Stanford Soccer Club


	Tryouts
	Join a Stanford Soccer Club Team All Stanford Soccer teams look forward to meeting potential new players, so even if you do not see an appropriate tryout for your player on the list below, please email the contacts Teams/Schedules or send a message to webmaster@stanfordsoccerclub.org. In your email please include the player name, DOB, sports experience and family contact info (for more information see Contacting the Appropriate Team). During all tryouts SSC requires that players wear shin guards and bring a signed copy of this tryout form. We look forward to meeting you and your soccer player. Team Tryouts Listings (Boys & Girls) Note: Age designations (e.g. U10) are for Fall 2009; Birthdates are shown to help clarify this. SSC for Boys Stanford Meteors, Class 3 U8 Boys (born after 7/31/01) starting Spring 2010 Coached by Juan Mayora (www.mayorasoccer.com). To schedule a tryout contact Juan Mayora or Jon Chen: jmayora@sbcglobal.net, jcpaloalto@gmail.com New Stanford Team Class 3 U9 Boys. (born after 7/31/00 ) starting Spring 2010. Coach by Freddy Ferragut a professional soccer coach, former professional player for 15 years, Head Coach Gunn HS Boys Varsity. To schedule a tryout please feel free to contact Freddy Ferragut freddy@sporttram.com / fredferragut@yahoo.com Stanford Vortex, Class 3 U11 Boys (born after July 31, 1998) is especially interested in a strong goalie but we're looking for good field players as well. We are a family oriented team and interested in boys that have a great attitude and love competitive soccer. Contact the manager, Tanna Kienitz, for more information and a workout time, at <tannak@att.net> Stanford Fire, Class 3 U12 Boys (born after July 31, 1997) For more information, contact the manager, Bill Barnett, at stanfordfire@gmail.com or see the team website: http://stanfordfire.googlepages.com/home Stanford Mudslides, Class 3 U13 Boys (born after 7/31/96) Our team is a fun group of dedicated players who love playing soccer together. If you would like to arrange a tryout, please contact our team manager, Bruce Andrews at stanfordmudslides@gmail.com Stanford Hurricane, Class 3 U14 Boys (born after 7/31/95). Spring roster spots available. We are a fun, competitive, and supportive Class 3 CYSA soccer team looking for a few enthusiastic, hard-working and dedicated boys to join our team. We are fortunate to be coached by Freddy Ferragut, a professional coach and highly decorated player from Chile and founder of Sporttram. Contact team manager Jeanette Harrison at stanfordhurricane@gmail.com if you have questions or if your son is interested in trying out. Stanford Solar Flares, Class 3 U15 Boys (born after July 31, 1994), The Solar Flares is a team of fun and energetic boys coached by Freddy Ferragut and Alejandro Sosa. Players interested in playing competitive soccer, please contact Bruce Gee at bruce@geeteam.com or 650-814-5613. Stanford Thunder, Class 3 U17 Boys (born after July 31, 1992) Spring roster spots available. Stanford Thunder has openings for players for the Spring 2010 season. Tryout for the team by attending 2 or more of early season practices, hosted by our coach Juan Mayora. Practice are schedule as follows: -- Sun. Feb. 21, 1-3pm at JLS field #4, -- Tues. Mar. 2, 5:30-7:00pm at Mayfield Southeast field -- Thurs. Mar.4, 5:30-7:00pm at Mitchell Park. If you are interested in trying out, email manager David Nelson-Gal (david_nelsongal@yahoo.com). SSC for Girls Stanford Tornado Class 3 U8 Girls (born after 7/31/01) Spring roster spots available for a new development team coached by Juan Mayora (www.mayorasoccer.com). For tryout information please email jmayora@sbcglobal.net or Carrie Daniel ccdaniel@comcast.net