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Elite FC Contact Information:
Office and mailing address:
246 W. Fifth St. Suite 103
Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: 614-598-6733.
Office hours Tues. Wed. & Thurs. 9am-2pm.
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Elite FC Contact Information:
Office and mailing address:
246 W. Fifth St. Suite 103
Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: 614-598-6733.
Office hours Tues. Wed. & Thurs. 9am-2pm.
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Parent & Player Information |
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Future Elite FC Families and Tryout Information
| To all future Elite FC players and their families: |
Thank you for your interest in Elite FC. Founded in 1999, Elite FC has grown to be one of the largest travel soccer clubs in the region with more than 35 boys and girls teams ages U8 - U19 teams. This growth is the direct result of the club emphasis on maintaining a high quality of coaching while keeping fees among the lowest in Central Ohio. In addition to the growing travel program, Elite FC has one of the finest developmental programs around, with the Elite FC Mini Stars and Junior Academy, which introduces players ages 3 - 8 to professional training in a club setting. |
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While the club has continued to enjoy steady growth over the years we haven't lost that close knit, family atmosphere with an emphasis on core values. There are a number of excellent clubs in the area but we think you will find Elite FC to be the best choice for your players' development, the best value, and the best overall club experience. Among the advantages Elite FC offers are:
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 An experienced, qualified, stable, and dedicated coaching staff. Elite FC
experiences very little coach turnover which we feel is key to our
success. |
Numerous skills training for all players during the year
including goalkeepers. |
Various free player development programs (Backyard Soccer & Goalkeeper
training for example |
| Our comprehensive fitness training sessions (although not free the cost is nominal). |
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If these are the qualities that you are looking for in a travel soccer club, we invite you to tryout for a team in your age group during the next tryout season. If you would like more information about our club, feel free to visit the About Us section of our web site for more detailed information on the club. Below is information about the club and our tryout process, what you should expect from the club, and what is expected of players and parents. |
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General Tryout Information:
Dates
All Elite FC teams hold open tryouts annually, with each age group scheduling a minimum of two tryout sessions. Tryouts are typically held in early June immediately following the conclusion of the MOSSL tournament. Exact dates are announced on this web site and in local media beginning in the early Spring.
Registration
Once tryout dates are announced prospective players will be able to pre-register for the tryouts on this web site. Pre-registration is recommended but not mandatory.
Tryout Fees
There is no cost to tryout.
Player Selection/Team Placement
Tryout season can be a stressful time for players, parents, and coaches alike. The club understands that over the course of a season a team can become a family-like atmosphere and, though it may seem otherwise at times, it is not the goal of the club to do anything to disrupt the team chemistry. At the same time the club is obligated to do what is best for all players, and subsequently the teams, by placing every player in what the coaching staff feels is the best situation for each individual player.
While the coaches are as objective as possible and the tryout process is the same for each player, the bottom line is that some subjectivity is involved in any evaluation process. So, while we as parents may not a agree with decisions that are made during the selection process, players and parents can rest assured that the club and its coaching staff has the development of all players in mind with everything it does.Selection of the players for a team is solely at the discretion of a panel of Elite FC coaches. Players are evaluated during the tryout session by the several Elite FC coaches with the composite of all evaluations used to determine final placement. Whenever possible, we will field multiple teams in many offering the most athletes the oppertunity to play as possible.
While it is by no means mandatory for a player to attend all sessions conducted by the team they are trying out for, it is highly recommended in order to allow the coach to see the player as much as possible.
All players trying out will be contacted via phone call or email after tryouts are concluded and as quickly as league rules will allow to be notified as to whether or not they were selected for a team. While there are obviously a limited number of roster spots on each team, and travel soccer is a selective process, it is the desire of the club that any player that wants to play travel soccer gets the opportunity to play. Therefore, we will do our best to field enough teams to accommodate all players that tryout. Where that is not possible and players are left without a team, the club can and will try to assist these players with finding a spot on another Elite FC team if possible and desired by the player, or at other clubs.
