{"id":1176,"date":"2024-02-22T14:41:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T07:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freestatesoccer.org\/?p=1176"},"modified":"2024-02-22T14:41:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T07:41:28","slug":"benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freestatesoccer.org\/benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Freestate Soccer Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\">What do I get for my dues?<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">A few examples&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>U-9 through U-13 teams<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Freestate Youth Academy run by qualified youth trainers once each week for 8 weeks in the Fall and Spring.<\/li>\n<li>Winter Academy training at the SkateZone in Crofton, MD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>U-15 and Above<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Winter Indoor training times at Soccer Dome (4 sessions for Winter 2007).\u00a0 Average hour rental at Indoor facilities in the State of Maryland is $100.<\/li>\n<li>QAS outdoor lighted training times (using portable lights with generators) in November and December for teams preparing for College Showcase tournaments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Overall Club-wide benefits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>League Membership (NCSL\/WAGS\/CMMSL\/BBSL\/Region 1)<\/li>\n<li>US Club Member &#8211; opportunities to play in the Summer on highly organized<br \/>\nand competitive teams<\/li>\n<li>Lighted fields for practices and games.<\/li>\n<li>Co-Directors of Coaching to support with coaching clinics, provide progressive training methodology and curriculum, team consultation, tournament and administrative support.<\/li>\n<li>Patrick Noel \u2013 led several teams to MD State Cup Championships including current U-15 Freestate Titans. Coached for 8 years in the MD Olympic Development Program.<\/li>\n<li>Steve Campbell \u2013 has led both boys and girls teams to USYSA Region 1 Championships. Former Coach at the University of Maryland. Has coached numerous members of US Youth National teams. Former MD ODP and Region 1 ODP Staff coach.<\/li>\n<li>Free entry into March Freestate Spring Break Out Tournament.<\/li>\n<li>Quality website management.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to participate in supplemental programs like Speed and Agility training and Striker Clinics during Fall, Winter and Spring.<\/li>\n<li>Freestate Youth Recreational Program for U-6 through U-9 (Spring and Fall)<\/li>\n<li>Active Executive Board and Executive Director with many years of youth soccer experience able to support teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Specifics by age-group<\/h2>\n<h3>U-9 through U-14 teams<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Freestate Youth Academy run by qualified youth trainers once each week for<br \/>\n8 weeks in the Fall and Spring.<\/li>\n<li>Winter Academy training at the SkateZone in Crofton, MD.<\/li>\n<li>Organized Summer Pick-up Games.<\/li>\n<li>2 Seasons of Goalkeeping Training with Rob Vartughian, Assistant Coach<br \/>\nat the University of Maryland. Former Professional Player.<\/li>\n<li>Coaching Education clinics and meetings for all U9-U13 Coaches throughout the year.<\/li>\n<li>Club subsidized expenses for coaching courses and licensing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>U-15 and Above<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Winter Indoor training times at Soccer Dome (4 sessions for Winter 2007).<br \/>\nAverage hour rental at Indoor facilities in the State of Maryland is $100.<\/li>\n<li>QAS outdoor lighted training times (using portable lights with generators) in November and December for teams preparing for College Showcase tournaments.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to participate in a supplemental Speed and agility program in the Winter and Spring.<\/li>\n<li>Lighted fields for practices and scrimmages during the Fall high school seasons.<\/li>\n<li>Team support from Directors of Coaching.<\/li>\n<li>2 Seasons of Goalkeeping Training with Rob Vartughian, Assistant Coach at the University of Maryland. 2006-2007 winter sessions will be on Wednesdays in the bubble at the University of Maryland.<\/li>\n<li>College Success Recruiting information nights with local coaches.<\/li>\n<li>Freestate Showcase College Night (November 21, 2007)<\/li>\n<li>Ability to place player profiles onto Freestate Soccer Website.<\/li>\n<li>Coaching Education clinics and meetings for all U14 and above in the Winter and Spring.<\/li>\n<li>Club subsidized expenses for coaching courses and licensing.\n<p>www.freestatesoccer.org<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do I get for my dues? 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