Prairie SC Programs
DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE
The Developmental Program is run by Prairie SC Technical Director(s) of Coaching. Training sessions are conducted by members of the Prairie SC coaching staff and qualified area coaches and college players, who will ensure that players receive the coaching & resources needed for player and team development. Prairie SC Developmental teams will play in age/skill appropriate games conducted throughout the week and weekend at Prairie Soccer Complex. Parent coach volunteers are still very important to this program to be successful as they will be coaching during the games and will need to assist during training sessions. There will be a parent coach meeting and training session in the Mid August timeframe to explain the philosophy of the organization and some information about the drills that can be run at practice. A PSC coach will lead the training session with one of the younger competitive boy’s teams to demonstrate.
Prairie SC Developmental program breaks down as follows:
U6-U7 (K/1)
Each team will receive a 5 to 6 game schedule amongst the other Prairie teams in the developmental division. There will be an opportunity for a second practice each week scheduled with PSC and run by the parent coach
U8 – U10 (2nd -4th)
Each training session will have 2 teams of 12 to 16, parent coach, and qualified coach. They will participate in games on Saturdays playing in the ICCR league which is held at the Prairie Soccer Complex.
U11-U12 (5th & 6th )
Each team will receive a 5 to 6 game schedule amongst the other Prairie teams in the developmental division. There will be an opportunity for a second practice each week scheduled with PSC and run by the parent coach
All divisions
The weekly practice session with the qualified coach will be at the ratio of 1 qualified coach for every 2 teams. Each team for the different age groups will receive 1 practice (45 minutes) a week with a qualified coach and their parent coach. The parent coach will be expected to help with these practices. There will be an opportunity for a second practice each week scheduled with PSC and run by the parent coach.
Members of the Prairie SC training staff have completed a background check to ensure the safety of Prairie SC Developmental program participants.
Notification will be sent out for registration and the cost will be $50.00 per participant per season. Be sure to register early to take advantage of our early bird registration discount (ends 8/1/11) and avoid late registration fees after 8/12/2011. Uniform/jersey shirt will be provided for all participants. All participants are asked to wear black shorts and socks, specifically on game-days for players in u8 (2nd grade) and up.
Note: All who participate in the Fall session will be able to participate in the Spring session for a fee of $35.
Competitive League
The Competitive Program is run by our Professional Director of Coaching. Training sessions are conducted by members of the Prairie SC coaching staff who will ensure that players receive the coaching, training & resources needed for player and team development.Members of the Prairie SC training staff have completed a background check to ensure the safety of Prairie SC Competitive program participants.
Prairie SC Competitive teams training sessions are conducted throughout the week and weekend at Prairie Soccer Complex. Prairie SC teams play in age/skill appropriate leagues such as the Iowa Premier Soccer League, and Iowa City Cedar Rapids Soccer League. Games are held within a 120 mile radius, with home games at Tuma Soccer Complex. Most tournaments are held within the state, minimizing travel time and expense.