Select is the highest level of play at T&C Soccer. It consists of two main programs; Premier and Competitive. All players must tryout and be invited to a Select Soccer team.
2025/26 TRYOUTS
Tryouts have concluded. If you are still looking for a team please see a list of teams, levels of play, coaches and age group contacts below.
PREMIER
Premier is our paid trainer model that sits at the top of our Player Development Pathway. Within this program we have teams competing at various levels of play locally and regionally.
Our Premier teams currently compete in ECNL RL STXCL, WDDOA and CAYSA league play. During the Spring many of our teams will compete in the various STX Cup competitions (State Cup, Presidents Cup, Directors Cup). See teams and levels of play below.
PREMIER GIRLS TEAMS 2025/26
| AGE | TEAM | DIVISION | COACH |
|---|---|---|---|
| U11 | Premier 15G White | WDDOA Alpha | Allen Sihatrai |
| U12 | Premier 14G Blue | WDDOA Prime | Rich Swain |
| U12 | Premier 14G White | CAYSA D2/ALPHA | Kyle Patterson |
| U13 | Premier 13G Blue | WDDOA Alpha | Ben Johnson |
| U14 | Premier 12G RL | ECNL RL STXCL | Ramon Marin |
| U15 | Premier 11G RL | ECNL RL STXCL | Rich Swain |
| U15 | Premier 11/12G White | WDDOA Alpha | Allen Sihatrai |
PREMIER BOYS TEAMS 2025/26
| AGE | TEAM NAME | DIVISION | COACH |
|---|---|---|---|
| U11 | Premier 15B Blue A | WDDOA Prime | Nic Waycaster & Alex Perez |
| U11 | Premier 15B Blue B | WDDOA Challenger | Nic Waycaster & Alex Perez |
| U11 | Premier 15B White | WDDOA Alpha | Andres Vaso |
| U12 | Premier 14B Blue A | WDDOA Prime | Ray Kasel & Chris Cashman |
| U12 | Premier 14B Blue B | WDDOA Challenger | Ray Kasel & Chris Cashman |
| U12 | Premier 14B White | WDDOA Alpha | Steve Branding |
| U12 | Premier 14B Silver | WDDOA Alpha | Rob Abney |
| Premier 14B Navy | CAYSA D2 | Jarryd Brennan | |
| U13 | Premier 13B RL | ECNL RL STXCL | Ray Kasel & Eric Davie |
| U13 | Premier 13B White | WDDOA Alpha | Jarryd Brennan |
| U13 | Premier 13B Silver | WDDOA Alpha | David Tovar |
| U13 | Premier 13B Navy | CAYSA D2 | Andres Vaso |
| U14 | Premier 12B Blue | WDDOA Challenger | Nic Waycaster |
| U14 | Premier 12B White | WDDOA Alpha | David Tovar |
| U15 | Premier 11B RL | ECNL RL STXCL | Mike Gonzalez |
| U15 | Premier 11B Blue | WDDOA Alpha/Challenger | Allen Sihatrai |
| U16 | Premier 10B RL | ECNL RL STXCL | Nic Waycaster |
| U16 | Premier 10B Blue | WDDOA Challenger | David Tovar |
| U17 | Premier 09B White | WDDOA Alpha/Challenger | Andres Vaso |
| U18/U19 | Premier 07/08B RL | ECNL RL STXCL | Josh Brown |
PREMIER PROGRAM DETAILS
- Annual program & commitment (18 weeks Fall & 18 weeks Spring).
- Fall season begins Aug 4th week – early Dec.
- Spring season being mid Jan – end of May.
- Regional Teams & Blue teams practice three times a week with a T&C Trainer.
- All other teams practice twice a week with a T&C Trainer.
- Dedicated Goalkeeper Development Program
- Goalkeeper training once a week for 16 weeks per season.
- All teams & players have access to VEO match recordings and analytics.
- Coaches work from the US Soccer Coaching Curriculum map and The Coaching Manual.
- Players are required to purchase the full uniform package ($225 approx.).
- Players are encouraged to add warm-ups to their uniform package.
- Players must wear uniform to practice.
