THUSC is proud to offer one of the few SELECT programs in the area, bridging the gap between recreational and competitive programs. Select soccer is a competitive program for players who want a team that competes at a higher level than a recreational program, but are not ready for the dedication and intensity of the full-time competitive program. The Select program is for players or teams who have a desire to move beyond recreational soccer, and have demonstrated consistent success at the recreational level.
While players still have to tryout to make a team in the program, the Select programs play on a seasonal basis, rather than the annual schedule of competitive teams. Teams playing in the Fall season may return for the Spring season. New teams and players can also join for the Spring season. We do not typically hold additional tryouts at that time and players are added to teams only if space allows. The U11-U14 program offers two seasons of play: Summer/Fall and Spring season. U15-U19 teams compete in Summer tournaments and a Winter league.
The THUSC Select teams play in Oregon Youth Soccer Association (OYSA) competitive leagues at the competitive level selected by THUSC Select Director. If a team finishes in the top half of their competitive league, divisional movement will be considered by the THUSC Select Director.
At the Select level, we do require the Select coaches to ensure players get at least 25 percent of available playing time over the course of the season. The only exceptions to this are in keeping with stated team rules, such as a failure to practice, disciplinary action, or player sickness/injury; in circumstances such as these, Select coaches can fall below the 25 percent requirement.
Contact Select Director Hillary Peck for more information.