Program chart comparison
Chart Comparison
Check out the chart below to see a comparison of our different program offerings. Most of our programs have overlapping age groups. For example, a 8U player could play URL soccer or Academy soccer. Each program has a different commitment level and different offerings (coaching, in Oshkosh versus travel, etc.) so check out the chart below to get a better idea of the experience each program includes. If you have any quesitons about Oshkosh United or which program may be best for your child do not hesitate to reach out to our Director of Coaching, Matt Callahan, at matt@oshkoshunited.com.
| United Rec League (URL) | Academy | Select | Elite | |
| Short Description |
Developmentally appropriate program for beginning soccer players.
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Bridge between Rec and Select soccer. A great youth program for players looking for an additional challenge. | Traveling soccer program for players looking for excellent coaching in the Fox Valley area. | State wide traveling soccer program that offers the most competitive envivronment available. |
| Age Groups |
6U and 8U
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8U, 9U and 10U
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11U and up
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13U and up
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| Coaching |
Volunteer parent coaches that have attended a beginning coaching course offered by the WI Youth Soccer Association. All coaches follow an Oshkosh United provided curriculum. |
Paid parent coaches that typically have a soccer playing background or previous coaching experience. All coaches follow an Oshkosh United provided curriculum and have attended WI Youth Soccer Association coaching education training. | Paid coaches that have a strong playing background. Many of our Select coaches have coaching licenses that exceed the state minimum. We have Select coaches in the WI Soccer Hall of Fame and multiple coaches that have won WI Youth Soccer "Coach of the Year" honors. The coaches are selected and trained by our coaching directors. A club skill development curriculum is provided. | Paid coaches that have a strong playing/coaching background. We require all of our Elite coaches to have a "D" license at minimum. Many of our coaches have higher licenses and high school or college soccer coaching experience. |
| Season(s) |
Spring Both programs start in early May and end at the end of June. |
Fall and Spring Players can elect to play in one or both seasons. The Fall season runs from the middle of August to the end of October. The Spring season starts in the middle of April and continues through the end of June. |
Fall and Spring Tryouts are for the Spring season. Players interested in playing fall have that as an option as well. The Fall season runs from the middle of August to the end of October. The Spring season starts in the middle of April and continues through the end of June. |
Fall and Spring Elite players are encouraged to play all seasons available to the age group. The Fall season runs from the middle of August to the end of October. The Spring season runs from early April to the end of June.
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| Time Commitment |
6U plays on Thursday nights. Part of the time is spent practicing and part of the time is spent playing games. 8U has Monday practices and Wednesday games. |
The Academy program has practice on Monday and Wednesday evenings and games on Saturday mornings. | Select teams have two practices per week and one game per week. Practice days are selected by the coach. Game days are determined by the league. Specific game days are available on the Select page. | Elite teams practice twice per week. State league teams play games on the weekend (Saturday, Sunday, sometimes both). MRL teams tend to compete in 2-3 games during a weekend to make travel more practical. |
| Tournament Play | 8U has an optional Jamboree (multiple games against other local teams) in early July |
Yes Academy teams participate in one fall tournament (Neenah) and one spring tournament (Oshkosh). |
Yes Select teams participate in one fall tournament and three spring tournaments (one is the Oshkosh tournament, typically another is local in the Fox Valley as well, the third may be a Fox Valley tournament or perhaps a tournament in the Madison/Milwaukee area). |
Yes Elite teams particpate in one fall tournament and three spring tournaments (one is the Oshkosh tournament). The other tournaments may be farther away against better competition. Elite teams may also attend showcase tournaments. |
| Travel | No - All events in Oshkosh | Yes - Neenah to Green Bay | Yes - Neenah to Green Bay | Yes - State Wide |
| Tryout Needed | No - open registration | No - open registration | Yes - tryouts start in June | Yes - tryouts in June |
| Cost |
6U = $60 8U = $75 |
Registration fee = $50 Uniform fee for 1st time players: $25 Fall Season = $50 for 8U and $85 for 9U/10U Spring Season = $65 for 8U and $65 for 9U/10U Tournament entry fees included in price |
Registration fee = $125 ($75 for 18U and 19U teams) Fall and spring fee = Varies based upon the age group and level of play. Check out this link for more information. |
Registration fee = $125 ($75 for 18U and 19U teams) Fall and spring fee = Varies based upon the age group and level of play. Check out this link for more information. |
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