Perfect Touch SA

Evaluations

PTSA holds open evaluations every April/May annually.  The evaluations include at least two sessions for each age group.  During evaluations, PTSA coaching staff observes and evaluates all players.  PTSA expects all of its existing players to participate in evaluations each year.  No player is guaranteed a spot in the pool for the subsequent year and must participate in evaluations and earn a position in the pool.  Generally, players will be notified of the results of the evaluations once all of the evaluations for the program are completed.  In addition to the annual May evaluations, players may request an evaluation via an open practice at any time during the membership year.   

Playing Time

Playing time will be based on player performance and will be determined by the Head Coach.  Playing time is based on attendance at training sessions and games, player attitude, player commitment level and playing ability.  

Training Sessions

Player pools will train at least two times per week during the Fall and Spring.  Training sessions are conducted between Monday and Friday, starting no earlier than 4:00 pm and ending no later than 8:00 pm,  Attempts are made to schedule training sessions as conveniently as possible for each team (see policy regarding Cross-Training).

Cross-Training

We understand families and players participating in the PTSA program have a busy schedule.  We understand there will be situations where players are unable to attend their team’s scheduled training sessions due to conflicts with your personal schedule. To maximize each players training and player development within the program, we encourage our players to cross-train with other PTSA teams in the program during their outdoor training sessions when you cannot attend your team’s outdoor training session and take advantage of the depth of the program and coaching staff.  So for example, if a player on the U11 Girls Premier team player has a conflict with their session due to a school function, they should attend the U12 Girls Premier team session.  If you decide to take advantage of this element of the program, the player must :  (1) obtain approval from your Head Coach to attend sessions with another team so they know that you are making up sessions with another team and, (2) obtain approval from the Head Coach of the team that you are cross-training with so they can plan their session accordingly.

Age Appropriate Play Policy

PTSA strongly supports the approach that kids play at their age appropriate level and believes that most players in the program will develop better at their age appropriate level.  However, PTSA recognizes that some players may be physically and psychologically ready to be considered for the next age level within PTSA's academy team structure. During the annual May evaluation process, PTSA Coaching staff will evaluate all players that wish to be moved up an age level and will determine whether or not the player will play at the next age level.   PTSA coaching staff will make these decisions at their discretion.  Players that are approved to play up at the next age level are approved for one year.  The following year, all players will be required to try out for their appropriate age group.

Exceptions to Age Appropriate Policy

In the event there is not a team in a particular age group and a team is formed combining two age groups, the younger players will not be considered “playing up” for that year and will be permitted to play up to the next age level for that season.
After evaluations, if a team is still not full and needs additional players, the coach may consider younger players for their team ONLY if the age appropriate team is full. These players can only be considered with the approval of the Academy Director/Director of Coaching.

Double-Carding

PTSA, a US Club Soccer member, will not allow players to be double-carded.  Exceptions are only on a case-by-case basis and PTSA will have full discretion when it comes to approving players to be double-carded.  If approved, in all cases, PTSA will be the primary pass holder / club for league play.  PTSA DOC will have final approval.

Guest Playing

PTSA will allow players to guest play with another club on a case-by-case basis, subject to the player meeting certain conditions.  For a player to guest play with another club, the other Club must request permission from the PTSA DOC.  If PTSA approves the request and the player is in good standing on all tuition payments due to PTSA, the player will be permitted to guest play with another club.  Note the US Club Soccer and/or USYSA policies must be followed and the required form needs to be completed...no exceptions.  All PTSA training sessions, league games and tournaments take priority over guest playing with another club’s team.  To guest play, the appropriate forms need to be filled out.   

League Placement

PTSA currently participates in EDP, Region 1 Champions League, and the NYCSL Premier League.  Teams are placed in a certain league based on a variety of factors.  PTSA DOC reserves the right to approve and determine what league(s) each team is registered with.

Tournament Selection

PTSA teams currently participate in a variety of outdoor and indoor tournaments.  Teams are placed in certain tournament based on a variety of factors.  PTSA DOC reserves the right to approve and determine what tournament(s) each team participates in.

Coach Selection

The PTSA Academy Director selects the PTSA team's trainer and coach.

Risk Management

All PTSA volunteers, coaches and trainers must pass a background check administered by US Club Soccer/USYSA.

Player Insurance

As part of the player registration process, all players are insured to participate in US Club Soccer/USYSA sanctioned events.  All insurance is secondary Insurance  and is a supplement to your own family insurance coverage. If you have any questions please email us at teams@perfecttouchsa.com.

Tuition

Prior to the start of each membership year, all players and parents shall be notified of the annual tuition to participate in the program.  Generally, tuition payments are due over the course of several installments.  All payments are due and payable in a timely manner after specific payment dates are communicated.  If a player’s tuition payment is delinquent, PTSA reserves the right to withhold the player’s pass until the delinquency is cured.  All tuition payments are non-refundable. 

Play Scholarships

For those with a financial hardship, play scholarships may be available and are only granted at the sole discretion of the Academy Director.  Interested parents should privately contact the Academy Director to be considered.