What Is Expected Of Players:
Each team's coach will spell out what the expectations are for that team. From a club standpoint, there are a few things expected of all players that put on an Elite FC uniform. First and foremost is the player show a commitment to their team and the club through their attendance at team events, their effort, and their attitude. They are also expected at all times to show the utmost respect for the game, their teammates, coaches, parents, referees, and just as importantly, opposing players, fans, and coaches.
What Is Expected Of Parents:
While it is true that parents are the ones that "foot the bill" for travel soccer teams, you have made a decision to allow your child to tryout for a select team that will be coached by an experienced, professional coach. It is expected that you will allow the coach and players dictate what happens within the team setting with regards to playing time, positions, etc. At the same time, if at any point you have concerns in these areas you are encouraged to request a meeting with the coach at an appropriate time. It is not advisable to approach/confront a coach about playing time immediately following a game.
In addition to general expectations outlined above it's important to keep in mind that, aside from our coaches, the club depends entirely on volunteer help from all club members, from the board of directors to the parents of our players. The success of a club the size of Elite FC depends on the parents. As such, we depend on volunteers to assist with organizing and participating in:
| Club Fundraisers (Golf Outing, Club Cards etc.) |
| Assist with registration process and player carding |
Help with maintaining club facilities, this ranges from lining fields
to hanging and repairing nets when needed throughout the season. |
What You Can Expect If Your Child Is Selected For A Elite FC Team:
Our goal is to provide the best soccer development environment available for your child. If at any time this expectation is not met we encourage you to speak to your team manager, coach, or a Elite FC board member.
The travel soccer season technically begins August 1 and ends July 31 of the following year. Many teams train and play most of the year with breaks in the middle of summer, the winter holidays, and for the older age groups, during school soccer season.
As a parent you can expect:
Development of your child's soccer skills by a dedicated, professional
coaching staff. |
Clear and timely communication from the team manager and coaching
staff with regard to team schedules, expenses, and general team
business |
| The best club soccer experience offered in the area. |
Again, if at any time you feel these expectations are not being met we encourage you to speak to your coach or a club administrator.
Thank you for your interest in our club. We look forward to seeing you at tryouts.
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Future Elite FC Families and Tryout Information
| To all future Elite FC players and their families: |
Thank you for your interest in Elite FC. Founded in 1999, Elite FC has grown to be one of the largest travel soccer clubs in the region with more than 35 boys and girls teams ages U8 - U19 teams. This growth is the direct result of the club emphasis on maintaining a high quality of coaching while keeping fees among the lowest in Central Ohio. In addition to the growing travel program, Elite FC has one of the finest developmental programs around, with the Elite FC Mini Stars and Junior Academy, which introduces players ages 3 - 8 to professional training in a club setting. |
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While the club has continued to enjoy steady growth over the years we haven't lost that close knit, family atmosphere with an emphasis on core values. There are a number of excellent clubs in the area but we think you will find Elite FC to be the best choice for your players' development, the best value, and the best overall club experience. Among the advantages Elite FC offers are:
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An experienced, qualified, stable, and dedicated coaching staff. Elite FC
experiences very little coach turnover which we feel is key to our
success. |
Numerous skills training for all players during the year
including goalkeepers. |
Various free player development programs (Backyard Soccer & Goalkeeper
training for example |
| Our comprehensive fitness training sessions (although not free the cost is nominal). |
|
If these are the qualities that you are looking for in a travel soccer club, we invite you to tryout for a team in your age group during the next tryout season. If you would like more information about our club, feel free to visit the About Us section of our web site for more detailed information on the club. Below is information about the club and our tryout process, what you should expect from the club, and what is expected of players and parents. |
|
General Tryout Information:
Dates
All Elite FC teams hold open tryouts annually, with each age group scheduling a minimum of two tryout sessions. Tryouts are typically held in early June immediately following the conclusion of the MOSSL tournament. Exact dates are announced on this web site and in local media beginning in the early Spring.
