What is the High School Program Philosophy?
Red Star SC offers the High School program for girls and boys to provide the greatest opportunity and exposure for players to reach their highest level.
We offer a high level of training and a curriculum led by experienced professional coaches with a focus on player and team development. Our focus on player development is an ideal preparation for high school and college.
How old does my child have to be to be able to participate in the High School Program?
For the competitive year, your son or daughter must be a 15U – 19U to be eligible to be registered within Red Star SC Competitive program. If they are younger than this age they can play in the Competitive program (11U – 14U).
How does my child get into the High School program?
There are tryouts for the High School program that take place in June. Players need to attend both evenings of the evaluations. If you were unable to attend tryouts please contact the Red Star SC office. Once a player has accepted a position in the Competitive program, they are committed to participate for the entire upcoming soccer year (August to June).
If your child played for Red Star SC last season, simply register, pay on-line and you are done.
If your child is new to the club, register and pay on-line. The club will have to verify the child’s age and will need a photo for their player pass. Families will receive an email from the club administrator on what date the information will be collected.
How is the weekly schedule structured?
2 Team Practices
1 Individual Training (optional)
Theme/curriculum based training will be the focus for the training sessions of the week. Players will be grouped with their coach. They will train with the Director or coach that will be coaching them on the weekends. Finally, players will be put into a small-sided game environment putting together the skills they have worked on during the week.
Games will be on the weekend on either Saturday or Sunday. Tournaments will be held over a Saturday and Sunday two per season (Girl’s Fall and Boy’s Spring).
Is there much movement of players in this program? If so how is this communicated to the players and the parents?
The majority of the time players are placed in the correct team (or section in this system). This system does allow us to make adjustments throughout the season if players are either excelling at one level or on the other hand if they are struggling. If players are to be moved between tiers this will be communicated to the parents and the players ahead of time through the High School Directors.
Who will Red Star SC High School teams play?
Red Star SC provides outstanding team development, which results in teams competing at state, regional, and national competitions. The main goal in the high School program is to provide the best opportunities for players to be exposed to college coaches.
How far will we have to travel?
In- and out-of-state travel for leagues and tournaments
When will we know the schedule of games?
All game schedules are created by WYSA. Our goal is to have the fall schedule of games for you by late August. For the spring schedule of games by late March.
What format do age groups play?
15U – 19U will play 11v11 throughout the entire season.
Will teams enter tournaments throughout the season?
Red Star SC believes in playing in tournaments where teams are guaranteed a certain number of games. High School teams will play in 2 in-or out-of-state tournaments in the fall/winter(girls) and winter/spring(boys). Our goal is to play in college showcase to give our players the opportunities to showcase their talents in front of college coaches.
Where are practice held and what days and times?
This is another reason we are different from most clubs in the area because all our teams train at the same location. This assures the coaches can be observed and are following the curriculum, which creates a true club atmosphere.
Monday: Open Play (optional)
Tuesday – Thursday Team Practices
*Dates and times will be adjusted because of daylight and could change because of coaches schedule.
When does the Red Star SC season start and finish?
The High School Program
Girls: August-March
Boys: October- June
What do my registration fees go toward?
Your registration covers coaching fees, tournament registration fees, administrative fees, fees to Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association (WYSA), field costs, soccer operations (field maintenance, lining, refereeing), ongoing operations (Insurance, non-coaching salaries, operations), and administration expenses for the season.
Are there any additional costs outside of those mentioned above?
Uniforms and if teams chose to do more then the 2 tournaments allocated in players fees will be additional cost.
What are my responsibilities as a parent?
You are responsible for getting your child to practices, games, and other team functions on time and picking up your child promptly afterwards. Also your player is required to abide by the Red Star SC General Policies and Code of Conduct
What is the club refund policy?
Given the financial obligations to the club, no refunds, credits or fee transfers will be available. If Red Star SC is unable to place your child on a team, a full refund will be issued. There will be no reimbursements granted for games cancelled due to weather, acts of God, or forfeits.
Who can I contact for more information?
Email: redstar.wi@gmail.com
Phone: (262)854-5107