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METHODOLOGY FOR TEAM NAMES

Statement from Director of Coaching, Robert Olson:

Names such as "Premier" and "Elite" feed into a false idea of two levels.  US Soccer (especially here in the Tri-Valley) is notorious for over-branding their teams to be more appealing.

Our new methodology is focused on developing to allow players to grow to a collegiate and professional level, not to chase a "Premier" or "MLS status." 

With that, we decided to adapt an Irish and European ideology, moving to a color system to keep the focus on growth instead of status.

TEAM NAMES

Green, Black, & White teams are full-year.  Grey is Fall only or Spring only.

  • Green - Top Team
  • Black - 2nd Team
  • White - 3rd Team
  • Gray - Select Team

Competitive Program (Green/White/Black)

Dublin United Soccer League's Competitive program is designed as our most challenging program and for players with the highest level of commitment and ability.  Competitive teams are formed for players born U8 thru U19.

At Dublin United we believe that winning is a by product of hard work and our primary focus is on player development.  We train our players using a fully integrated curriculum with tailored training cycles throughout the year.  Each age group has specific developmental needs based on their physical and technical abilities.  Our curriculum has integrated the science of kinesiology, motor learning and early childhood development into the sport of soccer.  Our players train year to year building onto their technical and tactical foundation while they physically mature.

Competitive teams are formed on the basis of ability and commitment. The club places teams into local playing leagues under the NorCal Premier League which includes flights for every level of play in travel soccer.   We place our teams into leagues that challenge them while developing.

In addition, if available, Competitive teams participate in several Northern California tournaments per year, with some travel out of the area. Competitive teams train more, participate in a longer season, and will have professional coaches for all ages.

Program Details

  • Professionally contracted coaches run practices and games
    • Coaches hold nationally recognized licenses and certifications
  • Cross-Age Training Initiative
    • Promotion within in the program
  • Performance Training-  Club wide player development program
  • NorCal Premier State cup for GREEN teams based on level of play
  • Year-Round Training Cycle
  • Goalkeeper Training Program
  • Incorporated Speed & Agility Program

 

Competitive Program:
A typical Competitive season begins in May with player placements. The program runs for 12 months and includes the Fall season and next year's Spring Season. Teams break for June with the exception of our college bound players who attend recruitment tournaments.  The GREEN team of the competitive program includes the Norcal Premier State Cup Tournament. 

DUSL's Aim for our Players:
It is our aim in the Competitive program to inspire, encourage and nurture growth and development of young athletes through the sport of soccer.  Our main focus is on our player's development and training players to compete at the highest level of competition they can.  It is our aim to help our players achieve their goals.


DUSL is a club that works for our members.  We provide top level coaches, level of play, and tier 1 training facilities.  

Should you have additional questions, please contact our Director of Coaching, Robert Olson at DOC@dublinsoccer.org

 

SELECT program (Gray)

The "SELECT" program is designed to fill the needs of several players and teams looking for more than the recreational program can offer.   Select teams may be formed for players born U8 thru U19.   The goals of the Select program are to:

  • Offer a program for recreational players ready to transition to a more competitive environment, with more coaching, training, and higher level of competition.
  • Offer a program for players that are not yet ready to play at the competitive level but want a competitive environment.
  • Offer a solution for players not selected for a competitive team.
  • Offer a solution for players that have other spring commitments, preventing them from playing on a DUSL competitive team.  This is a Fall Program.

The Select program details:

  • A Fall-only or Spring-only program only
  • Have two practices a week.
  • Play at a Copper Level of competition against neighboring clubs affiliated with the NorCal Premier league.
  • Practice at Fallon Sports park for better development of technical skills (pending availability).
  • Be trained by professional DUSL coaches. 
  • If Parent coaches wish to coach Select teams, they will need to be trained by DUSL staff.
  • All players/teams that wish to participate in the 2023/24 SELECT program MUST attend the DUSL player placements. 

We will determine if we have enough players to form SELECT teams for each age group after player placements.

A typical Competitive season begins in May with player placements for the Fall season and ends by the Thanksgiving holiday.  Spring season tryouts begin in January with the program ending by late April/mid May.  

DUSL's Aim for our Players:
It is our aim in the Competitive program to inspire, encourage and nurture growth and development of young athletes through the sport of soccer.  Our main focus is on our player's development and training players to compete at the highest level of competition they can.  It is our aim to help our players achieve their goals.

DUSL is a club that works for our members.  We provide top level coaches, level of play, and tier 1 training facilities.  

Should you have additional questions, please contact our Director of Coaching, Robert Olson at DOC@dublinsoccer.org