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East Moline Silvis Soccer Club Travel Program

The general purpose of the Club is to provide a coordinated soccer program for the children of the community. The program provides for the growth and enrichment of the total individual through quality coaching. The objectives are directed toward guiding and assisting each player's mental, social, and physical abilities to their fullest capacity. Emphasis is placed on sportsmanship as well as on the development of skills. The EMSSC Constitution and by-laws is a sincere effort to promote respect for rules and authority, promote good sportsmanship, and promote self-discipline among the contestants.

EMSSC is a member of the Illinois Youth Soccer Association, which conducts a competitive program for players with advanced skills and greater ambition. These players may have their sights set on a college soccer scholarship or even playing for the US National or Olympic teams.

The Illinois Youth Soccer competitive program consists of 12 major leagues across the State of Illinois with more than 35,000 players registered on over 2,000 teams.

EMSSC Travel Teams play in the ILLOWA Soccer League. Teams play six to eight league games in the fall and six league games in the spring of each year. EMSSC Travel Teams also play in IYSA and ISA sanctioned tournaments throughout the year.

The Travel Soccer Team Training and individual Player Development is under the direction of Coach Philip Weaver, EMSSC D.O.C. Teams follow various curriculums developed by the D.O.C. and also train with their assigned Staff Coach assisting the team¹s volunteer coach with various technical and tactical skills necessary for the team. The DOC and Staff Coaches, along with each team¹s Volunteer Coach, help our travel teams and players reach their full potential.

During the season various Team Building Events are scheduled outside player¹s training and game schedules.

EMSSC Soccer is a feeder program for United Township High School, East Moline, Illinois.