FRAM 2013-2014 Season Team Tryouts
FRAM Soccer Club is starting tryouts for the upcoming 2012-2013 soccer season. The schedule for the Tryouts is below. Fram as has changed the 2013 try-out process. Fram understands that players of all ages get nervous when they are put on the spot at a formal try-out. As a result, Fram will have a number of open sessions with the our teams over the next few weeks in lieu of formail tryout days. We encourage parents to watch their children during the open practice sessions, and then after meet all of our highly qualified staff. We believe this new format will create the opportunity for the player to showcase their ability in a more relaxed familiar setting of a practice rather then the formal one day try-out assessment.
FRAM players and teams are developed using fundamental coaching techniques taught by experienced and highly qualified coaches, United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A, B and C Coaches licenses. The program places emphasis on developing the total soccer player through techniques aimed at technical skill development and game tactics comprehension. Also important are the experiences of the players and their families as they get exposed to club level competitive soccer and while they transition to a higher level of play.
FRAM Soccer Club is a member of the Southern California Developmental Soccer League (SCDSL) and some teams are also a part of the Pacific Developmental National Premier League (PDNPL). FRAM has multiple teams in each age group which provides it the opportunity to place its teams in the SCDSL Flight that will provide the appropriate competition for each individual team. This allows experienced high caliber players and teams to compete against the best competition in the nation while also providing the opportunity for younger and newer teams to compete against like teams in their age group. This provides the best opportunity for the development of players at all levels.
FRAM players and teams will be developed through fundamental coaching techniques taught by experienced and highly qualified coaches. Most of our coaches carry United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A, B and C Coaches licenses. For more information about our coaches, please visit our Coaching Staff Pages and the Boys and Girls Team pages. The program places emphasis on developing the total soccer player through techniques aimed at technical skill development and game tactics comprehension.
FRAM forms it’s team using the A & B team system. For more information about the benefits of this system, click HERE. The learning environment focuses on game-like practice sessions that maximize the soccer experience while instilling love for the game. Also important are the experiences of the players and their families as they get exposed to club level competitive soccer and while they transition to a higher level of play.
FRAM 2013-2014 SEASON TRYOUTS
Formal tryouts for the U7 - U14 age groups were completed in early March. However, many of our age groups still have a few open spots on their rosters and are still seeking additional players. Intersted players should contact the coach listed below to make arrangments to attend a training session.
All Tryout Sessions will be from 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Girls Tryouts will take place at Miraleste Intermediate School (MIS)
Boys Tryouts will take place at Palos Verdes Intermediate School (PVIS)
Girls U15 - May 6th, May 7th & May 13th
Boys U15 –May 6th, May 7th & May 13th
We are looking for a BU15 Goalkeeper
Boys U16 - May 6th, May 7th & May 13th
Girls U17 - May 8th, May 9th & May 14th
Boys U17 - May 8th, May 9th & May 14th
If you have any questions about FRAM Soccer Club, tryouts or our teams, please contact the appropriate Youth Coordinator or our Director of Coaching.
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2013-2014 Season Playing Age Chart
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Playing Age
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Birth date Between
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U7
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August 1, 2006 – July 31, 2007
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U8
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August 1, 2005 – July 31, 2006
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U9
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August 1, 2004 – July 31, 2005
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U10
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August 1, 2003 – July 31, 2004
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U11
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August 1, 2002 – July 31, 2003
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U12
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August 1, 2001 – July 31, 2002
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U13
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August 1, 2000 – July 31, 2001
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U14
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August 1, 1999 – July 31, 2000
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U15
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August 1, 1998 – July 31, 1999
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U16
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August 1, 1997 – July 31, 1998
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U17
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August 1, 1996 – July 31, 1997
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U18
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August 1, 1995 – July 31, 1996
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U19
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August 1, 1994 – July 31, 1995
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Youth Coordinator: Sean Lockhart
Director of Coaching: Richard Boon
Asst. Director of Coaching: Joey Hoffman
Club Administrator & Registrar: Karen Campbell
FRAM Soccer Club
Philosophy, Training Schedule, Time Committment, Costs Information
OUR CLUB
It is the objective of FRAM to create a healthy, positive and fun competitive environment where talented athletes can work to develop themselves as positive people, citizens, students, leaders and soccer players. Our goal as a club is to be the premier youth soccer club in the Los Angeles South Bay, and one of the most respected and admired clubs in all of youth soccer.
In the last few years, FRAM has seen a huge improvement in the success of our club’s teams. The 2011 Coast Soccer League season ended with our club having an overall winning record for the second consecutive year, and our teams secured numerous League Championships and team promotions, including at the Premier level. For the 2012 season FRAM moved to the South California Developmental Soccer League (SCDSL) to ensure the best competition for all levels of our teams. Our top level teams are seeing much success in the new league while competing against some of the best teams in the nation. All teams are benefiting from the new developmental opportunities this league provides.
