Travel Player registration in GotSport

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association (EPYSA, the governing body that presides over all travel programs in Eastern PA) is using a NEW GotSport database system this season. ALL players are required to provide a birth certificate and current head shot photo (in jpeg format) in order to be rostered on a team for the 2020-21 season (including returning players). Please upload these documents to the GotSport database by July 23, 2020. Failure to complete this step will prevent a player from being added to the official roster, which allows them to participate in games and tournaments. There is NO charge to this registration.

Follow the steps below to complete your accounts and upload player documents.

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1. Click HERE to log on to your account using the email address this email was sent to.

2. Click "Forgot Password" and reset your password (if this is the first time you're logging on).

The first account you see upon log-in is your parent/guardian account — DO NOT update this information to reflect your player's info or upload documents to this account. Players' accounts can be accessed and updated by clicking the "family" icon and selecting the player profile.

3. Once you've established a password, log onto your account and click the "Family" icon in the left navigation.

4. Click the name of the player whose documents you want to upload.

5. Click on the "Documents" icon on the left navigation.

6. Click "New Document."

7. In the "Document Repository," select "PASC — Birth Certificates" to upload a copy of your player's birth certificate.

8. In the "Document Repository," select "PASC — Headshots" to upload a copy of your player's head shot.

9. In your player's account, click "Choose File" to upload your player's photo in his/her profile.

10. Click on "Forms" in the top navigation.

11. Click "Available Forms" in the left navigation.

12. Click "Start" on each form (Communicable Disease Agreement and EPYS Player Registration) and fill them out. NOTE: When you click on a form, it takes you off the GotSport platform to "register" the form (at no cost). You should be able to close the tab, return to the original, and continue on to the second form once you've completed the first.

Complete this process for all your players, and make sure to complete your profile and your players' profiles while you're logged on (including making your player's name match his/her name as it appears on their birth certificate, verify date of birth and gender).

The travel soccer program is year round and designed to create a positive, healthy environment for teams to grow within all areas of the game. Consistent training has resulted in teams playing an effective style of soccer and has motivated players to individually grow their game within and outside of the team environment. The program is divided in to 4 phases, the Under 8 (Academy), the Under 9 - Under 10 (Travel Academy), Under 11 - Under 14 (Youth Travel) and Under 15 - Under 18 (Senior). Through the program, teams are built to be technically fit, tactically aware, and mentally tough. Each phase has age-specific technical and tactical objectives.

Program Philosophy

Individual player development is the highest priority. Player development is accomplished by teaching players the technical, tactical, physical, and psychosocial aspects of soccer in a manner that is both challenging and fun. Team development is accomplished by creating a common appreciation amongst the players for strong effort, healthy competitive attitudes, sportsmanship and teamwork. A team is considered successful if it creates a positive environment for player development.

Development Program

Under 8 FireBird Academy - LEARN to DEVELOP

Pool Training & Competition, Fall and Spring Outdoor League Play, 1 Fall Festival, Winter Futsal Training and In House League, Focus on individual skills, developing passion for the game. Visit the U8 FireBird Academy page to learn more.

Under 9 and Under 10 Travel Academy - DEVELOP TO TRAIN

Pool Training & Competition, Individual Skills Camps, Team Tactics Camp, Fall and Spring Outdoor Training and League, 3-4 Tournaments, Winter Futsal Training and In House League, Focus on individual skills, tactical awareness (playing freely to make own decisions/mistakes) and developing a training mentality. Train and Play Up Opportunities.

Under 11 - Under 14: Youth/ Premier Travel - TRAIN TO COMPETE

Pool Training & Competition, Individual Skills Camps, Team Tactics Camp, Fall and Spring Outdoor Training and League, 3-4 Tournaments, Cup Competition, Winter Indoor Training and League, Focus on individual skills, tactical awareness (playing freely to make own decisions/mistakes), developing a training mentality and mentoring a competitive attitude. Train and Play Up Opportunities.

Under 15 - Under 18: Senior Showcase/Travel Program - COMPETE TO WIN

Team Training Sessions, Fitness Sessions, 3 Showcase Tournaments, Cup Competition, Winter Training and League, Focus on skill development, tactical awareness (playing freely to make own decisions/mistakes) developed a training mentality, desire to compete and win the physical and mental challenges of the game.