ATHLETIC JAIER F.C. PHILOSOPHY
Jaier’s Mission
AJFC is dedicated to organizing a focused path for the total development of soccer players in Southwest Michigan, providing them with the opportunity to play at the highest level of competition possible. Success will not be based on winning or losing. Rather, success will be measured by player development and opportunity.
Jaier’s Focus - “CREATING CONFIDENCE”
The total development of the individual player and their successful relationship to competition is the goal of AJFC. This is achieved by addressing the four major aspects of a soccer player’s development: TECHNICAL, TACTICAL, PHYSICAL, and MENTAL. Only after focusing on these four areas will the player develop total control of the game of soccer, thus CREATING CONFIDENCE.
PLAYER SELECTION
AJFC uses a variety of methods to select players for its teams from tryouts to scouting but one idea will remain constant, we need to see them play. When our coaches are assessing players for selection to our teams the criteria they use will focus on four traits: Commitment, Ability, Passion, and Focus. If the player has these four traits then they will have a place in our program.
COMPETITION
AJFC is committed to seeking out the highest level of competition possible for our players to test themselves against. In the past our teams have competed against state, regional, and even national champions. It is neccessary to seek out this competition to enhance the development of our players. Sometimes it is neccessary to travel to find this competition.
Our teams will be registered through U.S. Club Soccer or USYSA and will compete in the Michigan Champion’s League, Michigan State League, Grand Valley Soccer Association, West Michigan Youth Soccer Association, and tournaments throughout the Midwest Region.
CLUB INFO
Jaier is focused on maintaining its philosophy on player development as players progress through our club. The level of commitment required from the player will depend on their age. It would be unwise to create the same training environment for a U16 player that you would for a U13 player. As a result of this philosophy some age groups have different goals and levels of commitment, training, and competition.
JAIER SELECT
AGES: U9 - U13 Boys & Girls
INFO: The goal of Jaier Select is to develop technically comfortable players and to build a strong base for future growth by creating a fun and challenging training environment.
TRAINING: Twice a week. Training sessions will last one and a half hours. The content of which will be focused on technical ability.
LEAGUE: West Michigan Youth Soccer Association with games on weekends. There will be four home games and four away games.
TOURNAMENTS: One per season
COMMITMENT: Jaier Select teams are dual season, they play both a fall & a spring season. Players are expected to participate in both seasons.
COST: $95 per season for the Club Fee.
$85 for the Uniform Fee which includes: 2 Game/training T-shirts
2 Pair of Game Shorts
2 Pair of Game Socks
1 Training Ball
JAIER ADVANCED
AGES: U14 - U18/19 Boys & Girls
INFO: This level is for those players who are committed to and have a passion for the game of soccer. These players are typically interested in playing college soccer or maximizing their youth experience.
TRAINING: Two manditory training sessions each week. Training sessions last for two hours. Training will cover all aspects of a soccer player's development.
LEAGUE: GVSA, WMYSA, MCL or Michigan State League with games on weekends. Usually 4 home games and 4 away games.
TOURNAMENTS: 1 - 3 per season.
COMMITMENT: Only the U14 age is a dual season team. The U15-U18/19 teams are all single season teams. Girls will compete in the Fall and boys will compete in the Spring. Players are expected to attend all training sessions and competitions that are scheduled for their team.
COST: $265 per season for dual season teams (U14) for Club Fee
$280 per season for single season teams (U15-U18/19) for Club Fee
$190 for Uniform Fee which includes: 1 Game Jersey
2 Game/Training T-Shirts
2 Pair of Game Shorts
2 Pair of Game Socks
1 Warm-Up
1 Back-pack
1 Training Ball
NEXT LEVEL PROGRAM
The college search process can be overwhelming, which is why we have created a program to help parents and players navigate and support this experience. Jaier's Next Level Program addresses the three main areas of the college search process: Preparation, Contact, and Exposure. It is only open to U15-U19 Jaier players. The cost is $50 per year.
Preparation:
Next Level participants receive extra training sessions during their season specifically designed to help them compete at the college level. They also receive advise on academic and eligibility requirements.
Contact:
The Jaier trainers have established contacts with a variety of coaches at all levels of collegiate soccer. This serves as a good starting point for those players involved in the Next Level program. Jaier trainers also show these players how to generate new contacts with coaches of schools they are interested in.
Exposure:
Jaier helps the Next Level Participants find ways to get more exposure to college coaches after the first contact is made.