Spokane Shadow Youth SC

**2013-2014 Season Overview**
	SSC Shadow U11 Premier Soccer serving players from throughout the Inland Empire & NO geographic boundaries	SSC Shadow U11 Select City of Spokane & NO geographic boundaries = City of Spokane Valley & NO geographic boundaries =
Coaching	Licensed, credentialed and experienced coaches. Our staff has a long history of soccer; most assuredly as players, but also as coaches. They bring enthusiasm and an infectious love for the game. Our coaches are a vital part of the club; they see their duty as training and developing players. Your son/daughter will be exposed to a variety of coaches through their SSC Shadow career, which enhances their overall experience. This is a critical strength of our club. Children are exposed to a variety of teachers on their academic path; the same will be the case for our SSC Shadow players.	Volunteer coaches with various levels of coaching experience. Some have certifications and high school or college playing experience. We offer unique benefits that other Select soccer programs do not: a licensed Director of Coaching guides our volunteer coaches. They receive active information that flows from the Premier side of the club to them, following similar philosophies and emphases.
League Play	Compete in the District VI League (Eastern WA) of Washington Youth Soccer. Keeping U11 Premier in this league alleviates the need to travel across the state to play games in the Regional Club League. Our focus is on development of the player; therefore, the training environment is our highest priority at this level. This environment is what separates our club from others in the Greater Spokane area. U12 Premier teams join the Regional Club League as we seek out higher competition that our side of the state cannot fully provide.	Compete in the District VI League (Eastern WA) of Washington Youth Soccer and remain in this league for U12-U18 competition.
Training	SSC Shadow Premier teams practice 9-10 months of the year between Dwight Merkel Sports Complex and Plantes Ferry Park. We have an “open” practice policy. For players who desire more training, they are welcome to attend other Premier team practices.	SSC Shadow U11 Select train in the area of town in which they live: City of Spokane = SSC Shadow United Select City of Spokane Valley = SSC Shadow Elite Select Our Select teams train 6-8 months of the year. Tournament participation by teams is optional.
Player Expectations	SSC Shadow Premier brings with it an expectation that the players really want to play soccer and be around others that share this desire. They DO NOT have to specialize in soccer; playing other sports at this age is encouraged. Players who like competing and want to be challenged to be better by their teammates and their coaches will find a perfect fit in SSC Shadow Premier.	Select soccer is for the player looking for a more competitive level of play than Recreational soccer. This level of play provides continued opportunities for players to play the game with others that have similar levels of ability and desire.
Cost	The financial difference to play Premier soccer comes down to the service provided. Premier Soccer coaches are paid a stipend, thus Club dues for 2013-2014 U11 Premier are $595. SSC Shadow’s coaching staff is selected based on the highest standards - the most important part being adults we can entrust with our children that have the playing experience and coaching credentials to help players attain the highest levels of development. We have proven success in doing just that. Additional expenses are incurred for uniforms, tournaments and travel in Eastern Washington. REGISTER HERE FOR 2013-2014 U11 PREMIER TRYOUTS!	SSC Shadow United Select Club Dues: $195 for the 2013-2014 season Additional expenses are incurred for uniforms, tournaments and travel in Eastern Washington. REGISTER HERE FOR 2013-2014 TRYOUTS! _________________________ SSC Shadow Elite Select Club Dues: $195 for the 2013-2014 season Additional expenses are incurred for uniforms, tournaments and travel in Eastern Washington. REGISTER HERE FOR 2013-2014 TRYOUTS!