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OUR MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY:

The overarching mission of LHSA's Competitive Program is to reinforce the US Soccer Federation's core philosophy of fostering player development over winning through age appropriate instruction, effective training, fun, and competition.

Our primary goal is to develop confidence in technical ability and tactical understanding through guided discovery and facilitated learning.  We aim to develop Lawrence Township players both physically and emotionally in order to compete at the highest level of their ability and foster a true appreciation of the 'beautiful game'.  Given travel teams are "competitive" by their very nature, not all youth soccer players will have the technical ability, desire or maturity to participate and compete at this level.

LHSA provides soccer education and instruction in part through competition in youth soccer leagues.  The playing year is divided into two (2) separate playing seasons.  League play for the fall season generally begins in September and runs through late November.  The spring season generally begins in March and ends in late May.  Competitive teams usually supplement their training during the winter months by training indoors and participating in indoor league sessions.  Each team determines its own winter training regime.

Competitive soccer tryouts for U10 and older teams are held annually in May/June. Tryouts for new U8/U9 teams are held in mid- to late-Fall and these teams stay together for three consecutive seasons before entering the annual tryout stream.  Please refer to our 'Age Group Calculator' to determine the appropriate team for your child.  All tryout dates will be listed on the LHSA website and advertised in local newspapers.