Our two clubs will officially become one on July 1, 2022.  In the interim both boards are working together in order  to  ensure a smooth transition.   We will begin operation as the new club at the 2022-2023 tryouts and registrations in June.

For a multitude of reasons, all of the clubs have much to gain from becoming one.

●    Long term club sustainability

●    Increased player talent pool

●    Higher quality and competitive teams

●    Diversity of levels of play at each age group

●    Expanded available training facilities

●    Higher quality training

●    Larger coaching staff

●    Improved coach retention and development

●    Future opportunities for higher levels of play (ex. Super-Y, DA, etc)

We  strive to be a high-quality regional club, having all the resources of a larger club but without giving up our unique community feel.

As  with  every  other  area  of  life,  the  cost  to  run  our  club  has  increased  too.   With  the  addition  of  more resources (indoor facilities, coach development, higher level teams and commitments) there will be additional costs. We are working hard to determine the appropriate costs and will release the exact amounts this spring.

Indoor  training  facilities  (Turf),  speed  &  agility  training,  goalie  training,  year  round  training  options, classroom film sessions for older players utilizing the Veo camera and software, more/better tournaments

Absolutely.  WMG  will  be  committed  to  helping  players  in  need.  We  will  continue  to  offer  scholarships through a formalized process communicated on our website.

We  will  have  annual  tryouts  with  the  focus  on  fielding  the  most competitive teams regardless of previous club  affiliation.  There  are  always  considerations  taken  into building teams but again we will be looking to field  the  best  team  (s)  possible.  Field  availability  and  number  of  players  from  an  area  would  be  a consideration but not the sole determining factor.

Coaches from both staffs will remain and will be offered positions on the new club. Higher level coaches will typically be the 1st level coach if there are conflicts

Home  field  is  dependent  on  various  factors  (team  age,  level,  etc).   Since we are blessed to have access to fields in Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings and at Max Effort, we will certainly use the fields available to us. 

We will look at all available options. Consideration on cost, quality of the fields /training area and coaches’ availability.

Our  primary  uniform  colors  are  Black  jerseys  and  Gray  jerseys.  Our Galaxy logo includes colors from all surrounding communities

Max Effort will be our winter training facility and small sided opportunities.  Our club has been given prime slots for all training.   However, utilizing the facilities outside of team training is not included in the fees but our families are welcome to join in order to use the facilities.

No. Current coaches and clubs have a commitment to developing their teams and players through the end of the spring season, this will remain our focus regardless of the merger.

Both  TASC  and  CATS  come  in  with  similar  numbers  of  players  and  Hastings  has  several  teams.  Once combined, we are projecting to have 22-28 teams in our inaugural year as West Michigan Galaxy.

Not yet, our two Directors of Coaching will assess the coaches for the best fit for each team later.

Our goal is to try and find a home for kids that want to play soccer. As with any try out model, it all depends on  numbers  and  quality  of the players, and will most likely result in new teams being formed with players from  both  clubs.  While there is always a possibility of cuts, we will do our best to find a good fit for your player  based  on  their  skill  level  and  dedication.   With  being  a  larger  club,  it  gives  us  the  opportunity  to introduce programs that each separate clubs have not been able to in the past such as a recreational level for those not quite ready for travel whether from a commitment level or a skill level.

Yes.   We will be offering multiple skills camps, and training throughout the year, including during the winter months. There will also be options for developmental player roles within the new structure.  These roles will be  assessed  and  offered  on  an  individual  basis.    Follow our social media pages for information regarding upcoming opportunities.

We will be forming teams from U7-U19, which is ages 6-18.

Our apparel partner, Gazelle Sports, intends to offer patches that can be used to repurpose old gear. Our new club will also offer a great selection of new gear and attire.

Yes.  We  will  be  offering  a  program  for  younger  age  groups  called  Shooting  Stars  that  will  help focus on development and fun. 

Yes, We will be working with TopSoccer to offer a program that provides an opportunity for all, in a fun, safe environment.

For  general  questions  at  this  time  feel  free  to  reach  out  to  Dustin  Ruth  (dustintasc@gmail.com) or Sarah Smith (president@catsfc.net).