The United Select Soccer Association is a competitive soccer club supported by Dynamo Soccer. USSA plays traveling teams in the southern suburban area.

Organizational Documents

Making your first call to parents, what they need to know.
Practices will be held on Monday’s and Thursday's from 5:30 – 6:30 starting July 22 & 25
Shin pads must be worn for all practices and games.
Soccer cleats are highly recommended, (must not have a single toe spike)
Bring a resealable water bottle to each practice
Bring a ball to each practice (size ?) with the child’s name on the ball
Are there any medical conditions I should know about?
Practice on Field “A” down towards the end of the parking lot
Players are required to wear black on black checkerboard shorts with ALL black socks. . 
Visit the web site at dynamosoccer.org
My name is Joe Soccer, phone number 933-8880

Letter to parents, first practice
To:  All Parents
From:  Joe Coach 555-5555, Mary Assistant 555-5556
Re: Dynamo Soccer

Welcome to another year of Dynamo Soccer. We look forward to working with your boys/girls. Hopefully they will have fun, become more fit and become better soccer players by the end of the year. I am going to list some ground rules to make things easier for everyone involved:

1.  Shin pads must be worn for all practices and games.
2.  No jewelry is to be worn for practice or games to prevent injury.
3. Cleats are highly recommended. The least expensive ones are more than sufficient or ask a  friend for some hand me downs.
4. Please bring enough water for your child for games and practice. Better too much than not enough!
5. Each child should bring a ball to practice. Practices are designed for the boys/girls to get maximum touches and many drills need each child to have a ball. Please, do not bring any balls to the game! It is a great way to lose a ball!!!
6. If a medical condition (such as asthma) is affecting a boys/girls play, please let Mary or I know.
7. Please be on time for practice. Lateness not only affects the late boy/girl but the children who are on time waiting for enough players to start.  If you cannot make practice, please let me know.
8. Have the player arrive 20 minutes before the games so they can properly warm up. If your child cannot make the game, please try to let me know the night or two before if possible.  It saves me a huge amount of time when putting together the line-up if I know who will be absent.
9. PLEASE make your cheering during the game positive. Do not yell instructions to your child as they play. Do not get on the refs. Our referee program is developmental and they will make mistakes but it will be something the coaches will address in private with the ref's at a break or after the game. 
10. Soccer Homework - Dribble a soccer ball around your house 5 times everyday, circle every bush and tree in your yard, and use both feet.; Dribble a soccer ball everywhere you go… with parent permission; Start a “pick up” soccer game with your friends or friends.

Practices will be on Monday’s and Thursday’s at from 5:30 to 6:30. If this time is inconvenient for you let me know and I will try to arrange some carpooling. Each practice will hopefully will be fun and useful for the boys/girls.
Very truly yours,
Joe Coach

Please visit the dynamosoccer.org web site.

Team rosters are great for parents. Use this type of format, make copies and have them laminated ( Learning Tree on Broadway in Bradley laminates) . Pass them out to parents at the first game so they know who's who. (table will not copy and paste)

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Team Roster

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More team information that can be handed out to parents (table will not cut and paste)  

Team Roster
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Coach Joe Soccer
Home - 933-9900
Work - 932-0099
E-mail - joesoccer@aol.com
Assistant Coach Jeff Jock
Home - 933-1250
Team Mom – Mrs. B.
Home - 932-4948

This general information can be found on the Game and Age Group Information Page. Just copy and paste for your age group. Parents will appreciate getting this information.

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  • The age group requirements are determined by what age the child will be on August 1.
  • Size 3 ball
  • 9 players on the field per team which includes the goalie *** MINIMUM 6 ***
  • A team shall have no more than a one player advantage on the field. Send-offs (ejection-red card) will not force the opposing team to remove player(s) to comply with the “no more than a one player advantage”. This rule supports the Dynamo recreational league ideals.
  • Saturday Game Playing Time - 4 - 12 minute quarters, 5 minute break between the 1st and 2nd quarter and the 3rd and 4th quarter, 10 minute break at half-time
  • Weekday Game Playing Time - 4-10 Minute Quarters, 2 minute Break between 1st and 2nd quarter and 3rd and 4th quarter, 10 minute break at halftime
  • All fouls shall be a direct kick with the opponent's five yards away from the ball. No penalty kicks are to be taken during these games.
  • Either team may substitute an unlimited number of players 1) between periods 2) on a goal kick 3) when a goal is scored.  The team in possession of the ball for a throw-in may substitute.  If the team in possession of the ball chooses to substitute, the opposing team may substitute at that time also.  Only the team in possession of the ball may substitute on a corner kick.  All substitutes must be ready at mid-field BEFORE the stoppage in play occurs.
  • Every player must play at least one half of every game 
  • Players must wear the Dynamo approved uniform to play. Players are required to wear dynamo provided shorts or ***ALL BLACK SHORTS***  with all black socks
  • Absolutely no jewelry should be worn at practices or games. This includes watches, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and studs, metal or plastic head bands. 
  • No slide tackles
  • Blue jeans are not allowed over or under the uniforms. Sweat pants may be worn, but only under the uniform
  • It is Illegal to play with any cast/splint except “air” even if wrapped.
  • In cold weather, hooded sweatshirts may be worn, but they must be worn under the uniform shirts and the hoods must be tucked in while playing. Knit hats and gloves are allowed in the cold
  • Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn at all practices and games.  Soccer shoes (studded) are not required but strongly recommended as they provide for better ball control and better footing especially on wet grass. 
  • A player receiving a yellow card must be substituted for immediately. That player may return on the next substitution. Any player receiving a second yellow card in the same game is considered to be receiving a red card. This player is ejected from the game but may be substituted for. A player receiving a red card for a serious foul is ejected from the game and may not be substituted for. Any coach or player that receives a red card must appear before the executive board before they can coach or play again. The coach must leave the playing area to his or her car.
  • Each team is limited to two 1-hour practice sessions per week. Teams must not exceed this limit.  
  • A TEAM MAY INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PLAYERS ON THE FIELD FROM 9 TO 10 TO IMPROVE EQUALITY IF THEY ARE DOWN BY 5 OR MORE GOALS, MUST RETURN TO EVEN STRENGTH IF A GOAL IS SCORED.
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