Frequently Asked Questions
The best way to learn about the club is to talk with one of our coaches or staff about what Liverpool has to offer. We suggest that you start with one of four people. Any one of these leaders within the club would be able to answer your questions thoroughly and help you understand the possibilities for you and your player within Liverpool.
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Nancy Lane - Director of Communication and Administration - 214.676.2515
Carl Camplen - Director of Coaching - 214.697.9906
Jimmy Melia - Technical Director and Former Liverpool FC Player - 214.675.9347
Amy Koenig - Senior Associate Director - 214.564.7291
Does Liverpool Offer any Programs for parents to help Parents understand the commitment and requirements when a player joins a competitive club?
Liverpool understands that parents need information to make the decision that is best for their player. For this reason, Liverpool has developed three key programs specifically designed for parents. One is Academy 101. The program begins with a panel made up of Liverpool staff and coaches giving a brief overview with a multi-media presentation. Discussions, Q&A, as well as small group-team oriented topics are discussed. These are interactive evenings of questions and answers to prepare players and parents for the journey through Select Soccer. Informative, reassuring and relaxed this meeting brings a common bond to parents in both the academy and select programs. Email us for dates and times.
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Where do you practice?
At this time we have several great working relationships with establishments and cities in the area. We currently utilize the fields at both of the Blue Sky Sports Centers, one in The Colony, and the other in Keller, and will soon offer another great location in Allen. These field complexes are second to none in the metroplex for availability, quality and customer satisfaction. We also have a two year working partnership with the city of Carrollton, and other cities throughout the metroplex at several different fields throughout the city. Liverpool FC America is currently working towards its own lighted facility centrally located in the metroplex. The Blue Sky Sports Centers are a key component for training our competitive teams during the indoor seasons.
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How long is the season?
Technically the soccer year lasts from July 1 of a year to June 30th of the following year. The year is divided roughly into four parts. The summer months of June, July and August consist mainly of tournaments, tryouts and preparation for the leauge season. The fall leagues begin play late August and play generally through the first weekend of November. Then, November, December and January once again become a time when teams will compete in tournaments. Then, in February, the teams come together again for their spring league play which lasts through April. May is again a tournament time with the teams finishing out the season with a prelude to the summer tournaments.
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Are there tryouts?
Yes. Tryouts are held each year from July 1st - July 10th for most teams.
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What league will I be playing in?
There are several different leagues throughout the metroplex. Liverpool is well-represented in these leagues and believes there is a league that is right for every team. Lake Highlands’ Girls Classic League is the most competitive league in North Texas. LHGCL is based out of UTD and has three divisions within each age group. The Chamber Classic Boys’ Classic League is the most competitive boys league in the metro area. Liverpool teams also compete in Plano Premier. Based out of Plano, TX with several field complexes, Plano Premier offers great competition with room for development.
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Will I play in tournaments?
Most Liverpool teams do play tournaments. If you ask any of our players, it is the funnest part of the season as this is a high intensity, loaded with competition and fun time of year. Travel may or may not be required, but our Liverpool coaches and managers do a fantastic job of preparing, organizing and finding the right tournaments for their teams. The players enjoy this concentrated soccer experience and without question, some of the best memories are made during tournament weekends.
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Do you offer scholarships?
Financial assistance is available on an individual basis.
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Why is the club called Liverpool?
Liverpool FC America has a unique relationship with one of the greatest names in soccer internationally and indeed throughout the sporting world. Associated with the AIB here in Texas and the United States, Liverpool FC America is developing a working relationship with Liverpool FC. In the past, LFCA has been the recipient of such Liverpool Legends as Ronnie Whelan, Ian Callaghan, as they came across the Atlantic to give coaching clinics, symposiams, player camps and technical small group discussions with our coaching staff. Currently LFCA is honored and delighted to have one of Liverpool’s living legends on Staff- Jimmy Melia. Jimmy serves as our Technical Director helping and developing our coaches and player standards to reflect those of the famed Liverpool FC.
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What makes Liverpool different from other clubs? Why would I choose Liverpool?
There are too many reasons to list them all, so we will go with the Top 10 reasons to join Liverpool:
1. Liverpool FC America’s philosophy is simple:
Every player,
Every Parent,
Every Coach,
Every family,
Every concern
Every pratice,
Every game
Every goal,
......Matters.
2. Incredible Athletes - Incredible people. Every Liverpool athletes develop positive self esteem, confidence and a dedicated work ethic that lasts a lifetime. Our coaches are trained and focused on the athlete as an individual who may walk off the soccer field and into life and needs to be prepared to succeed at both.
3. Quite Simply - Value and Quality. The value you will find at Liverpool FC America is unsurpassed anywhere in Texas. Our programs, professional coaches, facilities, curriculum, individual player support and guidance and direction for collegiate soccer goals is second to none. The quality of the program echos our namesake and is modeled after the legendary Liverpool practices in England.
4. Flagship Programs - Developing Success One Player at a Time! Our Power Programs approach to training brings players from different teams together to focus on a single element of the game. Power Defense brings keepers and defenders together to focus on communication under attack. Power Offense shines a light on creative scoring and technical strategies that go well beyond the simple power shot. Power Training is a fundamental element of any athlete’s success delivering professional instruction on the techniques form and structure of speed, agility, flexibility and core muscle strength.
5. Professional Coaching - Our coaches are the foundation of our success. Liverpool FC America supports and concentrates efforts behind our coaches to help them grow, develop and succeed.
6. Family environment- Liverpool’s emphasis is on building quality athletes, quality teams and a quality organization. Keeping the teams, players and families positive, moving forward, and attaining goals is paramount. Support for each pillar of our club is constantly evaluated and improved. Players, Parents and Coaches are all equal in their importance to the success of any team. Working together with great awareness is key to success.
7. Communication - If there is a single energy force in the Liverpool organization it would be our emphasis on communication. Between player and coach, between coach and parent, between club and parent, between club and coach, between players and among teams, communication is the lifeline of the club. Meetings, correspondence, website, hotline, newsletters, parent programs, weekly updates and more, Liverpool FC America wants every part of the club to feel connected and there is no better way to accomplish that goal than through communication.
8. Ask the Players - It is FUN! Liverpool works hard to make sure that the level of intensity, drive and environment created around each team is age-appropriate, and developmentally appropriate for that team and the needs of the players. This includes and is directed at making soccer fun. At Liverpool we understand there are plenty of years for "jobs" and at the ages of 6-19, the passion in the lives of these players- soccer- has to be fun.
9. Attitude- Positively Positive! Our attitude here at Liverpool is clearly unique in Select Soccer. Liverpool is about our athletes, our soccer and our promises. We promise every player that when asked the question... "are you better off today as a player and as a person after being a part of Liverpool for a year" that they will be able to answer with "absolutely." We are proud, creative, knowlegeable and we love what we do here at Liverpool.... and it shows.
10. Professionalism - This item, while listed last, is actually the one theme that makes numbers 1-9 possible. The professionalism of the system and organization is what allows our coaches to grow, our athletes to develop, our families to feel secure, our programs to expand and our reputation to grow from 3 teams our first year to 19 teams by our third year. That expectation of excellence through professionalism is a theme driven home at every staff meeting and on every field occupied by The Reds of Liverpool. There is a different level of dedication among our coaches, our players and our families... we are proud to be Liverpool, and invite you to become a part of the traditions and legends of what is known as ...... Liverpool.
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