If a child really likes soccer and wants to really learn the game and play at a higher level, then NOVA is the only soccer club that can provide consistent training, coaching, and experience. About a third of the players have chosen to play competitive soccer. The others have decided to stay recreational or play one more year with their friends before trying out for the U12's. With the start of high school only a few recreational teams are left. Recreational players are doing other things and will return to the sport as adult recreational players or parents of 'Tot Soccer' players.
Competitive teams dominate the youth soccer scene.
In the main, high school soccer teams are composed of competitive soccer players with the boys playing in the Fall and girls in the Spring. A few will go on to play college soccer. Like the other players, they will return to the sport after college as adult recreational players, coaches, referees and parents of 'Tot Soccer' players.