NOYSC Division III Program

The Program: Northwest oaks Fields Division III Teams for boys and girls in the Under-10 through Under 19 age groups. These teams differ from the Division IV (recreational) team in several ways. Division III teams develop competitive players. These teams are available for soccer players who show potential and are will to make a bigger commitment to their soccer teams.

The Season: Most Division III teams will begin practicing in June or July. Each team sets its own schedule. The tournament season begins in August, and the league season begins in September. Each team plays 12 league games against teams from Northern California. Teams may attend several tournaments in August, one tournament in September and one in October. Successful teams might qualify for post-season play, which in some cases could extend into the winter.

The Cost: Division III teams incur costs beyond registration fees. To offset expenses from tournament entry fees, team camps and equipment and uniforms, the teams hold fund-raisers throughout the season. Each team has its own budget and fund raising plan. The average cost per player is approximately $100.00-$300.00 plus travel, food, and lodging expenses. No player should decide not to play because of financial considerations.

The Tryouts: Each Division III team will hold tryouts to determine who will play on the team. Tryouts are open- any child can try out for the team in his/her age group. The coach and a panel of evaluators assess the athlete's performance at tryouts. At tryouts, coaches will be evaluating athletes on the following criteria: speed, quickness, athleticism, work-rate, team play, skills and coach ability. It is best to attend as many tryouts as possible in order to improve your chances of making the team. You must attend at least one tryout to be considered for the team. Each player that tries out for a Division III team will be notified by mail, whether or not he/she has made the team. Players who are not selected will automatically be placed on a Division IV or a recreational team in their age group.

Division III Coach and Try-Out Information

Northwest Oaks Youth Soccer Club 2010-2011 Season Division 3 Coaches:

U10 Girls Summer Motiska
U12 Girls Ben Staten
U14 Girls Rick Sparks

U16 Girls Leo Mendez
U19 Girls Mark Pennewell

U10 Boys Maria Garcia
U12 Boys Matt Calahan
U14 Boys Paul Andreotti
U16 Boys Julian Lopez

U19 Boys Bill McKeever
 

Tryouts – will be held at A Place to Play

(2375 W Third St: Exit Hwy 101 west on Hwy 12, north on Stony Point Rd, west on W Third St, 1.3 miles to park on north side of street)

Field 2 – Center Field

Field 3 – East Field by the baseball diamond

Tryout Times as follows:

May 1st and 2nd

TBD

U10 Girls            

U12 Boys/Girls    

U14 Boys/Girls    

U16 Boys            

U19 Girls             

All players should register at one of the scheduled Registration dates prior to tryouts, however, you may also register at the tryout field if necessary.
All tryout participants should wear cleats, shin guards, white shirt, & bring age appropriate ball and water.