WSA MENS PROGRAM TOWN HALL
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CLUB
MANIFESTO
MENS
PROGRAM
BUILT FOR OTHERS
Please read below before proceeding.
This presentation was shared 3/12/26 at a Town
Hall for the 2016, 2015, and 2013 programs.
This document contains Coaching staff
information that is NOT FINAL or ACCURATE or
intended for the public.
The Town Hall & this document is a PHASE I
presentation for 2026-2027.
PHASE II: Your specific team setting once the
coaching staff is confirmed. ETA April.
PHASE III: Onboard process meeting w/ team
parents & athletes. ETA May/June.
MENS
PROGRAM
TOWN HALL
BUILT FOR OTHERS
Thank you for all you do to support your son and his teammates at WSA Soccer.
We are enthusiastic about the opportunity to co-participate w/ athletes & parents to
build and deliver an awesome 2026-27 season! Next step - team meeting setting.
MANIFESTO
WHAT IS OUR MANIFESTO?
Our SCRIPT for ACTION.
Our DECLARATION of our intentions & BELIEFS.
Our STATEMENT of our CORE values & CONVICTIONS.
THE MANIFESTO
NOTE: This presentation only shows a preview of the WSA Men’s Program
Manifesto. The full Manifesto will be co-developed by athletes, parents & staff
during the “onboard” phase in May/June.
1 Mission, Vision, Core 5
2 History & Achievement 6
3 Commitments
7
Goals & Appraisals
Manifesto
Deliver
4 Standards
MENS PROGRAM
MANIFESTO
2026
MISSION AND
VISION
BUILDING MEN FOR OTHERS
A man has the conviction and strength to develop his
own mind, body, and spirit to orient towards others to
build a stronger community about him. WSA men will
develop a Servant’s Character & become Builders
within and via their footballing process.
LEAVING A CHAMPION’S LEGACY
WSA men will become Champions, becoming
resilient to defeat, demonstrated by their posture
of shoulders back, chin up, and eyes forward in
EVERY circumstance ready to claim the next
endeavor to champion. We will claim victory. Our
victories will be legacy worthy.
MENS PROGRAM
MANIFESTO
CORE
COMPETENCIES
EST 1992
CORE COMPETENCY = unique strengths of
our organization. Our areas of expertise,
proven by a history of action & results.
AMBITIOUS
BOLD
TIMELESS
Since 1992 we have stated that
“our aim is not your aim”, and that
“impossible is nothing”. We aspire
to any dreamable outcome.
We constantly reach beyond where have gone before.
Since 1992 we have claimed “We
are who you think we are”, boldly
claiming an identity reinforced by
the mantra “Mia San Mia”.
We claim the marginalized in our vision for destiny.
WSA has created a timeless
Mission, cornerstone, and vision
for our place in this space. Values
unchanged since 1992.
The oldest relevant club in Oklahoma w/ consistent identity.
MENS PROGRAM
MANIFESTO
HISTORY
The most historic Men’s program in
Oklahoma soccer history. 20+
graduating classes have claimed a
top-50 National Ranking.
There are now nearly 1,000 players over
the course of 20+ years from WSA boys
program who have played collegiately
and/or some “next level” football.
ESTABLISHED
1992
7X NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
2X National Finalists / 3X National Semifinalist
20+ STATE CHAMPIONS/FINALISTS PROGRAMS
80's*, 83's, 84's, 85's, 87's, 88's, 90's, 92's, 93's, 94's,
97's, 98's, 00's, 01's, 03's, 04's, 05's, 07's....
Who is next.....?
MENS PROGRAM
MANIFESTO
HISTORY
WSA 80
U S A C U P S E M I S , N A T I O N A L T O P - 5 0
WSA 85
S T A T E F I N A L I S T
WSA 83
S T A T E F I N A L I S T
WSA 84
S T A T E F I N A L I S T
AT A TIME WHEN THERE WAS ONE STATE ASSOCIATION AND ONE
COMPETITION PLATFORM WSA BOYS DOMINATED OKLAHOMA
SOCCER & THE REGION.
MENS PROGRAM
MANIFESTO
2026
26-27
STRATEGY
The WSA Men’s program is built
on a 3-part strategy. This is the
PLAN will carry out.
CONNECT
CREATE
COMPLETE
Created a “connected”
community of staff, athletes,
parent stakeholders and
supporters. Support EACH OTHER.
Innovate a program that rivals
the club’s history, and envisions
new horizons. Blaze a new trail as
pioneers that TRANSFORM.
Execute the tasks required to
carry out the vision and achieve
the goals. Finish the work with
sincere EFFORT.
MENS PROGRAM
MANIFESTO
2026
SUCCESS
PARADIGMS
01
02
COMMITMENT
STANDARDS
The foundational components of
what we will build. NON NEGOTIABLE.
PROGRAM
BUILDERS
The program we create builds the
community we we belong to. BUILD.
03
GOALS TO
ACHIEVE
We agree to measure our success by
high aspirations. REWRITE IMPOSSIBLE.
