Columbia Soccer Club - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Columbia Soccer Club?

·          Columbia Soccer Club is a not for profit organization

·          Columbia Soccer Club is a fully accredited member of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) and the Missouri Youth Soccer Association (MYSA).

·          Columbia Soccer Club is comprised of recreational league teams and competitive teams.

What is the mission of the Columbia Soccer Club?

·          Columbia Soccer Club strives to teach, develop and promote soccer for all local area boys and girls.

What is the difference between competitive and recreational soccer?

·          In recreational soccer you will learn the rules as well as skills pertaining to the game. The focus is on learning to play the game while having fun. Playing time is to be equally distributed among players.

·          In competitive soccer you will typically find a higher standard of play, more focus on development of both individual and team skills. Playing time is determined by the child's ability and at the coaches' discretion.

How does the Columbia Soccer Club operate?

·          Columbia Soccer Club Executive Board of Directors consists of a President, Vice President Recreational, Vice President Competitive, Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Director and Head Coach.

·          Columbia Soccer Club recreational coaches are all volunteers.

·          Columbia Soccer Club competitive coaches are paid.

·          Columbia Soccer Club head coaches are required to hold at least an 'F' license through Missouri Youth Soccer Association.

·          Columbia Soccer Club head and assistant coaches are required to participate in the Kid Safe Program. More information on this program can be obtained at www.mysa.org.

·          Columbia Soccer Club recreational coaches are parents of players.

·          Columbia Soccer Club competitive coaches are chosen by the Director of Coaching and placed to an appropriate age division. Some are parents of players.

·          Columbia Soccer Club pays for all or some of the license training available for coaches thru MYSA.

·          Columbia Soccer Club covers the travel expenses for non-parent coaches.

·          Columbia Soccer Club recreational board meets the 2^nd Monday of each month and is open to all members.

·          Columbia Soccer Club competitive board meets the 1^st Monday of each month and is open to all members.

·          Columbia Soccer Club is a self-supporting club, reliant upon player registration fees, tournament revenues and fundraisers.

What time commitment is expected from the parents? (Recreational)

·          Some coaches will ask for parental help with snacks, calling players to notify them of practices and games, etc.

·          Recreational games are played on Saturday mornings and some weekdays at Cosmo Park.

What time commitment is expected from the parents? (Competitive)

·          Each team will need a manager. It is the mangers responsibility to help collect and process all paperwork for the coaches and reserve hotel rooms for the team when traveling out of town.  Managers are responsible for communication from the coach to the families regarding practices and game schedules, etc. 

·          Each family will be required to work at our fall and spring tournaments. (1 ½ hours per family)

·          Each family will be required to work approximately 24 fundraising volunteer hours at bingo per player per year.

What does the recreational registration fee cover?

·          Missouri Youth Soccer Registration and Liability insurance.

·          Fall & Spring league registration.

·          Game and referee fees

·          Team T-Shirt.

·          Team equipment.

·          'F' licensed head coaches.

·          16-18 games per year.

What does the competitive registration fee cover?

·          Missouri Youth Soccer Registration and Liability insurance

·          Team equipment

·          At least an “F” licensed head coach and assistant coach

·          League and tournament fees (limited to team budget)

Why does the Columbia Soccer Club hold tryouts for competitive teams?

·          Tryouts are necessary to conform to MYSA's definition of a competitive program.

·          Columbia Soccer Club might not find a position on a team for every player who attends tryouts.

·          The number of teams formed in each age group will be based on the number of competitive players available.

When is training? (Recreational)

·          Recreational training varies by age division. See chart below.

When is training? (Competitive)

·          Columbia Soccer Club Competitive teams will conduct two to three training sessions per week typically lasting

 1-½ hours each.

·          Training will be held at Columbia Pride Soccer Park

Columbia Soccer Club Recreational Registration Information (what you will need)

·          Columbia Soccer Club registration form, complete with parent information and email

·          Columbia Soccer Club signed medical release

·          One copy of players’ birth certificate (must accompany registration form every year)

·          Check for the appropriate player fee made to Columbia Soccer Club. Please note the players name and age division in the memo line.

·          One 2” x 2” school photo (U10-U19)

Columbia Soccer Club Competitive Registration Information (what you will need)

·          Missouri Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) form – available one the forms page. Skip league name information section, the ID number is the state file number on the players birth certificate

·          Medical release – available on the forms page. Complete and notarize as directed. 

·          One 2" x 2" school photo

·          One copy of players' birth certificate

·          One copy of players health insurance card

·          Check for the appropriate player fee made payable to CSC Pride/Courage. Please note the players name and age division in the memo section.