U14 to U19 Soccer Development LeagueTo view a chart to determine your child's age group, click HERE
Season Schedule - For important season dates, please click on 'About Rec Soccer' on the menu bar above. OverviewU14 through U19 SDL creates a positive soccer environment for players to continue to develop their ball skills, enjoyment, and insight into the game. The focus of these programs is player development with healthy competition. Players will likely consist of a mixture of beginners along with players that have been exposed to soccer through their club, school, or friends. Principles of attacking and defending are incorporated into age appropriate soccer activities.
Players are placed in coed or all girls teams that are led by a volunteer head coach who conducts practice with support from the Recreational Director. Team practice nights are determined by the volunteer head coach. Teams practice twice a week for an hour and play regularly scheduled 11v11 (including goalkeepers) soccer games typically on Saturdays. All of the rules of soccer are in effect for games. Program Information
Program Length: 9-10 week competitive program
Division: Players placed in co-ed or girls program
Roster Size: 18-22
Ball Size: 5
Coaches: Volunteer Head Coach
Practice Sessions Per Week: 2*
Practice Days: Determined by Head Coach
Practice Time: Determined by Head Coach, though 7pm - 8pm is recommended for U14 while 8pm - 9pm is recommended for U16 - U19
Practice Location: Mud Creek
Game Schedule: Mostly Saturdays, and games possible with other clubs as determined by schedule* Games may occasionally be scheduled for a Friday evening or a Sunday afternoon if necessary to best ensure referee coverage and to accommodate reschedules due to rainouts.
Game Location (14U): Half of the season's games will be at SSA Cobb fields, with the other half as away games against other local SSA programs such as Kennesaw and Paulding.
Game Location (16U and 19U): Half of the season's games will be at SSA Cobb fields, with the other half as away games against other metro-Atlanta area club teams.
Game Format: 11v11 (including GK)
Game Duration: 1 game, consisting of 2x35 minute halves (U14), 2x40 minute halves (U16), 2x45 minute halves (U19)
Field Size: approx. 70 x 110 yards
*Practice and game schedules are subject to effects of the weather and other factors outside of the control of the club and cannot be guaranteed. In the event of rain-outs, the club will look to ensure that a minimum of 8 game dates are played across the season. Make-up practices are subject to field and coach availability.
Fee Information• Cost: CLICK HERE
• Uniform: click here for details Additional Information
• Soccer cleats are mandatory - no baseball, softball, or football cleats allowed
• Shin guards are required
• Size 5 soccer ball is required
• Water bottle is recommended |