2021 Tryouts June 12 - June 17
Tryouts for OSC teams forming for Fall 2021-Spring 2022 will be held June 12-17th. Each age group will have a tryout either Saturday or Sunday and also one other time on a weeknight. Final days and times for tryouts are listed below. Players should pre-register for tryouts by clicking the blue button above.
Players must attend a tryout to be considered for a team. For more information about tryouts, please visit our "General Tryout Information" page on the Tryouts tab. Other questions can be directed to the club on our Contact Us page.
Players must attend a tryout to be considered for a team. For more information about tryouts, please visit our "General Tryout Information" page on the Tryouts tab. Other questions can be directed to the club on our Contact Us page.
Here is a link to MSYSA's "MSYSA R2T Guidelines": https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MSYSA-UPDATE---6-4-20.html?soid=1126670487603&aid=KBspyPrMmrU
To summarize:
Club Responsibilities
The following steps will be taken by all Okemos Soccer Club coaches:
To summarize:
Club Responsibilities
- Okemos Soccer Club will work with public health officials to notify adult leaders, youth, and their families if the organization becomes aware that a participant or adult leader has developed COVID-19 and may have been infectious to others while at a youth activity.
- Okemos Soccer Club has educated all staff on protocols and requirements, including state and local regulations, CDC recommendations, and other necessary safety information.
- Okemos Soccer Club is prepared to shut down and stop operations if necessary due to health concerns.
- Okemos Soccer Club will provide adequate field space for social distancing.
- Okemos Soccer Club has received confirmation from MSYSA that its insurance is provided and secured through August 31st.
- Families who do not wish to participate in our return to training due to health concerns have our full support and understanding.
The following steps will be taken by all Okemos Soccer Club coaches:
- Ensure they (as coaches) are healthy and check their temperature before activities with others.
- Conduct all training sessions outdoors and in compliance with state and local social distancing guidelines.
- Wear a mask during training sessions.
- Ensure all athletes are not sharing equipment (ball, water, etc.).
- Ensure they (as coaches) are the only person to handle equipment (e.g. cones); do not enlist parental or player assistance.
- The use of scrimmage jerseys or bibs is prohibited at this time.
- Ensure your child is healthy, and check your child’s temperature before activities with others. If your child has experienced any feelings of being ill, or any COVID-19 symptoms, do not send your child to practice.
- If your child becomes ill for any reason, please contact your head coach:
- If you are not attending training due to any reason other than illness, please contact your head coach.
- Ensure that your child uses the bathroom before training. Bathrooms will not be available at this time.
- Be sure your child has necessary sanitizing products with them at every training.
- Ensure all equipment (cleats, ball, shin guards etc.) is sanitized before and after every training.
- Consider not carpooling or very limited carpooling.
- Stay in your vehicle whenever possible. If you must leave your vehicle, adhere to social distance requirements based on current state and local health requirements.
- Do not assist your coach with equipment before or after training.
- If you have questions or concerns about club-related activities, please contact your coach via email or phone.
- Ensure your child’s clothing is washed after every training.
- Take your temperature daily and especially before activities with others.
- Wash hands thoroughly before and after training.
- Bring, and use, hand sanitizer with you at every training.
- Wear a mask before and after all training sessions. This protects others in the event that you are unknowingly carrying the virus.
- Do not touch or share other players’ equipment, water, food or bags.
- Do not touch the coach’s training equipment, including cones
- Practice social distancing, place bags and equipment at least 6 feet apart.
- No group celebrations, high-5s, hugs, handshakes, fist-bumps, etc.
- Follow all CDC guidelines as well those of your local health authorities.
OSC Allowing Teams to practice following
MSYSA R2T Guidelines
Dear Okemos Soccer Club Coaches and Families,
The state's youth soccer governing body, Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA), is suspending all soccer activities- practices, clinics, camps, and tournaments through June 14, 2020 for all teams including those in the Okemos Soccer Club.
The June 15, 2020 return-to-play date will be reviewed by MSYSA periodically and will take into consideration the current and anticipated recommendations from the State of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, and our governing bodies while reviewing the June 15 date.
Click here to review a list of MSYSA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).
The state's youth soccer governing body, Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA), is suspending all soccer activities- practices, clinics, camps, and tournaments through June 14, 2020 for all teams including those in the Okemos Soccer Club.