- Teams plan to attend at least 2 tournaments per season*
- Teams compete in ECNL RL STXCL, STXCL Western Conference, WDDOA or CAYSA leagues during the Fall & Spring seasons playing approximately 16-18 games.
- Teams compete in Spring Cup Play (State Cup, Presidents Cup, Directors Cup) playing a minimum 3 games with a chance to advance.
- Every team has a parent volunteer Team Manager to assist the Coach with admin duties and communication.
- All teams should use Playmetrics for team communication.
- Teams are encouraged to participate in additional off-season team events such as Camps, Futsal, Indoor, etc.
- Preseason workouts begin with an Everton FC (English Premier League) Soccer School Advanced Training Camp, this is an additional cost that teams are encouraged to attend.
*Tournaments are an additional cost to the parent, team registration is roughly $750/tournament split between all the parents on the roster, plus coaches expenses. These fees are typically somewhere around $60 per family per tournament, as teams get older and more competitive these fees may increase slightly with out of town travel and hotel expenses.
PREMIER AGE GROUP CONTACTS
| Birth Year | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Girls | Rich Swain | RSwain@tandcsports.org |
| 2014 Girls | Rich Swain | RSwain@tandcsports.org |
| 2013 Girls | Ben Johnson | cbjohnson2376@gmail.com |
| 2012 Girls | Ramon Marin | RMarin@tandcsports.org |
| 2011 Girls | Rich Swain | RSwain@tandcsports.org |
| 2009/10 Girls | Mario Gonsalvez | magonsal@hotmail.com |
| Birth Year | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Boys | Alex Perez | alex.perez.coach@outlook.com |
| 2014 Boys | Ray Kasel | ray.kasel@gmail.com |
| 2013 Boys | Ray Kasel | ray.kasel@gmail.com |
| 2012 Boys | Rich Swain | RSwain@tandcsports.org |
| 2011 Boys | Mike Gonzalez | tc2011ecnlrl@gmail.com |
| 2010 Boys | Rich Swain | RSwain@tandcsports.org |
| 2009 Boys | Andres Vaso | andresgvaso@gmail.com |
| 2007/8 Boys | Josh Brown | JBrown@tandcsports.org |
Premier 2025/26 Calendar
| DATES | EVENTS |
|---|---|
| Aug 4 week | Fall Season Practice Begins |
| Aug 4 week | Keeper Training Begins |
| Sept 6 | Fall League Play Begins |
| Nov 8 | T&C Fall Challenge (Tournament) |
| Nov 17 week | Keeper Training Ends |
| Nov 22 | Fall League Play Ends |
| Nov 24 week | Thanksgiving (No Practice) |
| Dec 8 week | Fall Seaosn Practice ends |
| Jan 12 week | Spring Season Practice Begis |
| Jan 12 week | Keeper Training Begins |
| Feb 14 | Spring League Play Begins |
| Mar 16 week | Spring Break (No Practice) |
| Mar 27 | Spring League Play Ends |
| April | STX Cup Competitions or Tournaments |
| May 4 week | Keeper Training Ends |
| May 8-10 | T&C Spring Cup |
| May 11 & 12 | Future U11 (2016) & Regional League Tryouts |
| May 18 week | Spring Season Ends |
| May 26 & 27 | U12-U19 Non Regional League Tryouts for 2026/27 Season |
Everton FC international Affiliate Club
FAQs
How does this program differ from the Competitive program?
Premier is a year-round program, 18 weeks Fall and 18 weeks Spring, all teams are coached by paid trainers. Competitive is a seasonal program lasting 13 weeks long, all teams are coached by parent volunteers.
Can I try out for a team?
Yes, any player from any club can tryout for an Premier team.
How much does it cost?
Player fees for T&C Premier can be found on the main T&C soccer page
What Soccer is included in my fees?
- Seasonal training twice a week for 18 weeks Fall & 18 weeks Spring
- Fall & Spring league play (16 games)
- STX Spring Cup Play (3-4+ games)
What do I have to pay extra for?
- Uniform, tournaments, out of town travel and off-season events such as Camps or Futsal.
