Day 12 in our Countdown to Opening Week

Dear United Families,

So time for the Fall training schedule. The most anticipated information of every family calendar. As I mentioned yesterday, we have worked with the Park District on field availability. This effort by the board and park district has allowed us to provide the younger teams a day to commit to improving technique.

Here is the the schedules by age group for Fall 2021 at Olympic Park
Here a few big rules for training sessions:

  1. COME DRESSED FOR SUCCESS - The training kit puts the player in the mindset that the players are no longer at school or the playground. They are with a team with goals to improve. All players have full training kits. All players must be dress in proper gear from head to toe. This includes black nike socks, black Nike shorts, and gold Nike training top. A red and black pinnie is also required for every training session. Exceptions are made when weather gets cold. Players are encouraged to go to European Sports for warm Sports Club gear but it is not required. The training kit is required. Parents must support the children in this effort. Many excuses are provided and none of them are reasonable.
  2. BRING PROPER EQUIPMENT - All players must wear shinguards. A soccer ball with air. Consider purchasing a hand pump. Soccer cleats can be worn on our turf fields, grass fields, and indoor turf fields. Players with glasses should be wearing sports goggles and have bands to keep them secure. This is a league requirement. A referee may ask player to remove glasses if they do not fit. Lastly, a water bottle that has the capacity to carry enough water to last the whole training session or match is very important.
  3. PLAYER DISCIPLINE - All players are expected to be respectful to their coach and teammates. Any compromise to this rule may require the coach to make adjustment. Adjustments could include the parent being present for the full training session. In rare cases, the coach could remove the player from training for the session.

Here is a countdown of topics to come between now and next Monday. Topics may switch positions over the next week as I want to be sure we provide as much information as possible on the topic. Rest assured that all topics will be covered.

  • Day 14: Introductory message SENT
  • Day 13: Aug 9 four day Opening Week schedule SENT
  • Day 12: Fall Training Times
  • Day 11: Introduction to the coaching staff and team assignments
  • Day 10: Introduction to the Club Soccer Board
  • Day 9: Annual Club calendar
  • Day 8: New uniforms
  • Day 7: Sports Engine App, Website, Constant Contact
  • Day 6: League Divisions and Scheduling
  • Day 5: Soccerfest
  • Day 4: Organization goals for 2021-22
  • Day 3-2: Other administrative requirements
  • Day 1: Opening Day

I know many are curious to know who their coach will be for the season. Tomorrow, the wait is over. I will introduce you to the coaching staff.
Jose Skrobot
Director of Coaching
SAA Sports Club United
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