Travel Program

Commissioner: Dave Johnson

Assistant Commissioner: Mark Aloi

Email: travel@chilisoccer.org

Ages: U8 – U19

Purpose

The CSA Travel program is designed for players who are committed to soccer and are looking for enhanced training opportunities. Players within the travel program will have the opportunity to train and participate in competitive leagues and tournaments throughout the year. This is a competitive program and players must try out and be selected for one of our travel teams to participate. Tryouts are typically in July and specific dates will be posted to our website once they become available.

Costs: $445

The registration fee for this program covers the cost of:

• RDYSL travel league registration and referee fees
• Entry into the Chili Soccer Invitational Tournament
• Outdoor team training sessions (May – September)
• 1 indoor team training session per week through (November – April); includes advanced technical skills training with CSA-approved skills coaches.
• CSA practice jersey
• Insurance

Additional costs not covered by registration:

• CSA uniform kits (available through Winner Sportswear)
• Additional league and tournament registration fees*
• Equipment (cleats, shin guards, balls, etc.)

* Individual teams may decide to participate in leagues and tournaments beyond those covered by the club registration fee. However, many of our teams participate in fundraising opportunities to raise money to cover these costs. Please contact the coaching staff for your respective team for more information.

Travel Registration

Players interested in playing in the CSA Travel program must register for tryouts through the travel registration portal. There is a $15 tryout registration fee that covers the price of insurance for the player in case of injury. Tryouts will occur during the summer, typically in July. Dates will be posted on the CSA website once they have been finalized. Players who are accepted onto a team will receive an offer from the team’s coaching staff. Once that offer is accepted, they will receive an email from the club’s registrar containing a link to complete the player’s registration. The travel registration fee may be paid in full at the time of registration. Alternatively, the registrant may choose one of the available payment plans. Please note that players whose registration is not paid for in full by January 15th will not receive a player pass, making them ineligible to compete with their team until the balance has been paid.

Travel Elite Program

Ages: U11 - U19

Purpose

The purpose of the CSA Travel Elite Program is to provide an opportunity for CSA Travel teams that have a demonstrated track record of success at the highest level of competition to compete at the state and/or national level. Teams that have been approved for elite status will be afforded two indoor practices per week during the indoor training season. CSA Elite teams will also receive additional financial support from the club to participate in elite leagues and tournaments.

Cost: $890

The registration fee for this program covers the cost of:

• CSA-provided stipend to be used towards the cost of competitive leagues and tournaments.
• Entry into the Chili Soccer Invitational Tournament
• Outdoor team training sessions (May – September) with USSF D licensed (or higher) coaches.
• 2 indoor team training sessions per week through (November – April) with USSF D licensed (or higher) coaches; includes advanced technical skills training with CSA-approved skills coaches.
• CSA practice jersey
• Insurance

Additional costs not covered by registration:

• CSA uniform kits (available through Winner Sportswear)
• Additional league and tournament registration fees*
• Equipment (cleats, shin guards, balls, etc.)

* Individual teams may decide to participate in leagues and tournaments beyond those covered by the club registration fee. However, many of our teams participate in fundraising opportunities to raise money to cover these costs. Please contact the coaching staff for your respective team for more information.

CSA Travel Elite team requirements

Teams who wish to apply for elite status within the club must meet or exceed the following requirements:

• The head coach must have USSF National D License (or higher). Assistant coaches must have completed the USSF Grassroots course that covers the age group for their team (e.g., 9v9). It is encouraged that all coaches complete the USSF National D License course.
• The team must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Placed first or second in their age group in RDYSL at the division 1 level.
  • Placed first or second in the age group above in RDYSL at the division 1 or 2 level.
• The team must have a demonstrated record of success in competitive tournaments.
• The team must have the support of at least 50% of their team parents for moving to elite due to the increased cost of registration and level of commitment.

All CSA Travel Elite teams will undergo an annual evaluation to determine if their elite status is still warranted.

Applications for teams applying for elite status must be submitted to the CSA Travel Director no later than March 1st. Applications will be reviewed by the board and the applicants notified of the board’s decision no later than June 1st. Your application must include evidence that the team meets or exceeds the requirements listed above. Part of the review process will include observations of the coaching staff and team during training sessions and games, and an interview of the coaching staff by a CSA board-appointed committee. Please direct any questions regarding the application process to travel@chilisoccer.org.

Current CSA Travel Elite Teams (2024-2025)

Boys	Team Name	Head Coach	Girls	Team Name	Head Coach
CSA Elite 2013	Thunder	Chris Elnicky	CSA Elite 2014	Dynamite	Dave Johnson
CSA Elite 2008	Chargers	Mark Cariola	CSA Elite 2013	Lightning	Ryan Egan
			CSA Elite 2012	Fire	Kasey Phillips
			CSA Elite 2011	Clash	Jon Payne
			CSA Elite 2010	Storm	Melissa DeBadts
			CSA Elite 2008	Crush	Jon Payne