Travel Soccer Program
Fall 2011/Spring 2012
Team/Coaching Announcements
Players must accept or decline the roster spot no later than 10:00am on Wednesday 5/11/11.
Boys U10; U11; U12 Contact Libby Foreman leafboy8@embarqmail.com 426-4869
Girls U10; U12; U13 Contact Scott Summers scottsummers24@comcast.net 426-4342
Girls U15 Contact Scott Steffen coachsteffen@hotmail.com 653-5784
Girls U17+ results coming soon; players will be contacted by the Coach. For questions regarding this age group, please contact Scott Steffen.
Unfortunately, while we had many talented players try out, we did not have enough to field teams in the following age groups:
U9 G
U11 G
U9 B
U13 + B
Please direct any and all questions to Scott Summers and/or Scott Steffen (contact information above)
BOYS
U10 BOYS (pending player acceptance/denial)
COACH –Chris Ward
ASST. COACH—Brendon Sanders
Connor Flory
Ryan Dearborn
Jose De La Cruz
Kieran Kramer
Peyton Frederick
Austin Hollinger
Jared Hartman
Chris Cretella
Ben Sanders
Mathew Wakefield
Matt Kirk
Maximus Angeles
Xavier Prudhomme
Mark Lopez
U11 BOYS (pending player acceptance/denial)
COACH: Chris Runkle
ASST. COACH: Jason Brooks
Zac Runkle
Patrick Summers
Jacob Hunsberger
Kyler Enck
Tyler Groft
Rylan Brooks
Mason Bradfield
Joey Allman
Ethan Hoffmaster
Gavin Murren
Phillip Herzog
Austin Heim
Kalven Folker
Nicholas Horning—Spring
U12 BOYS(pending player acceptance/denial)
COACH: Paul Ocampo
Ryan McBeth
Payton Luft-fall only
Cole Flory-spring only
Jarrett Herr
Tyler Brown
Ben Greenleaf
Mathew Kark
Dakota Eaby
Stephen Cretella
Devin Herr
Ian Rothfus
Zack Steffen
Jamere Bright –secondary
Liam Hershey--secondary
GIRLS
U10 GIRLS (pending player acceptance/denial)
COACH: Libby & Steve Foreman
Lauren Will
Kristen Kitch
Lydia Miller
Emily Shreve
Ellie Henriques
Rachel Fuhrman
Kristen Scheuing
India Foreman
Emily Ashley
Hannah Dunn
Claire O’Neill
Hannah Mylin
U12 GIRLS (pending player acceptance/denial)
COACH-Larry Godsey
ASST. COACH-Brad Dunn
Kasey Buchmoyer
Brenna Barber
Ashley Maxwell
Alice Fernald
Karly Diffenderfer
Carli Garrett
Sydney Skirboll
Morgan Mowday
Brooke Sauder
Taylor Altice
Skye Hemming
Karissa Herr
Madison Godsey
Karli Dunn
U13 GIRLS (pending player acceptance/denial)
COACH—Scott Summers
Katie Will
Caroline Goodwill
Bailey Smith
Lydia Brubaker
Kalee Fahndrich
Shara Allman
Alyssa McNece
Joanna Niesley
Sierra Parduski
Cara May
Hannah Lloyd
Maya Willing
Chaelan Summers
Kayla Murren
Grace Miller
Allaura Bohan
U15 GIRLS (pending player acceptance/denial)
COACH-Paul Stubenrauch
ASST. COACH-Terry Mumma
Makayla Allison
Abby Brady
Ivy Zerphey
Abby Sauder
Joelle Myers
Kate Brady
Julie McFarland
Lauren Houser
Deanna McNece
Elisabeth Kitch
Jordan Altice
Joy Bhatti
Valerie Mumma
Meghan Diffenderfer
Alesia Hill
Sarah Hollinger
Kathryn Robinson
Try-outs
Tryout player registration begins 30 minutes prior to the start of the tryout.
In an effort to save time, please print and fill out the tryout registration form and bring it with you to the tryout.
It is the goal of DYS to notify the participants of tryout results within 2 weeks of the age groups last tryout date.
What is Travel soccer?
We understand that there may be a lot of misconceptions concerning exactly what "Travel Soccer" is and what it involves on the part of the player and the parents. We hope this information helps to clear up some of the misconceptions
There are typically three levels of youth soccer in this region. Intramural (Rec) is the lowest level of competition and there are not tryouts and selections for team spots. Generally speaking all intramural teams are made up of players from the same school district. Travel is the next level up and is made up of players who come from the intramural level and tryout for a spot on the team. Travel teams are mostly made up of players from the same school but many times could have up to 1/3 of their players from outside the school area. The final level of club team play is the Premier level which is a highly competitive level made up of players from a fairly large geographical area.
