Legacy Assessments

 

Players under the age of 10 are placed on Legacy teams through an evaluation, or assessment process. Players will be placed on a Legacy team based on their age, ability and commitment. The goal is to create multiple teams at each age level and to place players onto a team which best suits his or her technical ability and desire. The most effective means for team and player advancement is to have each group as equally matched in skill level as possible. This allows the tailoring specific objectives for each group of players. Players who are not yet ready for competitive soccer are referred to San Tan's recreational program. Players also are identified for the program based on evaluation during the recreational season by the various coaches and directors. Coaches and parents may also request specific players be evaluated for the Legacy program.

San Tan's competitive teams are labeled as Legacy Red and Legacy White.  Under some circumstances, San Tan may form a third team, designated as Legacy Blue.  The players deemed to have the highest current playing ability are placed on the Red team.  The 2nd group is placed on the White team.

Legacy Philosophy:  San Tan Legacy is dedicated to developing top-rated soccer players at high levels of competition, and to preparing individual players for high school and collegiate competition.  To accomplish these goals, the Legacy style of play will include a fun and competitive teaching environment, based on age-appropriate curriculum.  This will develop players and teams' ability to score goals, implement strategies, develop a competitive mentality, strengthen teamwork, and generate a passion for the game.

Supporting Legacy Programs:

  • Speed and Conditioning Training (Soccer-Specific)
  • Goal-Keeper Training
  • Sports Psychology
  • Nutrition
  • College Preparation
  • Skills Clinics and Mini-Camps

 

Assessment Information and Requirements:

  • Players must attend the session for their own age group
  • Players wishing to try out one year up must obtain permission from the DOC
  • All sessions will be held at Snedigar Sportsplex on the east side of Alma School Rd, south of Ocotillo Rd
  • Arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the session
  • Registration will be held at the field prior to the start of the session
  • Handouts on the Legacy program, including costs, will be distributed prior to the session
  • Coaches will speak with parents at the start of the session
  • Attend as many sessions as possible to gain maximum exposure to the coaching staff
  • Wear appropriate soccer attire (shin guards, socks over the shin guards, soccer shorts, t-shirt)
  • Bring a soccer ball appropriately sized for the age group
  • Bring plenty of water

 

Assessments Schedule

for the 2009-10 Season

Use the table below to determine the appropriate age group. Find the birth month and year to determine the corresponding division in the left column (U8, U9 or U10). Use the bottom table to find your schedule.

Age Division Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
U-8 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002
U-9 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001
U-10 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000

 

Age Division 1st Assessment 2nd Assessment 3rd Assessment
U-8 May 2009 (Date/Time TBD) May 2009 (Date/Time TBD) May 2009 (Date/Time TBD)
U-9 May 2009 (Date/Time TBD) May 2009 (Date/Time TBD) May 2009 (Date/Time TBD)
U-10 May 2009 (Date/Time TBD) May 2009 (Date/Time TBD) May 2009 (Date/Time TBD)

Players U11 & Above, Click HERE