Portage Soccer Club
2010-11 Season Tryouts
(Revised 12-June-2010)

When: June 14-16, 2010 (except Sat. June 12 for U14 Premier Boys)
Where: Portage Soccer Complex at 4422 Bishop Rd (except Practice facility for U14 Premier boys)
Time: 5:45 - 7:45 pm (see below for dates/times, especially Saturday and Wednesday)

Click here for Tryout FAQ and more information about PSC

Click here to register on-line (at gotsoccer.com)      (or first click here for instructions)

Click here for more information about the Portage Soccer Club

Fees: $260 for Premier (U14 boys only this year) or $195 for Elite and Select teams (all other teams U9 through U14) includes Fall and Spring. One time uniform purchase (~$100 from Back of the Net includes complete kit with shorts, two cool Puma jerseys, and two pair of socks) can be used in subsequent years. For high school players only playing Fall or Spring the fee is $155, and for the U8 Academy squads the fee is $45. U8 Academy players do not need the Puma uniform as a shirt is included with their fee.

Bring:

  • Parent to fill out on-line registration form prior to participation (click here). Instructions for using the GotSoccer.com registration system are available here. After submitting, PRINT OUT FORM, SIGN, and BRING TO TRYOUTS with items below.
  • Copy of the player's birth certificate unless you played for PSC this past season
  • Small recent picture (1.5" x 1.5") of player's face
  • Please wear a white t-shirt (no PSC, TKO, ODP, etc. soccer jerseys)
  • Shin guards, water, and a ball
  • Note- the first 300 youth to arrive at tryouts will receive a free numbered t-shirt to wear and keep.

Guidelines:

  • Players are expected to participate in both nights of their age group tryout
  • Players who can not make the scheduled tryout times should contact Dana Pope well BEFORE the tryout date for further information regarding arranging a supplemental try out.
  • Parents will not be allowed at the fields during the tryouts. After registering the player all parents must return to the parking lot or concession stand area until the conclusion of the tryout. Some parental involvement may be required to collect data; however parents may not volunteer for the age group that includes their child.
  • Children may try out at an advanced age group only if they meet the criteria as set forth in the Club's policy which can be found on this web site.
  • Other important information is also available on the policy page, including notification of results after tryouts. It is very important that you enter the parent/contact phone number and email addresses on the on-line registration form you fill out. If you're going to be out of town after tryouts, leave alternate contact info on a written note attached to the copy of your registration form you bring to tryouts.
  • The PSC Code of Conduct will be followed by all players, parents, and coaches!

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Age Group

U-7 / U-8 

U-9

U-10

U-11

U-12

U-13

U-14

U-15

U-16

U-17

U-18

U-19
Birth Date Range

August 1, 2002 - July 31, 2004

August 1, 2001 - July 31, 2002

August 1, 2000 - July 31, 2001

August 1, 1999 - July 31, 2000

August 1, 1998 - July 31, 1999

August 1, 1997 - July 31, 1998

August 1, 1996 - July 31, 1997

August 1, 1995 - July 31, 1996

August 1, 1994 - July 31, 1995

August 1, 1993 - July 31, 1994

August 1, 1992 - July 31, 1993

August 1, 1991 - July 31, 1992

 

TRYOUT DATES: Check-in at 5:30 p.m. Tryouts begin at 6:00 p.m. (except Sat. and Wed.)
Saturday June 12 8:00 a.m.: Premier (U14 boys only this year*) at Practice Facility
Monday June 14: All girls Select and Elite teams at Main Complex
Tuesday June 15: All boys Select and Elite teams and Main Complex
Wednesday June 16: girls 5:30 - 6:30; boys 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

*U14 boys who don't make the Premier team Saturday are strongly encouraged to try out for the U14 Select team Tuesday.

Anyone with further questions or who have irresolvable conflicts with the tryout dates should contact Dana Pope, PSC Registrar, before June 10 at 743-7177 (as far ahead as possible).

Coaching Slate for 2010 / 2011 PSC Teams

 

 TeamName Background (note: USSF D certification is more advanced than E)
 
Girls teams
 U7 / U8 Academy: Mark Murry8 yrs coaching PSC & AYSO, 20+ yrs playing incl college, USSF E
 U9Wayne Harpenau 7 yrs coaching travel & AYSO, IYSA Youth Modules 1 & 2, USSF E
 U10Frank Rodin 1 yr coaching PSC, additional coaching, 20+ years playing, USSF E
 U11 Melissa LaFave 4 yrs coaching PSC & AYSO, 11 yrs playing experience, USSF E
 U12 A Matt Janicke 3 yrs coaching AYSO, other youth coaching
 U12 B Ann Woolley 4 yrs coaching PSC, USSF E certification
 U13Jerry Orwin 8 yrs coaching travel & AYSO, coach instructor, USSF E certification
 U14 Elite Vu Le 11 yrs coaching PSC, played 3 yrs college, USSF D certification
 U14 Select Paul Knight 20 yrs coaching youth, 30+ yrs playing (4 yrs D1 college), USSF E
 U15 Elite Vu Le 11 yrs coaching PSC, played 3 yrs college, USSF D certification
 U16-18 Elite David Rice 19 yrs head coach PSC, USSF D certification
 U16-18 Select Brian Pouw extensive coaching experience, assistant coach at K College
Boys teams 
 U-7 / U-8 Academy: Mark Murry8 yrs coaching PSC & AYSO, 20+ yrs playing incl college, USSF E
 U9Steve Branch 1 yr PSC coach and 3+ yrs AYSO coaching
 U10Paul Ciccantell 3 yrs coaching travel & AYSO, coached other sports, USSF E
 U11 A David Mih 4 yrs coaching PSC & AYSO, 10+ yrs playing, USSF E
 U12Jeff Merasco 1 yr head coach PSC, other youth coaching, athletics instructor, USSF E
 U13 Elite John Twiehaus 6 yrs coaching experience, 20 yrs playing, USSF E certification
 U13 SelectMelissa LaFave 4 yrs coaching PSC & AYSO, 11 yrs playing experience
 U14 Premier David Rice 19 yrs head coach PSC, USSF D certification
 U14 Select Wayne Harpenau 7 yrs coaching travel and AYSO, IYSA Youth Modules 1 & 2, USSF E
 U15 TBA in preparation
 U16Brent Zeitler 1 yr coaching PSC, 10+ yrs playing experience
 U17Mark Verburg 4 yrs head coach PSC, PCHS JV coach, USSF E certification
 U18-19 EliteMike Cattell in preparation
 U18-19 SelectBrian Pouw extensive coaching experience, assistant coach at K College


Remaining coaches including additional "B" team coaches are being recruited on an ongoing basis,
check back for updates

All coaches have E certification or NSCAA certification unless noted. Many assistants also have USSF licenses.
                                             Visit the PSC coaches web page.

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