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General<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We are new to town. How do we sign up?<\/summary>
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You will need to register with a local affiliate club. To find figure out what clubs are close to you, please visit our interactive map<\/a>! Or check our All Affiliates<\/a> page if you prefer a list.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What does the “U” in 10U mean?<\/summary>
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It stands for “under.” So 10U means players must be of an age 10 and under.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is the cost of registering with MSYSA? What does it cover?<\/summary>
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Registration with MSYSA costs $9.00 per recreational player and $21.25 + cc processing fee\u00a0per travel player. This is charged directly to the club the player registered with. It covers US Youth Soccer membership, insurance, player cards, rostering fees,\u00a0and administrative costs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What are the competitive classifications?<\/summary>
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MSYSA recognizes recreation and travel classifications. Clubs and leagues may use additional classifications within their organization to help them administratively.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is ODP?<\/summary>
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ODP stands for Olympic Development Program. It is a US Youth Soccer sponsored program designed to identify and provide additional training for highly-skilled players. ODP does not replace club play. However, it supplements club play by providing additional training and instruction to the players selected. Teams, or pools, of players are selected within their particular birth years to train together under specially selected age group coaches. Then the strongest identifiable talent for each birth year is invited to attend a US Youth Soccer ODP Regional Showcase and ID camp in June\u2013July to represent Maryland.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How do I submit a complaint about my child’s club or coach?<\/summary>
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Complaints should be submitted to the club (Director of Coaching or Club President) or coach directly and everyone is encouraged to work together toward a resolution. MSYSA does not get involved with local complaints unless all other avenues have been exhausted without a resolution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How do I submit a complaint about a league matter?<\/summary>
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Complaints should be submitted to the league directly. MSYSA does not get involved with local complaints unless all other avenues have been exhausted without a resolution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What ages can my child play soccer?<\/summary>
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Clubs have varying age requirements. Please contact your local club<\/a> for more information.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Can my child play with older age groups?<\/summary>
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Generally, yes. However, that decision is ultimately made by the clubs and leagues. Players cannot register for ODP tryouts in an age group outside of their birth year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

My child has a disability. Is there a place for them?<\/summary>
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Yes! TOPSoccer<\/a> is US Youth Soccer’s program geared towards children of all types of disabilities. There are a small handful of TOPSoccer-like programs in Maryland already. However, there are efforts to produce a more sustainable framework and expand TOPSoccer in our state.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How do I find forms on the MSYSA website?<\/summary>
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You can go to our Forms and Documents<\/a> page to search all of our forms. They are also available within pages they are applicable to.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Are there any summer camps that I can send my child(ren) to?<\/summary>
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Yes! MSYSA currently runs our highly successful Summer Soccer Academy<\/a> each year. There are numerous other camps run independently across the state as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What tournaments are available for our team to compete in?<\/summary>
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State Cup<\/a> and Presidents Cup<\/a> are the two state-level tournaments that are part of larger US Youth Soccer tournament series’ which allow teams to compete for a national title.  For local tournaments, please consult our list of USYS sanctioned tournaments in Maryland<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How do we start a new club?<\/summary>
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Please visit our Become an Affiliate<\/a> page for more information on what is required to have your new club recognized by MSYSA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How can I keep in touch with MSYSA?<\/summary>
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You can follow us on Facebook<\/u><\/a>, Instagram<\/u><\/a>, and Twitter<\/u><\/a>, or stop by our office anytime to chat with one of our knowledgeable staff!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Coaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How do I become a Coach?<\/summary>
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The first step to becoming a coach is to contact a local club<\/a> and see if they have any openings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a member of U.S. Soccer, MSYSA is committed to providing all coaches, from beginner to advanced, with education opportunities tailored to their experiences and the needs of their players. The U.S. Soccer Coaching License Pathway consists of a series of courses designed to meet the specific needs of a coach at every step of the way. U.S. Soccer believes education is a journey, and their goal is to provide the necessary tools, guidance, and mentorship a coach requires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information can be found in our Coaching Education<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What coaching education is available?<\/summary>
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Some general information can be found on our Coaches Resources<\/u><\/a> page. Information regarding coach education and licensing  can be found on the Coaches Courses<\/u><\/a> page. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is the difference between a recreational coach and a travel coach?<\/summary>
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Recreational coaches are generally volunteers and there are no minimum coaching education requirements, though coaching education<\/a> is strongly encouraged. The head coach of a travel team is not always a volunteer, but many are! They are also required to meet minimum license requirements<\/a> to be rostered as a head coach for a travel team.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What are the minimum standards to be a head coach for a registered MSYSA travel team?<\/summary>
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MSYSA requires coaches to complete the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n