Such programs may be what you are looking for, and you should seriously consider them as an alternative to select soccer. Rec leagues are less expensive to join and run. Practices may be less demanding, if they are held at all. Everyone typically gets playing time, based on league rules. There are often little, if any requirements placed upon coaches.
Select soccer is more demanding of the player and their families.
The player must sacrifice time to develop individual skills and maintain game fitness. Parents must arrange their schedules to make certain players have rides to and from practices and games. The player must be dressed, on time, and physically and mentally prepared if they are to learn and compete with their team. The Stafford Soccer Club is a not-for profit organization. In order to provide area youth an opportunity to play, the SSC engages in various activities requiring the participation of teams, team officials, players and parents.