About FSC
The Fairport Soccer club is organized with the expressed intention to teach and promote soccer on a competitive level. The club’s primary purpose is to develop youth soccer players and promote enjoyment of the game. Players are sought who demonstrate the greatest commitment and ability to play soccer. The prime emphasis in the 10 and under age groups will be to teach soccer, at the expense of competitiveness if necessary. In the older age groups, emphasis will change to the development of competitive teams. Player commitment is of primary importance to a player’s continuing development. Important obligations are placed on all parties involved: coaches, parents, and players.
Tryouts
Tryouts are typically held in September and October for the following spring soccer season. In late summer, early fall tryout information and schedules are available on this web site.
Leagues
FSC participates in the Rochester District Youth Soccer League(RDYSL) and is a member club in the New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA).
Responsibilities
Team Definition
The team consists of the players, parents and coaches. Each of these individuals has a responsibility to fulfill the commitment to the team. The level of commitment expected varies by age group and by season.
Player’s Responsibilities
Players are expected to attend all practices and league games during the soccer season and maintain good sportsmanship at all times, offering only positive and constructive comments. A player failing to attend a practice may not start in the team’s next game. Missing league games without prior knowledge will have an influence on the player’s future with FSC in the following year. Soccer is a team sport with individuals contributing at various times and in different ways. Therefore, everyone on the team is important to the success of the team and the club. This level of play requires a significant commitment of time throughout the season. Players are expected to arrive at practices and games at the times specified by the coaches. The rules of the game and any special rules under which a specific game is played must be known and understood by each player. Players are expected to work on individual skills on their own, in addition to organized practices and game. Formal practice does not provide adequate time to fully develop individual skills. Players should be physically and mentally prepared for games. A good night’s sleep before a game and proper nutrition are especially important. Use of proper equipment such as shin guards is required of all players. All players are responsible and accountable for their actions on the field. Players and their families are personally responsible for any fines levied by the league for disciplinary reasons (ie. Red cards).
Parent’s Responsibilities
Parents are expected to conduct themselves at all games to a high standard of behavior. This level of play places a demanding time commitment on both parents and players which lasts during the entire season. Beyond the time associated with getting players to practices and games, parents are expected to volunteer their time for club related activities. The player’s commitment to the game and playing ability are equally important in determining the amount of playing time in a game and continuation with the club in successive years. Coaches must be informed of any plans which will cause a player to be absent from league games and practices. Parents are also fiscally responsible for paying the players annual dues.
There are many volunteer positions. The first of which is the TEAM MANAGER. After the teams are established, each team must choose a Team Manager who will facilitate the operation of the team throughout the soccer season. The intent of this position is to off load the managing responsibilities from the team coaches and allow them to focus on improvement of player skills, development of competitive teams, and to improve their own coaching skills. This individual must have good communication and organization skills. The Team Manager’s main function is to help the coaching staff and team by providing administrative support in the following areas:
• Act as the team representative and communication link between parents, coaches and the board of directors.
• Verify team player information, names, addresses, age, insurance information, phone numbers, etc.
• Provide copies of the team roster, and phone tree. Conduct player registration meeting with player and parents for player passes.
• Support the coach by registering the team in tournaments (includes application forms and rosters).
• Apply for permission to travel for tournaments outside of the NYSWYSA area at least 30 days in advance.
• Collect fees associated with team functions. Provide maps and directions to away games.
• Help recruit volunteers to help in club related functions.
• Ensure the Coach signs referee game reports after all games and coordinate with coach who will phone in league game scores to league coordinators as required.