About
Glen Ellyn Lakers
The Glen Ellyn Lakers is a travel soccer organization trained by
professionals and managed by volunteers. We are a club sport run by
the Glen Ellyn Park District. Our home field is Ackerman Park.
Our purpose
- To provide a more competitive alternative to recreation league
soccer.
- To sharpen player skills and abilities through professional
training.
- To coach players through positive interaction.
- To develop a quality organization by attracting players and
coaches who share a desire to compete at higher levels.
Eligibility
Girls and boys, ages 7 through 18 both residents and
non-residents of Glen Ellyn.
Time Commitment
The Lakers program is a full year program. The fall season
begins in late August and ends in late October. The spring season
begins in mid-April and ends in mid-June. Each season includes (22)
90 minute practices (11 weeks, twice a week), 10 league games, 5
away and 5 at home, one week of summer camp and 4 indoor winter
practices.
Tryouts
Teams are formed through a tryout process conducted in early
June by a professional training organization. Prospective players
are tested on an array of skills as well as game situations. Roster
positions are not saved for returning players. All players must
tryout to return in the fall.
Coaches
The coaches are volunteers and generally have a solid
understanding of the game. All coaches are required to be certified
through an Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA) coaching module
and additional required seminars. All coaches also have a
background check through the Park District.
Trainers
Our trainers are professional certified trainers. Most have
played at an international level and have many years of experience
both playing and coaching.
Practices/Games
The practices are run by the trainers with emphasis in skill
development. The coaches determine the line-ups and manage the
games.
Playing time
Glen Ellyn Lakers FC is a travel soccer club, not a recreation
league. As a travel soccer club, its two primary goals are 1)
to create and develop competitive teams that are successful at
every level and 2) player development. There is no minimum
playing time requirement in terms of minutes per game or
percentages per game. Playing time is at the coach's
discretion and is based on game situations. For all age
levels, playing time is also based on regular attendance at
practices and games as well as a positive attitude towards the game
and the team. At the lower age levels, U8 through U10, all
players should receive meaningful playing time in every game.
Rules
The Glen Ellyn Lakers abide by the policies and procedures set
forth by the IYSA which includes the bylaws of the United States
Soccer Federation (USSF), United States Youth Soccer Association
(USYSA) and FIFA Laws.