WHEN/WHERE ARE PRACTICES?
All Coaches are volunteers and choose their own practice times and locations.
WHERE CAN I GET A JERSEY?
We will have jerseys available for purchase during Mall registration on Friday, January 26th, Picture Day on Saturday, February 24th, and on our first game day Saturday, March 16th.
WHEN DO I HEAR ABOUT PRACTICES AND GAME SCHEDULES?
After the coaches meeting, we release rosters and schedules to coaches. Spring 2024 Coaches Meeting will be Thursday, February 15th. Coaches should contact after that with date, time and location of your practices. If you do not hear from a coach by February 19th, please contact your Age Group Coordinator.
WHO ARE THE COACHES?
All MCSA coaches are volunteers who have completed a background check. We encourage parents to volunteer as coaches! You can sign up to volunteer when you register your child. If you do not have a child but would like to coach, e-mail an Age Group Coordinator. All coaches must fill out a volunteer disclosure form, attend our coaches meeting, and be in charge of their team. We have training materials to help you.
WHEN ARE THE GAMES FOR Spring 2024?
Saturday, March16th
Saturday, March 23rd
Saturday, March 30th
Saturday, April 6th
Saturday, April 13th
Saturday, April 20th
Saturday, April 27th
Saturday, May 4th
Makeup - Night games April 15th - May 10th*
Makeup - Saturday, May 18th*
*If needed
I AM A COACH. WHERE ARE THE LINKS FOR COMPLETING MY REQUIRED COACH TRAINING?
Coaches are required to complete a background check, SafeSport, and concussion training.
For the Background Check, please go to: Background Check link
SafeSport: Age Group Coordinators can provide step-by-step instructions for the completion of SafeSport from TSSA. SafeSport link.
Heads Up Concussion Training: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html
* All 3 are required for coaches!!
WHERE/WHEN ARE GAMES?
We have 8 games each season and all are played at Heritage Park Soccer Complex at the corner of 101st and Peachers Mill. All games are on Saturday.
RULES OF THE GAME: https://www.clarksvillesoccer.net/portals/12410/docs/rules_of_play_fall_2022.pdf
WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR GAMES?
All players must wear an MCSA jersey and shin guards with socks covering. Soccer cleats (Not Baseball or Football cleats) are recommended but not required. If not wearing soccer cleats, must have closed-toe athletic/tennis shoe. No jewelry or plastic/metal objects in players hair. Dangerous items are prohibited such as beads in hair, plastic/metal clips, body piercings, etc. NO EARRINGS!! (Earrings cannot just be covered.)
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?
See question above. In addition, all players should have a ball at practice.
WHAT AGES CAN PLAY?
Our recreational youth league is open for players 5 through 18. We also offer a Junior Academy for 4 year old players and an adult league. You can view our Age Groups.
WHEN IS REGISTRATION?
Online registration is the quickest and easiest way to register! We also have one mall registration day per season. There are no refunds for registration fees. Please be advised that lines can be long when registering in person. Best to register online.
WHAT DO I NEED TO REGISTER?
All players must pay a registration fee, purchase a $20 jersey, and show their birth certificate to us. Registration form, concussion form, and cardiac arrest form must be filled out.
WHAT DOES MY REGISTRATION FEE COVER?
Your registration fee covers, per player:
Insurance
City Fees
State Fees
Ref Assignor Fees (required by the State)
Ref Fees
Security Fees (required by the City)
Field Usage Fees
Equipment
Field Maintenance
Coach Training and materials
Player Training
I MISSED THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE!!! CAN I STILL GET MY CHILD SIGNED UP TO PLAY?
You may be able to register late but we will likely not be able to honor coach, practice, or friend request. Immediately after registration closes, you may still be able to register but you are put on a waitlist. If your age group has space, you will get an email notifying you to complete registration and pay your late fees. You will not be placed on a team until your fees are paid. After the waitlist is closed you will need to contact the correct Age Group Coordinator to see if they have any available slots come open. Occasionally, we have a late drop and may be able to get you added to a team.
AS A COACH, WHERE CAN I PRACTICE?
MCSA insurance covers practice at public parks, Heritage Park practice fields, and public schools. To practice at a school, coaches must request permission from the school and fill out a usage request form. (Found on documents page). If any churches or subdivisions are willing to authorize practice, we can add them to our insurance policy.
I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM MY CHILD'S COACH YET. WHO SHOULD I CONTACT
Coaches will start contacting players after the coaches meeting. It may take a few days as many coaches have multiple teams. If you still have not heard from your child coach, and it has been a week since the coaches meeting, please contact your Age Group Coordinator. They assign coaches and players and will be able to provide you with the most up-to-date information.
I AM TRYING TO REGISTER FOR THE ADULT LEAGUE. DO I NEED TO ATTACH A BIRTH CERTIFICATE?
No, but the system requires a photo to be attached. Please attach a photo of the MCSA logo.
I would like to coach for MCSA's middle school program, what do I need to do?
The MCSA Middle School Soccer Program is a competitive program that hires coaches. To learn more about the program and to apply for a coaching position, please visit the MCSA website at https://www.clarksvillesoccer.net/Default.aspx?tabid=1247675. There is also an application on that site for you to submit to be considered for the position.
I STILL HAVE MORE QUESTIONS WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Your best point of contact is the Age Group Coordinator for your age group. If your age group coordinator does not respond immediately, please remember they are volunteers and may be busy or unavailable at the time.
Need financial help for youth sports? Check out the links below:
SportsMatter.org
EveryKidSports.org