The goal of the Stateline Travel Soccer Club, Inc. (STSC) is to teach your children soccer skills and to promote enjoyment of the game. Teams are composed of players from the “Valley” which is composed of the municipalities from Sayre , Pennsylvania , Athens , Pennsylvania & Waverly, New York and other Bradford County, Pennsylvania communities. STSC competes in tournaments and leagues in and around the Southern Tier of New York. We are affiliated with New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA).

 

STATELINE TRAVEL SOCCER CLUB, INC.’S PHILOSOPHY

Stateline Travel Soccer Club has been organized with the expressed intention to teach and promote soccer at a competitive level to boys and girls from ages 8-18 years old. Players are sought who demonstrate the greatest commitment, ability and enjoyment of the game. The player’s commitment is of primary importance to his/her continuing development. There are other important obligations placed on coaches and parents as well.

 

COACHS/MANAGERS RESPONSIBILITIES

Coaches and managers are expected to maintain a high standard of behavior. Coaches and managers are expected to communicate regularly with parents and players concerning practice and tournament times and locations. Coaches are expected to know, and communicate to the players, the laws of soccer and any specific tournament rules. Coaches will offer positive and constructive comments to help each player maximize his/her potential and enjoyment of the game.

 

PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITES

 

Players are expected to attend as many practices and games as possible throughout the season. Coaches must be informed of any plans which will cause a player to be absent or late for a game or practice.

 

Each player must maintain good sportsmanship at all times. Players are expected to offer only positive and constructive comments. Soccer is a team sport with all individual players contributing in different ways. Every player on the team is important to the coach and to the success of the team.

 

The general laws of the game and any special tournament rules must be known and understood by each player.

 

All players should be physically and mentally prepared for practice and games. The use of proper soccer equipment is required. All players are responsible for their actions on and off the field of play. The player’s commitment to the game, practice and playing ability are equally important in determining the amount of playing time in a game.

 

Players must abide by all rules at the facilities which STSC uses for practices.

 

PARENTS RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Parents are expected to hold themselves to a high standard of behavior. This level of play places a demanding time commitment on both parents and players. Beyond the time associated with getting players promptly to practices and games, parents may be asked to help with other team related activities including fundraising endeavors.