NELSA

Please find the criteria the NELSA DOC uses to determine whether or not a player be allowed to play outside of his or her age appropriate group:

Rostered players are existing/former players with team tenure and a proven skillset to compete at the D1 level.  Players with the Rostered designation need to understand that their position is not secure and that they can be relegated to Academy status if deemed necessary by the coach.

Rostered players are: 141, 145, 147, 149, 152, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 169, 170, 176, 179, 184

Academy players are new/existing players that have demonstrated a skillset capable of competing at the D1 level.  The Academy players will train with the team and will participate in tournament play.   However, they may not play in every game.  Academy players that excel can earn a roster position and replace a rostered player. 

Academy players are: 150, 168, 171, 175

An additional tryout will be held during August for those players that were unable to make previous tryouts.

A final roster of 18 will be chosen by the cutoff date in April prior to the District and State tournaments.  Inclusion in the final roster will be based on performance, attitude, and work ethic.  The U-16/17 coach will be contacting each parent individually and will answer any questions that you may have.

Autin Photography has been awarded the bid for the 2009-2010 soccer season with NELSA.  Chrissie Autin will be in touch with all coaches as the season begins.  Please feel free to call her at 614-9357 or email her at autinphotography@gmail.comwith  any questions.  She will be at the coaches meeting on August 22nd ready to answer any questions you may have and hand out some information.  She asks that all pictures be taken no later than October 10th in order to ensure timely delivery before the season ends.

The following coaches have notified NELSA of their team selections.  Please note that not every team may be posted or NELSA may not have been notified of their selections yet.  Please check back as further updates will be posted as received.

U11B:  51, 58, 61, 63, 64, 65, 67, 69, 73, 77, 193

U12B:  43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 79

U11G:  4, 6, 7, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 28, 36, 87

U12G:  29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 40, 42, 75, 111

U13G:  1, 2, 13, 15, 22, 23, 24, 27 35, 37, 38, 39, 41

Registration is now open for the 2009-2010 soccer season.  Please note that ONLINE registration is from June 1 - July 1.  Cost is $70 for U8 and below and $95 for U9 and older.  A small fee is assessed per Active.com for using their online system.  You may register online by selecting the Active.com Online Registration link below.  Paper registration begins July 2 - August 7 with online registration also continuing.  Cost is $75 for U8 and below and $100 for U9 and older players.  The paper registrations can be found below (please make sure to print out BOTH the front and back pages) or at either H Mickel Sporting Goods locations.  You may leave them at H Mickel’s or mail them to NELSA at PO Box 7476, Monroe, LA 71211.  Whether you register online or by paper, there is a $10 multiple child discount per household. Remember, registration ends August 7, 2009.

Active.com Online Registration Link

2009-2010 Player Registration Form (Front)

2009-2010 Player Registration Form (Front) PDF Version

2009-2010 Player Registration Form (Back)

The following coaches have been selected for the 2009-2010 D1 season:

U11G – Russ Parent

U11B – Keith McRee

U12G – Won Lee w/ Bruce Deaton (Trainer)

U12B – Tim Judd

U13G – Scott Carlson

U13B – Stuart Keyes

U14G – JP Christiansen

U14B – Ron Villareal

U15G – Keith Schwab

U15B – Steve Albritton

U16G+ - Donnie Williams w/ Bruce Deaton (Trainer)

U16B+ - Scot Whiteman

U11-U13 players who attended tryouts last month and have been selected for teams will be notified by 6/22. 

MAKEUP TRYOUT SESSION FOR U11-U13 BOYS and GIRLS IS SCHEDULED!  This session will occur on Thursday, May 21st at the ULM soccer complex.  Times are 5:30 - 6:30 pm for Girls and 6:45 - 7:45 pm for Boys.  Parents - please make sure your child checks in at the table and receives the same tryout number they had, if they attended the first tryout.  If they did not, please ask them to step forward and receive a number for the first time.

DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RAIN THE AREA HAS RECEIVED, ALL TRYOUTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED AS OF NOW.  THE D.O.C. WILL BE KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON THE WEATHER AND TRY TO ALLOW A 5 DAY ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF THE NEXT TRYOUT.  PLEASE CONTINUE CHECKING THIS SITE FOR UPDATES TO THE 2nd SET OF TRYOUTS FOR THE U11-U13 BOYS AND GIRLS D1/PREMIER TEAMS.

Players MUST attend their age specific tryout EVEN if they are currently playing up on another team. In order for players to be CONSIDERED as a play up, including existing play ups, they must attend their age group tryout AND the tryout for the team they are requesting to play up on. BOTH tryouts are mandatory. In addition to this, player and or parents must submit, in writing via email or letter, to NELSA why their son or daughter wishes to play up and provide reasons why. NO DECISIONS REGARDING PLAY UPS WILL BE DISCUSSED OR RELEASED UNTIL AFTER ALL TRYOUTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.

RESCHEDULED Tryout dates for NELSA U11-13 Division 1/Premier Girls and Boys teams are as follows*:

Tuesday, May 12 5:30 - 6:30 pm Girls
6:45 - 7:45 pm Boys

Saturday, May 9    9:00-10:15  Girls
10:30-11:45  Boys

Tryout dates for NELSA U14-19 Division 1/Premier Girls and Boys teams are as follows*:

Sunday, June 14    5:30-6:30  Girls
6:45-7:45  Boys

Monday, June 15    5:30-6:30  Girls
6:45-7:45  Boys

*It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you attend both sessions, but one is MANDATORY.   All sessions will be held on the ULM Soccer team game field. PLAYERS MUST ATTEND THEIR AGE APPROPRIATE TRYOUT; NO EXCEPTIONS. Please call 361-0103 if you have any further questions.

Division One/Premier soccer is played at a higher competitive level than REC soccer.  These teams will travel (tournaments are chosen by each coach) around LA and in nearby states and play several games at home also.  Additional costs are incurred with these specialized teams (travel costs, uniform costs).  If your child is interested in playing a more competitive game, encourage them to tryout.  Coaches will speak with all parents about their concerns once a decision is made following tryouts.

Are you interested in becoming the photographer for NELSA?  Bring your presentation/bids to our Board Meeting on Monday, June 8th at 12 noon at the Progressive Bank building on the corner of N. 19th Street and Tower or make sure  you have your bid submitted via email to soccer@nelsa.org prior to that date.  A final decision will be made during our July board meeting.  The photographer must be available to attend the Coaches Meeting which will be held on Saturday, August 22.  Please call 361-0103 if you have any additional questions.