THE COACHING STAFF
Led by our Director of Coaching, Richard Boon, FRAM coaches are among the most qualified and experienced in the South Bay. Our coaching staff has extensive and diverse playing and coaching experience including professional, US National Team, Olympic Development Program, NCAA, College, High School and Club. Many of our coaches are also currently coaching at the professional, semi-professional, national team, college or high school level. Most FRAM coaches have A, B or C USSF Licenses. Continuing coaching education is a core philosophy at the club benefiting both coaches AND players. As a result of our focus on recruiting and retaining the best professional coaches, FRAM has become the club of choice for premier coaches looking for opportunities in the South Bay.
U8 – U10 players – players who will be offered roster spots will be contacted by the FRAM coach within a week of our last tryout date. Contact will either be by email or phone. At that time, the coach will either offer a roster spot on a specific team or request that the player return for additional evaluation or practices. You will be asked for your commitment to the team at that time and arrangements will be made to collect the player registration paperwork and the player fee deposit. U9 - U10 payments will be made for the Spring 2013 "mini-season" and then in May for the Fall 2013 Season. U14 and older deposits or payments will be for the Fall 2013 Season.
CLUB COMMITMENT
The success of our Club is dependent upon the commitment of the club, team and players to each other. Part of the registration to play on a FRAM team includes the agreement of the player and parent to adhere to the FRAM Player Parent Agreement which clearly delineates the Club policies and commitment of the Club, players and their parents.
FRAM teams participate in the Southern California Developmental Soccer League (SCDSL), gaming circuit of the California Youth Soccer Association – South (CYSA), www.calsouth.com. The SCDSL season, referred to as “league play”, runs from September through mid-December. Many teams also participate in the National/State or Cal Cup tournaments that take place in the February (U9-U13) or April (U14-U19). Upon completion of State Cup or Cal Cup, teams continue to train in preparation of the tryouts for the following season or in preparation for Spring League. Younger teams (U9-U12) may also participate in a spring league or spring tournaments as a means of seeing how potential new players mesh with others on the roster.
Travel is generally an important element of Club soccer. During league play half the games are home games, which would be played at one of the local FRAM fields. Depending upon the bracket a team is playing in, away games may require travel of 20-90 minutes. Higher level teams can expect longer travel distances. League games are usually on either Saturday or Sunday, but there are occasions when a team may have both a Saturday and Sunday game, especially for U14 and older. Schedules for league play are not available until late August.
During the summer training period teams typically attend 2-4 tournaments. These tournaments are usually close enough that overnight stay is not required. However, teams often select at least one tournament that would require overnight stay as a means of team bonding and getting families and players together. Generally teams stay together at the same hotel so that families have the ability to enjoy swimming, team dinners and other activities.
Typical Season Schedule for a FRAM Team
| January |
U9-U13 Practice/Training
U14-U19 High School Soccer |
U8-U10 team formation
U9-U13 State/National Cup/Prep Tournaments
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| February |
U8-U19 Practice/Training
U10-U14 Tryouts
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U8-U9 team formation
U9-U13 State Cup
U14-U19 State/National Cup Prep |
| March |
U8-U19 Practice/Training
U10-U14 Tryouts |
U9-U13 team formation
U8-U12 possible Spring League
U14-U19 State/National Cup Prep
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| April |
U8-U19 Practice/Training |
U8-U12 possible Spring League
U14-U19 State/National Cup |
| May |
U9-U19 Practice/Training
U14-U19 Tryouts |
U14-U19 State/National Cup
U14-U19 team formation |
| June |
U8-U19 Practice/Training
Summer Break begins
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U14-U19 team formation |
| July |
Summer Break ends
U8-U19 Practice/Training |
Summer Tournament Prep
Summer Tournaments |
| August |
U8-U19 Practice/Training |
Summer Tournaments
League Season Prep
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| September |
U8-U19 Practice/Training
League Play |
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| October |
U8-U19 Practice/Training
League Play |
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| November |
U8-U19 Practice/Training
League Play
U14-U10 High School Soccer |
U14-U19 League Play ends
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| December |
U7-U10 Tryouts (new club players only)
U10-U13 League Play Finishes
U14-U19 High School Soccer
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Holiday Tournament |
CLUB COSTS
It is important to note that the per player team fee is meant to include all expenses (except for backpacks, warm-ups, hotel & travel expenses) that the team will incur on behalf of its players so that parents are not constantly being asked to make additional payments that were not identified at the time the player made the decision to join the team. At other clubs in our area, the initial fees that are quoted for players do not include many of the items listed above, and families ultimately end up paying much more than was originally anticipated.
Players trying out in December and February will have fees for the Spring 2013 "Mini Season", which runs from February 2013 through April 2013. The fees for this Mini Season range from $250 to $500. This amount is for the Spring Mini Season only and is in addition to the Fall 2013 season payments addressed below.
In general, the cost for the Fall 2013 Season will range from $2,000 to $2,200. The season runs from May 2013 through April of 2014. The payment of these fees will be split up between the team and the Club. Parents should expect to make a team payment very soon after they accept a roster spot on the team. Club payments are due no later than May 1st, July 1st and September 1st. The team payments are also generally spread out, with the final payments due by October or sooner. Club fees can be paid via credit card. Most teams participate in various fundraising activities throughout the year to help reduce the amount of fees parents are required to pay. The FRAMFEST Car Raffle, Silent Auction and opportunity for team booths has been a very successful way for teams and individual families to reduce their out of pocket payments.
For more information you can contact one of the following:
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