Recreational Soccer Programs

• Micro Program (Micro; Ages 3-4)
• Early Developmental Program (EDP; Ages 5-6)

• Recreational Program (Rec; Ages 7-15)

Our Recreational Soccer program is about encouraging kids and their love of the game.  Right now, our kids deserve some sense of normalcy, an outlet to exercise, and the opportunity to continue friendships and make new ones.  Our recreational program will provide a safe environment for kids who want to continue playing the game they love or who want to give the sport a try - no matter their age or experience - and find out why it is the most popular sport in world!

SEASONAL INFORMATION

• FALL SEASON
  • Registration Opens in early June yearly
  • Registration Closes first week of August
  • Season starts the last week of August and runs for 8 weeks
• SPRING SEASON
  • Registration Opens in early December yearly
  • Registration Closes first week of February
  • Season starts the first week of March and runs for 8 weeks with a mid-season break for UCPS Spring Break
• All teams are coached by Volunteer Parent Coaches

JACK MCCABE - DIRECTOR OF RECREATIONAL SOCCER

We're excited to introduce our brand new Director of Recreational Soccer, Jack McCabe. 

Jack is originally from Long Island, NY. As a youth, he played for LIJSL Select Program and Rockville Centre Soccer Club. In High School, he earned All NY State Honors. In the 1995, Jack went on to play collegiately for the SUNY Albany Great Danes where he was a 3-year starter at mid field.

After moving to Charlotte for a position with Wells Fargo Bank in 2008, he began coaching his 2 oldest daughters, Madelyn and Monica, soccer teams for 5 years with the Carolina Rapids Soccer Club in the Fall and Spring. Jack also coached in the winter with Strikers Soccer. Jack’s youngest daughter, Mary-Kate, currently plays ECNL with the Charlotte Independence.

If he isn’t watching/ coaching soccer, you can find him some Sunday nights out on the pitch still playing. Although Jack still might have some skill left, the speed and stamina have decreased drastically!!!

Contact Jack at:  jmccabe@wxwathletics.org 

Don Reda - Director of Micro & EDP Soccer

Don Reda is originally from Long Island, New York where, after a four-year soccer career at James Madison University, he coached boys' high school and club soccer for four years on Long Island.

In 1989, Don moved to Charlotte and has since been part of the Charlotte soccer community for over twenty-five years. With three daughters growing up in soccer, Don moved to the girls' game and started coaching them at MARA. While at MARA, he was part of a group of coaches that brought Challenge and Classic Girls soccer to Charlotte. He continued by coaching at Charlotte Soccer Club for over ten years with Classic girls' teams ages 11 - 14. He then joined Charlotte Soccer Academy for a few years with U11 and U12 girl’s teams. Additionally, Don coached in the high school ranks in Charlotte as a Waddell assistant and a Providence High School JV coach for a season.  

Essentially, Don's seen it all, working with the likes of notable Charlotte coaches like Sean Bubb (Florida Elite Soccer Academy), Tim Santoro (NC State Head Coach), John Cullen (UNC-Charlotte), and Adam Denton (Davidson).  

Don has coached several Classic teams for Waxhaw at U11, U12, U13, and U14 age groups. He currently works in Waxhaw's youth development Micro and EDP.

Contact Don at: dreda@wxwathletics.org

Micro Soccer Fees

• Birth Years: 2020 & 2019
• Fees: $65.00
• The registration fee covers the cost of NCYSA Fees, insurance, equipment, field maintenance, utility costs, end of season trophy and uniform shirt. 

EDP Soccer Fees

• Birth Years: 2018 & 2017
• Fees: $195.00
• The registration fee covers the cost of NCYSA Fees, insurance, equipment, field maintenance, utility costs, referee fees, end of season trophy and uniform shirt. 

REC U8-U16 SOCCER FEES

• Birth Years: 2016 to 2008
• Fees: $250.00
• The registration fee covers the cost of NCYSA & UCYS fees, insurance, equipment, field maintenance, utility costs, referee fees and uniforms.  The uniform consists of a jersey, shorts, and socks.
• There will be an OPTIONAL REC U8-U16 End of season tournament at Weddington. This tournament is a separate fee.

Late Fees - $100.00 fee for registration requests between August 5 - August 10. Requests are subject to team openings review prior to approval.

REFUND POLICY - Our policy is to offer NO REFUNDS except for extraordinary circumstances (season ending injury or family relocation outside of the immediate area).

All Players, Parents & Coaches are bound by our Code of Conduct. Please be sure to review this on our Parent Portal. 

Guidelines on Player Conduct​​​​​​

• Players will play within the rules at all times.
• Players will give their best effort on the field.
• Players will give their teammates 100% support.
• Players will not harass, nor verbally attack, others.
• Players will not intentionally attempt to injure others.
• Players will not use inappropriate or obscene language.
• Players will never openly question a coach or umpire(s).
• Players will not mingle with parents or supporters during games or practices.
• Players will never respond to any negative comments from parents or supporters.
• Players will arrive on time for all team related functions.
  • As a member of the team, you have a responsibility to the other team players to be at practices and games.
  • If you are unable to attend any practices or games, please call, text, or email your coach at your earliest convenience (24 hrs notice preferred).
• Players will wear the appropriate uniform, practice attire, and protective equipment whenever they are on the field.
• Players should congratulate opponents on good plays, help opponents up if they are down or injured, and shake hands at the end of a game.
• Players should approach the coach with any questions about playing time, positioning, or strategy before/after games or practices. These issues will not be discussed with teammates, especially during a game.

Any behavior deemed unacceptable by this Code of Conduct will be dealt with as provided in the NCYSA Rules and Regulations.

Suspensions, periods of probation, or team dissolution may result from violations of the Code of Conduct.

Parent Code of Conduct

• I will encourage good sportsmanship from players, coaches, officials, and parents at every game and practice by demonstrating good sportsmanship myself.
• I will place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of my personal desire to win.
• I will refrain from making derogatory remarks or using foul language to or about any referees, coaches, parents, players, and spectators.
• I will make sure my player(s) and I will treat other players, parents, spectators, referees, and coaches with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or playing ability.
• I will remember that I am a parent/guardian of a player, and that the game is for the children, not the adults.
• I will be knowledgeable of the rules and will teach these rules to my player(s).
• I will refrain from the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco products at all WSC sponsored events, games and practices.
• I understand that intimidating actions with children, parents, spectators, referees or coaches will not be tolerated.

Any behavior deemed unacceptable by this Code of Conduct will be dealt with as provided in the NCYSA Rules and Regulations.

Suspensions, periods of probation, or team dissolution may result from violations of the Code of Conduct.