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2019-2020 Elite Tryouts - REGISTER NOW!

Inviting all players born 2001-2009 (girls) and 2002-2009 (boys) to tryout for our affordable, highly competitive teams.

If you have what it takes to play soccer at the highest level then register for our Elite tryouts for free at mdsoccer.org.

REGISTER NOW FOR ELITE TRYOUTS

CLICK HERE FOR ELITE COACH APPLICATION

TRYOUT SCHEDULE

MONDAY, APRIL 22: Location: Concord High School (turf field behind school), 4200 Concord Blvd, Concord, 94521

TIME

AGE GROUP

5:30-6:50pm

2009 Boys; 2008 Boys
2009 Girls; 2008 Girls

7:00-8:30pm

2006 Boys; 2005 Boys
2007 Girls; 2006 Girls; 2005 Girls

 

THURSDAY, APRIL 25: Location: Concord High School (turf field behind school), 4200 Concord Blvd, Concord, 94521

TIME

AGE GROUP

5:30-6:50pm

2007 Boys; 2004 Boys
2004 Girls; 2003 Girls

7:00-8:30pm

2003 Boys; 2002 Boys
2002 Girls; 2001 Girls



MONDAY, APRIL 29: Location: Concord High School (turf field behind school), 4200 Concord Blvd, Concord, 94521

TIME

AGE GROUP

5:30-6:50pm

2007 Boys; 2004 Boys
2004 Girls; 2003 Girls

7:00-8:30pm

2003 Boys; 2002 Boys
2002 Girls; 2001 Girls

 

THURSDAY, MAY 2: Location: Concord High School (turf field behind school), 4200 Concord Blvd, Concord, 94521

TIME

AGE GROUP

5:30-6:50pm

2009 Boys; 2008 Boys
2009 Girls; 2008 Girls

7:00-8:30pm
2006 Boys; 2005 Boys
2007 Girls; 2006 Girls; 2005 Girls

 

Wear cleats and shinguards; bring a soccer ball and water. Rain or Shine!

The tryouts are open to all players who wish to participate in a competitive Elite team.  It is not a prerequisite to have played on an MDSA Fall team in order to try out for one of our Elite teams. We welcome all new players, or players who have previously played either recreational or competitive soccer with another league or club.

To register for tryouts, login to or create your account at mdsoccer.org. Register your participant under their calendar birth year for the 2019/2020 Elite Program under Available Programs.

ELITE COACHES are invited to submit an Elite Coach Application here.

Any questions, contact our Elite Committee at [email protected].


Mt. Diablo Soccer Elite Program

The Elite program offers an environment within Mt. Diablo Soccer and within AYSO for those players looking to play at a highly competitive level. The main focus of the Elite teams is player development. Players on Elite teams are committed to a high training regimen and to playing against strong competition. Elite teams play other AYSO Elite teams and U.S. Club teams. Travel to the surrounding regions (Pleasant Hill, Concord, Davis, American Canyon, etc; as well as to the Peninsula) is involved. It is up to each team to choose which tournaments they wish to participate in, with approval from the Elite Committee. Tournament participation may involve travel to locations beyond the Bay Area. In addition, each team can decide if they wish to participate in an Indoor Soccer or Futsal league during the winter.

A high level of commitment is expected from both the players AND the parents.  Elite is for enthusiastic and motivated soccer players. For the purposes of player development, a player is expected to regularly attend training sessions and matches. Parents are also expected to assist in team management and league organization, particularly in the running of Concord Cup in mid-May, where Mt. Diablo Soccer is a host region.

Within the Elite program, every coach, referee and administrator must adhere to the six AYSO philosophies:  Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Positive Coaching, Open Registration, Good Sportsmanship and Player Development. Our MDSA Elite teams are built around the six philosophies. Our rosters are smaller than most US Club teams and this allows our players to receive at least 50% play time. We firmly believe that players don’t develop unless they receive a consistent amount of play time. Nobody gets better by riding the bench!

Players on Elite teams are NOT required to play concurrently on a Fall (“House”) team. If a player wants to play on an Elite team and on a Fall team concurrently, this is possible, but be aware that there are likely to be a significant amount of conflicts, as the teams are very likely to have matches on the same days.

Divisions with high school age players will take a hiatus to allow for the North Coast Section high school soccer season during the winter months.

The Mt. Diablo Soccer Elite program is a member of US Club Soccer and CYSA CalNorth, which allows Elite teams to compete in a broad range of US Club and CYSA tournaments. Some teams may compete on the CalNorth Spring and CalNorth Fall leagues.

Elite Program FAQs

REGISTRATION

Mt. Diablo Soccer will conduct Elite tryouts prior to the beginning of the Elite season to allow the Selection Committee to evaluate players. The tryouts are open to all players who wish to participate in a competitive Elite team.  It is not a prerequisite to have played on an MDSA Fall team in order to try out for one of our Elite teams. Tryouts are in April/May, at the end of the Select season. There may be exceptions to this, so please check the tryout schedule for the current year.

Experienced and established coaches from MDSA, other AYSO regions and/or Club Soccer interested in coaching Elite teams are encouraged to apply. Email [email protected] for more information.

FAQs

Q: If my child makes an Elite team, do I need to register my child for the primary Fall season in addition to the Elite season?

Answer: No, the Elite program allows players to concentrate on the Elite team without having to play in the Fall season.


Q: If my child makes an Elite team and they also want to play in the primary Fall season, is this allowed?

Answer: Yes.  However, this is not required or expected as part of the Elite program.  Your child is allowed to play on both the Elite and the primary Fall (“House”) seasons at the same time.  Please be aware that scheduling accommodations between Elite and Fall games will not be made as in prior years when players were expected to participate in both programs.

