Purpose of Teams Formation
AASC has had several high quality players join its teams. Therefore, AASC would like to enter a team into the "2010 Amatuer Cups." This is not to abandon the "core ideals of the club," but to enhance them by satisfying the "desires of 'High-Quality' players."
Tournaments
Gerhard Mengel State Cup: This is a "State Cup" through MSA (Michigan Soccer Association). The winner of the "Gerhard Mengel State Cup" goes on to the "Tournament of Champions." The "Tournament of Champions" is a Amatuer Cup that gets played throughout the nation between other "Top State Amatuer Teams." The "T of C" is a USASA sponsored Tourament.
Amatuer Open State Cup: AASC Holland will be playing other top Amatuer teams in the State. If AASC Holland wins the State, they would play other amatuer teams in the Region. Once they win the region, Holland will play in the "Open Mens Amatuer National Finals." This Cup starts April 22nd 2010.
Making the Team
How the Tryouts Work: The "Tryout" is a year round process. Players will be evaluated constantly throughout the year. Primary Attributes of which AASC will be looking for in players are the following: Reliability, Commitment, Work-Ethic, Attitude, "Off the ball positioning," and Consitency 'on and off' the field. Secondary Attributes include the following: Skill, Agility, Speed, Ball-control, Awareness, Composure. Players who hope to play with "AASC Holland" must possess All "primary Attributes." Secondary Attributes are the deciding factor between players once they have been determined to have all "primary attributes."
Weekly Closed Pick-Up (Invite Only)
These are pick-ups for AASC Holland Players. Only invited Players should come to these. These pick-ups are intended for prospective "AASC Holland" players to play together as much as possible. AASC holds other "Open Pick-ups" outdoors and indoors. Please look for those if you wish to play pick-up and have not been invited to "AASC Holland Pick-ups" yet.
Next "AASC Holland" Pick-up
TBD
What to Bring
1. Cleats or Turfs
2. Shin Guards for Safety
3. a BLACK shirt and a WHITE shirt
Past AASC Holland Seasons
2009 Fall 2 Indoor Session
2010 Winter 1 Indoor Session
2010 Winter 2 Indoor Session (AASC Holland)
2010 Winter 2 Indoor Session (AASC Ajax)
