Players are grouped into teams to participate in training and organized leagues based on their playing level. There are two organizations SRS teams participate in.
1. CYSA-N, affiliated with United States Youth Soccer (USYS) CYSA-N organizes the
- Golden State Soccer League (GSSL) Div 1 teams, U13 to U19.
- Al Caffodio League – Div 3 teams, U12 to U19.
Teams may choose to enter CYSA-N State Cup , Association Cup and other USYS affiliated tournaments. Teams may also choose to enter US Club Soccer sanctioned tournaments if they dual register.
2. NorCal Premier League, affiliated with U.S. Club Soccer
U9, U10 participate in the Nor Cal Premier League. The Fall Program lasts approx. 6 months, from the middle of June till the end of November. In addition, teams will play in the NORCAL State Cup and other selected tournaments.
The Spring program last approx. 3 months from March till beginning of June. Players will train and participate in the NORCAL Spring League. Participation in the spring program is strongly encouraged but provisions will be made for players who wish to participate in other sports.
U11, U12 participate in the NorCal Premier League. The Fall Program last approx. 8 months from middle of June till end of February.. In addition, teams will play in the NORCAL State Cup and other selected tournaments.
The Spring program last approx. 3 months from March till beginning of June. Players will train and participate in the NORCAL Spring League. Participation in the spring program is strongly encouraged but provisions will be made for players who wish to participate in other sports.
U13 may choose to participate in the CYSA GSSL league and/or the NORCAL Premier League. The Fall Program last approx. 8 months from the middle of June till the end of February. In addition, teams will play in the CYSA-N State Cup and other selected tournaments.
The Spring program last approx. 3 months from March till beginning of June. Players will train and participate in the NORCAL Spring League. Participation in the spring program is strongly encouraged but provisions will be made for players who wish to participate in other sports.
U14 to U19 participate in the CYSA GSSL league. The program lasts approx.10 months from middle of June till May with a 2.5 month break during Nov., to January for CIF High school play. In addition, teams will play in the CYSA-N State Cup and other selected tournaments.
COACHING:
Each team will have a Professional Staff hired to “COACH” the team, which includes 2 days of training per week (approx. 2 hours) plus weekend games and tournaments .
TRAINING:
Beginning July and for 11 weeks, U9 to U11 players will participate in technical training for 2 hours a week, taught by the SRS Academy Staff. Training will focus on Soccer Age Appropriate exercises and technical skills.
For U12 and U19, there will be TEAM TRAINING for 11 weeks, where the SRS Academy Staff will train the entire team on themes in cooperation with the team coach..
Special Training
Special mini-camps will be offered to entire age groups by the DoC and Coordinators during the summer months to focus on developing the SRS Style pf play.
Tournaments:
Tournaments for U9, U10, U11, U12, U13 age groups
For each Age group, the SRS Coaching staff will be meet some time after the team formation process to firm up a list of suggested tournaments that the teams will go to based on the teams’ abilities. We will try to get many teams to go to the same tournament if possible to create the CLUB atmosphere and so SRS has a strong presence and players can support other SRS teams.
We will also recommend/limit the number to 3 during the season plus State Cup (or Association Cup). Exceptions may be made on approval of the Tournament Committee consists of the DOC and the Coordinators.
For the older age groups (U14 and up), depending on the needs of the teams to attend College Showcases and their ability to get accepted, the Head Coaches of the age group together with the Tournament Committee will decide on the number and which tournaments to attend.