Portage Soccer Club
2008-09 Season Tryouts
(Revised 28-May-2008)

When: June 16-18, 2008
Where: Portage Soccer Complex (4422 Bishop Rd)
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm (see below for dates/times by age, especially Wednesday)

Click here for tryout FAQ and more information about PSC

Click here for tryout tips (go to page 4 of WMYSA newsletter)

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Fees: $280 for Fall and Spring (includes uniform), $240 for high school players only playing Fall or Spring.

Bring:

  • Parent to fill out on-line registration form prior to participation. After submitting, PRINT OUT FORM, SIGN, and BRING TO TRYOUTS with items below (note: if your web browser isn't compatible with the on-line form, you can still print out a blank form (click here) and fill it out by hand).
  • 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 the coach for the team BEFORE the tryout date to arrange 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 address 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.

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Age Group

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, 1999 - July 31, 2001

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

August 1, 1990 - July 31, 1991

August 1, 1989 - July 31, 1990
Tryout Days - Dates

Tues & Wed* - June 17 & 18

Mon & Wed* - June 16 & 18

Tues & Wed* - June 17 & 18

Mon & Wed* - June 16 & 18

Tues & Wed* - June 17 & 18

Mon & Wed* - June 16 & 18

Tues & Wed* - June 17 & 18

Mon & Wed* - June 16 & 18

Tues & Wed* - June 17 & 18

Mon & Wed* - June 16 & 18

Tues & Wed* - June 17 & 18
* Wednesday U-9, U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19 meets from 7:00 - 8:00 pm
* Wednesday evening U-10, U12, U14, U16, and U18 meets from 5:30 - 6:30 pm

+Per WMYSA rules, an unlimited number of U-8 players allowed on each U-9 team as appropriate.

# U17 girls should try out with U18 girls Monday and Wednesday
U18 and U19 boys don't need to try out in June, but should turn in paperwork and notify John McKenzie of their interest

Anyone with further questions or who have irresolvable conflicts with the tryout dates should call Mark Murry, PSC Administrative Director of Coaching, prior to June 13 at 324-7947.

Coaching Slate for 2008 / 2009 PSC Teams

 

  Team Name Background (USSF D certification is more advanced than E)
 
Girls teams
  U9A Ann Woolley 2 yrs head coach PSC, USSF E certification
  U10A Chris Salemka 4 yrs asst coach PSC, played 18 yrs PSC, PCHS, and adult
  U11A Silvia Salemka 13 yrs head coach PSC, 3 yrs PC JV coach, played 20 yrs, USSF D
  U12A Allen Hamilton 7 yrs head coach PSC & AYSO, played 30+ yrs, USSF E certification
  U12B TBA  
  U13A Lloyd McGruder 6 yrs PSC coach, HS coach, played 25 yrs (2 yrs college), USSF E
  U13B David Groves 2 yrs head coach PSC, HS asst., played PSC / TKO / ODP / HS, USSF E
  U14 Ed Quinones 8 yrs coaching PSC and AYSO
  U15 David Rice 18 yrs Head Coach PSC, USSF D certification
  U16 Silvia Salemka 13 yrs head coach PSC, 3 yrs PC JV coach, played 20 yrs, USSF D
  U17/18 David Rice 18 yrs Head Coach PSC, USSF D certification
  U17/18 Blake Glass 29 yrs, ODP, high school, premier, PSC, 19 as college head coach
Boys teams  
  U9A Mark Murry 6 yrs coaching PSC & AYSO, 20+ yrs playing incl college, USSF E
  U10A Jose Diaz 3 yrs head coach incl. 1 yr PSC, played 12+ yrs incl. college
  U11A John Twiehaus 5 yrs coaching experience, 20 yrs playing
  U12A Vu Le 9 yrs coaching PSC, played 3 yrs college, USSF D certification
  U12B Vu Le 9 yrs coaching PSC, played 3 yrs college, USSF D certification
  U13 Mark Verburg 2 yrs head coach PSC, assistant for many years, USSF E
  U14 Andrew Rice &
David Groves		 3 yrs head coach PSC, HS asst., played PSC, TKO & PCHS, USSF E
2 yrs head coach PSC, HS asst., played PSC / TKO / ODP / HS, USSF E
  U15 Mark Verburg 2 yrs head coach PSC, assistant many years, USSF E certification
  U16 Charles Fritz 2 yrs coaching PSC, played 3 yrs HS varsity (TCW), USSF El
  U17 Ryan Brown 1 yr asst coach, played TKO, Wolves, ODP, and 4 yrs PCHS
  U18/19 John McKenzie 7 yrs Head Coach PSC, PC JV coach, played many yrs, USSF E

Remaining coaches including "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.

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