FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
¿ What is Select Soccer?
Advanced competition in Houston leagues – South Texas Dynamo-Dash League, Eastern District Division 2, HYSA, and State Classic League. Select teams are a step above Recreation Teams. More practices, more commitment, and league play in Houston competitive leagues. Teams will have 2 practice sessions per week + 1 technical training session. In addition, players are expected to practice at home at least 3 times per week for a minimum of 30 minutes per practice. Game play time may be reduced for excessive absences and training commitment issues.
¿ What is the cost to tryout?
Tryouts are free.
¿ When will we be notified if accepted?
Approximately 48 hours after tryouts.
¿ What is the cost to accept?
If you are chosen as a player, you have 48 hours after notification to make your first payment. First payment is $400. Payment plan July 1-$400, August 1- $300, September 1-$400. Total payment is $1300. For 2012 Pre-MLS and younger teams fees continue in October-$300, and November $300, for a total of $1,900.
All teams include a licensed paid trainer/coach and can have an assistant parent coach-manager. Included: 2 practices per week + 1 technical session; 2 Tournaments, 2 select uniforms, backpack, 2 practice jerseys (uniforms and practice jerseys for first time players), 12-16 select games, insurance, use of a lighted field, discount for Pro-Training sessions. Cost also includes City park fees, club cost for field maintenance and equipment, administrative fees, and costs for Coaching Director, Technical Director, coaches and trainers.
¿ When are teams announced?
Approximately 1-2 weeks after selection email is sent.
¿ What if my players is not chosen for the team we want? Can we get a refund?
Your first payment is not refundable.
¿ What if there are not enough players to form a 2nd team?
You will be refunded fully.
¿ What if we have other activities planned during team practice days?
Select soccer is a commitment. Parents must be prepared to make soccer practice a priority and reschedule other activities. Fall practice days/times will be set by July 1, giving you ample time to schedule around soccer practice.
¿ I am currently on a Pearland Soccer Select team. Is my place on the team guaranteed?
No. All players must attend tryouts. Current players do not need to register but must attend.
¿ Who will coach our team?
All teams include a licensed paid trainer/coach and can have an assistant parent coach-manager. All teams are required to have a least one parent manager who can either serve as assistant coach or manager only. Parents who are licensed and qualified to serve as an assistant coach receives 50% discount on registration.
¿ Who makes player selection?
Director of Coaching, Director of Select Teams, President, Vice President.
¿ How are parent coaches selected?
Parent coaches will be selected by the Board, Director of Coaching, and Director of Select Teams. Criteria will be license level, demeanor, and commitment to club coaching training schedule. If you do not have a license and want to coach, this may be possible with agreement to obtain an appropriate license and attend all Club coaching training sessions. All teams are required to have one parent manager.
¿ What league will we play in?
1 of 3: Dynamo-Dash, Eastern District Division 2 League, or Houston Youth Soccer Association (HYSA).
¿ What are valid reasons for giving a player less game time?
Discipline is acceptable under STYSA rules for lack of practice attendance, tardiness to game arrival time, poor attitude, unsportsmanlike behavior.
¿ Why do all players usually get to play 50% of the game?
South Texas Youth Soccer Rule 6.1.2 states that only Division I teams are allowed to vary player on field time. Division II and below teams must play ALL players 50% on the field (exceptions are only made for injuries and disciplinary reasons). Pearland Soccer will strictly enforce this rule. Division 1 leagues start at age 13.
¿ Will my player miss out by not playing select?
We believe our recreation league is sufficiently competitive to keep soccer fun and challenging. Your advanced player should avoid burnout, but don’t quit a sport just because you decide not to take the step into Selective team play.
Some players not participating in select soccer at a young age may become very strong players in later years. Age 10, 11, and 12 is a great time to begin more focused sports training.
Advanced competition in Houston leagues – South Texas Dynamo-Dash League, Eastern District Division 2, HYSA, and State Classic League. Select teams are a step above Recreation Teams. More practices, more commitment, and league play in Houston competitive leagues. Teams will have 2 practice sessions per week + 1 technical training session. In addition, players are expected to practice at home at least 3 times per week for a minimum of 30 minutes per practice. Game play time may be reduced for excessive absences and training commitment issues.
¿ What is the cost to tryout?
Tryouts are free.
¿ When will we be notified if accepted?
Approximately 48 hours after tryouts.
¿ What is the cost to accept?
If you are chosen as a player, you have 48 hours after notification to make your first payment. First payment is $400. Payment plan July 1-$400, August 1- $300, September 1-$400. Total payment is $1300. For 2012 Pre-MLS and younger teams fees continue in October-$300, and November $300, for a total of $1,900.
All teams include a licensed paid trainer/coach and can have an assistant parent coach-manager. Included: 2 practices per week + 1 technical session; 2 Tournaments, 2 select uniforms, backpack, 2 practice jerseys (uniforms and practice jerseys for first time players), 12-16 select games, insurance, use of a lighted field, discount for Pro-Training sessions. Cost also includes City park fees, club cost for field maintenance and equipment, administrative fees, and costs for Coaching Director, Technical Director, coaches and trainers.
¿ When are teams announced?
Approximately 1-2 weeks after selection email is sent.
¿ What if my players is not chosen for the team we want? Can we get a refund?
Your first payment is not refundable.
¿ What if there are not enough players to form a 2nd team?
You will be refunded fully.
¿ What if we have other activities planned during team practice days?
Select soccer is a commitment. Parents must be prepared to make soccer practice a priority and reschedule other activities. Fall practice days/times will be set by July 1, giving you ample time to schedule around soccer practice.
¿ I am currently on a Pearland Soccer Select team. Is my place on the team guaranteed?
No. All players must attend tryouts. Current players do not need to register but must attend.
¿ Who will coach our team?
All teams include a licensed paid trainer/coach and can have an assistant parent coach-manager. All teams are required to have a least one parent manager who can either serve as assistant coach or manager only. Parents who are licensed and qualified to serve as an assistant coach receives 50% discount on registration.
¿ Who makes player selection?
Director of Coaching, Director of Select Teams, President, Vice President.
¿ How are parent coaches selected?
Parent coaches will be selected by the Board, Director of Coaching, and Director of Select Teams. Criteria will be license level, demeanor, and commitment to club coaching training schedule. If you do not have a license and want to coach, this may be possible with agreement to obtain an appropriate license and attend all Club coaching training sessions. All teams are required to have one parent manager.
¿ What league will we play in?
1 of 3: Dynamo-Dash, Eastern District Division 2 League, or Houston Youth Soccer Association (HYSA).
¿ What are valid reasons for giving a player less game time?
Discipline is acceptable under STYSA rules for lack of practice attendance, tardiness to game arrival time, poor attitude, unsportsmanlike behavior.
¿ Why do all players usually get to play 50% of the game?
South Texas Youth Soccer Rule 6.1.2 states that only Division I teams are allowed to vary player on field time. Division II and below teams must play ALL players 50% on the field (exceptions are only made for injuries and disciplinary reasons). Pearland Soccer will strictly enforce this rule. Division 1 leagues start at age 13.
¿ Will my player miss out by not playing select?
We believe our recreation league is sufficiently competitive to keep soccer fun and challenging. Your advanced player should avoid burnout, but don’t quit a sport just because you decide not to take the step into Selective team play.
Some players not participating in select soccer at a young age may become very strong players in later years. Age 10, 11, and 12 is a great time to begin more focused sports training.