Community Soccer is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of youth soccer players. The purpose of community soccer is to provide an opportunity for the participants to have fun, learn the sport, develop life skills and develop a love for the game.
The Shaler Soccer Club is a family-oriented soccer club that provides an opportunity to play organized soccer at the developmental, recreational, and competitive levels for players at ages 2– 19 years old. We offer programs that place the focus on the development of the whole player within a team environment. The Shaler Soccer Club is committed to providing an overall athletic development for each individual player while offering players, their families and coaches an enjoyable soccer experience. We are dedicated to helping players reach their full potential while fostering a love of the game.
The Shaler Soccer Club is divided into five segments in order to provide focused attention to our different player groups.
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1. Lil Kickers offers an introduction to the sport by focusing on foot skills with a coach and the parents on field support.
In House Director Contact: Jessica Jackson
Details:
*Location Denny Field (100 Lone Oak Drive)
*Training is once per week on Saturdays 9-10am during the Spring and Fall seasons
*Parent & Me program (every player should have at least one adult with them on the field)
*Designed for children 2-3 years of age
*Academy style training (all players and coaches train together)
*NO FORMAL GAMES, Community field/Competitive field small, sided games finish each practice
Equipment:
*Size 3 soccer ball
*Each player receives a jersey and socks
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2. In-House Programs offers a development program that encourages player familiarity with ball handling, sportsmanship, teamwork, and basic gamesmanship. Practices and games are all played within Shaler and against other age specific club teams.
In House Director Contact: Jessica Jackson
Details:
Location: Denny Field (100 Lone Oak Drive)
All Ages need: Size 3 soccer ball, cleats and shin guards.
Registration fee includes a jersey and socks
U5
| | Mondays 6-7 PM | Saturday 9:15-10:15 am | Academy Style Training (all players and coaches train together)
No Formal Games-Small sided games finish each practice - 3v3 |
| U6 | | Tuesdays 6-7 pm | Saturday 10:30-11:30 am | Academy Style Training (all players and coaches train together)
No Formal Games-Small sided games finish each practice - 4v4 |
| U8 Girls | | Wednesday 6-7 pm | Saturday 11:45 am-1pm | Academy Style Training (all players and coaches train together)
Formal Games on Saturday only - 6v6 |
| U8 Boys | | Thursday 6-7 pm | Saturday 1:15--2:30 pm | Academy Style Training (all players and coaches train together)
Formal Games on Saturday only - 6v6 |
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3. Inter-Community League (ICL)
ICL Director Contact: Jim Marsula
U10 Girls Commissioner Contact: Steve Dedrick
U10 Boys Commissioner Contact:
Details:
* Designed for children 8-9 years of age
* Location Practices determined by club need, games Fall Run Park (187 Fall Run Rd)
* Training is twice per week during the Spring and Fall seasons (determined by club need)
* Academy style training (all players and coaches train together)
* FORMAL GAMES Saturdays (scheduled by club), small sided games finish each practice
Equipment:
*Size 4 soccer ball, cleats and shin guards are mandatory
*Effective Fall 2024 Players will no longer be receiving a uniform included in their registration fee. Uniforms (2 jerseys, socks and shorts) will be ordered by the parents/guardian via Soccer Source. Additional information will follow once registration is open.
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4. Travel Programs (U12-U20) offers programs to enhance player development and assemble competitive teams to play teams from neighboring clubs. This program is overseen by the VP of Inter-Community.
Travel Director Contact: Julie McDermott
U12 Girls Commissioner Contact: Holly Levin
U12 Boys Commissioner Contact:
Middle School Girls Commissioner:
Middle School Boys Commissioner:
JV/Varsity Girls Commissioner Contact:
JV/Varsity Boys Commissioner Contact:
Details:
+Designed for children 10-18 years of age
+Location Practices determined by club need, games Denny Field (100 Lone Oak Dr), Glenshaw Valley Field (1520 Butler Plank Rd) Fall Only
+Training is twice per week during the Spring and Fall seasons (determined by club need)
+Academy style training (all players and coaches train together) is recommended for at least one practice per week
+FORMAL GAMES Sundays (scheduled by club), small sided games finish each practice
Equipment:
* Size 4 soccer ball U12 only
* Size 5 soccer ball for age groups above U12
*Effective Fall 2024 Players will no longer be receiving a uniform included in their registration fee. Uniforms (2 jerseys, socks and shorts) will be ordered by the parents/guardian via Soccer Source. Additional information will follow once registration is open.
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5. TOPSoccer-DISABILITY SOCCER (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities offered only through local US Youth Soccer-affiliated soccer clubs.
TOPSoccer provides people with diverse abilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive
TOPSoccer Director Contact: Kirk Howard
Details:
+Designed for children 4-99+ years of age
+Training is once per week on Saturdays 10:30-11:30AM during the Spring and Fall seasons
+Location Denny Field (100 Lone Oak Drive)
+Academy style training (all players and coaches train together)
+NO FORMAL GAMES, Low mobility field/High mobility field small sided games finish each practice
Equipment:
+Size 3-5 soccer ball
+Each player receives a jersey and matching sock color