Playfair Park.

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Tryout Chili Feed

Please come to our Pre-Season Chili Feed:  Tuesday November 30^th from 6-8pm, at St Anthony's Church Gathering Center.    
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General Tryout Expectations

In general coaches/evaluators will be looking for the following over the two days of tryouts.  This list is not complete; however it gives you an idea of several of the areas that they will be observing.

1.       Technical – Control on the ground, control from the air, passing  
         
          (short and long), heading, ball striking, individual defending.

2.       Tactical – Understands application  of  techniques (skill),   

          possession, penetrative play and defending.

3.       Athletic/Physical – Agility, balance, coordination, speed, strength.

4.       Mental Capabilities – Competitiveness, helpfulness,  courage, 

          aggressiveness, attentiveness, thankfulness,

          coachability, general attitude.

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Regarding a Third Tryout Day

Potential for a third tryout day at the coach and technical director’s discretion.  It is recommended that all players attend this tryout, however, if you have attended two tryouts it is not necessary to attend a third.  Obviously the more often you are in front of the evaluators the more complete the evaluation so it is recommended that if your age group has an additional day that you should attend.

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Team Formations

The team formations will be posted on our website within two weeks of tryouts.  We will send out a message via email informing you of the evening it will be posted.  This is a tough time for players when the decision doesn’t go in their favor.  Please keep in mind; this is also hard for the Coaches making the selections.  
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Financial Assistance

We would like to make it possible for any child to play competitive soccer. If financial assistance is required, please submit the Scholarship Application Form from our website. You would still be responsible for the $50 registration fee, uniform, and travel costs. Many teams conduct fundraisers to help cover expenses.
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Costs

$50 Registration (insurance, field rental)

$335 Striker fee Academy and Select teams (coaching, referees, field rental, etc)

$435 Striker fee Premiere teams

$100 (approximately) All Uniform’s are new this season  

$240 - $260 Team fee’s (tournaments, coach’s travel) for U12-U19
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General Information 

Board of Directors

Missoula Strikers is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors currently consisting of 9 members. The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall operation of the club and meets at 6:00pm, second Wed of the month, Gallagher Business Building. The meetings are open to club members.  MSSA President is Greg Frame.

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MSSA Director

The Director is responsible for the general management of the organization. Heidi MacDonald is the current Director.
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MSSA Technical Director

The Technical Director facilitates the recruitment and selection of the coaches. The Technical Director oversees team formation and coaching development (clinics). Neil Sedgwick is the current MSSA Technical Director. Neil has developed and is currently implementing an exciting Long Term Player Development Model that will ensure player technical development at the highest level. 
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Team Selections

Neil Sedgwick is responsible for the organization of team formations. He has selected a Technical Committee, made up of coaches, who are responsible for the evaluation and selection of teams.
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U9, 10 and 11

“More Play, Less Windshield Time”.  Spring Academy will focus on development while spending less time and money on the road.  There are no cuts at this level but there may be recommendations if we feel MicroStrikers may be a safer and developmentally better environment for your child.  Your fees also include MicroStriker membership for the Spring and we encourage everyone to keep playing Sunday Micro.

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U12

Strikers must fulfill the state mandate of equal teams. At this age group, we concentrate almost entirely on developing the skills, talents and attitudes that will be the basis for the players’ future success. There are no cuts at this level.
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U-13 – U-19

Teams formations are based on the current skill level of the individual player. The teams are divided into AA and A teams. This process of finalizing tiered teams is never easy. While we gain a good deal of information in the try outs, the difference between many who make the top team and those who do not is very slight.  Because team formation at the older ages is based upon a player’s current level, the continued development and retention of all our players is vital to Striker’s success. We are committed to working with all players to build the necessary skill and attitude to compete at the highest levels, and every player needs to understand that the team formation is a yearly event. All players who make the AA team should remember that they must continue to work hard and improve, as their position is not guaranteed. Similarly, players who do not make the top team must understand that if they work hard and develop, they have every opportunity to earn a spot on next year’s Premier team.

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Missoula Strikers is a non-profit group serving the youth soccer community of Missoula, Montana. We teach, develop, and promote the game of soccer. Our primary objective is to develop soccer players in a constructive environment conducive to the player's positive mental and physical health at the highest level of competition possible.