WSA MENS
DIRECTOR: ROGER
Exploratory
Developing
Aspiring
TEAMS
YDP ADMIN: Catherine G
YDP DIRECTOR: J.
UNIFIED LEAGUE: J.
PARADIGM OF
THE PROCESS
NAVY & BLUE TEAMS
PRE-ACADEMY U4-U7: John
BOYS ACADEMY U7-U9: J. Woodhead
BOYS ACADEMY U9-U10: Tom
BOYS ACADEMY U11-U12: Barry R
BOYS 11v11 DIRECTOR: Emerson
GK: Nader
NAVY/BLUE PROGRAM
RED & WHITE TEAMS
DIRECTOR: Matt R
TECH DIRECTOR: Claudio
ADMIN: Barry R
GK: Emilio
PERFORMANCE: Jorge?
SCOUT: Monty & Lorena
PRO PATH: Claudio
COLLEGE PATH: Matt + Roger
COLLEGE ADMIN: Bailey R?
OPERATIONS/FILM: ???
WHITE/RED PROGRAM
Before the child can LEARN to win
The player has to LOVE to play.
PERSPECTIVE
COLLEGE /
PRO
OF PROGRAM
WHITE/RED
PROGRAM
BLUE/NAVY
PROGRAM
P L A Y E R H I S T O R Y
P L A Y E R E X P E R I E N C E
Phase 1
3-5 Years
Phase 2
6-8 Years
NEAR
TERM
'26 Spring
10U
MID
TERM
2026-2028
11U-13U
Phase 3
9-12 Years
L O N G T E R M F U T U R E
Phase 4
13-15 Years
COMPETE & PERFORM PHASE
2028-2033
14U - 19U & Placement
Phase 5
16-18 Years
Phase 6
18+ Years
THE PLAN/ THE PROCESS
P L A Y E R H I S T O R Y
P L A Y E R E X P E R I E N C E
Phase 1
3-5 Years
Phase 2
6-8 Years
NEAR
TERM
'26 Spring
13U
Phase 3
9-12 Years
L O N G T E R M F U T U R E
MID
TERM
2026-2028
13U-15U
Phase 4
13-15 Years
COMPETE & PERFORM PHASE
2028-2033
14U - 19U & Placement
Phase 5
16-18 Years
Phase 6
18+ Years
THE PLAN/ THE PROCESS
MENS PROGRAM
MANIFESTO
2026
AGE GROUP
TRANSITIION
01
02
03
PARENT & ATHLETE
DECIDES
The parent & athlete are the final
decision maker & communicator.
CLUB & DIRECTORS
INFLUENCE
Club Directors will provide context,
pretext, as information to guide and
influence decisions.
WE WORK TOGETHER
TO EXECUTE
We agree that we will work together to
build team chemistry, vertical
transition plans, and a great 2026-27
season TOGETHER.
MENS PROGRAM
MANIFESTO
2026
THE NEW
AGE GROUPS
01
02
03
CUT-OFF AUG 1
Players born August thru December
may play an additional year in their
current age division.
ACADEMIC YEAR
The new age groups follow closely
MOST national school cut-offs,
placing MOST (not all) athletes w/
their classmates.
PLAY UP REMINDERS
Players choosing to “play up” will be
grouped with players previously a year
older, potentially creating an 18-month
gap against players who previously
already competed at this physical,
mental, and emotional level.
NEW Age Group Chart
NAME
NAME
U18/U19
Combined
U18/U19
Combined
MENS PROGRAM
MANIFESTO
2026
AGE GROUP
PROCESS
01
02
AGE GROUP SESSIONS
Internal hosted by club & future’s staff.
INTRA-CLUB COMMUNITY SHIELD
DATE TBA: Changing Date....
MARCH 23, SUNDAY, end of Spring Break?
03
HYBRID DECLARATION
Players can declare to be a “hybrid”
player during Fall season. The player
selects a primary team. The player
can be re-rostered if deemed
appropriate developmentally via a
process of meetings & by deadlines.
YOUR AGE
YOUR TEAM
“TRYOUTS”
FAIR OR JUST
EQUITABLE
TEAMMATES
TIMELINE
ETHICAL
AGE CHANGE
2026-2027
AGE GROUP & OPEN SESS.
INTERNAL
EXTERNAL
DATES
AGE GROUP SESSIONS
THURSDAY’S, BEGINING MARCH 26
OPEN SESSIONS
THURSDAY’S, BEGINNING APRIL 16
TRYOUT PHASE
MAY 1-5 USLY, NPL, OPC
MAY 11-13 ECNL & ECNL RL
TEAM ONBOARD
MAY 20-27
PRESEASON & PERF TR
JULY 13 - SEPT 1
WSA WHITE/RED PROGRAMS
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
CONCEPT
MEN BUILT
NIKE STRENGTH STRENGTH
FOR OTHERS
PLAYER EXPERIENCE
DEVELOPMENT
FIG TREES & BAMBOOS
DEVELOPMENTAL CURVES & LUKE 13:6-9
LANDOWNERS & GARDENERS
3 YEARS OF NO FRUIT
THE LANDOWNER - CHOP IT DOWN
THE GARDNER - CULTIVATE 1 MORE YEAR
100 FEET TALL
6 WEEKS
AFTER 5 YEARS
“NEWCOMP”
New National
League Structure
FRONTIER NPL X OPC
NATIONAL CONFERENCES & DISTRICTS
COMPETITION
COMPETITION
Competitive Pathway
ECNL-RL
Club based competition in conference play.
