Philadelphia Union Summer Select program
The 2013 Philadelphia Union Summer Select Program
The Philadelphia Union Summer Select Program will offer the opportunity for boys and girls ages 9-13 to participate in a fun and competitive program during the late spring and early summer. Philadelphia Union Summer Select Teams will be provided with experienced, licensed coaches that will conduct all of the training sessions as well as coaching the players during the Philadelphia Union Summer Tournament Series. Our program is seeking players in this region who are looking to gain valuable experience through quality coaches and are excited to play with like-minded athletes who are dedicated to the sport of soccer and to their maturation, on and off the field.
The Philadelphia Union training curriculum will include the technical, tactical and physical realm as well as the ability to play in a competitive environment.
Training and Tournament Schedule
West Division
Date Time Location Event
Wed. June 12, 2013 5:30-8:30 PM USTC, Thorndale Training
Mon. June 17, 2013 5:30-8:30 PM USTC, Thorndale Training
Wed. June 19, 2013 5:30-8:30 PM USTC, Thorndale Training
June 22-23, 2013 TBD Harrisburg, PA Capital Cup
Wed. June 26, 2013 5:30-8:30 PM USTC, Thorndale Training
Mon. July 1, 2013 5:30-8:30 PM USTC, Thorndale Training
Mon. July 8, 2013 5:30-8:30 PM USTC, Thorndale Training
Wed. July 10, 2013 5:30-8:30 PM USTC, Thorndale Training
July 13-14, 2013 TBD Lehigh Valley, PA Steel City Cup
Wed. July 17, 2013 5:30-8:30 PM USTC, Thorndale Training
Mon. July 22, 2013 5:30-8:30 PM USTC, Thorndale Training
Wed. July 24, 2013 5:30-8:30 PM USTC, Thorndale Training
July 27-28, 2013 TBD Downingtown, PA Victory Cup
North Training & Tournament Schedule
Dates denote training sessions which will be held at the Lehigh County Sports Fields
Date Time/Event Age Group
Wed. June 12, 2013 5:30-7:00 PM Girls U9, U10, U11; Boys U9, U10
7:00-8:30 PM Girls U12, U13; Boys U11, U12, U13
Mon. June 17, 2013 5:30-7:00 PM Girls U9, U10, U11; Boys U9, U10
7:00-8:30 PM Girls U12, U13; Boys U11, U12, U13
Wed. June 19, 2013 5:30-7:00 PM Girls U9, U10, U11; Boys U9, U10
7:00-8:30 PM Girls U12, U13; Boys U11, U12, U13
June 22-23, 2013 TBD City Islanders Capital Cup, Harrisburg, Pa.
Wed. June 26, 2013 5:30-7:00 PM Girls U9, U10, U11; Boys U9, U10
7:00-8:30 PM Girls U12, U13; Boys U11, U12, U13
Mon. July 1, 2013 5:30-7:00 PM Girls U9, U10, U11; Boys U9, U10
7:00-8:30 PM Girls U12, U13; Boys U11, U12, U13
Mon. July 8, 2013 5:30-7:00 PM Girls U9, U10, U11; Boys U9, U10
7:00-8:30 PM Girls U12, U13; Boys U11, U12, U13
Wed. July 10, 2013 5:30-7:00 PM Girls U9, U10, U11; Boys U9, U10
7:00-8:30 PM Girls U12, U13; Boys U11, U12, U13
July 13-14, 2013 TBD Lehigh Valley Steel City Cup, Lehigh Valley, Pa.
Wed. July 17, 2013 5:30-7:00PM Girls U9, U10, U11; Boys U9, U10
7:00-8:30 PM Girls U12, U13; Boys U11, U12, U13
Mon. July 22, 2013 5:30-7:00 PM Girls U9, U10, U11; Boys U9, U10
7:00-8:30 PM Girls U12, U13; Boys U11, U12, U13
Wed. July 24, 2013 5:30-7:00 PM Girls U9, U10, U11; Boys U9, U10
7:00-8:30 PM Girls U12, U13; Boys U11, U12, U13
July 27-28, 2013 TBD Philadelphia Union Victory Cup, Downingtown, Pa.
2013 Pool training locations:
North: Lehigh Valley
2013 Philadelphia Union Summer Select Timeline: North Boys
(At the Turf Club in Allentown)
1206 North Sherman St.
Allentown PA 18109
www.turfclub.com
Tryout Selection Information
All players that have participated in the tryout process will be contacted via email with respect to whether you have been selected to a Union Summer Select age group pool.
