Rec vs Premier – North Tacoma Soccer Club

Rec vs. Premier

The differences between recreational and premier soccer.

Trying to decide if our recreational soccer program or Sparta Tacoma (our premier soccer program) is a better fit for your child? Here are a few differences to consider.

Philosophy

Recreational

Participatory model. Provide a fun and safe soccer experience where kids can develop their skills by “playing the game”. Especially at the younger ages, the Rec club is about team sports, not an intense focus on soccer skills.

Sparta Tacoma

Developmental model. Designed for players that want to excel in soccer and develop soccer skills and soccer team strategy. They desire professional coaching, to play in a more competitive environment and are committed to a longer season and some travel.

Club Organization

League Affiliation

Season

Age Groups

Tryouts

Coaching

Recreational

Volunteer coaches. We support and invest heavily in the development of our coaches, who are all active members of the community. Every coach receives weekly lesson plans and has access to mentorship from an experienced coach to ensure consistent developmental standards are in place for players and coaches.

Sparta Tacoma

Paid professional coaches. A lot of time and resources have been invested in building and developing our coaching staff. Seven Sparta coaches currently hold their United Soccer Coaches national license, and we recently added two experienced coaches with prestigious national licenses from US Soccer. Coaches are hired and evaluated on their ability to develop teams and players.

Commitment

Playing Time

Travel

Cost

Recreational

League costs run $75-$150, depending on age. Players are responsible for the cost of cleats, shin guards. Uniforms are provided for players up to U11. Players U12 and above purchase their own uniforms.

Sparta Tacoma

Depending on age and league fees, Sparta Tacoma annual fees range from $900 to $1,500 and can be paid at the beginning of the season, or spread out over 10 monthly payments. Additionally, team fees can vary based on additional tournaments the team decides to participate in and any associated travel costs.

Standings and ScoreKeeping

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Resources