Winter Season

2009-2010 PLAYER Online Select Application

2009 Davis World Cup Tournament - results click here

2009 Pacifica Fog Classic Tournament - results click here.

2009 Comstock Shootout Tournament - Girls & Boys weekend results click here.

2009 PHMSA Soccerfest Tournament - results click here.

2009 Select Season Tournament - results click here.

Select Coaches contact list: here

About Select Season

The winter season is called our "Select Season". Select season follows the fall season for the Under-10 through Under-19 divisions. This is an opportunity for players to improve their skills in a more competitive but still recreational environment. Players are chosen and teams are formed then announced in November then practices may start as early as December 1st. The winter season game schedule typically runs from January through mid-March (the start and end dates change every year). Teams continue to participate in tournaments usually through the end of May or mid June. In some divisions select teams may be combined to form tournament teams. This is decided in advance of the select season by the respective coaches of the divisions under the supervision of the Select Season Coordinator.

Who can participate in Select?

All eligible players (Under-10 and up) are encouraged to apply. Please note that to be eligible for the Select season a player must be enrolled in the prior Fall season and must have participated in at least 50% of their team games. You may only participate in Select in the same division that you participated in during the Fall season.

The number of teams that will be formed in each division varies from year to year. In general, you can expect roughly 1 Select team for every 6 Fall season teams. You will travel more than you do in the Fall, as the league could involve teams from Davis, Stockton and Rio Vista, as well as Winters, Rio Linda and Antelope (and possibly others - this may vary from year to year).

A higher level of commitment is expected from both the players AND the parents. Select is for enthusiastic and motivated players. For the purposes of player development, a player is expected to regularly attend practices and games. Parents are also expected to participate in league organization, particularly in the running of the Select Tournament and Concord Cup which MDSA is a Host.

What is the cost?

MDSA subsidizes the Select season in large part, but a nominal fee is charged to offset the cost of Select uniforms and other incidental expenses. The Select fee does not include tournament fees or associated costs. The Select fee can range from $55-$65 only. MDSA reviews the fee each year and adjust accordingly.

How do I notify MDSA that I am interested?

Fall season players who are interested should complete the Online Select Application.
Fall season team coaches or assistant coaches who are interested should complete the Online Application to Coach Select. (Application to coach was deactivated 10.05.09)

How are Select teams created?

Select teams are created in November after the fall season ends; however, a list of interested players is distributed to each Select coach in mid-October. The Select coaches then observe the players during the regular season and evaluate players on their potential for being included on a Select team. This process may also include a few "evaluation" dates which will be announced. In making their decisions, select coaches are asked to not only consider a player's soccer skills, but also their demonstrated sportsmanship, ability to be a team player, and commitment to fully participate in all team practices and games.

Who can be a Select coach?

The following policy was approved and adopted by the AYSO National Board of Directors at their October 2206 meeting in Hawthorne California:

Effective August 1st, 2009, all AYSO coaches and assistant coaches who wish to coach in the AYSO National Games, concurrent secondary play competitions (i.e. select season) or nationally sanctioned AYSO Tournaments must, at a minimum:

Be a registered volunteer in eAYSO for the current year.
Have AYSO Safe Haven for Coaches certification.
Be trained per the National Coaching Program Guidelines at the age/skill level of the team they wish to enter/coach

Following are the required certifications for each of the age levels:

Division	Minimum Required Certification
Under-10	U-10 Coach
Under-12	U-12 Coach
Under-14	Intermediate Coach
Under-16 & Under-19	Advanced Coach

Although only the age-specific course is required to meet the new requirement at the U-10 and U-12 levels, it is best for the players if each coach at U-10 and U-12 has the full range of AYSO coach training (U-6, U-8, U-10 and U-12). Please note, however, before taking the Intermediate, Advanced or National Coach courses, there are prerequisites that must be met. If you plan to coach at the U14 level or above in one or more of the identified competitions, please go to http://www.aysohelp.org/ and refer to the "Training Matrix" section for the prerequisites for Intermediate, Advanced or National Coach Training.

Select coach applications will be reviewed by the Select Committee. After reviewing the certification and experience of each applicant. In addition observation during games and practices to ensure adherence to AYSO philosophy may also play a factor.

What about Select Teams and Tournaments?

Select teams may continue to play in tournaments following the end of select season tournament. Tournaments are chosen by the team coach in consultation with the families of the players. All tournament-related costs are separate and distinct from the Select season fee and are therefore the responsibility of each individual team. The Regional Commissioner must approve all tournament team rosters.

For your planning purposes:

Select - Winter Season

& Tournaments