Who We Are
The Cumberland Soccer Club is a community-based, volunteer organization supporting competitive travel soccer playing under affiliation with Soccer Maine, United Soccer Federation of Maine (USFM), the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA). The Cumberland Soccer Club abides by the Articles, bylaws, policies and requirements of Soccer Maine. The Cumberland Soccer Club is a non-profit organization exempt from tax under IRS Section 501c(3).
Mission Statement
Provide opportunities for the youth of Cumberland / North Yarmouth, Maine to participate in the game of soccer while being guided by principles centered on sportsmanship, player development, quality coaching and community.
Through participation in a competitive league environment, the CSC core principles will be promoted to all players, coaches, referees, volunteers and parents in support of our mission.
Core Principles
Sportsmanship: Competition without conflict through the demonstration of respect for teammates, coaches, support staff, opponents, referees and spectators.
Player Development: The teaching of skills, strategies, relationships, leadership and responsibility that support preparation for life and a passion for the game.
Quality Coaching: Keeping in mind that the coach is the key to making the student-athlete experience appropriate, positive and educational, we will support our coaches with training. Such training will emphasize the understanding of the holistic needs of young people and balance individual needs with the promotion of continuous improvement and competitive spirit.
Community: Mutual respect, commitment and support offered in a positive spirit by parents, coaches, players and others.
Playing Time
At the U9, U10 and U11 age group, coaches will attempt to provide all players equal playing time during a season.
At the U12, U13 and U14 age group, coaches will use discretion in playing time but all players should play a minimum of 10 minutes per half of regulation length games (30 minute halves for U-12 and 35 minute halves for U13 and U14).
At all age groups, players may receive less playing time for failing to participate in all practices and games, or for disciplinary reasons.
Player Expectations
Players should expect that CSC practices will begin in mid August. League games could begin the Sunday prior to Labor Day weekend.
All players are expected to be at weekly practices unless an absence is previously discussed with coach.
All players are also expected to attend:
- CSC Labor Day and Columbus Day tournament games.
- Sunday CSC league games as well as make up league games.
- State Championship games.
CSC coaches will work with parents and coaches to schedule additional “friendly” games in order to optimize attendance (e.g., Saturday friendly games).
Missing practices or games, without a previously cleared excuse with a head coach, may result in the loss of playing time.