Stanford Tsunami Class 3 U9 Girls (born after 7/31/00) Spring roster spots available for a development team coached by Juan Mayora (www.mayorasoccer.com). For tryout information contact Susie Hwang shwang@stanfordalumni.org. Stanford Shockwave Class 3 U9 Girls (born after 7/31/00) Spring roster spots available for a development team coached by Juan Mayora (www.mayorasoccer.com). For tryout information contact manager Kevan Wilson kevaw@noa.nintendo.com. *Stanford Wildfire, Class 3 U10 Girls** (born after July 31, 1999), The Stanford Wildfire has a full roster for spring, but would love to keep in touch with players looking for a competitive team that works hard, plays harder, and laughs the most. We are coached by Claire Walters who has coached for over 15 years, a national D license, and a great way with girls. For more information, please contact our manager Sterling Augustine at stanfordwildfire@gmail.com or coach Claire at claireywalters@yahoo.com. (With aspirations to become Class 1) Stanford Heat, Class 3 U10 Girls* (born after July 31, 1999), This competitive team provides experienced, professional coaching with an emphasis on team-building, improving athletic skills and character development. We focus on developing the individual player and give the girls the confidence and tools needed to work as a part of a team. For any questions or more information please contact Amy Love aloveinchile@yahoo.com (650-862-2801). Stanford Avalanche, Class 3 U11 Girls (born after July 31, 1998), Spring roster spots available. has openings for field players and a goalkeeper. We are looking for girls who love soccer, and want to join a competitive team that plays together over time. Contact Keith Ferrell: ferrell.keith@gmail.com or 650-321-6933. Stanford Dust Devils, Class 3 U11 Girls (born after July 31, 1998) Spring roster spots available. Dust Devil is holding tryouts for all comers. We have a great bunch of girls that enjoy each other and playing soccer. If you are looking for a team that focuses on building personal strength in a team atmosphere, come meet the Dust Devils. For more information please contact Edward Stewart (estewart2464@yahoo.com) or Debra Matityahu (debmatityahu@yahoo.com) Stanford Earthquakes, Class 3 U12 Girls (born after July 31, 1997) Is interested in meeting girls who love soccer and want to join a competitive team that plays together over time. The team focuses on developing each player’s ability to contribute as part of a successful team. Please contact Juan Mayora at jmayora@sbcglobal.net or (650) 799-2439 or Paige Biorn at paigebiorn@yahoo.com or (650) 387-3461 to arrange a tryout. Stanford Firestorm, Class 3 U12 Girls (born after July 31, 1997), Spring roster spots available. Firestorm is looking to add one to two players, including a goalkeeper, for Spring 2010 play and beyond. We are looking for strong, athletic, and enthusiastic girls who love soccer, have great attitude, and want be part of a competitive team that plays together over time. If interested, contact Maggi Smeal at msmeal2@aol.com or 303-8499. Stanford Storm, Class 1 U12 Girls (born after July 31, 1997) Palo Alto's only U12 Girls Class 1 team. We may have one roster slot available for spring for the right player. Please contact Ed Feitzinger at 650-743-2281 or feitzinger@gmail.com to coordinate a tryout. Stanford Cyclones, Class 3 U13 Girls (born after July 31, 1996). Coach Claire Walters is a former Div. 1 NCAA collegiate player with over 15 years experience coaching girls' competitive soccer. She has a CYSA National D and NSCAA Advanced Regional Coaching Diploma, and has been asked to join staff of the CYSA Coaching Course. Claire is dedicated to developing the