HTX 3v3
WINTERBLAST.
One place for our U14 players and parents to find practices, tournament rules, team expectations, and everything we need to get ready.
U14 • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 20263 QUICK STEPS.
Takes about 5 minutes. Please complete steps 1 and 2 as soon as you can so we can lock in practices.
Confirm Availability
Tell us which proposed Sundays work, your preferred start time (11 AM, noon, or 1 PM), and whether you can do extra sessions. About 2 minutes.
Open Availability FormSign the Agreement
Download and print the Player & Parent Commitment Agreement. Player and parent sign it, then bring all 3 pages to the first practice.
Download Agreement (PDF)Pay Your Share
$70 per player with 4 players ($280 team fee). If a 5th player joins, it drops to $56 and we will refund the $14 difference. Cash or check at practice also works.
Pay $70 OnlineTHE GAME PLAN.
We're bringing together a U14 team to compete, improve, and have fun. We don't expect perfection; we do expect effort, teamwork, and a willingness to learn.
HTX Winterblast
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Bear Branch Sports Complex, The Woodlands, Texas (venue subject to organizer confirmation). Field assignments and kickoff times to follow.
4 Players Confirmed
We may add a fifth player. Final roster, rotation plans, and team details will be updated once confirmed.
GotSport & Payment
Team setup through GotSport is planned. Team fee is $280, split equally: $70 each with 4 players, $56 each with 5. Please pay by the end of the week after the final roster is confirmed.
PUTTING IN THE WORK.
Sundays work best for the coach. Sessions run about 90 minutes. The proposed time is 1:00–2:30 PM, but please tell us on the availability form if an 11:00 AM or noon start works better for your family.
Proposed Location
Kingwood High School
Suggested by Andy. Exact field, permission to use it, and meeting point still need confirmation.
Time Window
Sundays • 1:00–2:30 PM proposed
An 11 AM or noon start is possible if it works better for families. Please arrive 10 minutes early once a time is finalized. Bring water, shin guards, cleats, and a size 5 ball.
| Date | Training Focus | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov. 15 | Team chemistry, formations, and roles | Tentative |
| Sun, Nov. 22 | Passing triangles, defending, communication | Tentative |
| Sun, Nov. 29 | Attacking, finishing, and transitions Thanksgiving weekend: depends on family availability |
Tentative |
| Sun, Dec. 6 | Game simulations, substitutions, set plays | Tentative |
| Sat, Dec. 12 | Winterblast Tournament | Event day |
FIVE RULES. ZERO SURPRISES.
Please review these with your player before the first practice. Better to learn them here than from a referee during the tournament.
Stay Out of the Goal Box
The 6-foot goal box is a no-touch zone, including the line. Defender touches the ball there: penalty kick. Attacker touches it there: goal kick.
Score From the Attacking Half
A goal requires a touch in the offensive half. Learn the halfway line and don't assume a long shot from your own half counts.
Know the Indirect Kicks
Kick-ins, free kicks, and kickoffs are indirect. Another player must touch the ball before a goal. Corners and penalty kicks are direct.
No Slide Tackling
Defend on your feet. We're playing soccer, not auditioning for a stunt movie.
Lose the Ball? React.
Pressure immediately when you can; otherwise recover and protect the middle. Standing still to admire the mistake is not a tactical system.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.
Key details from the tournament rules supplied to the team. The organizer and tournament director have final authority. Some unusual situations may require referee clarification.
U13/U14 Match Format
Field: 35 × 25 yards
Ball: Size 5
Game: Two 10-minute halves; 2-minute halftime
Roster: Minimum 3, maximum 6
Kick-ins: Yes
How Games Are Decided
10-goal rule: First team to score 10 wins immediately.
Pool standings: Win 3 points; tie 1; loss 0.
Forfeit: Recorded as 5–0.
Goal box, goal kicks, and scoring
No player may touch the ball inside the 6-foot goal box. A player or any part of the ball on the line counts as inside. A defender touching the ball in the box concedes a penalty kick; an attacker touching it there results in a goal kick. If the ball stops in the box, restart with a goal kick. Goal kicks may be taken from any point on the end line outside the goal box. A goal may be scored from a touch in the offensive half.
