Does MSA conduct back ground checks on their coaches?

MSA and its parent organization, NTSSA, have required all coaches, managers, adult referees and other volunteers to fill-out the Volunteer Application form, commonly referred to as the Risk Management Form, which is used to check the background on our volunteers to protect the children from exposure to unsavory characters.

 ALL COACHES, MANAGERS, AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM PRIOR TO REGISTRATION EACH FALL. 

How much does it cost for each player?

UPDATED: FALL 2022

Under 5 - Under 6:       $90.00

Under 7 - Under 8:       $95.00

Under 9 - Under 10:     $105.00

Under 11 - Under 12:   $110.00

Under 13 - Under 19:   $120.00

All players will pay registration fees in accordance to the division they will be playing in.


How does my child get on a team?

After registration ends, all players are placed within their age group, if possible, they are then separated by their middle school area to help with travel to practices.

When possible, players are picked from a blind pool by the coach for each team and the coach will contact the player soon after that selection has been made. 

When and where would practices be?

Practice times, location and durations are determined the volunteer coach and are expected to start when registration opens for the upcoming season. Many coaches hold practices during OFF SEASON.
If you are a returning player to an existing team, please talk to your coach regarding practices.

When and where would the games be?

Games are located at Eastfield Soccer Complex.
Most games are on Saturdays, with some games on Sundays.

**U9 and above may have some weeknight games.

How much are the uniforms?

Each individual team coach determines their team's uniforms and will inform all players those procedures regarding ordering of your player's uniform/s.  Pricing does vary and MSA does not have any details. You will need to confirm with the coach or team manager. 

How much play time will my child get?

Each player is required to receive 50% play time of each game, including tournament and playoff games.

How do I file a complaint on my child's coach?

Contact the Sergeant at Arms to file a formal complaint. See Board page for info. 

What is a sponsorship?

MSA has a sponsorship program for the players that cannot afford to pay the registration fee.

Complete the sponsorship form located on the "Forms" page and COMPLETELY fill each required space.
Applications are due according to the date printed at the top of the form.  

NOTE:  APPLICATIONS ARE BASED UPON NEED ONLY - NOT ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE APPROVED.

Does my child get a trophy?

Players U-5 thru U-8 will receive a  participation award each season. For U9 and above, placement awards are provided by MSA.

DID YOU KNOW....

1. If a game is suspended because of foul weather, including lack of adequate lighting before the SECOND half has begun, that game shall be replayed. A game will be considered COMPLETED once it has attained half time plus 5 minutes. UNLESS it is a play off game....then it has to be replayed in it's entirety.

2. Every player is entitled to 50% playing time of every game, including tournament games.

3. Board Members are all non-paid volunteers.

4. All team fundraisers are optional.

We are always looking volunteers to join our team! Do you think you may be the missing piece for our team? Call the President today for details. 

Here are a few details of the individual roles of the volunteer board members.

PRESIDENT - is basically the "overseer" of the Board itself.

VICE PRESIDENT - covers for the President in their absence, is the purchasing agent for the association, handles the contracts such as the concession stand manager, referee assignor, and equipment manager. Contact this person with injury insurance questions.

REGISTRAR - Is in charge of registering all the players, the player pool draw, signing releases and academy forms, working with the comissioners, as well as entering in the team's rosters for North Texas.

TREASURER - handles our association finances.

DIRECTOR of COACHING - is responsible for educating the coaches of MSA and scheduling the coach's clinics.  as well as runs the "Friday Night Skills" during the season. If interested in coaching in our association, contact this person.

(CURRENTLY NOT FILLED) PUBLIC RELATIONS - is responsible for publishing pertinent information for the coaches, upkeep on the MSA website, the liaison to the Association Photographer and for promoting MSA.

SGT. at ARMS - is responsible for keeping meetings in order and following Roberts Rules of Order, as well as the Chairman of the Appeals and Discipline Committee. The liasion to the Referee Board and handles referee complaints. If you have a problem with a referee, parent, player, coach, or have gotten in trouble at a game....you need to talk to rhis person.

SECRETARY - is keeper of the minutes for our coach's meetings and Board meetings as well as the record keeper of our association.  He/she also schedules locations for the association meetings. 

(CURRENTLY NOT FILLED) CUPS and GAMES - is the Tournament Director for all MSA tournaments. Purchases/designs all awards for players of MSA.

(CURRENTLY NOT FILLED) LEAGUE COMMISSIONER - works with the Division Commissioners regarding schedules and is responsible for the scheduling of games and play off games. He/she also handles record keeping of game results. 

(CURRENTLY NOT FILLED )DIVISION COMMISSIONERS - answers questions, prepare for the pool draw, make schedules and register the teams for their specific age group.