Q. Why is it called “travel” soccer

A. The teams are competitively selected and travel to games throughout the Mid NJ region, with most games being less than a 30 minute drive.

Q. Who can tryout for a Point Pleasant Soccer Club travel team?

A. Players from throughout the surrounding areas are eligible to tryout and play for Point Pleasant Soccer Club.

Q. Who do these teams play against?

A. Travel teams compete against area and regional teams sponsored by other local soccer clubs that participate in OCR, EDP and MOSA.

Q. What sort of commitment is required for parents and players of the travel team?

A. Typically, beginning several weeks prior to the season and continuing throughout the season, travel players attend practices twice-weekly. There are approximately 10 weekend games during the fall and another 10 in the spring. Games are typically played on Sunday, but re-scheduled games (due to weather, etc.) may be on either Saturday or weeknights.

In addition, some teams may select to compete in local and regional tournaments each fall and spring. During the summer, teams may practice, and players are strongly encouraged to attend club sponsored camps. In the winter, teams may practice indoors (probably only once a week) and may participate in indoor soccer leagues. As teams mature, players may participate in regional tournaments on several weekends a year.

Q.  This sounds like too much soccer.  Do kids get burned out?

A.  Travel soccer is not for every child or every family. But, what players and families who make the commitment find is that their skills (and confidence) improve by leaps and bounds.  They make new friends and the travel environment can be a lot of fun. Winning is not the ultimate goal of Point Pleasant Soccer Club (player development is), but players and families alike love the feeling of accomplishment that comes from the success that flows from dedication to the sport.

Q. Who runs the travel teams?

A. Point Pleasant Soccer Club is in charge of all travel teams. They assist in the formation of and will choose a qualified head coach for each team.  Point Pleasant Soccer Club will also higher professional trainers currently Red Bull’s to teach skills, run practices, and sometimes coach games. For some teams, a professional trainer may be an option as the Head Coach at an additional cost. 

Q. How are Travel Teams selected?

A. Evaluations are typically held in June and are open to all players of appropriate age and gender, regardless of club affiliation.

Q. What will a Travel Team position cost?

A. Travel team players registration fee covers the cost of trainer’s, insurance, fields and league fees. Other out of pocket expenses are for uniforms, ref fees and tournaments. There is always an opportunity to participate in fundraising to reduce the cost of playing for travel soccer.