Quickstrike FC

What type of programs does Quickstrike FC offer?

We offer several different programs:
1	Training academy for U9, U10 and U11 players. This activity is in addition to your non Quickstrike club team.
2	Special training academy’s for ages great than U12. Again this activity is in addition to your non Quickstrike club team.
3	At age U12 and above we offer premier level full time teams. These teams are professionally coached and the aim is to provide an environment for the talented players.
4	League play in USYSA, USClub and USL Super Y League (SYL) affiliate leagues.
5	Special functional training academy’s, such as Goal Keeping,; Strength and Conditioning.
6	College selection process counseling.

Why Should I consider having my child in a Quickstrike training academy?

Learning technical skills at a young age is very critical to the development of a soccer player. We offer professional training that will focus on a progressive program appropriate for the age group.

If a player makes the “training academy” pool do they need to leave their Club team?

No. Quickstrike FC does NOT replace your U9, U10 or U11 club team. In fact, the skills and training players receive from their participation in Quickstrike FC will help your club team. At U12 and older, Quickstrike FC offers the flexibility for players to tryout for one of our teams and be a fulltime member of a Quickstrike FC premier team.

What happens if a Quickstrike “training academy” game/friendly conflicts with a Club team game?

In all instances, players are required to honor their Club commitment.

How many players will be taken on each team?

At the U9, U10 and U11 age groups only players who show the ability to compete at a pre-premier level will be accepted into the program. In no instance, however, will the roster go above 26. U12 Premier teams and above will have roster ranging from 16 - 26 (depending on age).

Why should my child play on a Quickstrike premier team?

Quickstrike is a regional premier program, that attacts the above average players from various locations. A premier soccer team exposes a player to a higher level of training than they would normally receive on their club team, and allows them to train and play with many skillful players, that normally is not offerred in a typical local travel environment.

What is Quickstrike’s position on league select and the State ODP program?

Quickstrike FC encourages players to participate in all programs that will enhance their skills,

What is USYSA , USCLUB and United Soccer League (USL) Super Y League (SYL)? Why is Quickstrike affiliate with all three?

USYSA is a traditional soccer association; most clubs in our area take up membership. We are associate with USYSA through our relationship with the East Hudson league. Both USClub and United Soccer League - SYL are separate affiliations. USClub allows our teams flexibility to participate in additional events and activities besides those offered by our USYSA affiliation. Our SYL affiliation is unique to this portion of Hudson Valley and is an opportunity that no other club can offer players.

What are the unique offerings of the Super Y League ?

In Sept of 2006 Quickstrike was awarded a United Soccer League (USL) Super Y-League (SYL) franchise. Franchise are carefully awarded through out the United States. Quickstrike SYL is the first and only franchise awarded to this portion of the country (lower Hudson Valley )

What exactly is USL Super Y League?

The future of soccer lives in the USL Super Y-League, a professionalized system that is the first step for developing elite youth soccer players in North America. Affiliated with US Soccer and partnered with US Club Soccer, the league is designed for talented youth players destined for professional or international careers. The league contains the youth academies of USL First Division, USL Second Division, Premier Development League, W-League, and Major League Soccer clubs, as well as many of the established premier youth clubs. Through Olympic Development Program status events such as the North American Finals and National ODP Camps, the nation's top players are identified for selection to US National Team Programs. The 2006 campaign features over 800 teams within the U13 – U17 boys and girls age groups competing within 10 geographic divisions of the U.S. and Canada .

If I my child makes the Quickstrike premiere team are they automatically on a Quickstrike SYL team?

Quickstrike will hold separate tryouts for all SYL teams.

If my child makes a Quickstrike SYL team , do they have to leave their club team?

SYL is in addition to your club team, you do not have to leave your club team.

What are the SYL activities calendar?

Training will be provided in the winter , approxiamately the January time period, and during hte spring and summer months. Games are played in the spring and summer. Players potentially can be identified for the USL national Olympic Development Program (ODP) and maybe invited to a camp, during the winter months. Additionally, teams that advance deep into the playoffs , may be invited to pariticpate in the championships , at a elite location, in the Fall time period.

What is the USL id Olympic Development ?

The Super Y-League ODP Philosophy is to identify players for U.S. National Team Programs, within their natural environment during competition on their club team during the Super Y-League season. The Super Y-League ODP system began in 2003 to identify a pool of players in each age group of the league for identification to U.S. National Team Programs; and to utilize the clubs system in the United States to identify players.

What is ODP SYL National Camp?

The top 18 players chosen by the divisional scouting system in each age group per geographic division of the Super Y-League will attend the ODP National Camp. These camps are attended by U.S. National Staff Coaches to identify players for U.S. National Team Programs, as well as many of the nations top collegiate coaches. These camps are held in Florida in January and February of 2007.

What is the Super Y-League ODP Selection Process ?

During the regular season over a series of matches, players are evaluated for tactical, physical and psychological characteristics that will determine their ability to attend the ODP National Camp held in January and February of 2007. Through the national scouting system, the clubs contain select individuals that serve as the scouts for the league. These individuals are comprised of coaches and technical directors of the clubs.

When are Quickstrike FC tryouts?

For our premier teams tryouts are held in the spring timeperiod, for SYL in the fall time period. However, openings may exsist during other times periods, so interested players should inquire.

How often will teams train?

The training program runs in seasonal-sessions. The Fall session from September through November; the Winter session from December through February; the Spring session from from March to late June.
Premier teams will train twice a week in the Fall, Spring, and early summer. At times three times a week. . During the winter months , teams will train once per week in a state of the are facility . High school eligble teams will have a minum amount of activities while school ball is active.

What is college selection process counseling?

Our staff takes pride in providing professional counseling during the college selection process. This college process is complex and we aid during all phases. We utilize years of experience and networking capability to place our players in some of the best colleges in the nation.