Player Information
Lander Strikers is a competitive traveling soccer club.
If your desire is to stay local and gain soccer experience instead, check out the Lander Recreational soccer program: Lander Thunder
Each player will need two different colored jerseys, black socks and black shorts. These items can be purchased at the Strikers Store
Striker's Refund Policy
Prior to team rostering registration fees may be fully refunded excluding an administrative fee of $25.00.
After teams have rostered, registration fees may be refunded only for injuries on a pro-rated basis with written request and approval by the LSSC Board.
Player Evaluation and Rostering Process
The goal of the placement process is to maintain a fair, objective and thorough process for assessing a player’s abilities and skills in order to place each player on a team that will best match and challenge their current level of play. Players in U8-U19 will be placed on teams in accordance with the USYS and WSA birth year matrix. If player numbers are large enough to roster more than one team, LVYS, under the direction of the Board of Directors and its DOC and Coaches, will hold a skills assessment/tryout for players U8-U19 to place individual players on a team that will allow the greatest opportunity for development & skill growth.
Executive board makes the final vote on each team. The remaining board is welcome to give input throughout the meeting. Previous season’s coaches are invited to advise on player abilities and skills when prompted about their previous season. This is closed to stakeholders.
The intent of Lander Strikers team rostering is to build teams to best abide by WSA rules, improve players, retain players and provide a safe environment for each player.
Each player should be first placed on an age appropriate team.
Each player, once designated by age, should then be placed on their gender appropriate team.
Once a player is placed on an age and gender appropriate team, they can then be adjusted based upon roster size and skill of the player. Skill will be based upon an evaluation process including tangible skills (evaluations) and intangible skills (coach input, DOC input, etc)
Parent, Player, and Coach Expectations
Lander Strikers is a competitive soccer organization. Its success is determined by players, parents, and coaches working together as a team. Below is an outline of expectations which promote commitment and foster teamwork.
PLAYERS:
Players will attend all practices, games, and tournaments.
Players will train and play to the best of their ability.
Players will have a positive attitude and never quit.
Players will win without boasting and lose gracefully, exemplifying good sportsmanship at all times.
Players will respect officials and accept their decisions without question.
Players will only give positive encouragement to fellow teammates.
Players will arrive prepared for all training sessions, games, and tournaments.
Players will respect their coach, teammates, and opponents.
Players will learn and obey the laws of the game.
Players will practice soccer skills and conditioning on their own.
Players will notify the coach if they will be tardy or unable to make a practice or game.
Players will understand that playing time in games is based on commitment and participation in practices, positive attitude, determination, game performance, good sportsmanship, and being a team player.
PARENTS:
Parents will be encouraging, supportive and affirmative in regard to their child’s play on the field. Parents will respect officials and accept their decisions.
Parents will support the coach, manager, and the team.
Parents will demonstrate good sportsmanship at all games and tournaments.
Parents will refrain from giving instructions to players on sidelines and allow coaches to instruct.
Parents will volunteer their services and talents to the team and the club when possible.
Parents will familiarize themselves with the laws of the game.
Parents will comply with the rules, policies and procedures of the team, club, and league.
Parents will have their players to practices, scrimmages, and tournaments on time.
Parents will notify the coach prior to a player being late or missing practices or games.
Parents will fulfill financial commitments to the club.
Parents will follow and obey the Problem Solving Procedures.
COACHES:
Coaches will be on time and prepared for all training sessions and games.
Coaches will promote good sportsmanship and lead by example.
Coaches will provide opportunities for all players to develop soccer skills and knowledge.
Coaches will maintain good communication with players and parents.
Coaches will teach players how to win and lose gracefully.
Coaches will emphasize team development.
Coaches will be professional on sidelines and treat officials and opposing teams with respect.
Coaches will hold players accountable who do not abide by good sportsmanship and regular attendance in practice and games.