The June 15, 2020 return-to-play date will be reviewed by MSYSA periodically and will take into consideration the current and anticipated recommendations from the State of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, and our governing bodies while reviewing the June 15 date.
Click here to review a list of MSYSA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).
OSC Suspending Activities Until At Least June 15
The Okemos Soccer Club and Panda Express are partnering for a great tasting fundraiser! On Friday 10/16/2020 the Panda Express at 439 East Grand River Avenue, East Lansing will be hosting an Okemos Soccer Club fundraiser where 20% of all orders will be donated back to Okemos Soccer Club. Make lunch or dinner easy on 10/16/2020 and celebrate the Okemos Soccer Club community while enjoying a delicious meal.
To help raise funds for OSC all you have to do is follow these steps:
In store
1. Head to the Panda Express at 439 East Grand River Avenue, East Lansing (across from campus).
2. Place your order and show the fundraiser flyer on your phone at the register: http://bit.ly/Okemos-Soccer-Club
Online
1. Go to the Panda Express website www.pandaexpress.com
2. Order your meal and use the code 317092 at checkout. For complete instructions go to http://bit.ly/Online-Ordering-Instructions
Panda Express is proud to be an Okemos Soccer Club sponsor and is dedicated to supporting our community. Enjoy your delicious lunch or dinner this Friday while supporting the Okemos Soccer Club community!
Thank you!
Rob Antcliff & Kevin Gunns
To help raise funds for OSC all you have to do is follow these steps:
In store
1. Head to the Panda Express at 439 East Grand River Avenue, East Lansing (across from campus).
2. Place your order and show the fundraiser flyer on your phone at the register: http://bit.ly/Okemos-Soccer-Club
Online
1. Go to the Panda Express website www.pandaexpress.com
2. Order your meal and use the code 317092 at checkout. For complete instructions go to http://bit.ly/Online-Ordering-Instructions
Panda Express is proud to be an Okemos Soccer Club sponsor and is dedicated to supporting our community. Enjoy your delicious lunch or dinner this Friday while supporting the Okemos Soccer Club community!
Thank you!
Rob Antcliff & Kevin Gunns
Okemos Soccer Club Panda Express Fundraiser Friday, Oct 16
Spartan Goalkeeper Academy Camp June 25 - 27 or July 9 -11
Become a better goalkeeper! REGISTER EARLY
Beginner: 6-7:20pm $110
Intermediate: 6-7:30pm $110
Advanced/College: 7:20-9pm $110
East Lansing Soccer Complex (3700 Coleman Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823)
(Limited to 20 campers at each level)
< Click here to register >
Beginner: 6-7:20pm $110
Intermediate: 6-7:30pm $110
Advanced/College: 7:20-9pm $110
East Lansing Soccer Complex (3700 Coleman Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823)
(Limited to 20 campers at each level)
< Click here to register >
Juggling Club!
OSC is continuing the popular juggling club again this spring. Players will work toward reward levels for the number of consecutive juggles they can perform. For each level achieved, players will receive a reward tag they can attach to their bag.
Juggling helps players improve their touch on the ball, allowing them to be more comfortable and confident when they have the ball. Plus, juggling improves a player's balance and concentration.
Top players dribble and juggle a ball every day!
OSC is continuing the popular juggling club again this spring. Players will work toward reward levels for the number of consecutive juggles they can perform. For each level achieved, players will receive a reward tag they can attach to their bag.
Juggling helps players improve their touch on the ball, allowing them to be more comfortable and confident when they have the ball. Plus, juggling improves a player's balance and concentration.
Top players dribble and juggle a ball every day!
Coerver Winter Training 2018-19
The details of the 15 weekly trainings on Saturdays are below. This is excellent training and highly recommended. Please note the new location at the Court One facility in Haslett. This is a gym floor so flat soled shoes should be worn. We have to limit this to only 30 players each session so register early!