 
Q: Can Select players apply to Elite?

Answer: Yes! Select players wanting to participate year-round in a more competitive environment are encouraged to try out for Elite. Should a Select player be picked for an Elite team, that player’s primary responsibility is to his/her Select team until the Select season concludes. Once the Select season is over, that player can then move full time to the Elite team.

 
Q: I already signed up my child for the Spring season. Can I still try out for Elite and what happens to the Spring fee that I already paid?

Answer: Yes!  We encourage all players that wish to play in a more competitive team to try out for Elite. If your child makes the Elite team, the fee that you paid for the Spring league will be applied towards the Elite fee.

 
Q: What tournaments can Elite teams participate in?

Answer: Elite teams can participate in AYSO Open tournaments, US Club tournaments, and CYSA tournaments that accept US Club cards or AYSO player passes. Some AYSO Select tournaments have open flights that allow participation of Elite teams.

 
Q: I cannot make the tryout date/time.  How does that affect my child's chances of getting on an Elite team?

Answer: The league would like to see prospective players participating in as many of the tryouts as possible. Attending Elite tryouts, while not mandatory, is strongly encouraged to give players the best opportunity to show the evaluating coaches their skills. Players may also be observed by evaluators in game situations with their Fall team or Select team.

 
Q: Can my child attend more than one tryout date?

Answer: Absolutely!  You child is indeed encouraged to attend as many tryouts as offered.

 
Q: What days of the week will Elite matches be played?

Answer: Elite matches will typically be played on the weekend, either Saturday or Sunday. Your coach may schedule some scrimmages during the week.

 
Q: What are the differences between the Select Program and the Elite Program?

Answer: The Select program is designed for AYSO players that played during the AYSO Fall season. Select teams start training in December and compete against other AYSO Select teams from January through May. The Elite program is open to all competitive players, including players that may not have participated in an AYSO program the prior year. MDSA Elite teams are essentially “year round” teams, formed soon after Elite tryouts, and ending with the Fall BAFSL season. Elite teams play against other AYSO Elite teams, as well as CYSA and US Club teams. Elite teams typically participate in a competitive Spring league and a competitive Fall league, as well as tournaments, with some breaks from training and competition during the Summer and Winter.

 
Q: Can I coach a team for the Elite season?

Answer: Coaching for Elite is a significant time commitment and we appreciate any AYSO coach willing to volunteer his or her time through this advanced program. Only experienced coaches with the required advanced certifications will be considered for Elite teams. If you're interested, please fill out the application by clicking the Elite Coach Application button and submitting an application by January 20th for teams that are U15 and younger and by March 1st for teams that are U16 and older. The Elite Committee will evaluate all candidates and inform the volunteers selected before the start of the Elite season.

 
Q: What are the required certifications to be an Elite coach?

Answer: Elite coaches need to be certified one level higher than is required for the primary Fall season for the team’s age division. For example, a U10 Elite coach needs to be U12 certified; a U12 Elite coach needs to be a certified Intermediate Coach; U14, U16 and U19 coaches need to hold an Advanced Coach Certification.

 
Q: What age division should I apply for?

Answer: MDSA Elite teams are formed using the new birth year registration mandated by the US Soccer Federation. Please see the table to the right for player division based on birth year and ages. 

Why Choose MDSA's Elite Soccer Program?

  • Focus on player development over winning.
  • Proven track record of boys and girls teams successfully competing in Silver, Gold, & Premier level leagues and tournaments, in all age groups.
  • We offer the most affordable year‐round competitive program in the area. Our fees include participation in a Fall and a Spring competitive league (Cal North or AYSO competitive league, depending on desired competition level), referee fees, grass and turf practice fields, grass and turf playing fields and league insurance. Each team chooses to participate in a number of tournaments throughout the year and collects tournament fees separately.
  • Our coaches are experienced, dedicated and fully vested in their teams, as we pride ourselves with a very low turnover rate of coaches.
  • We play in the CYSA Cal North League, which competes against other competitive teams throughout the Bay Area. Our teams play in the CYSA Association, President or State Cup tournaments at the end of the season. The President and State Cup champions qualify for USYS Presidents & National Championship Series. Local champions move on to Far West Regionals in either Salt Lake City or Hawaii.
    Some MDSA Elite teams participate in the competitive AYSO BAFSL and PCSSL Leagues, with the opportunity to play in AYSO State and National games for division champions.
  • Many of our Elite teams have reached higher GotSoccer rankings than the local area clubs.
  • Our program boasts multiple competitive tournament and league champions every year.
  • AYSO’s long history as the premiere soccer provider for players and families continues in our MDSA Elite program. Players experience a positive, developmentally‐appropriate environment, where they develop not only in practice, but also get at least 50% play time during games.
  • Some of our teams participate in college showcases.
  • All of our Elite teams wear MDSA Adidas Uniform kits.
  • Our teams have the opportunity to participate in the MUIR strength & conditioning training program for injury prevention and recovery.
  • Our coaches are experienced, dedicated and fully vested in their teams, as we pride ourselves with a very low turnover rate of coaches.

Mt. Diablo Soccer Elite is a community based, family based soccer program founded with the six AYSO philosophies at its core. Our goal is for every girl and boy stepping on a soccer field to learn the sport they love and have a fun, fair and safe experience. We believe that soccer is a vehicle to excellence, and that developing good soccer players leads to developing great people.

Age Guide for 2019-20 Membership Year


Born In


Division

200119U
200218U
200317U
200416U
200515U
200614U
200713U
200812U
200911U
 
Players must be born between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2009 to be eligible for 2019-2020 Elite Program.
This age guide is for games that begin on or after August 1, 2019.

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