DYS fields and trains both Intramural and Travel Teams.
FAQS
Does it involve a lot of travel as its name indicates? Not really. The teams usually play in the LANCO League which in many cases are the same clubs that participate in the intramural league. The difference sometimes is that the Travel teams do attend more tournaments which can equate to more travel at times on weekends.
Is the competition level a lot higher then intramural soccer and will my child fit in? Yes, the competition within the team and the teams they play against will have a higher challenge in regard to the level of skill and proficiency both individually and as a team. It is the coach’s job to properly prepare his/her players for that level of competition. Like all sports at all levels, sometimes the competition will be higher and sometimes lower than your own team. The tryouts are designed to select the players who the evaluators believe can play at a Travel level.
What is the overall time commitment? It is close to the intramural level but it is higher.
- Training is typically twice a week for 1.5 to 2 hours per session,
- Teams play 8 league games over 8 weeks.
- There are two seasons, spring and fall and each are about 10 to 12 weeks long,
- While up to each team, most teams will play one-three tournaments per season and some teams may play indoor soccer over the winter.
If my child makes the team, does he/she need to tryout again for the spring season? No. He/she will automatically be placed on the team in the spring. If you will not be able to commit to both seasons, you will need to notify your coach and/or the travel coordinator as soon as possible.
It is possible a mini-tryout may be held prior to the spring season in order to fill a team who has lost players due to injury and/or other circumstances.
Are the coaches experienced and knowledgeable? All DYS Travel team head coaches must have their coaching diploma or license in order to coach at the Travel Team level. Many of our coaches have exceeded the minimal level of coaching education and have accumulated many hours of formal coaching education. In addition most also have many years of coaching experience as assistant and head coaches.
When are tryouts for the Travel Team and how do I register to tryout? Tryouts occur in the spring (usually April or May, dates for the upcoming year will be announced on the club home page) for the next the fall/spring seasons. They are usually at one of the local fields. Check www.donegalyouthsoccer.com for specific times, dates, and places.
What age teams do we have Travel Level in? We start at U9 and go all the way up to U19(assuming we have enough eligible players to field a team).
If I try out and do not make it, can we still play intramural? Absolutely. We do not assemble the Intramural teams until the Travel Teams players have all been selected and placed on teams. Also, if your child does not make travel, feel free to contact our Director of Coaching for feedback and suggestions on what your child can do to prepare for next time.
What is the difference between Intramural (Rec) and Travel?
1. Players must try out for travel teams.
2. Recreational soccer is less demanding on the players and parents. It is less competitive, and players are guaranteed 50% playing time in games.
3. Travel players are expected to attend all practices and perform at their best ability. While there are guidelines for playing time, it is at the discretion of the coach, and may be based on attendance, attitude, ability, and effort.
4. The level of play is higher. Travel is a great opportunity for the player who is not being challenged in the intramural league.
What is the fee for Travel?
--it is free to try out. If you are selected and accept, the registration fee is $70 per season. There may be an additional uniform cost of about $25 if your child needs a uniform.
--The club pays for 1 tournament per season. If your coach decides to enter a 2nd tournament, parents are expected to cover the cost. Many teams also play winter indoor soccer. Parents would also be expected to cover this cost. *Individual team fundraisers are recommended.
What if I have questions specific to my individual case and need more answers? Contact one of the following people for more answers:
President: Libby Foreman: leafboy8@embarqmail.com
Travel Rep: Scott Summers: scottsummers24@comcast.net
Director of Coaching: Scott Steffen: coachsteffen@hotmail.com
Come on out and tryout. What have you got to lose? If selected to play you always have the final decision to join or not!
The Travel Try Out Form Can Be Downloaded HERE
2011-2012 Age Division Birth Chart
(while still very young, those born between 08/01/2003 and 7/31/2004 may also be eligable for U9 teams)
Travel Tryout Age Divisions
U9 - Born between 08/01/2002 and 07/31/2003
U10 - Born between 08/01/2001 and 07/31/2002
U11 - Born between 08/01/2000 and 07/31/2001
U12 - Born between 08/01/1999 and 07/31/2000
U13 - Born between 08/01/1998 and 07/31/1999
U14 - Born between 08/01/1997 and 07/31/1998
U15 - Born between 08/01/1996 and 07/31/1997
U16 - Born between 08/01/1995 and 07/31/1996
U17 - Born between 08/01/1994 and 07/31/1995
U18 - Born between 08/01/1993 and 07/31/1994
U19 - Born bwtween 08/01/1992 and 07/31/1993
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