Application Process for WIA Youth Club Programs

Westcastle IA offers free ID camps for players interested in joining any of our programs. Players must complete an application and attend an ID camp to be considered.

How It Works:

• ID camps are held in June, July, and August.
• After each camp session, WIA will send out rolling offers of admission.
• Player selection is based on commitment, psycho-social attributes, and skill level.

Selection Criteria:

• Commitment to the program: Your dedication to training, games, and team involvement.
• Psycho-social qualities: Include focus, attitude, coachability, concentration, creativity, decision-making, and motivation.
• Technical and physical skills: Assessment of your soccer abilities and fitness level.

WIA’s Philosophy on Player Placement

A comprehensive assessment of multiple factors determines player placement:

• Soccer Age: A combination of the player’s physical maturity, technical skills, and overall understanding of the game.
• Physical Development: Consideration of the player’s current stage of physical growth, which is naturally fluid and evolving.
• Team Dynamics: How a player fits within a team’s chemistry and needs.
• Biological Age: Players may be placed with their biological age group or in a different group based on their soccer age.

Our technical coaches will individually determine each player’s placement, ensuring the best fit for their development and the team.