FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions...

Q: What is the difference between "select" soccer and recreational soccer? A: The term "select" comes from the process of putting a team together by a "selection process" known as tryouts. There are no tryouts for recreational soccer. Select teams play other select teams and do not play recreational teams,

Q: When are tryouts held? 
A: Tryouts are held on three days in early June. Players should plan to attend all three evenings. Sheboygan area tryouts will be held at Horace Mann Soccer Complex.

Q: How are players evaluated at tryouts? 
A: The first day, players participate in a series of drills to highlight their individual soccer skills. On day two and three players scrimmage to show their abilities in game situations. All players wear a numbered tag to identify them and their skills are recorded as that player by number not by name.

Q: Who evaluates the players?
A: Volunteer coaches, potential coaches and experienced players give of their time to evaluate players.

Q: How are players selected?
A: "Select" soccer is a team of players that have been selected on the basis of performance at tryouts. These players are not necessarily all the best players but individuals who may compliment others to make up the best team.

Q: How are coaches selected?
A: If more than one head coach comes forward to lead a team, the Board of Directors of Sheboygan County United will make that determination. This decision is based on a number of factors, just as player selection.

Q: What is the cost for a Sheboygan County United player?
A: The initial registration ranges from $60 per calendar year. Other miscellaneous expenses such as uniforms, food and transportation are the responsibility of the player and parents. Other team and tournament fees may be covered by fund-raising.

Q: How will select soccer prepare a player for a high school team?
A: Being a member of a select soccer team requires dedication from both players and parents. It is the responsibility of the coach and the parents to keep select soccer fun and enjoyable as well as promote excellent soccer play. Players who enjoy participating at the advanced and competitive level will be better prepared to play in high school. Generally, 80% to 100% of high school soccer team starters played select soccer. Although some select teams play occasionally in winter and summer, sports such as baseball, volleyball, track and basketball are commonly played by select players with little or no conflict. Playing select soccer does not conflict with WIAA rules.

Q: When is the soccer season?
A Youth select soccer, U-11, U-12, U-13 & U-14 is played in spring and fall, eight games each, four at home and four out of town The out of town games are usually within a 60 minute drive time, generally in the metro-Milwaukee area. High school students play select soccer in the opposite season of WIAA soccer. That is high school girls play select in fall, boys in spring. If a player makes a team, he or she could be practicing this summer and competing in a few tournaments, generally 4 to 5 a year.