‘23/’24 get sharp soccer
futsal academy
SEASON overview
academy tryouts
U7 (2016) to High School (2006)
We hold our large yearly tryouts to select teams for league and some tournament play. Players are guaranteed a roster spot for November – July at tryouts.
A supplemental tryout is held to fill roster spots. In summer months we might evaluate other players who might want to join our program for the months of June and July. Returning players do not need to attend this tryout.
Offers will be sent to the email address used when registering for tryouts on or before September 17. Offers are valid for 24 hours and must be accepted on the GSS website with a deposit.
There will be a Zoom meeting at the beginning of the season for Q&A. Time TBD.
GSF players may not play for another futsal club/team unless given the express consent from a GSF director. No GSS player can play for another futsal club/team against another GSF team in a tournament.
Teams will roster approximately 7 - 9 players.
Teams are chosen by the tier listed below.
• GSF Gold - 1st
• GSF Green - 2nd
• GSF Black - 3rd
We would like at least one parent volunteer to be a Team Admin for each team. Please email Admin@getsharpsoccer.com if you’re interested.
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academy training program
• GSF Academy is a 14 weeks winter and 6 week summer program.
• Training for winter can be Monday, Wednesday or Friday. (Summer TBD)
• All Academy Teams do two sessions per week.
• One Skill Training session and one Team Training session (Included in fees)
• Most players usually do both their Skill & Academy training on the same night.
• Training times will be released a week or two before training begins. (As a point of reference, last year’s training times were Skill Training 7pm - 8pm and Team Training 8pm – 9:15pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays trainings started at 5pm. Subject to change.)
• Weekly keeper training during the season (Included in fees).
skill training program
All Get Sharp Academy Players will have one session of skill training per week. Our proven skill training curriculum was developed by our GSF staff. Over the years we have finetuned this program to yield the highest success for players. Players will learn seven new moves during each skill training session and will get over a thousand touches on the ball in a single session. We put a huge emphasis on these sessions. At the highest level of play, the best futsal players can beat their opponent 1 on 1.
This training makes up the Academy program for our highest level of play. Players who have not made an Academy team can choose to partake in our skill training program to develop their skill to the level of our Academy Program.
league games
• All Academy teams will participate in the newly formed Get Sharp Futsal League which is played out of Seven Hills High School located at 5524 Bufler Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45227. (Included in fees)
• Games begin in November and run through February (usually the third week).
• League games are scheduled by the league and will be released as soon as we have the schedule.
• Teams are guaranteed eight to ten league games.
tournaments
All teams will participate in different tournaments. These tournaments will be chosen by the DOC’s (Directors of Coaching) based on playing level. Each team will do a minimum of four tournaments. This can also be up to five or six if you are on our gold team.
Below are a list of tournaments we plan on doing or have done in the past.
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Winter
• Stampede Futsal Black Friday - November 27th (Cincinnati, Ohio)
• USYF State Cup November 25th - 26th (Cincinnati, Ohio)
• Michigan Futsal Cup- December 1st - 3rd (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
• Chocolate Milk Cup - December 8th - 10th (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
• Futsal Festivus - December 15th - 17th (Cincinnati, Ohio)
• Migos Futsal Cup - January 5th - 6th (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
• Great Lakes Regional Championship - January 12th - 15th (Akron, Ohio)
• Volta Cup - January 26th - 28th (Cincinnati, Ohio)
• Tiki Taka Futsal Tournament - 2nd - 4th February (Louisville, Kentucky)
• Midwest Futsal Championships - February 16th - 18th (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Summer
• Futsal Fiesta - June 23rd - 25th (Cincinnati, Ohio)
• US Youth Futsal Nationals Championships – July 7th -10th (Kansas City, KA)
• World Futsal Showcase – Date TBD – July – (Orlando, FL)
• US Futsal Nationals Championships Date TBD - July
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Fees
Fees are based per player per season. Winter and Summer season for Gold and some Green teams 2016 - 2011. Team fees are estimated and can vary based on tournament fees. Tournaments typically cost anywhere from $15 per player to $275. Team fees will cover coaches’ travel fees (if there are any) including meals, lodging and travel and tournament fees depending on level of play and tournament selections per season. Team fees are estimated below.
Uniform contracts are renewed every two years. This year all players will buy a new uniform. Cost for the uniform kit is approximately $95. Returning players from the 2022-2023 season do not need to order a new uniform this season.
There is also a fee for each league Governing body that we must participate in for tournaments or league. This fee is not associated with Get Sharp. This is typically. Between $10 and $14.
All summer tournament fees are separate from winter and are also estimated on the next page. Most Gold teams will pay both summer and winter fee.
There will be another email sent once all the teams have been established and rosters finalized with your club and tournament fee specific to your child's team.
• A player can do more than one night of skill training (not included in fees).
• We will ask players to guest play throughout the season. (More game time)
• Each player will receive a GSS training shirt. You can order more if you choose to.
• Spiritwear can be ordered through our website.
• Warm-up training kits will be available for purchase when ordering uniforms through Soccer Village. These are not mandatory in order to control costs but are recommended for Academy players.
THERE IS A ZERO-REFUND POLICY.
Gold and Green Teams summer club fee is included. Black Team players will have the opportunity to pay their club fee for participation in the summer if the choose to play.
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Summer Team Fees for all teams (Gold, Green and Black) are not included and will be paid in 2024 when we have determined which teams qualify for summer tournaments.
2015 - 2010
Gold & Green Team FEE
PAID IN FULL: $1,565.00
INSTALLMENT OPTION: $1,629 - ($250 deposit + installments over 7 months)
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Commitment:
10/30/23 - 07/14/24
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Includes:
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Club Fee for Winter 2023 - Summer 2024
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Skill & Team Training
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League Fee
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Winter Tournament Fee
Does NOT include:
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Uniform
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Summer Tournament Fee
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2015 - 2010
BLACK Team
FEE
PAID IN FULL: $1,185
INSTALLMENT OPTION: $1235 ($250 deposit + installments over 5 months)
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Commitment:
10/30/23 - 07/14/24
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Includes:
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Club Fee for Winter 2023
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Winter Skill & Team Training
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League Fee
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Winter Tournament Fee
Does NOT include:
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Uniform
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Summer Training or Tournament Fee
2008 - 2009 GOLD & GREEN Team Fee
PAID IN FULL: $715
INSTALLMENT OPTION: $765 ($250 deposit + installments over 5 months)
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Commitment:
10/30/23 - 02/18/24
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Includes:
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Club Fee for Winter 2023
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Team Training
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League Fee
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Winter Tournament Fee
Does NOT include:
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Uniform
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Summer Training or Tournament Fee
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Skill Training
2008 - 2011 FCC Player
Package fee
INVITATIONS WILL BE SENT TO INDVIDUAL PLAYERS
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Commitment 2010 - 2011:
12/04/23 - 02/18/24
Commitment 2008- 2009:
12/04/23 - 01/15/24
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Includes:
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Club Fee for Winter 2023
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Team Training
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League Fee
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Winter Tournament Fee
Does NOT include:
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Uniform
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Summer Training or Tournament Fee
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Skill Training
Faq’s
Do I have to be at every game and tournament?
No, but we would like to know beforehand which games or tournaments your child will not be attending.
What if my child misses a session? Can they make it up?
Yes, your child can make up any team or skill training on another day of the week.
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