COMPETITIVE PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Colorado International Soccer Academy (CISA) competitive program is for players ready to take their personal development to the next level. Our program is lead by an experienced and professional coaching staff. Players will experience an increased volume of soccer in a player-centered, goal-oriented, and competitive environment.
Our CISA competitive teams train regularly 3 times a week to improve their technical skills, physical abilities, and tactical understanding of our style of play.
FULL YEAR (Fall 2024 & Spring 2025)
U11 - Players born in year 2014 - Boys/Girls
U12 - Players born in year 2013 - Boys/Girls
U13 - Players born in year 2012 - Boys/Girls
U14 - Players born in year 2011 - Boys/Girls
FALL 2024 SEASON - 6 MONTHS PROGRAM (July to December 2024)
U15 - Players born in year 2010 (Boys Secondary League)
U16 - Players born in year 2009 GIRLS
U17 - Players born in year 2008 GIRLS
U18/U19 - Players born in year 2007/06 GIRLS
Colorado International Soccer Academy (CISA) competitive program is for players ready to take their personal development to the next level. Our program is lead by an experienced and professional coaching staff. Players will experience an increased volume of soccer in a player-centered, goal-oriented, and competitive environment.
Our CISA competitive teams train regularly 3 times a week to improve their technical skills, physical abilities, and tactical understanding of our style of play.
FULL YEAR (Fall 2024 & Spring 2025)
U11 - Players born in year 2014 - Boys/Girls
U12 - Players born in year 2013 - Boys/Girls
U13 - Players born in year 2012 - Boys/Girls
U14 - Players born in year 2011 - Boys/Girls
FALL 2024 SEASON - 6 MONTHS PROGRAM (July to December 2024)
U15 - Players born in year 2010 (Boys Secondary League)
U16 - Players born in year 2009 GIRLS
U17 - Players born in year 2008 GIRLS
U18/U19 - Players born in year 2007/06 GIRLS
COMPETITIVE TRYOUT PROCESS
Players interested in joining the CISA competitive program will participate in a two-day tryout session. During this process, CISA coaches assess players to form groups based on their abilities, skills, and knowledge of the game. These tryouts also help the club evaluate the entire age group and plan for staffing requirements in the upcoming season. Participants are assigned a number during registration. As athletes progress through training, our staff assess their soccer performance based on various components.
Technical Ability - Skill proficiency
Technical Speed - Ability to execute skill at top speed
Tactical Application - Understanding of time and space, movement with and without the ball, field vision, ability to combine with other players, speed of thought, etc.
Physical Attributes - Speed, strength on the ball (tackling & shielding ball)
Psychological Dimensions - Competitiveness, work ethic, interaction with teammates, coach ability.
Selection process
CISA coaching staff will assess players to establish their playing level, whether it's Competitive or Travel Level. Following the evaluation, an email will be sent to parents/guardians containing player placement details along with an invitation to join a team. Parents must respond to the offer within 72 hours of receiving it. Additionally, parents are expected to confirm acceptance, settle the registration fees, and only then will the placement be confirmed.
Players interested in joining the CISA competitive program will participate in a two-day tryout session. During this process, CISA coaches assess players to form groups based on their abilities, skills, and knowledge of the game. These tryouts also help the club evaluate the entire age group and plan for staffing requirements in the upcoming season. Participants are assigned a number during registration. As athletes progress through training, our staff assess their soccer performance based on various components.
Technical Ability - Skill proficiency
Technical Speed - Ability to execute skill at top speed
Tactical Application - Understanding of time and space, movement with and without the ball, field vision, ability to combine with other players, speed of thought, etc.
Physical Attributes - Speed, strength on the ball (tackling & shielding ball)
Psychological Dimensions - Competitiveness, work ethic, interaction with teammates, coach ability.
Selection process
CISA coaching staff will assess players to establish their playing level, whether it's Competitive or Travel Level. Following the evaluation, an email will be sent to parents/guardians containing player placement details along with an invitation to join a team. Parents must respond to the offer within 72 hours of receiving it. Additionally, parents are expected to confirm acceptance, settle the registration fees, and only then will the placement be confirmed.