If you have been selected the email will contain next steps concerning registration, uniform sizing and payment instructions.
If you have not been selected but would like to be added to the alternate list please email us with that request.
U9-U13 Philadelphia Union Summer Select Program Information:
All programs will be provided with the following:
• 10 training sessions
• 3 tournaments (U8’s will play 2 tournaments in July)
• Administrative Fees/Player Passes
• Field Usage Fees
• Coaching Fees for all training sessions & tournaments
• Uniforms (Jersey, Short & Socks)
Cost: U8: $500 U9-U13: $550
Training Schedule & Locations:
The program will start the week of June 1 and run until approximately July 28. Each pool will train twice a week during this period and practices will last for 90 minutes.
Philadelphia Union Summer Select (North) Lehigh County Sports Fields, Allentown PA
Monday and Wednesday
- U9 - U11 5:30 – 7:00 pm
- U12 - U13 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Philadelphia Union Summer Select (West) United Sports Training Center, Downingtown
Monday and Wednesday
- U8 - U11 5:30 – 7:00 pm
- U12 - U13 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Union Summer Tournament Series: will suit the needs of each individual team to ensure that teams and players are pushed to a level that will develop their skills within a healthy competitive environment.
- June 22-23, 2013: Harrisburg City Islanders Capital Cup, Harrisburg
- July 13-14, 2013: Lehigh Valley Steel City Cup, Lehigh Valley area
- July 27-28, 2013: Philadelphia Union Victory Cup, Downingtown
Coaching Staff
Director North: Greg Ramos, Philadelphia Union Academy Staff Coach, USSF A License, UEFA A License and NSCAA Premier License
Director West: Todd Wawrousek, Former Assistant Coach, Vancouver Whitecaps FC (professional men), United Soccer League, 2007 – 2009; Advanced National Diploma
Additional Coaches include:
West: Angelo Albanese, Sam McIlvain, Skip Roderick, Jeff Ykoruk, Dan Visser, Adrian Cox, Alyssa Radu, Tiffany Williams
North: Dean Koski, Ryan Hess, Sean Copping, Art Barthold, Matt Baker, Andy Adlard,
Goalkeeping Coach: Howe Foss
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I find out if my child is offered a spot in the program?
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Initial player pool decisions will be made prior to Christmas and additional players will be added the week following the last tryout session listed for the respective locations. You will be contacted via email to let you know what the decision is either way. If your child is offered a position, we will need you to complete the online registration and make the $150 deposit to secure you place in the program by March 30, 2013.
How will the Pool selection work?
- Players will be evaluated at the Philadelphia Union Summer Select Tryouts and selected by our coaching staff based on their abilities. The players will be evaluated based on technical, tactical, and physical abilities as well as their passion and energy. In the age groups where there are two teams players will be evaluated and placed in player pools that provide the most competitive training environment.
When is the paperwork due?
- The age group pool coordinator will contact you with details and deadlines regarding your child’s participation.
What is the payment schedule?
- March 30: Players must register online and make $150 deposit
- April 20: $200 due
- May 15: Balance of $200 due
What is a Pool Coordinator?
- Each age group pool will have at least one Pool Coordinator. This person is the Age Group Pool Coordinator. They will interface between the age group player pools and the Coaches and the Director. They will be your primary point of contact. They will follow-up any paperwork, passes, training and tournament schedules, cancellations, etc. These Age Group Pool Coordinators are not coaches, but rather handle the communication and administrative duties for the age group.
What does my fee cover?
Your fee covers the following:
- Philadelphia Union Select uniforms ordered by March 30th
- All coaching fees
- Tournament fees
- Field rentals
- Insurance
How many tournaments will the team play?
- U8 age group will play two tournaments
- U9 – U13 age groups will play three tournaments
How will teams be formed for the tournaments?
- Players will be monitored in the training environment by the Director and age group coaches. The players will then be placed on teams to maximize their development in a competitive playing environment. The Director reserves the right to place/move players appropriately each tournament. Some players may be invited to play up an age that has demonstrated the ability during pool team training prior to each tournament.
Does my child have to play in all the tournaments during the summer?
- You will have to commit to (2) of the (3) tournaments