https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum All things soccer parents need to know or wish they knew. en-us 2018-07-01 02:54:20 UTC 2018-07-02 22:27:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Soccerball.png sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269054767 Albion is currently going on its second year as a club in the greater Las Vegas area. Albion is a affiliated with the club in Southern California with the same name. They operate under the larger club structure of members and financials. ]]> 2018-07-01 03:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269054767 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269054816 Downtown is one of the older clubs in Las Vegas that runs teams of all age groups up to high school ages. They are known for having affiliations with the UNLV soccer programs. They offer financial aid to parents and they are very organized.  Downtown costs roughly $900 per season but financial aid can help greatly with this. Their home base is at Hyde Park fields near Valley View and Charleston. They are one of the oldest clubs in Las Vegas with a long history.]]> 2018-07-01 03:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269054816 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269054896 This group which is largely run out by Anthem Country club with the help of Michelle Fisher is a very organized recreational league for soccer players from 5u on up. The Henderson division is the largest component of the two. The cost is roughly $130 per season which includes cost of uniforms. Their seasons are Spring and Fall outdoor. ]]> 2018-07-01 03:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269054896 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269054955 This group is centered around the Summerlin area Southwest and operates at Desert Breeze Park.  Cost is approximately $120-130 per season.  RYSL runs during Fall and Spring outdoor seasons and goes all ages from 5u-high school ages. The biggest difference between the HUYS league is the small sided games at young ages with no goalkeeper. ]]> 2018-07-01 03:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269054955 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269055046 Prime Soccer is a Henderson based club that has been around for just over two years now. They are run by Mark Self and Rick Pierce as partners. Prime is considered to be one of the cheaper clubs in total costs.  The cost of clubs will range from $-$$$ for highest cost. Prime offers recreational kids looking to upgrade to a more competitive group without committing the sport 12 months per year. Prime uses the Horizon Crest Field as its home base for practices and also uses Heritage Park. They recently added on Summerlin or SW sided teams coached by Eyal Dehan. At last check the club fees were around $450-500 before coaching  
fees. ]]> 2018-07-01 03:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269055046 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269125355 The Heat Soccer Club is based out of Henderson, NV and uses the fields of Heritage park as its home base. They aren't cheap but they are well organized and most teams practice 3x per week and are very competitive. Heat is the only club to offer the ECNL teams for top level teams. Heat has a high level of lisenced coaches with A-D level of USSF and UEAFA. The cost for Heat for the younger age kids is roughly $1500 before league, tournament fees. ]]> 2018-07-02 06:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269125355 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269126138 Vegas United are a Southwest or Summerlin based Club program. They are on the introductory side of club due to their size, costs and number of licensed coaches. They are based out of Spotted Leaf park and they have been around for several years. Costs are low to join up. It is only $200-$400 to play for them. They are a good alternative for parents not quite serious yet but don't want to stay in the Rainbow league. They have a fair share of parent coaches on staff. You will often see that with the more affordable options of club soccer. VU teams practice 2x per week typically. They recently announced that Jared Montz (Youtube Personality) would be their new director of soccer. ]]> 2018-07-02 06:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269126138 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269126644 This could be a long article so I am going to attach a document to fill in the details. This is as important to a parent in Las Vegas as can be. ]]> 2018-07-02 06:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269126644 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269126758 Like most sports, training to be an athlete should always be on your list of things to look at. This has become very big in Las Vegas. Companies such as Phase1, PSI or Las Vegas Game Changers are changing the way kids become good at their sports. While many offer soccer training on site like Phase1, most do the S.A.Q. or functional strength classes to get them ready for the next level. See the link below for Phase1 sports.]]> 2018-07-02 06:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269126758 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269126968 This is something I have wanted to offer to parents across the valley. Who do you talk to for soccer coaching in a private or group session? This depends a lot on several things; budget, skill or technique, and location you want to train. ]]> 2018-07-02 07:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269126968 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269127176 The Eliminators are a small club in the Summerlin area that practice at Buckskin Basin. They are as affordable as it gets for a club soccer experience. 70-80% of the coaches are not licensed at D or C level or higher.  Many parents will look this way. Costs are $100-200 for the season. They don't offer much in the way of technical training or special coaching for that price but they do have teams that compete in the Nevada South League. If you are looking for a team on a budget than this may be for you. They are not known for highly competitive teams so that may sway your decision as well. ]]> 2018-07-02 07:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269127176 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269127596 Las Vegas Sports Academy or Soccer Academy is one of the big four clubs in the valley. They are well known and have produced some solid teams and players. LVSA uses KZ for field space and sometimes other locations. LVSA costs are around $1000 per year before league/tournament/coaching fees. ]]> 2018-07-02 07:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269127596 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269127840 First Step is determining where your son/daughter's skill level is at so that you can find the best fit for them. You don't want a team that they are the best on. You also don't want a team that they are the worst player on. Tryouts and skill camps will help place your child but know this. No system is perfect and there will be bumps in the road. ]]> 2018-07-02 07:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269127840 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269127972 Determine how much you are willing to spend on this. Money is a factor for USA soccer. It is a pay to play system but you will also get a better product in most cases for that money.  AAU basketball is the opposite.  You don't get licensed coaches and you have no clue what you will end up with.  The cost factor will help you decide which club level to look at. The cost  also should be considered with extra training for your child. If you are doing one of the serious clubs and your child is 9-10 or older, you should plan to get extra help for them. Bigger clubs are typically organized and will layout the expectations. Read those details closely and ask questions. ]]> 2018-07-02 07:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269127972 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269128210 Commitment Level is the next step. Some clubs won't be kind to playing another sport during the season.  Be sure that you know what level of commitment you are getting into. ]]> 2018-07-02 07:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269128210 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269128279 How far are you willing to drive? This question seems odd but many clubs have fields on different sides of town or they operate on multiple fronts so driving can be taxing. Ask where they will practice at if this is a worry. Some parents will drive all over for this sport, while others don't want the hassle. ]]> 2018-07-02 07:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269128279 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269128621 Tactical FC is a Henderson based club that is fairly small but organized. They are similar to that of the Prime Soccer Club. They are run by Darren Ficklin. ]]> 2018-07-02 07:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269128621 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269128870 RHFC is a group that was founded roughly four years ago.  They have age groups of 8u-high school age teams.  Their website is below. Real Henderson is a largely girls based club. They currently have 2 Boys teams and 17 girls teams. ]]> 2018-07-02 07:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269128870 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269129125 Players SC is a soccer club that has many teams and several of high quality. Their costs are about average for a local club $700-1000 for the season. ]]> 2018-07-02 07:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269129125 sarcasticryland https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269198796 Albion Recreation league]]> 2018-07-02 22:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sarcasticryland/SoccerForum/wish/269198796