How many games are played per weekend?
During league play teams can plan on playing one game per weekend, occasionally there may be two games a weekend, for tournaments and Spring Cup play there may be multiple games a weekend.
Can players participate in other sports whilst in the Premier program?
Yes. We strongly support our players participating in additional sports at this young age however they must communicate with their coach about making up any missed practices.
COMPETITIVE
Our Competitive teams at have been around for many years, they are built upon the foundation of what makes T&C so great, the volunteers! This program sits adjacent to the Premier program on the Player Development Pathway and is built upon the volunteer coach model.
T&C Soccer teams compete in local area leagues and are coached by parent volunteers. All coaches must pass necessary background checks enforced by the state and complete necessary courses to obtain a KidSafe badge for that season.
COMPETITIVE GIRLS TEAMS
| AGE | TEAM NAME | DIVISION | COACH |
|---|---|---|---|
| U12 | T&C Soccer 14G Tigers | CAYSA D2 | Brandon Gilbert |
| U13 | T&C Soccer 13G TBA | CAYSA D2 | Katie Sneed |
| U16 | T&C Soccer 09G Monarchs | CAYSA D2 | Mario Gonsalvez |
COMPETITIVE BOYS TEAMS
| AGE | TEAM NAME | DIVISION | COACH |
|---|---|---|---|
| U13 | T&C Soccer 13B Roughnecks | CAYSA D2 | TBA |
| U15 | T&C Soccer 11B Azul | CAYSA D2 | Mark Sapp & Andrew Finley |
| U17 | T&C Soccer 09B Dynamo | CAYSA D2 | Abhi Modak & Joe Graham |
| U19 | T&C Soccer 07B Warriors | CAYSA D2 | Eric Sanchez |
Competitive Program Details
- Seasonal program & commitment (13 weeks).
- Fall season begins mid Aug – mid Nov.
- Spring season beings mid Feb – mid May.
- Teams train twice a week with a Volunteer Parent Coach.
- Dedicated Goalkeeper Development Program.
- Players have access to Keeper Training for 16 weeks throughout the season.
- All teams and players have access to VEO match recordings and analysis.
- Teams compete in CAYSA D2 during the Fall & Spring seasons.
- Teams have the option to compete in Spring Cup (State Cup, Presidents Cup, Directors Cup) or play other tournaments at additional cost.
- Every team has a parent volunteer Team Manager to assist the Coach with admin duties and communication.
- All teams should use Sports Engine for team communication.
Spring 2025 Calendar
| DATES | EVENTS |
|---|---|
| Aug 4 week | Select Keeper Training Begins |
| Aug 11 week | Competitive Team Practice Begins |
| Sept 6 | Fall League Play Begins |
| Nov 1 | Fall League Play Ends |
| Nov 3 week | Competitive Team Practice Ends |
| May 27/28th | 25-26 Select U12 -U19 Tryouts |
FAQs
How does this program differ from the current Competitive program?
The Premier program offers more to it’s players, it’s a professional-level approach to player and team development, it is designed to add another level of play to T&C Soccer. The current competitive program does not include paid professional training for every practice and every game whereas the Premier program does, it also offers many more perks which are listed above in the program details.
Can I try out for a team?
Yes, any player from any club can tryout for an Premier team providing they are born in 2009 – 2011
How much does it cost?
Player fees for T&C Premier teams is $1250 per competitive year (August through May)
What is included in my fees?
Seasonal training twice a week for 18 weeks, 8-10 weeks of Skills Training per season, access to weekly Futsal pick-up games throughout the season, Fall and Spring league play and Spring Cup play.
What do I have to pay extra for?
Uniform, tournaments, out of town travel and off season events such as camps or Futsal. Most players spend around $300 in addition to their $1000 yearly registration.
How many games are played per weekend?
During league play teams can plan on playing one game per weekend, occasionally there may be two games a weekend, for tournaments and Spring Cup play there may be multiple games a weekend.
Can players participate in other sports whilst in the Premier program?
Yes. We strongly support our players participating in additional sports at this young age however they must communicate with their coach about making up any missed practices.
