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Tonka United Soccer Association

2012 - 2011 Players

Tonka United's Competitive Soccer program offers year-round soccer experiences for 2012-2011 birth year (U9-U10) players at all levels of play. Competitive Soccer players participate in the Academy or Select program, based on a player assessment that takes place each July. Tonka United's goal is to give our families and players a great soccer experience by placing players at suitable levels for success.

Year-Round Soccer Experience
Professional Coaching Staff
Multi-Sport Flexibility

Player assessments for the 2020-2021 season took place on July 17th and 18th. There are still spaces available for those who missed the assessment. Please contact Competitive Coordinator Mary Henderson for more information.

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ACADEMY

Tonka United's Academy program prepares and teaches players how to train and play at the highest levels in Minnesota. Academy players compete in the National and Regional leagues - the highest levels offered in Minnesota's TCSL League. Teams will participate in regional events during fall and spring (U10 only), competitive winter events, and selected local tournaments. The Academy program requires a higher level of time and financial commitment.

Players train in the Academy Pool (20-24 players)
Teams are formed evenly at U9, and tiered as Academy 1 and 2 at U10
Player Development Curriculum is provided, with oversight of Age Group Director

Calendar

Fall Season: mid-August - October

2 weeknight practices
1-2 games on weekends in the metro area

Winter Training: November - March

2 practices per week, run by Tonka United staff and Academy coaches

Spring Season: April - mid-July

3-4 practices/games per week in the metro area

Tournaments:

3-4 expected throughout the soccer year
One will be the Tonka Splash
U9 will stay within the metro area, U10 will play 1-2 out of state

Multi-Sport Player Expectations

Fall: Soccer practices and games come before other sports. It needs to be the main priority. If conflicts do arise, please talk to your coaches.
Winter: If you have a game or practice for your winter sport that conflicts with soccer, your winter sport takes precedent.
Spring/Summer: Soccer practices and games come before other sports. It needs to the main priority. If conflicts do arise, please talk to your coaches.

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SELECT

Tonka United's Select program's focus is to enjoy soccer through playing the game and accomplishing individual improvement. Select players compete in the State and Cities leagues offered in Minnesota's TCSL. Teams will participate in TCSL league play during fall and spring/summer and participate in selected local tournaments. The Select program does not require the Academy program's high level of time and financial commitment.

Players will train in the Select Pool (30-35 players)
Teams are created evenly, with geographic location and friend requests considered
Player Development Curriculum provided, with oversight of Age Group Director

Calendar

Fall Season: mid-August - October

2 weeknight practices
1-2 games on weekends in the metro area

Winter Training: January - March

1-2 weekly Age Group Skill Sessions run by Team Coach or Tonka United staff

Spring Season: April - mid-July

3 practices/games per week, with games in the metro area

Tournaments:

3-4 expected throughout the soccer year within the metro area
One will be the Tonka Splash

Multi-Sport Player Expectations

Fall: If you have a game for one of your other sports and a practice for your other sport, go to the game. When practices conflict, split your time evenly between practices over the course of the season.
Winter: If you have a game or practice for your winter sport that conflicts with soccer, your winter sport takes precedent.
Spring/Summer: Soccer practices and games come before other sports. This is our main season and needs to be the main priority. If conflicts do arise, please talk to your coaches.

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YOUTH DIRECTOR & COACHES

Youth Director - Kelly Taylor

Youth Director since 2010
USSF National Youth License, NSCAA "Advanced National" Diploma, NSCAA Goalkeeper Level I, NFHS Diploma
Current Benilde St. Margaret's Girls Varsity Assistant
10 years of high school coaching (Eden Prairie, Minnetonka) - 2 MSHSL "AA" Championships
Former Cottage Grove Technical Director
Current U10 Tonka United Academy Girls Coach
Graduate of University of Minnesota

Site Links

Tonka United Soccer Association

18328 Minnetonka Blvd
Deephaven, Minnesota 55391
Phone : 952-475-9178
Email : [email protected]