‘23/’24 get sharp FUTSAL
futsal academy
SEASON overview
academy tryouts
U7 (2017) to High School (2007)
We hold our large yearly tryouts to select teams for league and some tournament play. Players who accept an offerr are guaranteed a roster spot for November – July at tryouts.
A supplemental tryout is held to fill roster spots. In summer months we might evaluate other players who might want to join our program for the months of June and July. Returning players do not need to attend this tryout.
Offers will be sent to the email address used when registering for tryouts on or before September 15. Offers are valid for 24 hours and must be accepted on the GSS website through PlayMetrics with a deposit.
There will be a Zoom meeting at the beginning of the season for Q&A. Time TBD.
GSF players may not play for another futsal club/team unless given the express consent from a GSF director. No GSF player can play for another futsal club/team against another GSF team in a tournament.
Teams will roster approximately 7 - 9 players.
Teams are chosen by the tier listed below.
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GSF Gold - 1st
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GSF Green - 2nd
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GSF Black - 3rd
We would like at least one parent volunteer to be a Team Admin for each team. Please email Admin@getsharpsoccer.com if you’re interested.
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academy training program
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GSF Academy is a 14-week winter and 6-week summer program. **Subject to change**
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Training for winter can be Monday, Wednesday or Friday. (Summer will be Mondays and Wednesday) **Subject to change**.
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All Academy Teams will do two sessions per week in the winter and three sessions in the summer.
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Winter - One Skill Training session and one Team Training session (Included in fees).
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Summer - One Skill Training session and Two Team Training session (Included in fees for Gold & Green Teams)
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Most players usually do both their Skill & Academy training on the same night.
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Training times will be released a week or two before training begins. (As a point of reference, last year’s training times were Skill Training 7pm - 8pm and Team Training 8pm – 9:15pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays trainings started at 5pm. Subject to change.)
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Weekly keeper training during the season (Included in fees).
skill training program
All Get Sharp Academy Players 2017 - 2011 will have one session of skill training per week. Our proven skill training curriculum was developed by our GSF staff. Over the years we have fine-tuned this program to yield the highest success for players. Players will learn seven new moves during each skill training session and will get over a thousand touches on the ball in a single session. We put a huge emphasis on these sessions. At the highest level of play, The best futsal players can beat their opponent 1 on 1.
This training makes up the Academy program, elevating players to the highest level. Players who have not made an Academy team can choose to partake in our skill training program to develop their skill to the level of our Academy Program.
league games
• All Academy teams will participate in the newly formed Get Sharp Futsal League which is played out of Seven Hills High School located at 5524 Bufler Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45227. (Included in fees) (Cleveland - TBD.)
• Games begin in November and run through February (usually the third week).
• League games are scheduled by the league and will be released as soon as we have the schedule.
• Teams are guaranteed eight to ten league games.
tournaments
All teams will participate in different tournaments. These tournaments will be chosen by the DOC’s (Directors of Coaching) based on playing level. Each team will do a minimum of four tournaments. This can also be up to five or six if you are on our gold team.
Below are a list of tournaments we plan on doing or have done in the past.
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Winter
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USYF State Cup December 6th - 8th (Cincinnati, Ohio)
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Chocolate Milk Cup - December 13th - 15th (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
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Futsal Festivus - December 20th - 22nd (Cincinnati, Ohio)
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Migos Cup - January 11th - 12th (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
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Great Lakes Regional Championship - January 17th - 20th (Akron, Ohio)
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Volta Cup - January 24th - 26th (Cincinnati, Ohio)
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January 25 (Dayton, OH)
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Tiki Taka Futsal Tournament - 1st - 2nd February (Louisville, Kentucky)
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US Futsal Regionals February 14th - 17th ( Atlantic City, New Jersey)
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Dayton Tournament
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Subject to change.
Summer
• Challengers Cup June 14th
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Futsal Fiesta - June 23rd - 25th (Cincinnati, Ohio)
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US Youth Futsal Nationals Championships – July 18th -21st (Kansas City, KA)
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World Futsal Showcase – July 13th - 15th – (Orlando, FL)
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US Futsal Nationals Championships July 20th - 22nd (Las Vegas, NV)
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Subject to change.
Fees
Fees are based per player per season. Winter and Summer season for Gold and some Green teams 2017 - 2011. Team fees are estimated and can vary based on tournament fees. Tournaments typically cost anywhere from $15 to $275 per player. Team fees will cover coaches’ travel fees (if there are any) including meals, lodging and travel and tournament fees depending on level of play and tournament selections per season. Team fees are estimated below.
