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South San Francisco United Youth Soccer League works in collaboration with San Mateo County Football Club
to provide a high quality, competitive program. For more information on SMC FC and tryouts, please go to the SMCFC website.
WORKING TOGETHER
The rule of thumb is to let your child guide you. Don’t push him or her into trying out for a competitive team just because you want it. Some players are ready at age 8 and some aren’t ready to move up until age 13 or 14. Talk to your child and gauge his or her feelings about tryouts. There is always a risk that the player won’t make the team; is the response, “If I don’t make the team, I’ll quit” or is it, “I like to play soccer so I’ll find another team if I don’t make it”? Find out what your child’s commitment level is. The child should also understand that it is he or she alone who is trying out. The best buddy may not make the team. In addition, sometimes a whole team or a significant part of a team wants to move up together. Some players may not be ready but move up because their friends are doing it. They would not have tried out for the competitive team otherwise. Sometimes this situation results in an unproductive and frustrating experience for the players and the parents.
PLEASE NOTE: IF THESE COMMITMENTS CANNOT BE MET, THE PLAYER SHOULD CONSIDER STAYING AT THE RECREATIONAL LEVEL.
South San Francisco United YSL
PO Box 5211
South San Francisco, CA 94080
ssfsoccer1@gmail.com
650-797-9479
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