 I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow
players, coaches, officials and parents
 I will remember that soccer is an opportunity to learn
and have fun.
 I deserve to play in an environment that is free of
drugs, tobacco, and alcohol; and expect everyone to
refrain from their use at all soccer games.
 I will do the best I can each day, remembering that all
players have talents and weaknesses the same as I do.
 I will treat my coaches, other players and coaches,
game officials, other administrators, and fans with
respect at all times; regardless of race, sex, creed, or
abilities, and I will expect to be treated accordingly.
 I will concentrate on playing soccer. Always giving my
best effort.
 I will play by the rules at all times.
 I will at all times control my temper, resisting the
temptation to retaliate.
 I will always exercise self-control.
 Conduct during competition towards play of the game
and all officials shall be in accordance with appropriate
behavior and in accordance with FIFA's "Laws of the
Game", and in adherence to FYSA rules.
 While traveling, shall conduct themselves so as to
being credit to themselves and their team.
Gainesville Soccer Alliance
P.O. Box. 14685
Gainesville, FL 32604
Players
Phone: 352.379.5979
Email: [email protected]
http://gainesvillesoccer.org
FYSA Code of Ethics
GAINESVILLE SOCCER
ALLIANCE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Parents/Spectators
 I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating
positive support for all players, coaches, game officials,
and administrators at all times.
 I will place the emotional and physical well being of all
players ahead of any personal desire to win.
 I will support the coaches, officials, and administrators
working with my child, in order to encourage a positive
and enjoyable experience for all.
 I will remember that the game is for the players, not for
the adults.
 I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, game
officials, administrators, and fans with respect.
 I will always be positive.
 I will always allow the coach to be the only coach.
 I will not get into arguments with the opposing team’s
parents, players, or coaches.
 I will not come onto the field for any reason during the
game.
 I will not criticize game officials.
Alcohol, illegal drugs and unauthorized prescription
drugs shall not be possessed, consumed or
distributed before, during or after any game or at any
other time at the field and/or game complex.
Developing Youth
Athletes with Great
Character and Talent.
Welcome
Gainesville Soccer Alliance (GSA) is a volunteerbased, non-profit organization. The organization was
formed to provide high caliber soccer training and
competition for community youth. The coaching staff
consists of a director of coaching, licensed coaches
and experienced trainers who are committed to
developing high-level soccer skills and techniques, as
well as good sportsmanship, teamwork and character
development. Honoring the game while fostering fun
and friendship is the goal.
Parents of GSA players are automatically club
members and are required to participate in club and/or
team activities. Club meetings are held the 2nd Sunday
of every month, and any member is welcome. All
board positions are volunteers who share a common
interest in developing competitive youth soccer. The
members elect GSA’s Board of Directors annually in
May. GSA is currently fundraising toward the goal of
building soccer fields in Gainesville in 2006.
Mission Statement
 To develop youth soccer athletes (i.e., soccer
skills and techniques, sportsmanship, teamwork,
and social/character attributes)
 To provide superior soccer training with certified
coaches and trainers
 To foster a continued passion for soccer by
making the whole experience FUN
General Information
 GSA is a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization
 Competitive team membership is performance
based – players must participate in a tryout (June)
to gain membership, The Academy does not
require a tryout process.
Cost
 Club costs are $400-$600/year per player which
includes coaching/training fees, field fees,
equipment, field lining and administrative fees.
 Team costs are approximately $300/year per
player which includes uniforms, ref fees, and
tournaments
 Personal travel expenses (gas, meals, lodging,
etc.) for games and tournaments are separate
 The academy is $150 per year or less and
includes uniforms, training and equipment fees.
Contact team representatives for specific costs and
financial information.
Affiliations
 One year commitment (i.e., fall & spring seasons)
 Approximately 10-14 matches each season (fall &
spring) and 2-3 tournaments per seasonal year
 Seasonal play typically begins around Labor Day
and ends about Memorial Day
The chart below shows the hierarchy of the
organizations to which each player/team is affiliated.
Teams in Florida that participate in competitive play
must be registered with the state organization (FYSA).
 Practice 2-3 times each week
We welcome you to our GSA soccer family, and we
hope your experiences are as fulfilling and rewarding
as ours.
FIFA
(International)
 In addition to scheduled practices, players are
expected to train on their own
US Soccer Federation-USSF
(National)
Contact teams for specific information. A list of team
personnel can be found on the Club’s website.
Board Members
President:
Jim Atchison
Vice President:
Chris Bird
Secretary:
Ken Cornell
Treasurer:
John Howard
Registrar:
Mary Selzo
Dir. Of Coaching
Mike Rivas
Dir. of Competition:
Sergio Quintana
League Representative: Bill Coughlin/ Robert Adams
Website coordinator
Janice Devlin
Dir. of Communications:
Patti Atchison
Fundraising:
Gretchen Howard
Federal Tax ID #: 22-3885781
US Youth Soccer-USYSA
(National Youth)
Teams
 Both Boys and Girls teams
Florida Youth Soccer Association-FYSA
(State)
 Age groups ranging from U10 to U19
 A U6-U9 Skills Academy (non-traveling/noncompetitive/instructional program)
North Florida Youth
Soccer League-NFYSL
Greater Central Florida
Youth Soccer League
(Jacksonville League)
(Orlando League)
 Cut-off date for age groups is July 31
(e.g., the dates for the 2005-2006 seasonal year are:
U10 players must be born after 7/31/95, U11 players
7/31/94, U12 players 7/31/93, etc.)
Travel
 Typically half of the matches are played at home
(Kanapaha Park) and the other half away (e.g.,
Jacksonville)
 Tournaments are often out of town and involve
lodging for 1-3 nights. Usually 3/year.
Gainesville Soccer Alliance-GSA
(Region B Club)
U10
U18
(Team)
(Team)
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