Registration
Once tryout dates are announced prospective players will be able to pre-register for the tryouts on this web site. Pre-registration is recommended but not mandatory.
Tryout Fees
There is no cost to tryout.
Player Selection/Team Placement
Tryout season can be a stressful time for players, parents, and coaches alike. The club understands that over the course of a season a team can become a family-like atmosphere and, though it may seem otherwise at times, it is not the goal of the club to do anything to disrupt the team chemistry. At the same time the club is obligated to do what is best for all players, and subsequently the teams, by placing every player in what the coaching staff feels is the best situation for each individual player.
While the coaches are as objective as possible and the tryout process is the same for each player, the bottom line is that some subjectivity is involved in any evaluation process. So, while we as parents may not a agree with decisions that are made during the selection process, players and parents can rest assured that the club and its coaching staff has the development of all players in mind with everything it does.Selection of the players for a team is solely at the discretion of a panel of Elite FC coaches. Players are evaluated during the tryout session by the several Elite FC coaches with the composite of all evaluations used to determine final placement. Whenever possible, we will field multiple teams in many offering the most athletes the oppertunity to play as possible.
While it is by no means mandatory for a player to attend all sessions conducted by the team they are trying out for, it is highly recommended in order to allow the coach to see the player as much as possible.
All players trying out will be contacted via phone call or email after tryouts are concluded and as quickly as league rules will allow to be notified as to whether or not they were selected for a team. While there are obviously a limited number of roster spots on each team, and travel soccer is a selective process, it is the desire of the club that any player that wants to play travel soccer gets the opportunity to play. Therefore, we will do our best to field enough teams to accommodate all players that tryout. Where that is not possible and players are left without a team, the club can and will try to assist these players with finding a spot on another Elite FC team if possible and desired by the player, or at other clubs.
What Is Expected Of Players:
Each team's coach will spell out what the expectations are for that team. From a club standpoint, there are a few things expected of all players that put on an Elite FC uniform. First and foremost is the player show a commitment to their team and the club through their attendance at team events, their effort, and their attitude. They are also expected at all times to show the utmost respect for the game, their teammates, coaches, parents, referees, and just as importantly, opposing players, fans, and coaches.
What Is Expected Of Parents:
While it is true that parents are the ones that "foot the bill" for travel soccer teams, you have made a decision to allow your child to tryout for a select team that will be coached by an experienced, professional coach. It is expected that you will allow the coach and players dictate what happens within the team setting with regards to playing time, positions, etc. At the same time, if at any point you have concerns in these areas you are encouraged to request a meeting with the coach at an appropriate time. It is not advisable to approach/confront a coach about playing time immediately following a game.
In addition to general expectations outlined above it's important to keep in mind that, aside from our coaches, the club depends entirely on volunteer help from all club members, from the board of directors to the parents of our players. The success of a club the size of Elite FC depends on the parents. As such, we depend on volunteers to assist with organizing and participating in:
| Club Fundraisers (Golf Outing, Club Cards etc.) |
| Assist with registration process and player carding |
Help with maintaining club facilities, this ranges from lining fields
to hanging and repairing nets when needed throughout the season. |
What You Can Expect If Your Child Is Selected For A Elite FC Team:
Our goal is to provide the best soccer development environment available for your child. If at any time this expectation is not met we encourage you to speak to your team manager, coach, or a Elite FC board member.
The travel soccer season technically begins August 1 and ends July 31 of the following year. Many teams train and play most of the year with breaks in the middle of summer, the winter holidays, and for the older age groups, during school soccer season.
As a parent you can expect:
Development of your child's soccer skills by a dedicated, professional
coaching staff. |
Clear and timely communication from the team manager and coaching
staff with regard to team schedules, expenses, and general team
business |
| The best club soccer experience offered in the area. |
Again, if at any time you feel these expectations are not being met we encourage you to speak to your coach or a club administrator.
Thank you for your interest in our club. We look forward to seeing you at tryouts.
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