APPLICATIONS – YOUTH PLAYERS

WIA offers free ID camps for players interested in joining any of our programs. Players must complete an Application/Expression of Interest and attend an ID camp to be considered for the following season.

The club may arrange an individual assessment date if a player applies after the ID camps.

• ID camps are held in April, June, July, and August.
• Individual assessments are arranged on an individual basis.
• After each camp or assessment, WIA will send out rolling offers of admission.
• Player selection is based on commitment, psycho-social attributes, and skill level.

• Commitment to the program: Your dedication to training, games, and team involvement.
• Psycho-social Qualities: Includes focus, attitude, coachability, concentration, creativity, decision-making, and motivation.
• Technical and physical skills: Assessment of your soccer abilities and fitness level.

A comprehensive assessment of multiple factors determines player placement:

• Soccer Age: A combination of the player’s physical maturity, technical skills, and overall understanding of the game.
• Physical Development: Consideration of the player’s current stage of physical growth, which is naturally fluid and evolving.
• Team Dynamics: How a player fits within a team’s chemistry and needs.
• Biological Age: A player may be placed with their biological age group or in a different group based on their soccer age.

Our technical coaches will individually determine each player’s placement, ensuring the best fit for their development and the team.