What is Maelstrom Soccer Club? | The easiest way to think of Maelstrom is a coach's cooperative; the club was started in 2001 to teach soccer technical skills and tactics off season. We are pretty laid back in terms of the importance of competitions and instead focus our efforts on solid training. We have been developing our training methods since our inception and they are very evolved. Our system is progressive so we start with simple concepts, through intermediate, to very complex technical and tactical concepts.Maelstrom Soccer Club is a 501-3c Non-Profit Corporation and is registered/affilated with US Club Soccer. |
Is Maelstrom Soccer Club a business? | No, FC Maelstrom has been created to serve the Austin and North Dallas communities. The FC Maelstrom Soccer club provides all training services "at cost". |
How is Maelstrom Soccer Club affiliated with US and International Soccer? | FC Maelstrom is affiliated with US Club Soccer(USCS) which in turn is affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation(USSF); the USSF is a member of FIFA the recongnized international governing body for the sport of Soccer. |
How do I get involved with Maelstrom? | Contact the club registrar and ask about volunteering opportunites. |
Are all players in Maelstrom Soccer Club expected to play Premier, Select, or ODP as they progress? | No, our training system is designed to provide training to kids of all ages and skill levels. |
How is Maelstrom Soccer different from Recreational Leagues? | At FC Maelstrom we provide a "training centric" model utilizing proven methods. Our program provides year-round Soccer training by professional coaches. Therefore Seasonal Games and Tournaments are secondary to training and individual development. Whereas traditional leagues are "competition centric" and are focused on weekend games and provide minimal training. |