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Uniform contracts are renewed every two years. This year all players will buy a new uniform. Cost for the uniform kit is approximately $200+. All players need to purchase a new uniform.
There is also a fee for each league governing body that we must participate in for tournaments or league. This fee is not associated with Get Sharp. This is typically. Between $10 and $14.
All summer tournament fees are separate from winter fees and are also estimated below. All Gold and Green teams 2017 - 2011 will pay both summer and winter fee. High School team will participate in summer based on availability at an added cost.
There will be another email sent once all the teams have been established and rosters finalized with your club and tournament fee specific to your child's team.
• A player can do more than one night of skill training (not included in fees).
• We will ask players to guest play throughout the season. (More game time)
• Each player will receive a GSS training shirt. You can order more if you choose to.
• Spiritwear can be ordered through our website. We will also have streetwear for parents.
THERE IS A ZERO-REFUND POLICY.
Gold and Green Teams summer club fee is included. Black Team players will have the opportunity to pay their club fee for participation in the summer if the choose to play.
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Summer Team Fees for all teams (Gold, Green and Black) are not included and will be paid in 2025 when we have determined which teams qualify for summer tournaments.
2017 - 2011
Gold & Green Team FEE
PAID IN FULL: $1,565.00
INSTALLMENT OPTION: $1,629 - ($250 deposit + installments over 7 months)
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Commitment:
November - July
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Includes:
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Club Fee for Winter 2024 - Summer 2025
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Skill & Team Training
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League Fee
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Winter Tournament Fee
Does NOT include:
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Uniform
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Summer Tournament/ Team Fee​
2017 - 2011
BLACK Team
FEE
PAID IN FULL: $1,185
INSTALLMENT OPTION: $1235 ($250 deposit + installments over 5 months)
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Commitment:
November - February
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Includes:
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Club Fee for Winter
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Winter Skill & Team Training
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League Fee
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Winter Tournament Fee
Does NOT include:
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Uniform
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Summer Training or Tournament/ Team Fee
high school GOLD & GREEN Team Fee
PAID IN FULL: $475
INSTALLMENT OPTION: $505 ($250 deposit + installments over 3 months)
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Commitment:
November - February ​
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Includes:
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Club Fee for Winter
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Team Training
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League Fee
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Winter Tournament Fee
Does NOT include:
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Uniform
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Summer Training or Tournament Fee
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Skill Training
invitation only Player
Package fee
INVITATIONS WILL BE SENT TO INDVIDUAL PLAYERS
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Commitment
December - February
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Includes:
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Club Fee for Winter 2024 - Summer 2025
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Skill & Team Training
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League Fee
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Winter Tournament Fee​
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Does NOT include:
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Uniform
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Summer Tournament/ Team Fee
high school
academy team program
TRYOUTS
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When: October (Exact dates TBA)
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Purpose: To select teams for league play and tournaments
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Commitment: Players who make a team are guaranteed a roster spot from November to July.
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Eligibility: GSF players may not play for another futsal club/team unless given express consent from a GSF director. No GSF player can compete against another GSF team in a tournament while playing for a different futsal club/team.
Roster: Each team will have approximately 7-9 players, divided by tier:
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GSF Gold - 1st Tier
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GSF Green - 2nd Tier
Parent Volunteers: We are looking for one parent volunteer per team to serve as a Team Admin. If interested, please email Admin@getsharpsoccer.com.
TRAINING PROGRAM
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Duration:
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Winter: 8 -week program (December 3rd - January 30)
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Summer: 6-week program (for teams that play in the summer)
Location: Queen City Sportsplex (for winter sessions)
Schedule:
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Training once a week per team
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Times: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm or 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Goalkeeper Training: Weekly keeper training is included in the program fees.
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League Games
Participation: All Academy teams will play in the Get Sharp Futsal League.
Location: Seven Hills High School, 5524 Bufler Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45227
Schedule:
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Games begin in December and run through February.
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Teams are guaranteed 8-10 league games.
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Game schedules will be released as soon as available.
Tournaments
All teams will participate in two tournaments during the season. Here are the tournaments we plan to attend or have attended in the past:
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Futsal Festivus - December 20th-22nd (Cincinnati, Ohio)
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Great Lakes Regional Championship - January 17th-20th (Akron, Ohio)
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More tournament at an additional cost (subject to teams availability)
Faq’s
Do I have to be at every game and tournament?
No, but we would like to know beforehand which games or tournaments your child will not be attending.
What if my child misses a session? Can they make it up?
Yes, your child can make up any team or skill training on another day of the week.
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