Thank you all for a great fall season.
¡Gracias por una gran temporada de otoño!
Coach Gerardo & Family
⚽ Upcoming Events
DYS Playoffs - this weekend (schedule pending) November 8-9
Last Day at Kiest Park: Wednesday, November 19
We will continue practicing until November 19 after the DYS season
🏟️ Futsal
Friday, November 7 – Canceled due to scheduling conflict
Friday, November 14 – Regular session (on as scheduled)
We’ll notify everyone if we’re able to add any additional sessions later in the month.
🍕 Fall Season Pizza Party
Planned for November, after the DYS season concludes.
Date and location will be announced soon!
💰 Training Fees & Winter Participation
There are no regular PTA training fees in December or January.
However, any participation in indoor sessions or tournaments will have separate costs.
To be eligible to participate in winter activities and to return in spring, all balances must be paid in full by December.
❄️ Winter Practice Plan
Practice will resume in December (exact dates pending).
Training will be limited to once a week or a Saturday morning, depending on weather and field availability.
Our goal is to stay active through indoor sessions, tournaments, and light weekend scrimmages.
🎟️ Fundraiser
We’ll hold a fundraiser in November to help cover tournament costs.
(More details coming soon!)
⚽ Próximos Eventos
Playoffs de DYS: Este fin de semana (horario pendiente)
Último día en Kiest Park: Miércoles, 19 de noviembre
Continuaremos entrenando después de esta fecha por un corto período antes del Día de Acción de Gracias — las fechas y horarios finales se confirmarán pronto.
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🏟️ Futsal
Viernes, 7 de noviembre – Cancelado por conflicto de horario
Viernes, 14 de noviembre – Sesión regular (confirmada)
Avisaremos si podemos agregar alguna sesión adicional más adelante en el mes.
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🍕 Fiesta de Pizza de Fin de Temporada
Programada para noviembre, después de que termine la temporada de DYS.
¡Pronto confirmaremos la fecha y el lugar!
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💰 Cuotas de Entrenamiento y Participación de Invierno
No habrá cuotas regulares de entrenamiento en diciembre ni enero.
Sin embargo, cualquier participación en torneos o entrenamientos bajo techo tendrá un costo adicional.
Para ser elegibles para participar en actividades de invierno y regresar en primavera, todos los saldos pendientes deben pagarse en su totalidad antes de diciembre.
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❄️ Plan de Prácticas de Invierno
Las prácticas se reanudarán en diciembre (fechas exactas pendientes).
Los entrenamientos serán limitados a una vez por semana o los sábados por la mañana, dependiendo del clima y la disponibilidad del campo.
El objetivo es mantenernos activos con sesiones bajo techo, torneos y partidos amistosos los fines de semana.
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🎟️ Recaudación de Fondos
Tendremos una recaudación de fondos en noviembre para ayudar a cubrir los costos de los torneos.
(Más detalles próximamente.)
PTA Registration
Registration covers club and training fees only. Participation in outside league games is not included and requires separate payment.
Indoor Intramural Games
This fall we are introducing indoor futsal-style intramural games (6 total). These games are part of the academy program and are included with tuition, along with jerseys. Intramurals are designed to give kids more real-game experience in a safe, developmental setting. They are not optional add-ons — they are central to our approach of helping players grow, build confidence, and apply what they learn in training.
Inclement Weather
For safety, training sessions and games may be canceled or rescheduled due to weather. We do our best to offer make-up sessions, but not every cancellation can be guaranteed. All updates regarding cancellations or schedule changes will be communicated in the team parent chat as early as possible or latest by 4pm the day of
Breaks & Year-Round Scheduling
Our program runs year-round, but we build in scheduled breaks to support players, families, and coaches. Breaks may align with holidays, facility closures, or seasonal transitions. All time-off will be communicated in advance.
Flexibility & Multi-Sport Encouragement
We understand families have busy schedules. Participation in every single session is not required — kids can miss from time to time and still benefit. We also encourage playing other sports at this age.
At this level, I am not the primary coach for recreational league games.
My main responsibility is directing the academy training program and coaching our competitive teams. This means that if I have a scheduling conflict, I may not be present at your child’s rec game. In those cases, our assistant coaches — and, if needed, parent volunteers — will handle game-day responsibilities. This ensures players are still supported while I remain focused on overseeing the overall academy program.
That’s a great question—and one we hear often, especially since many local teams don’t charge monthly fees.
The league registration and the monthly PTA fee are two separate costs, each covering a different part of your child’s full soccer experience.
What Parents Are Paying For?
The monthly PTA fee covers your coach’s time and preparation at practices, field rentals, and training equipment. It also promotes consistency and commitment from both families and coaches—keeping everyone aligned and engaged throughout the season.
League Registration covers participation in official games—this includes your child’s roster spot, referees, and basic league operations.
PTA Monthly Fee supports everything outside of games: weekly practices, ongoing development, and the structure of our club program.
We’re more than just a team—we’re a club.
As a club, we offer clear development pathways, long-term goals, and an environment built to help players grow over time. Providing that kind of structure takes planning, time, and resources.
Our commitment is to keep the program affordable while still honoring the quality, care, and effort required to give your child a meaningful soccer experience.
Our Academy Program runs for 9 months, from March through November. During this time, players:
Attend weekly training sessions
Participate in league games (if registered)
Are part of a structured, development-focused club environment
Spring: March, April, May
Summer: June, July, August
Fall: September, October, November