COMPETITIVE SOCCER FAQsCOMPETITIVE PLAY
What should we expect by choosing "Competitive" soccer play?
Competitive play is our current highest level of soccer play and competitive play covers a fairly wide range of teams, players and playing opportunities.
In general, for U08-U10 age group, the levels of team are Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper. For U11 age group, the levels are Premier, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Copper. For U12 age group, the levels are Pre-NPL, Premier, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Copper. For U13 and up teams, the levels are MLS Next tier 1 (boys only), MLS Next tier 2 (boys only), Girls Academy (girls only), NPL, State Premier, Gold, Silver, Bronze. Depending on the level, the competitive teams practice 2-4 times a week and requires yearly commitment. In short: competitive teams are for players that have made soccer their first and priority sport, and for families that are willing to commit to games and tournaments outside of San Francisco and spending some holiday weekends at soccer tournaments. Keep in mind that all team activities are generally a combination of coach and team-driven, and it's important that the coach, the parents, and team manager (as a liaison between the two) open up regular liens of communication about what is planned, desired and expected. In addition, due San Francisco Glen's club model and extensive offering of additional training, camps, and clinics, and other programs; we are in a unique position to assist any player or family that wants to push on to the next level. Is there a difference between "Competitive" and "Travel"?
Yes. "Travel" is a program feature offered to a large portion of our "Competitive" Player Pools. These teams play in MLS Next, Girls Academy, NorCal Premier league/NPL with regular opponents outside of San Francisco. SFYS Competitive teams are not considered to Competitive teams but not Travel teams.
REGISTRATION & FEESWhat does my annual registration fee include?
Your annual registration fee includes Fall league, Spring league, and Winter training (Winter League for MLS Next teams). Please visit the fee page to learn what your club fee covers.
Must I make a deposit? And will the deposit be added to the overall cost to play?
Yes, your deposit is used to secure your spot on the team level/player pool level on the offer email you have received. If the deposit is not made, the club reserves the right to give your allotted spot to a player on the wait list. Your deposit is credited toward your annual fee and is non-refundable. When you confirm your spot with your deposit that spot is gone and will be held for your player.
When is the full registration fee due to the club? And what if I can’t afford that amount?
You will have the option of choosing various payment plans including 8-10 monthly installment plan to help you to pay the yearly club fee. In addition, we have a financial aid program for our families most in need of assistance. Please come by the office on Judah St. so that we can sit down with you and explain our financial aid options and go over what is required from you. Please know that we do not want to see any player not play soccer due to financial hardship.
We are used to registering by season, why are we being asked to register for the full year?
Registering for the full year is not uncommon--the majority of clubs around the nation register players on year-long commitments. Also, given the size and playing level of our club, annual registrations will save everyone time and money. Added registration cycles will only drive up administration costs that we do not wish to have to pass on to players and families. And once you have registered your child and set up the payment plan, you won't have to worry about the club reaching out for additional payments.
TRAINING SCHEDULESWhen will I know my teams training schedule?
The training schedule will be released once we receive permits from SFRPD, sometime around July or August. Training location “requests” are at the discretion of the coach who often seeks input from his team manager. Please keep in mind that many teams requests the same days and locations, and there is no way of predicting if any team will be granted their first or even second choices.
TEAM ASSIGNMENTShow do i find out the team assignment for my player?
When you receive an offer letter, it will specify that 1) the team will play in which league (MLS Next tier 1, MLS Next tier 2, Girls Academy, NorCal league, and SF Youth Soccer league), 2) which level (MLS Next, Girls Academy, NPL, Premier, Gold, Silver etc), 3) how much the annual club fee is going to be.
The reason we spend so much time and care grouping players of similar abilities is so they have the proper coaching they need while being challenged in training and games without losing confidence. Our technical staff hopes that--over several playing seasons--all competitive pool players move among the various colors and eventually consolidate into 2-4 tight-knit teams of 15-17 players (for 11-a-side play). Lastly, keep in mind that it's often most difficult for a parent to judge the right skill-level placement for his or her child. Parents naturally want to (and should) advocate for their child, but we ask that you leave the placement assessment to our team of professional coaches and technical staff. Their number one goal is player development. They have many years experience in guiding players through youth soccer development, and they are far and away the best judges for suggesting a proper initial placement, coach, and playing level for your son and daughter to realize their full soccer potential. Is the placement my child received going to be his or her placement for the entire year?
Not necessarily. If a player is excelling at any level, there is a chance that the club will move that player up to continue his/her development. Similarly, if a player is having a hard time and their development has stalled because of the level they are playing at is too advanced, we will seek to place that player in an environment where they can be successful.
And it’s important to keep in mind that SF Glens follows is what we call the “club model” that allows players to play in any game with the club, at any level, so long as they have a valid player pass, meet or are below the maximum age of the event in question, and have been properly rostered for that game or event. The club model allows, over time, to build a small number of very well-constructed and competitive teams capable of playing travel soccer. COACHESHow do I learn who will be coaching my team?
The club will try out best to post the names of coaches for many of our teams our website in the team directory in April or May. For some teams, it may take longer to name a coach because SF Glens can only “estimate” the number of teams per age group and their playing level prior to tryouts AND registration. After team formation and registration, the club turns to securing contracts for all needed coaches; and, just like the tryout process, works carefully to make sure the “right” coach is placed with the “right” team.
FORMS & LINKSwHAT KIND OF DOCUMENTS DO i NEED TO REGISTER with club?
All players will need his/her photo and the copy of birth certificate or passport.
TRAVEL TEAM playing MLS Next, Girls Academy, NorCal Premier League ONLY 1. NorCal League Registration: US Club Soccer registration form 2. SF Park and Rec Department (SFRPD)'s requirements – Upload SF Residency supporting document – ONLY SF Residents – Sign the Fall 2025 Player Commitment Form via online – Every players SFYS Competitive League Players will need to use SFYS league online registration platform to register by uploading the photo and the copy of birth document and submitting the payment by the deadline. what kind of documents do i need to submit to prove the residency?
This is required by SF Park and Rec department to ensure the SF fields are primarily used by SF Residents. SF Residents are required to submit documents to prove the residency. For more information, please use the following link.
https://www.sfglensacademy.com/proof-of-residency-document.html |
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