SAINT LOUIS SCOTT GALLAGHER
ABOUT JUNIORS
About Juniors (U6-U12)
The core of the SLSG Youth is the Junior Level. Teams range from just starting out, to very advanced . Our Upper Classic teams are extremely technical and athletic. We play an attractive, attacking, extreme possession, style. Upper Classic players are invited to our Soccer School training program based on coach recommendations.
Players can advance to a higher level of competition and that is in our Youth Academy. Players are invited to the Youth Academy through the ID Process. The Youth Academy is our top tier. Our Youth Academy is rated among to national’s top and has produced over 100 professional players, and over 20 National team players. Josh Sargent currently plays in the Bundesliga which is one of the best leagues globally, and he grew up in our club.
Players are also very welcome to to stay on their classic team for their entire career. 90% of SLSG Youth players stay on the same team from year to year. We typically do not move players during the season. Moves happen in the summer. Players can advance to the Youth Academy through the Identification process. Age Group Directors manage this process. Players should communicate on their next year plans with their current coach.
Rules
The Premier League abides by the FIFA Laws of the Game and US Soccer Small Sided Games Rules and Regulations with any exceptions listed below. We would ask all coaches, managers, players, and parents to make sure to review the FIFA Laws of the Game Manual and the US Soccer Small Sided Games Rules and Regulations.
FIFA Laws of the Game - https://img.fifa.com/image/upload/khhloe2xoigyna8juxw3.pdf
US Soccer Small Sided Games Rules and Regulations - https://usys-assets.ae-admin.com/assets/1/15/Small%20Sided%20Games%20Rules.pdf
Roster
All rosters must comply by Missouri Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) standards. Teams must be able to present an official MYSA Roster, official MYSA Coaches, Managers, and Players Cards, and MYSA medical waivers for each player.
All U9 and U10 rosters are allowed to have a maximum of 12 players on the roster.
All U10 and U12 rosters are allowed to have a maximum of 16 players on the roster.
Substitutions
All players on the roster may play in a match with unlimited substituting during the match.
Match Duration
7v7 Games - 2x25 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime
9v9 Games - 2x30 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime
Uniforms
The home team will wear white colored jerseys, shorts, and socks.
The away team will wear dark colored jerseys, shorts, and socks.
Ball
All matches will be played with a size 4 soccer ball.
Heading
The Premier League will follow US Soccer and US Youth Soccer rule of not allowing player ages 10 (U11) and below to head the ball during games. When a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the opposing. team from the spot of the offense. If a the deliberate header occurs within in the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line to the point nearest to where the infringement occurred. If a player does not deliberately head the ball, then play should continue.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS:
ZAK MATTEOLI - Director of Youth Player Development - ZMatteoli@SLSGsoccer.com
PERFORMANCE QUESTIONS:
NICK BONACKER - Director of Performance - NBonacker@SLSGsoccer.com
SPECIALTY TRAINING ADMINISTRATION:
LAUREN NUELLE - Player Development / Juniors Administration - LNuelle@SLSGsoccer.com
KEN GODAT - Youth Director: Youth Academy | Player Development | Upper 90
YOUTH ACADEMY STAFF
KEN GODAT - Youth Director: Youth Academy | Player Development | Specialty Training
NICK BONACKER - Director of Performance | Age Group Director
ZAK MATTEOLI - Director of Youth Player Development | Youth Academy
SARA MCNEAL - Youth Academy Teams Manager
GAVIN CUDDY - Youth Academy Age Group Lead | Age Group Director
MITCH HUNT - Youth Academy Age Group Lead | Age Group Director
ZACK GODAT - Youth Academy Coach
STEVE TRITTSCHUH - Academy Director
BEHAVIOR
The Premier League and P6 League would ask all coaches, players, parents, and spectators to follow the core values of SLSG.
Coaches, parents, and spectators should remember the game is for the player. The game is used as the teacher for the player to continue to grow and to develop. The game environment should not hamper the growth and development of the player. We would ask that the coaches, parents, spectators to be respectful of the environment by not yelling instructions during the games. Cheering and encouragement are welcome as long as it is positive in nature.
The SLSG Management will monitor the games and if there is any behavior out of line, we will address during the game. In addition, we would ask the coaches, parents, and spectators to please be respectful of the referees. Just as it is a developmental environment for the players, it is a developmental environment for the referees. Any abusive language or behavior towards referees will not be tolerated.
Please note that any incidents at Premier League and P6 League Games will be reviewed by the SLSG Management and could result in future suspension or punishment.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
The safety of the players, coaches, management, and spectators are of primary concern during any weather event that occurs during a league match. These few basic guidelines are designed with players, coaches, referees and spectators in mind. Ultimately, SLSG Management and/or the referees have the final say over delaying or postponing a game due to weather.
Lightning
The World Wide Technology Soccer Park will shut down all outdoor activities if lightening activity is within an eight (8) mile radius of the facility. The SLSG Management and Facility Management will have the ultimate final say in determining if lightening is a safe distance from the facility and the games are able to resume due to other factors.
Cold and Hot Temperature Guidelines
Please refer to the below temperature guidelines for delaying or postponing a game due to extreme hot or cold weather. The SLSG Management and Facility Management will have the ultimate final say in deterring if the temperature is too hot or too cold to play matches.
Cold - U12 and Below - 20 Degrees and Below Cold Index with Wind Chill - No Play
Hot - All Ages - 105 Degrees and Above Heat Index - No Play
SITE LINKS
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