Kick-ins, free kicks, corners, and kickoff
All dead-ball kicks are indirect except corner kicks and penalty kicks. Kickoff may be taken in any direction. Defenders must stay at least five yards from the ball on dead-ball situations; the rules specify repositioning if the defending goal area is closer than five yards.
Offside, slide tackling, and heading
No offside. Slide tackling is prohibited. The no-heading restriction applies to U11 and younger, so it does not apply to this U14 division.
THREE PLAYERS. ONE SHAPE.
With no goalkeeper and no offside, 3v3 rewards spacing, quick passing, and smart recovery. Our base shape is a triangle.
B = back (balance and cover) · L / R = wide attackers
With the Ball
- Get wide and keep the triangle. Two players close together means one defender can guard both.
- Pass and move. After you pass, find a new angle.
- Get into the attacking half before you shoot. Goals from your own half don't count.
Without the Ball
- Closest player pressures right away; the other two protect the middle.
- Nobody can defend in the goal box, so stop the shot before it happens.
- Talk. "Man on," "switch," and "I've got ball" win games.
THE PLAYER COMMITMENT.
Talent helps. Effort, discipline, and teamwork make us a team. Your teammates are counting on you.
Show Up Ready
Attend confirmed practices and the tournament. Arrive 10 minutes early with equipment on. Tell the coach early about conflicts, illness, or injury.
"I forgot it was Sunday" is a tough sell.
Give Your Best Effort
Work hard in training, at home, and in games. Listen, ask questions, and accept feedback. Best effort includes speaking up when you are hurt or unwell.
Train at Home
15–20 minutes, at least 3 days a week when healthy: ball control, juggling, passing, first touch, and both-foot dribbling in a safe space. Rest matters too.
Watching Messi highlights does not count.
Put the Team First
Everyone attacks, defends, communicates, and learns multiple roles. Nobody is too important to substitute. After a mistake, encourage a teammate and help recover.
Passing is not a sign of weakness.
Respect the Game
Respect teammates, coaches, opponents, and referees. Arrive at reporting time, follow warm-ups, and stay with the team. Bring effort regardless of the score.
Playing Time
No fixed playing-time amount is promised. Positions and substitutions are based on team needs, effort, fitness, safety, and the game situation.
THANK YOU, TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
Your support makes this team possible. Here's what helps the most.
What Parents Need to Know
- Communicate absences and schedule conflicts early.
- Arrange transportation and confirm the coach or a designated adult is present before drop-off.
- Share injuries, restrictions, or participation concerns privately.
- Encourage home practice and cheer positively for every player.
- Let the coach give game instructions. A competing coaching operation from a lawn chair is discouraged.
Tournament Fee
$280 team fee, split equally by the final player count.
If a 5th player joins after you pay $70, we will refund the $14 difference.
Pay OnlinePickup & Safety
Coach Chris will stay with the players until every player has been picked up. Please arrange pickup at the confirmed end time and reach out promptly if you're delayed. Tell the coach directly before any pickup change. Players check out with the coach before leaving with an authorized adult. Contact and pickup details go on page 3 of the printed agreement, not online.
PACK THE BAG.
Every Practice
- Surface-appropriate cleats
- Shin guards and socks
- Size 5 ball
- Plenty of water
- Training clothes and weather layers
- Any necessary personal medical supplies
Tournament Day
- Everything from the practice list
- Uniform Details TBD
- Arrive by reporting time TBD
- Snacks for between games
- Chair, shade, and a positive voice for the sideline
MAKE IT OFFICIAL.
The Player & Parent Commitment Agreement covers expectations, the proposed schedule, fees, and contact and pickup details. It's a team commitment, not a legal contract or liability waiver.
- Page 1: Player commitment. Player reads and signs.
- Page 2: Schedule, fees, and family availability. Parent signs.
- Page 3: Contacts and pickup plan. Parent completes and signs.
Possible side effects: better skills, stronger teamwork, and an unreasonable desire to win.