2023-2024 Season-Returning Players

Over the past decade, Elite S.C. has evolved and enhanced the club so that players have access to advanced training methodology and new programming in order to maximize development on and off the field. In the Elite S.C. Program Overview, the Premier-Elite 11 and Competitive Levels are outlined. Additionally, the Select Winter Supplemental Program is introduced which provides even more players access to additional training and resources. Offering more frequent on-field training, tournament exposure, and off-the-field resources is vital in order to best support our players’ continued growth.

Elite S.C. has a 25 year history of valuing every player, no matter their ability level or goals. The Elite S.C Way strives to provide an optimal player development program for every player. Regardless of their skill level or competitive desire, players have the opportunity to maximize their potential and play at the highest level possible or as high as their dreams and ambition will take them.

2023-24 Elite S.C. Club Pyramid PNG With Sticker 6.20.23

All current players who want to play next year will have a spot in the club. We are committed to placing all players on a team. In a very rare situation and after exhausting all other options a player can be offered a practice player placement if there is not an appropriate level team available. Practice players train with the team but do not play in games. A family would be contacted if this applies to you.

U7-U14 (2017-2010) Registration

U7-U14 (2017-2010)

Step #1: Registration

U7-U14 players that would like to play the 2023-2024 season need to register with the club by Monday May 8th, 2023. *Due to new league tryout rules, player registration is earlier this year.
The required Player Forms need to be uploaded during the registration process. Please fill these out before logging into your LeagueApps account. Player Forms
The first payment of $450 (non-refundable) is required to reserve your spot in the club.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Players not planning on returning for the 2023-24 season should notify their coach.

Step #2: Team placement

Players will receive their team placement on June 16, 2023.
- At this time, players will be notified if they have been placed on a Competitive Level team (Black/Red/White) or Premier Level team (Elite 11).
Rosters, training schedules, and coach assignments will be sent in mid July

Why is team placement June 16, 2023?

We feel it is important to give every player a chance to have at least one full season (Fall/Winter/Spring) of playing before finalizing next year’s rosters. Additionally, if the club can minimize distractions, (new rosters announced for next year) while 3-4 weeks of the season remains, we feel that it will be beneficial to our players’ overall well-being. Lastly, we believe this approach will provide players a more comprehensive evaluation and ensure that players are placed on the appropriate team.

I am a returning Elite S.C. player. Do I need to attend tryouts to be evaluated?

All Returning Elite S.C. Players are evaluated by their coaches and the Directors of Coaching throughout the year to determine which group and team they will be placed on for the 2023-24 seasons. Tryouts for new players are held during Elite S.C. team practices the weeks beginning April 10th through May 25th. During Tryouts, only new players are evaluated.

Girls U15-U19 (2009-2005) Registration

Girls U15-U19 (2009-2005)

Step #1: Registration

2009-2005 girls that would like to play the 2023-2024 season need to register with the club by Friday, April 28, 2023.
The required Player Forms need to be uploaded during the registration process. Please fill these out before logging into your LeagueApps account. Player Forms
The first payment of $450 (non-refundable) is required to reserve your spot in the club.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Players not planning on returning for the 2023-24 season should notify their coach.

Step #2: Attend Tryouts

We are asking all returning 2009-2005 to attend tryouts in order to run an effective session. Note all Returning Elite S.C. Players are evaluated by their coaches and the Directors of Coaching throughout the year to determine which group and team they will be placed on for the 2023-24 seasons. During Tryouts, the focus is on evaluating new players
Tryout Dates:
- Sunday April 30, 2023
  - U17-U19 (2007-2005) 6:00pm-7:30pm @ RMHS-Stadium
  - U15-U16 (2009-2008) 7:30pm-9:00pm @ RMHS-Stadium
- Sunday May 7, 2023
  - U17-U19 (2007-2005) 6:00pm-7:30pm @ RMHS-Stadium
  - U15-U16 (2009-2008) 7:30pm-9:00pm @ RMHS-Stadium

Step #3: Team Placement

Team placement invite emails will be sent Friday, May 12.
- At this time, players will be notified if they have been placed on a Competitive Level team (Black/Red/White) or Premier Level team (Elite 11).
Rosters, training schedules, and coach assignments will be sent in mid July.

Boys U15-U19 (2009-2005) Registration

Boys U15-U19 (2009-2005)

Step #1: Register

U15-U19 players that would like to play the 2023-2024 season need to register with the club by Monday, May 8th, 2023.
The required Player Forms need to be uploaded during the registration process. Please fill these out before logging into your LeagueApps account. Player Forms
The first payment of $450 (non-refundable) is required to reserve your spot in the club.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Players not planning on returning for the 2023-24 season should notify their coach.

Step #2: Age group placement

New and Returning Players are placed into birth year age groups.
Age groups are scheduled for late October/Early November training sessions for final player evaluations to determine team placement.

Step #3: Team Placement

- All players are emailed a final team placement in November
  - At this time, players will be notified if they have been placed on a Competitive Level team (Black/Red/White) or Premier Level team (Elite 11).
  - Finalizing rosters in November will allow players the best opportunity to be further evaluated and will help ensure that players are placed on the appropriate team.
  - Rosters and coach assignments will be sent in mid November

I am a returning Elite S.C. player. Do I need to attend open tryouts to be evaluated?

All Returning Elite S.C. Players are evaluated by their coaches and the Directors of Coaching throughout the year to determine which group and team they will be placed on for the 2023-24 seasons. Open tryouts are held during Elite S.C. team practices beginning April 10th through May 25rd. During Tryouts, only new players are evaluated.

TEAM PLACEMENT TIPS FOR PARENTS AND PLAYERS

TEAM PLACEMENT TIPS FOR PARENTS AND PLAYERS

It is important to discuss team placement with your children. Please tell them that teams change from year to year and players can move up, down, or stay at the same level. In addition, players develop at different rates and new players enter the club which may impact placement and team rosters. Team placement decisions can be tough not only for the players, but for their parents and coaches as well. Parents may find it difficult to console a child who has failed to make the team they wanted. However, this disappointment and adversity can also be a useful life lesson and preparation for circumstances many will face as adults, such as college applications, auditions or job interviews.

So how do we as responsible sport parents help kids manage this process and stay positive regardless of the outcome?

Understand the process and talk to your child:

Stay Positive- Help kids manage the process by staying positive regardless of the outcome.
Players are evaluated using T.I.P.S. Technique, Insight, Personality, and Speed (physical speed and speed of play).
Players Develop at Different Rates- Discuss with your child that each year is a new year. Players develop at different rates (physically, technically, and tactically) and reach their potential at different times Thus, team placements may change from year to year.
‘You’re The Kind of Person’ Statements’ can really help kids manage through the disappointment of not making the team. ‘I know it means a lot to you, but you’re the kind of person who doesn’t give up easily.’ Or , ‘You’re the kind of person who doesn’t let setbacks stop you from playing the game you love.’ Use these statements to help shape your athlete’s self image in the face of disappointment and to begin planning how to move beyond that disappointment.
Players need to always focus on ‘controlling the controllables’: Attitude, Effort, and your reaction to Adversity by never quitting.
A player’s team level does not define them as a person. What does is their Effort in training and games, that they are always Learning, that they always show Integrity, that they are a good Teammate, and they show Excellence by applying these E.L.I.T.E. Core Values on and off the field.