COMPETITIVE AGE GROUPS & DATES
Player's born in 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 Boys and Girls - (Forming new teams on this age groups)
Tuesday, May 28th and Thursday, May 30th, 2024
5:00 pm - Player Check-in**
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Player Tryouts
Location: Chaparral High School Turf Field - Map to field
Player's born in 2010G, 2009G, 2008G, 2007G and 2006G (High School Age Group)
Wednesday, May 29th and Friday, May 31st, 2024
5:00 pm - Player Check-in**
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Player Tryouts
Chaparral High School Turf Field - Map to field
2010 Boys (CSA Secondary League Team) - Player's not participating in high school soccer or still in the 8th grade
Tuesday, May 28th
5:00 pm - Player Check-in**
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Player Tryouts
Chaparral High School Turf Field - Map to field
Player walk-ins are welcome! You will need to be there 30 minutes before kick-off to fill out some paperwork.
Player's born in 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 Boys and Girls - (Forming new teams on this age groups)
Tuesday, May 28th and Thursday, May 30th, 2024
5:00 pm - Player Check-in**
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Player Tryouts
Location: Chaparral High School Turf Field - Map to field
Player's born in 2010G, 2009G, 2008G, 2007G and 2006G (High School Age Group)
Wednesday, May 29th and Friday, May 31st, 2024
5:00 pm - Player Check-in**
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Player Tryouts
Chaparral High School Turf Field - Map to field
2010 Boys (CSA Secondary League Team) - Player's not participating in high school soccer or still in the 8th grade
Tuesday, May 28th
5:00 pm - Player Check-in**
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Player Tryouts
Chaparral High School Turf Field - Map to field
Player walk-ins are welcome! You will need to be there 30 minutes before kick-off to fill out some paperwork.
COMPETITIVE PLAYER PLACEMENT PROCESS FORMAT
The Player Placement Process includes activities that are soccer-specific and realistic. While the tryouts sessions vary by year and age group, the following example formats can be helpful for players new to the process. Each player must bring a ball, plenty of water, and dress appropriately (e.g., soccer gear, shin guards, cleats, long socks, etc.). Check-in for this event will take place 30 minutes before each scheduled session.
DAY 1
5 minutes Ice Breaker (fun games) & Stretch
15 minutes of technical application (First touch, dribbling, passing, receiving and turning, etc.)
5 minutes water break
20 minutes of small sided games, tactical application possession oriented games
3 minutes break
35 minutes of large group games (this allows us to see if the players can transfer their technical and tactical skills into the big game)
5 minutes cool down - closing
Note: Goalkeepers will work with our goalkeeper coach for the entire session
DAY 2
5 minutes Warm-up & Stretch
15 minutes of technical application (First touch, dribbling, passing, receiving and turning, etc.)
3 minutes break
Two 30 minutes of large group game 11v11 (this allows us to see if the players can transfer their technical and tactical skills into the big game)
5 minutes cool down - closing
Note: Goalkeepers are integrated with the rest of the field players after the first twenty-five minutes
IMPORTANT: Team offers will be extended at any time during the tryouts. The acceptance window will be limited to 72 hours from receiving the offer. Players will need to register and pay their registration fees to be considered part of the team.
The Player Placement Process includes activities that are soccer-specific and realistic. While the tryouts sessions vary by year and age group, the following example formats can be helpful for players new to the process. Each player must bring a ball, plenty of water, and dress appropriately (e.g., soccer gear, shin guards, cleats, long socks, etc.). Check-in for this event will take place 30 minutes before each scheduled session.
DAY 1
5 minutes Ice Breaker (fun games) & Stretch
15 minutes of technical application (First touch, dribbling, passing, receiving and turning, etc.)
5 minutes water break
20 minutes of small sided games, tactical application possession oriented games
3 minutes break
35 minutes of large group games (this allows us to see if the players can transfer their technical and tactical skills into the big game)
5 minutes cool down - closing
Note: Goalkeepers will work with our goalkeeper coach for the entire session
DAY 2
5 minutes Warm-up & Stretch
15 minutes of technical application (First touch, dribbling, passing, receiving and turning, etc.)
3 minutes break
Two 30 minutes of large group game 11v11 (this allows us to see if the players can transfer their technical and tactical skills into the big game)
5 minutes cool down - closing
Note: Goalkeepers are integrated with the rest of the field players after the first twenty-five minutes
IMPORTANT: Team offers will be extended at any time during the tryouts. The acceptance window will be limited to 72 hours from receiving the offer. Players will need to register and pay their registration fees to be considered part of the team.
