Select soccer is a competitive level play. Players go through a tryout process to play for SSC Select teams. Tryouts are held annually to select the team. If there is more than one team at the select level, every player has an opportunity to decide which coach they prefer to play for. The coach ultimately has the decision at tryouts who they would like to pick on their team.  

Select Soccer starts at U11 and continues on to U19. U11-U14 play a Fall and Spring season. U15 and up (high school ages); Boys play in the Fall and Girls play in the Spring.

Tournament schedule is team based and should be checked with the coach. Practices typically consist of twice a week in the Fall and Spring. The practices in the summer are determined upon tournament schedule. For the Winter season the option of Futsal and Indoor are available.

The names of all Select teams are SSC Elite (Gender) (Age) (Coaches Last name) - as an example SSC Elite B96 Cooper

Participants:

• Any U11-U19 boys or girl player wishing to play at a competitive level to develop their soccer and life skills in a fun, positive atmosphere.

Tryouts:

• Tryouts for age and genders are announced on the Spokane Soccer Club website.

• Where will the games be played? -- Games for select level play are played throughout Eastern Washington and North Idaho. At a minimum half of your games will be held at Plantes Ferry Soccer Complex. Typically 75% or more of games are played in Spokane.

• Where will practices be? -- The Select program will practices typically at least six months out of the year. Practices will be held at either Barker High School or North Pines Junior High (possibility of other schools if needed.) Plantes Ferry is a possibility based upon the availability of those fields.  
   
• Who will the Select teams competing with? -- SSC Select teams will be competing in either the Inland Northwest Copa, District 6, or Northwest League. For league play the teams will be composed of other select team in the North Idaho and Eastern Washington areas.

• What is the season duration? -- Typical season is ten games in the Fall and eight games in the Spring. Number of games can vary slightly based upon what league the team plays in.

• How many tournaments do select teams play in? -- Typically select teams play in two-three local tournaments a year. Some select teams will participate in out of town tournaments. Tournament schedule is typically established before tryouts, please check with coach to know the tournament schedule.

Coaches:

• SSC Elite coaches must have at least a ’D’ license or equivalent. If a ’D’ license is attainable in 15 months that would qualify.
• If a coach wishes to pass the team on to the club, SSC will provide the team with a staff coach
• SSC will work with the coach on developing an age appropriate training program
• SSC will offer continued education for all coaches
• SSC will pay for all coaching licenses D and below and half for C and above
• SSC coaches training is done by a certified USSF National ’A’ license staff member

Professional Training Staff: If the SSC Elite Select team has a professional trainer the trainer will come in at least once a week for training. The trainer will be approved from certified and recognized SSC qualified coaching staff member. This could consist of either having training from a staff member, the Select Director, etc. 

There are no added fees (or monthly coaching dues) for having a professional coach or a professional trainer, it is included in the club dues.

There are two main costs associated with the select program: Team Cost and Club Cost.

Team Cost:

• $150 - is the association fee that covers fields usage, referees, league fee, secondary insurance, risk management checks etc. This fee covers both Fall and Spring season. This cost can vary a few dollars based upon the number of players. For teams only playing one season this fee would be slightly less (ie; high school boys or girls.)
• Tournaments can run about $25-$35 per tournament per player. Not every teams does tournaments. It is up to the team for the number of tournaments they would like to participate in. Most recreational teams do one tournament a year.
• Indoor and Futsal are during the winter and our completely optional. These costs can vary based upon what facility and league the team wants to play in.
• Team cost are typically the same for any select team or club a player elects to play on.

 Club Cost:

• $195 for U11 and $395 for U12-U19 - is the club cost. A curriculum for each team based upon the needs of each individual team. The learning of age appropriate development and goals. The club cost covers the daily operation of the club as well as a professional coach or professional trainer for your team. All SSC Elite Select teams will have either a professional trainer or a professional coach for each select team. Also includes Goalkeeper training during the season.

Cost Analysis:

• Each player will be paying roughly $3 an hour for professional instruction! One of the most cost effective, affordable, life learning, team building, competitive, and FUN ways for a child to play a sport and have professional instruction!
• For professional training anywhere else locally, typically the charge would be $40 to $75 per player, per month, for professional instruction. Including club dues, and six months of training, the cost would range between $390-$600 for just fees (no team or uniform fees.)
• SSC maintains the ability to keep SSC Select training affordable and cost effective at $395 for the year, with donations and sponsorships throughout the community. 
• SSC will have the most qualified staff member instructing at that age, making it by far the best value.

Questions:

• Are there any hidden costs for this program? -- Our program fees cover league and club training. The only extra costs would come from optional activites such as indoor soccer, futsal, off season academy training and tournaments. Uniform cost would be additional as well and would come up every two years. Warmups and backpacks are optional.

• Am I required to pay all fees at once? -- No, Club cost can be spread out through the year. Team cost would be required at the beginning.

• Is there a monthly trainer or coaches fee? -- No it is included in the club cost (dues.)

• Is there any type of financial assistance available? -- Soccerships are available on a limited basis, based on need.

• For any additional questions please contact our office at 509-850-7787 or office@spokanesoccerclub.com