1. Presented by Adam Tajan
SANDPOINT STRIKERS F.C.
2018 Pilot Program - May/June
New structure/format for HS age teams
Presented by Adam Tajan

2. What?
Let’s capitalize on the energy and excitement that surrounds the HS season. Let’s make our club season a prequel of the up and coming fall HS season. Let’s make the club season work hand-in-hand with the HS program to help win a HS state championship!
Strikers wants to help all of our players achieve their personal goals as they relate to soccer. To facilitate this we recognize that Strikers can play an even more productive role in helping our players to pursue their passions and ambitions on and off the pitch.

3. So What?
As the nature of club soccer changes, Strikers needs to take a fresh look at our programs and make adjustments to fit the new landscape of competitive soccer.
The club’s goal is to facilitate the development of our players by offering the best program to fit the varying needs of our players.
To that end, Strikers has taken a new approach to how best to structure the spring season for our older aged players.

4. Now What?
Weather will be good and field space will be plentiful This is always a problem in the spring. Problem solved!
A great way to prepare for the fall HS season This format provides structure and purpose.
Good Energy and Excitement Preparing for your HS season, several home games under the lights at Memorial., competitive tournaments… the kids should be energized and excited!
Season will be 8 weeks Early May through Late June. *See details on the next slide
Our best and most experienced coaches will coach the teams Coaches for this age group are difficult to find. With this structure, HS coaches can actually coach the team without violating any IDHSAA rules.
Players can still play other sports or for other clubs if they desire Our season will be structured to allow our players to pursue their goals. Strikers will make every effort to be flexible and accommodate scheduling conflicts.

5. 2018 Calendar
May 7-18: Two Week Fitness Combine… training will be held 3x week for minutes. Focus will be technical work and fitness.
May 21: Practice will be held 3x week for the remainder of the season. HS coaches are now clear from IDHSAA rules.
Team will attend three tournaments. Possible Tournaments include...
June 2-3: Three Blind Ref Tournament (Kalispell MT)
June 15-17: Starfire Spring Classic (Tukwila, WA)
June 22-24: Intermountain Champions Cup (Missoula MT)
June 29-July 1: Rainier Challenge (Puyallup, WA)
Friendlies: We plan to schedule 4-6 home/away games with teams from around the region. Night games at Memorial Field will be a top priority when we host home games.

6. 2018 Boys Pilot Program Team
Sandpoint Strikers Premier Boys
Head Coach: Evan McNeley
Assistant Coach: Travis Smith
# of Players Rostered: 18-20
Who is eligible to play on this team? Any player preparing for their sophomore/Junior/Senior season of HS soccer. Select freshman might be eligible to participate after the conclusion of their spring club season (invite only).
*Only one boys team will be formed for May/June of In 2019, we will be offering the same format and hope to have two boys teams and two girls teams… this would closely resemble the HS format of “Varsity” and “JV”.

7. Tryouts...
Tryouts for these teams will be on Sunday April 15 at the Striker Arena. The boys tryout will be held from 3:30-5pm.
While tryouts are highly encouraged and recommended we recognize that not every player will be able to attend the tryout. All interested players must register on via GotSoccer prior to April 15th to be eligible.
Rosters will be formed by team coaches.

8. Cost The total cost of participation is $425 This fee covers…
-US Club Soccer registration -Field/facility use for practice and games
-Any/All tournament fees -Coaching stipend
-Coaching travel expenses -Ref costs for home games
-Team manager stipend

9. Our Hope and Vision...
-Provide a memorable experience that players look forward to, they don’t want to miss out.
-Provide quality coaching and a high level training environment.
-Provide numerous games at Memorial under the lights.
-Provide high level competition at quality tournaments
-Foster development of friendships and a brotherhood/sisterhood mentality that will carry over to the fall season.
-Develop local HS players and the TEAM for a run at HS title in the fall.