Typical Lightning Yearly Cycle Expectations by Season

Elite Teams: U11-U12 DA Teams, all Premiere 1 and NLC teams for U13 and older teams.  All of our teams participate in Junior State Cup and State Cup.

Key: 
MYSL: Michigan Youth Soccer League
MSPSP: Michigan State Premiere Soccer Program
NLC: National League Conference
DA: Director's Academy

​Player Expectations

Training

• Arrive to training 10-15 minutes early
• Wear club training gear to every session
• Work hard and be ready to learn
• Stretch after every training session

Games

• Arrive to games 30-45 minutes prior to kick off
• Wear white uniform for home and blue uniform for away games
• Stretch after every game
• Follow club nutrition guidelines to increase performance
• Work hard and play hard for the club you represent

Tournaments

• Arrive to games 30-45 minutes prior to kick off
• Wear white uniform for home and blue uniform for away games
• Stretch after every game
• Work hard and play hard for the club you represent
• Follow the tournament nutrition guidelines
• Participate in all team events outlined in the team itinerary