individual skills of each player, and to building a talented, competitive team. The Cyclones have been together since spring 2006 and is a cohesive group of welcoming and committed players and parents. For more information about the skills sessions, tryouts, or Coach Claire, contact Claire Walters at 868-5659 or claireywalters@yahoo.com or Sarah Burgess at 650-996-3331 or SBurgRVal@aol.com Stanford Typhoon, Class 1 U14 Girls (born after July 31, 1995) - The Stanford Typhoons are a competitive soccer team and are looking to add motivated & skilled players with a love for soccer to the roster for the upcoming season. The Typhoons are coached by Ivan Bandov, we are a fun-loving group of hard-working, enthusiastic young athletes. If you know of a girl who loves soccer and wants to have a great time on a supportive team, please contact team manager Cathy or Coach Avi at abmaharaj@comcast.net and for additional info check out the team web site: www.stanfordtyphoons.com. Stanford Monsoon, Class 3 U14 Girls (born after July 1, 1995) Spring roster spots available.Moonsoon is looking to add field players to its roster. The Monsoon is playing in its 5th year together, with 7th, 8th and 9th graders from Jordan, JLS, Castilleja and Paly. The team is dedicated to improving its skill level and playing well together. We are holding open try outs on Monday, Feb. 1 & 8 at Mayfield SE from 4-5:30. Wear shin guards and cleats. Please email Lauren Aspegren at msboot@yahoo.com for additional tryout information or questions. Stanford Lightning, Class 3 U15 Girls (born after July 31, 1994). Spring roster spots available. The Lightning are looking for energetic players to join them for the Spring 2010 season and beyond. Lightning is dedicated to developing skilled players in a fun, supportive and positive environment. Lightning has been together for six years, and is coached by former Gunn High School Women's Varsity, Olympic Development Program, and nationally licensed coach Ed Cervantes. For information about joining the team please contact team manager Joe Rizza jerizza@sbcglobal.net or Coach Ed prospero1960@yahoo.com. Stanford Riptide, Class 1 U17 Girls (born after July 31, 1992). Spring roster spots available. The Riptide is made up of players who work hard, take soccer seriously, and also like to have fun, have a positive attitude, and maintain a strong sense of team camaraderie and support. The coach is Freddy Ferragut, who holds a national B-level coaching license and is a former captain of the Chilean National World Cup team. The Riptide is composed of students from several high schools located in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Belmont, Mt. View, and Los Altos. The team is now actively recruiting new players for the Spring '10 season. All players who want to join an enthusiastic fun-loving team that relishes the excitement of competitive soccer are invited to attend one of our informal, non-competitive clinics being held at 11:30am at Mayfield in Palo Alto on Sat. Feb. 13 and Sat. Feb. 20, 2010. For more information please contact the team manager, Mike Needels, at 650-888-7160 or needelsm@yahoo.com. What is CYSA? CYSA is a youth soccer association in California that is generally much more competitive than AYSO, attracting youths who excel in soccer. Is your child interested in playing CYSA soccer? If so, this background information about the Stanford Soccer Club could allow your daughter or son to gain much benefit and pleasure from competitive soccer in the Palo Alto area. CYSA teams play official soccer games in the fall and spring of each year; in addition, many Stanford Soccer Club teams offer team soccer and social activities for their players between seasons.