Dates: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23
Time: U12-U14 2pm-4pm U9-U11 4pm-6pm
Location: Court One Athletics, 7868 Old M-78, East Lansing, MI 48823
Cost: $325.00 for 15 sessions (30 hrs)
Deadline: Dec 1 or until full.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON THE COERVER MICHIGAN SITE
Wiel Coerver was the pioneer in up-tempo, high-rep, skill focused player development. His Coerver Coaching methods are used all across the world and the principles of his training are even being used by top clubs in the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Watch this Coerver Method Video to find out more
Time: U12-U14 2pm-4pm U9-U11 4pm-6pm
Location: Court One Athletics, 7868 Old M-78, East Lansing, MI 48823
Cost: $325.00 for 15 sessions (30 hrs)
Deadline: Dec 1 or until full.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON THE COERVER MICHIGAN SITE
Wiel Coerver was the pioneer in up-tempo, high-rep, skill focused player development. His Coerver Coaching methods are used all across the world and the principles of his training are even being used by top clubs in the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Watch this Coerver Method Video to find out more
U12 Boys win Jr State Cup Championship
A first half header goal by Andrew Kim off a corner from Aidan Antcliff held up as Okemos Soccer Club's boys beat SWM Kickers (Southwest Michigan) to win the 2016 U12 state championship.
It was a total team effort and a deserved victory. Stellar goalkeeping by Dray Chase and a rock solid defense led by John Moore, Will Swihart, George Meng and Issac Freidoff secured the shutout.
Tough ball winning and precision passing by midfielders Owen Brewer, Aidan Antcliff, Ben Hussey, Andrew Kim, Kaivalya Kulkarni and Ryan Wilkinson allowed Okemos to control possession.
Tireless work and unselfish play by forwards Ruben Gonzalez and Ederick Plantegenest kept the SWM defense under pressure the entire game.
With the win, Okemos becomes only the third team from the Lansing area to win a State Cup or Jr State Cup championship and the first community based team- since all players are from Okemos- to accomplish the feat.
A first half header goal by Andrew Kim off a corner from Aidan Antcliff held up as Okemos Soccer Club's boys beat SWM Kickers (Southwest Michigan) to win the 2016 U12 state championship.
It was a total team effort and a deserved victory. Stellar goalkeeping by Dray Chase and a rock solid defense led by John Moore, Will Swihart, George Meng and Issac Freidoff secured the shutout.
Tough ball winning and precision passing by midfielders Owen Brewer, Aidan Antcliff, Ben Hussey, Andrew Kim, Kaivalya Kulkarni and Ryan Wilkinson allowed Okemos to control possession.
Tireless work and unselfish play by forwards Ruben Gonzalez and Ederick Plantegenest kept the SWM defense under pressure the entire game.
With the win, Okemos becomes only the third team from the Lansing area to win a State Cup or Jr State Cup championship and the first community based team- since all players are from Okemos- to accomplish the feat.
2009-10 Boys and Girls Pre-Tryout Scrimmages
The Okemos Soccer Club will hold a pre-tryout scrimmage night for all 2009 and 2010 birth year players at Wardcliff Elementary (5117 Park Lake Rd East Lansing 48823).
The Okemos Soccer Club will hold a pre-tryout scrimmage night for all 2009 and 2010 birth year players at Wardcliff Elementary (5117 Park Lake Rd East Lansing 48823).
- 2009 & 2010 boys: Monday, June 11 from 6-7:15
- 2009 & 2010 girls: Tuesday, June 12 from 6:30-7:45
2018 Tryout Schedule
Tryouts for the Fall 2018 (Sept.1 – Nov. 1 season) and Spring 2019 (April – June 1 season) CASL and WSSL seasons are available on our tryout page. Click here to find out more information about tryouts and the club.
Tryouts for the Fall 2018 (Sept.1 – Nov. 1 season) and Spring 2019 (April – June 1 season) CASL and WSSL seasons are available on our tryout page. Click here to find out more information about tryouts and the club.
Kinawa Soccer fields
1750 Kinawa Dr, Okemos 48864
1750 Kinawa Dr, Okemos 48864
Exact days and times of tryouts for the Fall 2018-Spring 2019 teams will be finalized May 15, 2018. However, start days have been determined:
Girls will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018 and one weekday following
Boys will be held Sunday, June 17, 2018 and one weekday following
Girls will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018 and one weekday following
Boys will be held Sunday, June 17, 2018 and one weekday following
Okemos players could shine under the lights as soon as fall 2018
Final Fundraising For Okemos High School Field Lights Project
Donations are being sought for an ambitious project to upgrade the Okemos Varsity Soccer Field. With a mission of creating a premier high school soccer facility to continue the legacy of Okemos soccer, the Under the Lights Soccer Project, will have two phases.
The first phase will be to install lighting and create a memorial to, and rename the stadium for, legendary soccer coach, John Picone. The second phase will be to install security fencing around the practice facility, relocate and upgrade the scoreboard and landscaping. The goal is to have both phases done by fall of 2018.
