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Academy Questions
Why is the Premier Summer Academy a mandatory
part of the FC Willamette team program?
Academy training during the summer months is
absolutely crucial to the development of each individual player in our
program. Scheduling academy during this time allows participants to focus solely
on improving their individual abilities because the summer months provide the best weather,
allow us to bring in internationally qualified staff and
participants are relatively free from other sports commitments . In addition,
because we schedule few team activities during this period (other than 2
or 3 weekend tournaments) participants are able to focus on individual
development in a way that is not wholly possible during the OYSA league
season.
Do I have to be a current FCW team
member to participate in the Premier Academy?
No, we
do allow non-team members to participate in our summer academy.
However, you must attend an evaluation practice so that our staff
can evaluate whether our program will be suitable for you.
Contact our Technical Director at rowneyt@fcwillamette.org
or call our office at (541) 753-4902 for more information.
I
have several activities planned for the summer and may not be able to
attend every academy session. Is this ok?
Yes. Our
staff expect participants to miss the occasional session due to family
vacations, medical situations, etc. Our schedule is planned
so that participants can catch up on missed themes. In addition,
to ensure complete learning themes are repeated liberally so if you miss
a theme the chances are that you will be at a practice when the theme is
repeated or expanded upon. Participation is not
recommended however, if consistent absences are expected.
Fees Questions
Premier Club fees appear to be
considerably higher than what we're used to in our recreational
program. Why is this?
Fees for premier club soccer are considerably higher
than those for recreational soccer. This is because the costs
involved in operating a premier level club are quite
considerable. There are several reasons for this. First
and foremost, most premier level clubs pay their coaching
staff. This is to cover not only the expertise provided by
premier level coaches, but also the time, travel, effort,
and educational costs involved in coaching a premier level team.
Secondly, premier level clubs typically have to provide or rent
facilities for training and games. Thirdly, equipment and
uniform costs are considerably higher. Fourth, a considerable
portion of club fees goes to cover administrative costs.
What do club fees cover?
Club fees cover the costs of team game and training
equipment, field rental and preparation expenses,
administration expenses, purchase of team game shirts, and coach
remuneration. We do our very best to keep the cost of club fees
to a minimum and as such, our club fees compare more than
favorably with other clubs.
Does FCW provide scholarships?
We are currently working on funding sources to
enable us to provide scholarship support for eligible
candidates. Please email our office info@fcwillamette.org
or call (541) 753-4902 for current scholarship details.
What are the OYSA Player/Coach fees?
Each player on an FC Willamette team must register
with the United States Youth Soccer Association through their state
affiliate Oregon Youth Soccer Association (OYSA).
Player/coach fees cover the cost of administration, secondary
medical and liability insurance, and the issuance of player
cards and team paperwork. Such fees are set by OYSA.
How are the PQT and State Cup Fees
computed?
State Cup fees are included in the Team Fees portion
of our Club Fees. Premier or Classic Qualifying Tournament Fees are
levied separately from teams that participate in such
tournaments. This usually works out to
around $50-$60 per player depending on the number of team
participants.
What are the club's refund policies?
Refunds of fees paid are provided under the
following Refund
Policies.
Playing
Time Questions
What is FCW's philosophy regarding
playing time?
Since our philosophy is based on individual
development we expect our players to receive relatively equal playing
time particularly in OYSA league play. We consider our teams'
participation in league play and the majority of the tournaments we
participate in as "practice games". As such, we expect everyone to
play relatively equal time (where injuries, positional
preferences etc, permit).
If I have to miss a practice or
game, will I be penalized the next game?
No. We realize that young people have many
important commitments and often have conflicts. We do not make value
judgments regarding the reasons for missed FCW activities. Our
coaching staff focus only on each individual's long-term commitment to
improving their game.
Practice
Location Questions
Where are FCW practices held?
Practices for our younger teams will be held in the
community where the team is based. Eugene based teams will hold
practices in Eugene, Corvallis based teams will hold practices
in Corvallis.
However, because we have participants from many
parts of the Willamette Valley on our older (U15 and above) teams we will often alternate practices between Eugene and Corvallis/Albany. A complete summer
academy schedule will be held in both Eugene and Corvallis.
Where do FCW teams normally practice?
Currently our Eugene based teams typically practice at the
Gateway Sports Complex, Sports Way (North of the Gateway
Mall, off International). Corvallis based teams will
typically practice at Willamette Park.
U15 and older teams practice on the HS turf fields
in Eugene and at North Albany MS.
Tournament Questions
Why do newly formed teams not
participate in summer tournaments till after their first summer of
academy training?
We want our new participants
to focus intently on developing their individual abilities. This
can only be accomplished through consistent training without the
distraction of initially playing tournaments and games. In
addition, some participants on newly formed teams (particularly at
the U12 age level) have tournament commitments with their previous
team. Incidentally, our new teams have never yet
failed to qualify for premier league participation, despite
competing against many teams who play several tournaments together
before the premier qualifying tournament (held in early August).
I have prior summer tournament
commitments with my current team. Can I fulfill those commitments
and still play on my FCW team in the Fall?
Yes. We do not prevent such participants from
"guesting" with their previous teams.
What is the PQT (Premier Qualifying
Tournament)?
This is a seeding tournament (usually) held early
August for newly formed teams to determine which teams are selected
into the highest and most competitive state-wide league, the
premier league. Teams that do not fare well in the PQT are
assigned to a classic league where the standard is less competitive.
Try-Out
Questions
I am currently participating on an FCW
team. Do I have to try-out for next years team?
Yes. Through our affiliation with the Oregon
Youth Soccer Association, FC Willamette is bound by the rules
set down by the U.S. Olympic Committee. To be eligible for State
Cup tournament and USYSA sanctioned tournaments we are required to
hold open try-outs.
Do I have to attend both try-out dates
to be eligible for selection on a team?
No. However, we recommend that you do
your best to attend both try-out sessions so that you have every
chance of being evaluated fairly. If you simply cannot make one
or both of the try-out dates please contact our Technical Director rowneyt@fcwillamette.org
or call our office at (541) 753-4902 so that we can make alternative
arrangements to evaluate your abilities.
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