	Player Recruitment The Stanford Soccer Club offers teams in various stages of progression: More established teams, whose player rosters are quite full New teams, whose rosters need to be built from scratch or a small core of excellent players “Open team slots,” for parents and coaches who want to start or bring over a team in an age group that is currently not represented in the club (for example, a boys' or girls' team for a younger age group, or for a gender where the club has an age-group opening) These various kinds of teams all have the same recruiting objective: to make their team as competitive as possible by adding kids with optimal mix of talent, skill and attitude. Even a well-established team with a nearly full roster will normally be willing to add an extremely capable player. Less established teams will be more flexible in their recruitment expectations, perhaps underscoring ability and attitude more than experience. While the club assists all Stanford teams with player recruitment, each team is responsible for creating and implementing its own evaluation process. Evaluation Process New players usually join a team between seasons, that is: Between Dec. 1 and Mar. 31 Between June 1 and Aug. 31 While you should definitely contact a Stanford Soccer Club team whenever your interest points you in this direction, the above two periods are the best times to contact a new CYSA team of interest to your child. Please understand that it can take a month or more to register a player with CYSA and receive an official player card (this requires photos, birth certificates and other official documents); moreover, a CYSA team's roster is usually set at the season's start, making it more complicated to add new players during the season. Most established teams will not add a new player unless he or she would rank in the top half of the team, since players at the bottom half will hopefully improve over time. To evaluate candidates, some teams hold open tryouts on weekends, whereas other teams ask prospective players to participate in normal practices both during the regular season and between seasons. The club places more emphasis on quality than quantity, also because the “process” of “mass tryouts” is often arbitrary and disappointing when dozens of kids show up who aren't CYSA-caliber soccer players. Therefore, a pre-evaluation discussion usually takes place between the team's manager and prospective player's family to determine if the player is in the ballpark of eligibility. Contacting the Appropriate Team In light of the above information, please go the Teams/Schedules page to determine the Stanford Soccer Club team responsible for your child's age group and gender. To improve the accuracy of the recruitment process, please send an email to the team manager including the following details about your child: Name and date of birth Soccer and other sports experience Family's contact information (parents' names, address, email, home and cell phone numbers, etc.) Other details that you feel are important, such as how you heard about the Stanford Soccer Club If you do not receive a response within a day or two, please feel free to email the club president, Juan Mayora at jmayora@sbcglobal.net or send an email to webmaster@stanfordsoccerclub.org repeating the above details. You should soon hear back from the appropriate team's manager or coach to exchange more specific information, also about the team's tryout plans. New Team Formation The Stanford Soccer Club welcomes parents who want to start a new team, or bring a Palo Alto-based team from another club. To form a team, active parent leadership is required by the club. Parents who are unfamiliar with CYSA yet wish to start a team may turn to club leaders for guidance regarding practice expectations, game schedules, recruitment, the logistics of CYSA, and other aspects of creating and sustaining a successful soccer team. To be accepted by the club, a new team's leaders must present themselves and their objectives at a monthly club meeting. Existing teams associated with other clubs may apply to join the Stanford Soccer Club, especially if a team for a particular age group and gender is not already represented within the club. If you wish to create or register a new team within the Stanford Soccer Club, please send a mail to recruiting@stanfordsoccerclub.org. Financial Parameters Each Stanford team sets its own budget so seasonal fees vary. Fees for younger teams typically range from $200 to $400 per season (other clubs may charge over $1,000 per season); if equipment or uniforms must be purchased, or if the team participates more heavily in tournaments, fees may increase. In general, the Stanford Soccer Club has lower-than-average fees because the community-minded club charges only a small amount for providing its largely volunteer-provided services. In addition and in exchange, the club's teams rely on parent volunteers to manage the team, set up the fields, assist with team and club functions, purchase items, organize social activities, coordinate tournaments, lead conditioning or off-season sessions, and so forth. Coaches are typically paid professionals with impressive soccer credentials and the desire to help children develop a passion for soccer. They must be licensed by an appropriate professional soccer association. The Stanford Soccer Club features some of California 's best coaches. Age Group Definitions The cut-off date for each CYSA age group is July 31. A child's age on July 31 determines his or her CYSA age group. For example, if a boy is 12 years old on July 31 then he must play in a U13 (or older) age group. The 'U13' designation means "under 13 years of age as of the end of July 31." Any player is eligible to play in any older age group, skill and team permitting. A player can play in any geographical area of choice, regardless of CYSA District or league boundaries. Longer travel distances often apply to older age groups; younger players usually stay closer to home. Teams may have a maximum of 18 players. Most teams have 15 or 16 players to allow sufficient playing time for most players; the rules, however, require no minimum amount of playing time for any player. Other Questions? Navigating through the CYSA labyrinth can be challenging, since good information is hard to find. Your best way to get straight answers is to call the manager of the team that interests you, at Teams/Schedules. We at the Stanford Soccer Club wish you much luck in your search for an appropriate CYSA team!