The project is long overdue according to varsity soccer coach Brian Guggemos. "Not many people realize that we're one of a handful of schools in the area without lights. East Lansing, Dewitt, Mason, Williamston, Grand Ledge, Holt, Lansing Catholic, Fowlerville, Charlotte and Eaton Rapids all have lights," Guggemos said. Although lights create a great atmosphere for games, there are practical reasons to add them. They include generating revenue with the ability to host CAAC Cup finals, district, regional, semi-final and state final matches and improved start times for families. "Right now, we have to start our JV matches at 4pm and our varsity at 5:30pm. That makes it tough for parents and community members to see games. "By adding lights, our JV games could start at 5 or 5:30pm and varsity at 6:30 or 7pm," Guggemos added.
As of Janurary 1, 2018, $170,000 of the estimated project budget of $230,000 has been raised. The rest of the money will need to come from local businesses, former players and the Okemos soccer community. The goal is to have all the money raised by February 15th in order to start work this summer. If you are interested in finding out more and supporting the future of Okemos soccer, click on the donation and sponsor form below. If you'd prefer to make your tax deductible donation by check, make it to Okemos Athletic Boosters (put Soccer Lights Fund in memo) and mail it to PO Box 57, Okemos, MI 48805.
Donations are being sought for an ambitious project to upgrade the Okemos Varsity Soccer Field. With a mission of creating a premier high school soccer facility to continue the legacy of Okemos soccer, the Under the Lights Soccer Project, will have two phases.
The first phase will be to install lighting and create a memorial to, and rename the stadium for, legendary soccer coach, John Picone. The second phase will be to install security fencing around the practice facility, relocate and upgrade the scoreboard and landscaping. The goal is to have both phases done by fall of 2018.
The project is long overdue according to varsity soccer coach Brian Guggemos. "Not many people realize that we're one of a handful of schools in the area without lights. East Lansing, Dewitt, Mason, Williamston, Grand Ledge, Holt, Lansing Catholic, Fowlerville, Charlotte and Eaton Rapids all have lights," Guggemos said. Although lights create a great atmosphere for games, there are practical reasons to add them. They include generating revenue with the ability to host CAAC Cup finals, district, regional, semi-final and state final matches and improved start times for families. "Right now, we have to start our JV matches at 4pm and our varsity at 5:30pm. That makes it tough for parents and community members to see games. "By adding lights, our JV games could start at 5 or 5:30pm and varsity at 6:30 or 7pm," Guggemos added.
As of Janurary 1, 2018, $170,000 of the estimated project budget of $230,000 has been raised. The rest of the money will need to come from local businesses, former players and the Okemos soccer community. The goal is to have all the money raised by February 15th in order to start work this summer. If you are interested in finding out more and supporting the future of Okemos soccer, click on the donation and sponsor form below. If you'd prefer to make your tax deductible donation by check, make it to Okemos Athletic Boosters (put Soccer Lights Fund in memo) and mail it to PO Box 57, Okemos, MI 48805.
2017 Tryouts Date Set
Mark your calendars, Michigan State Youth Soccer Association has determined that tryouts for fall 2017 teams must start on or after June 17, 2017. OSC will announce dates, times and locations for specific teams in May. Typically all OSC teams hold a weekend tryout session and a weekday tryout session. That means OSC tryouts will occur between Saturday, June 17 and Thursday, June 22.
Mark your calendars, Michigan State Youth Soccer Association has determined that tryouts for fall 2017 teams must start on or after June 17, 2017. OSC will announce dates, times and locations for specific teams in May. Typically all OSC teams hold a weekend tryout session and a weekday tryout session. That means OSC tryouts will occur between Saturday, June 17 and Thursday, June 22.
Tryouts- Have Been Completed. Teams Being Formed
Tryouts for the Fall 2016 (Sept.1 – Nov. 1) and Spring 2017 (April – June 1) CASL and WSSL teams were completed Wednesday, June 22. Players are being contacted and teams are being formed.
Tryouts for the Fall 2016 (Sept.1 – Nov. 1) and Spring 2017 (April – June 1) CASL and WSSL teams were completed Wednesday, June 22. Players are being contacted and teams are being formed.
