year.  As such, the Prince William Courage requests that all players make the same commitment to their team and teammates and remain on the team for the entire fall and spring season

TEAM NAME
All  teams will play under the Prince William Courage name preceded by the youngest  birth year and followed by a team identifier.  For example: the 90/91 Red team will be identified as the 91 Prince William Courage Red, the second highest 90/91 team formed will be identified as the 91 Prince William  Courage White , the third team will be the 91 Prince William Courage Black and so on.

The age groups for the Fall 2008/Spring 2009 season are as follows:

U9	8-1-99 to 7-31-00
U10	8-1-98 to 7-31-99
U11	8-1-97 to 7-31-98
U12	8-1-96 to 7-31-97
U13	8-1-95 to 7-31-96
U14	8-1-94 to 7-31-95
U15	8-1-93 to 7-31-94
U16	8-1-92 to 7-31-93
U17	8-1-91 to 7-31-92
U18	8-1-90 to 7-31-91

TRY-OUTS Tryout schedules will be posted online at least two months prior to them taking place.  The club will also advertise the tryouts in the local newspaper one month prior to them taking place.   Every player must be registered in order to try-out.  A returning player will NOT be allowed to try-out if he or she is not registered or has outstanding debts to the Club or their team.  The Club’s training staff will be responsible for conducting try-outs.   

TEAM FORMATION
The Technical Director of Coaching, along with the coaching staff, will be responsible for team formation and selection.  They will be responsible for making sure that team selection is done and posted in a timely manner.  Team selection for the Red team will be conducted first, followed by the White team, then the Black team, etc.  In all cases, the TDOC shall have the final say in regards to a team’s roster.  

TEAM MANAGERS
Each team will have a parent volunteer that will act as ‘team manager’, chosen by the coach. Responsibilities of the Team Manager.

PARENTS ROLE IN THE COURAGE SELECT PROGRAM
To have a successful program, there must be understanding and cooperation among parents, players, and coaches.  Your child’s progress will depend to a great extent on this triangular relationship.  With this in mind, the Club asks you to consider this section a crucial factor in the success of the program. more...  

PRINCE WILLIAM COURAGE COACHING STAFF
The Club works very hard to provide an excellent coaching staff to fulfill the Club goals and commitment to each player and family.  Coaches will be contracted and compensated by the club based on past success, experience (both playing and coaching), and licensure.   Each coach’s salary will be negotiated by the TDOC on behalf of the club prior to the beginning of each seasonal year.  Coaches’ contracts will be signed before the tryout period prior to the next seasonal year.  Courage Coaching Responsibilities

Anyone interested in being a Team Coach must apply to the Travel Coaches Committee.  If there are no suitable candidates, the Technical Director of Coaching will solicit applicants.  The Coaches Selection Committee will submit one nomination per team to the Club Board for ratification.

2007-2008 Courage Coaches

TOURNAMENTS AND TRAVEL  
Tournament play is an essential ingredient in developing quality teams.  Tournament match play will expose teams and players to the best competition from the region and around the country.  Each team will play in five tournaments through out the year. continued...

2008-2009 Courage Select Dues

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PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Dues are paid directly to the clubhouse through our online registration module.  Payments will be divided into four equal installments due July 1, September 1, November 1, and February 1.  Parents wishing to pay by check can come by the clubhouse or send it through the mail.  To pay by check, you must contact the Select Program Administrator, Aaron Brunner, at abrunner@pwsi.org  in advance.  Please be sure to put the player’s name and team on the check. Checks are to be made payable to PWSI. and mailed to PWSI Select Account, 14716 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192.
  
    

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