Travel Program
The McLean Youth Soccer (MYS) travel program consists of team training, league and tournament play as well as other on and off field developmental events including college information sessions, specialized fitness training, and special technical clinics. Players try out each year to be considered for a team. Once selected, the player commits to one seasonal year (August-July) of participation with the team. McLean Youth Soccer offers a range of teams for players based on level of play and commitment. Players should carefully review information about a team prior to trying out.
Leagues:
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MLS Next Academy Division: This is the highest level of competition available for MYS U13-U19 boys.
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Girls Academy: This league offers the highest level of competition available for our U13-U19 girls.
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National Academy League (NAL): This is the league the second level (Green) U13-U19 boys teams participate in.
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Girls Academy Aspire: This is the league the second level (Green) U13-U19 girls teams participate in.
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The National Capital Soccer League (NCSL): Most U9-U12 teams and U13-U19 White teams participate in this league. NCSL is a primary travel league for the DC Metropolitan area. Most age groups have 4-6 different divisions catering towards the varying needs of travel level teams.
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There are other competitions/leagues that some teams may enter based on level of play and commitment, such as EDP.
Travel Program Technical Leadership
Communication Policy
MYS encourages open channels of communication available to any player or parent. We do ask that a 24-hour waiting period be respected before reaching out to discuss a game issue. The club policy is below:
Travel Program Communication Policy
The McLean Youth Soccer Travel Program has a network of staff to support its members. A chain of communication has been established to help address member's issues or concerns. In the event that a parent, player or member has a technical or administrative issue or concern, please follow the process below. If a resolution is not identified, please move to the next level of escalation. Please allow for a reasonable response time.
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First Level of Escalation: Team Coach (technical); Team Admin (administrative)
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Second Level of Escalation: Age Group Manager (listed above) and/or Director of Operations (marcia.sikes@mcleansoccer.org)
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Third Level of Escalation: Technical Director (john.harkes@mcleansoccer.org)
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Fourth Level of Escalation: Executive Director (louise.waxler@mcleansoccer.org)