Coerver Winter Training 2016-17
Session #1
Dates: Nov 12, 19, Dec 3,10, 17 Jan 7, 4
Session #2
Dates: Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar 4, 11
Click for more info
Session #1
Dates: Nov 12, 19, Dec 3,10, 17 Jan 7, 4
Session #2
Dates: Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar 4, 11
Click for more info
OSC Night at Lansing United
Any Okemos players wearing an Okemos JERSEY will get into the game FREE. Can be Okemos Soccer Club or Eastside jerseys. Adults can save $1 when they use the coupon code "Okemos" here.
LanU vs Kzoo FC
Friday, June 24
7pm EL Soccer Complex
OSC Inks a Mid-Michigan Exclusive Partnership with Coerver Coaching Michigan
As the only partner soccer club in the mid-Michigan area, Okemos Soccer club will train with the proven coaching methodology and training staff of Coerver Coaching Michigan to support both player and coach development. The training will include; tech
trainings, coaching clinics, summer camp and first
access for OSC players to fantastic winter training programs next year.
Over the past 30 years the Coerver® method has reached into every soccer-playing nation to become widely regarded as the world’s number one soccer skills teaching method. And now, Okemos players have the opportunity to receive the same elite individual and small-group training as kids throughout the rest of the country, and the world. The Coerver® method focuses on skill development in a fun and challenging environment. The results speak for themselves, with an astounding number of today’s greatest stars—and their managers—crediting Coerver® with developing their game. For more details, read the press release
Over the past 30 years the Coerver® method has reached into every soccer-playing nation to become widely regarded as the world’s number one soccer skills teaching method. And now, Okemos players have the opportunity to receive the same elite individual and small-group training as kids throughout the rest of the country, and the world. The Coerver® method focuses on skill development in a fun and challenging environment. The results speak for themselves, with an astounding number of today’s greatest stars—and their managers—crediting Coerver® with developing their game. For more details, read the press release
Make sure to get these important dates on your calendars:
2 Day Mini Camp...Wednesday 8/13, Thursday 8/14.
U11-U16 5:45-7:15pm U9-U10 6:00-7:30pm at Old Varsity fields
Technical Trainings...Tuesdays 9/30 and 10/7 at Old Varsity fields
2 Day Mini Camp...Wednesday 8/13, Thursday 8/14.
U11-U16 5:45-7:15pm U9-U10 6:00-7:30pm at Old Varsity fields
Technical Trainings...Tuesdays 9/30 and 10/7 at Old Varsity fields
Fall Mini Camp & Technical Training Dates
Technical Training with the Spartans!
Spring Techinical Trainings
The three Spring Technical Trainings are scheduled for Monday April 22, Tuesday April 30 and Monday May 20.
Coerver Coaching Michigan staff will run the April 22 and May 20 Tech Trainings. These sessions will be intense so they will only be 1 hour. The schedule on those days will be:
U13-14 teams 5:30-6:30, U9-U10 6:30-7:30, U11-U12 7:30-8:30.
The Tuesday April 30 session will have all age groups train from 6-7:30,
The Technical Trainings are all held at the Old Varsity fields at Chippewa Middle School. There will be no individual team practices on these dates as each team and coach is expected to participate.
Coerver Coaching Michigan staff will run the April 22 and May 20 Tech Trainings. These sessions will be intense so they will only be 1 hour. The schedule on those days will be:
U13-14 teams 5:30-6:30, U9-U10 6:30-7:30, U11-U12 7:30-8:30.
The Tuesday April 30 session will have all age groups train from 6-7:30,
The Technical Trainings are all held at the Old Varsity fields at Chippewa Middle School. There will be no individual team practices on these dates as each team and coach is expected to participate.
Fall Technical Trainings
The three Spring Technical Trainings are scheduled for Tuesday September 17, Tuesday September 24 and Tuesday October 1st.
Members of Michigan State's men's soccer team will run the September 17th Tech Training! Make sure to bring something for them to autograph (and a marker).
The Technical Trainings are all held at the Old Varsity fields at Chippewa Middle School. There will be no individual team practices on these dates as each team and coach is expected to participate.
Members of Michigan State's men's soccer team will run the September 17th Tech Training! Make sure to bring something for them to autograph (and a marker).
The Technical Trainings are all held at the Old Varsity fields at Chippewa Middle School. There will be no individual team practices on these dates as each team and coach is expected to participate.
Tryouts Completed, Teams Forming
OSC is growing! We went from 9 teams in the spring to 15 teams registering for fall. Teams are in the process of collecting paperwork and registering players. Have a great summer and we'll see you on the fields in August!
