Lindenhurst Area Soccer Club: About LASC

Lindenhurst Area Soccer Club (LASC) is one of the area's premier clubs for boys' and girls' select travel soccer team. Our teams are comprised of players from the Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin area. Our mission is to provide a quality soccer experience. We believe in the development of the individual player while promoting honor, integrity, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship both on and off the field.

In addition to participation in a competitive level of soccer, LASC offers soccer camps, professional trainers and certified coaching to enhance your soccer experience. Community involvement and the development of leadership skills are also important to the club and its members.
 

Coaching Staff

LASC utilizes a method of parent and volunteer coaches assisted by professional trainers.  Our coaches are LASC certified and licensed by the Illinois Youth Soccer Association (www.iysa.org) for their respective age groups.  Many of our coaches have played or are still playing competitive level soccer. Our coaching staff is dedicated and committed to player skill development and teaching team play.

Each team is staffed with: 

Head Coach – Each team will have a head coach who is responsible for player and overall team development.

Assistant Coach – Each team may have one or two assistant coach(s) who assist and support the head coach.

Trainer – Each team will have a professional trainer who will provide players with technical and tactical skills training in coordination with the coaches. 

Summer Camp & Skills Clinics

LASC offers a number of skill development and athletic training opportunities during the year including a summer camp just prior to the fall season.  These programs are open to LASC players and are focused on developing soccer player athletic skills.

Expectations

In general, teams train twice weekly (90 minutes per session) and all players are expected to attend a minimum of two team-training sessions each week. Each team’s training schedule will be established by the head coach. The training sessions will take place in the Lindenhurst Area at local parks or school grounds.

Leagues and Season (Fall: Sept-Nov, Spring: Apr-June)

Girls – Illinois Women’s Soccer League (IWSL)

• GU8 – GU14 Fall (8-10 games) and Spring (8-10 games) Outdoor Season
  • 1 Fall tournament and 1 Spring tournament
• GU15 – GU19 Fall only (8-10 games plus 2 tournaments)

• BU8 – BU14 Fall (9-10 games) and Spring (9-10 games) Outdoor Season
  • 1 Fall tournament and 1 Spring tournament
• BU15 – BU19 Spring only (9-10 games plus 2 tournaments)

Home games are played in the Lindenhurst Area depending on the age group and field requirements.

Registration & Fee Payment Club registration and fee collection is online (click on Registration and Fee Information above to access registration system). All players must register and may pay fees online which will help streamline our registration process. Roster spots are not guaranteed for players who have not registered and paid by the end of the LASC Registration Night.

The LASC Registration Night is utilized for uniform sizing & purchase, LASC spirit wear sizing & purchase, medical waiver signing and digital player pass photos. In addition, new player must provide proof of age (i.e. copy of birth certificate).

If a player is unable to attend the LASC Registration Night, alternative arrangements must be made with the Head Coach for the respective team.

Fall 2012 – Spring 2013 LASC Fees

Fees cover the following expenses:

•  Trainer fees – professional trainers
•  Winter training sessions
•  Club administrative expenses
•  League fees (e.g. referees)
•  Staff Licensing Fees and Education Programs
•  2 Tournaments per Full Season (1 Fall & 1 Spring)

U8 – U10 Fees

The fees for U8 to U14 age groups are $650.

These can be paid online in full or per an online payment plan.

U11 - U14 Fees

The fees for U11 to U14 age groups are $700 

These fees can be paid online in full or per an online payment plan.

High School Fees

The fee for high school age groups are $425.

These can be paid online.

Additional Costs

Individual players will be required to cover the cost of

•  Uniforms (Required, see below)
•  Additional Tournament fees (Optional as determined by individual teams)
•  Indoor Soccer (Optional)

Uniforms The LASC uniform package consists of two jerseys, a pair of shorts, and one pair of socks which can be purchased at LASC’s exclusive uniform provider, SoccerPlus, (847-549-6011) 500 N. Milwaukee, Libertyville, IL. Each uniform package costs approximately $94. The uniform package and any additional optional items may be ordered at registration.