Regionally integrated.
Integrated PostSeason in 2026-27 w/ NPL.
NPL
Team based competition in conference play.
Regionally integrated.
Integrated PostSeason in 2026-27 w/ ECNL-RL
Gold
OPC GOLD
Team based, competitive, statewide platform.
High performers invited/promoted to NPL.
Silver
Bronze
Copper
OPC
Team based, competitive, statewide platform.
Reach next level via performance standards.
GRASSROOTS
Local competition within club.
Youth Academy & Recreational.
Competitive PathwayCOMPETITION
ECNL-RL
Club based competition in conference play.
Regionally integrated.
Integrated PostSeason in 2026-27 w/ NPL.
NPL
Team based competition in conference play.
Regionally integrated.
Integrated PostSeason in 2026-27 w/ ECNL-RL
Gold
OPC GOLD
Team based, competitive, statewide platform.
High performers invited/promoted to NPL.
Silver
Bronze
Copper
OPC
Team based, competitive, statewide platform.
Reach next level via performance standards.
GRASSROOTS
Local competition within club.
Youth Academy & Recreational.
Competitive Pathway WSA MENS PROGRAM
FUTURE?
Evaluate the future of the MENS/BOYS
league platforms & impact on development
& placement vs expense & time.
COMPETITION
ECNL-RL NPL
Team & Club based competition in conference
Regionally integrated.
Integrated PostSeason ECNL, RL, NPL
Gold
OPC GOLD
Team based, competitive, statewide platform.
High performers invited/promoted to NPL.
Silver
Bronze
Copper
OPC
Team based, competitive, statewide platform.
Reach next level via performance standards.
GRASSROOTS
Local competition within club.
Youth Academy & Recreational.
WSA MENS PROGRAM CLUB STRUCTURE BY STAFF
ECNL RL
ECNL RL
ECNL RL
FR CONFERENCE
OR NPL
OR NPL
WSA TULSA-WHITE
WSA TULSA-RED
WSA OKC BOYS
U13 - 2014'S
JAMES
NANO
TBD
U14 - 2013'S
CLAUDIO JUSTIN THOMAS
U15 - 2012'S
JASON
JUSTIN
TBD
U16 - 2011'S
JAMES
TBD
BRAD
U17 - 2010'S
MATT
TBD
BRAD
U19 - 2009'S
XANDER
MATT
COOK
TECH STAFF:
TECH DIRECTOR:
Claudio Munoz
Emillio, Goalkeepers
Edgardo?, U15-U16
Dan, U13-U14
WSA MENS PROGRAM CLUB STRUCTURE BY STAFF
YOUTH ACADEMY / PRE-ECNL
PRE ECNL
PRE ECNL
OPC/NPL/UL
WSA TULSA-WHITE WSA TULSA-RED WSA TULSA
U8 - 2019'S
JOSE/JOHN
TBD
TBD
U9 - 2018'S
JOSE/JOHN
TBD
TBD
U10 - 2017'S
BARRY/NICK
TBD
NICCO/TBD
U11 - 2016'S
BARRY/TOM
TOM
MICHAEL
U12 - 2015'S
BARRY/BRENT
RAMIN
EMO/TBD
Youth Development Program
WEST ADMIN: Catherine G
CASE COMMUNITY PARKS
EAST ADMIN: Graeme Percy
WEST BANK SPORTS COMPLEX
UNIFIED LEAGUE OPS:
Catherine, Graeme, Keck
3-4 YR OLD 5-6 YR OLD U7/U8 4v4 U9/U10 7v7 U12-U19 7v7
DIRECTOR: ? DIRECTOR: ? Volunteer Coaches Volunteer Coaches Volunteer Coaches
YOUTH ACADEMY INTERFACE
4v4 Liaison: Woodhead. 7v7 Liaison: Tom 9v9 Liaison: Barry R
MENS PROGRAM
MANIFESTO
MENS
PROGRAM
MODEL
U9, U10 WSA BOYS TEAMS (7v7)
TEAM 1
LOCAL
10 ATHLETES
TEAM 2
LOCAL
10 ATHLETES
TEAM 3 TEAM 4
LOCAL
LOCAL
10 ATHLETES
10 ATHLETES
TEAM 5, 6, 7
LOCAL LEAGUE
10-30 ATHLETES
40 ASPIRING ATHLETES 10-30 DEVELOPING
U6, U7, U8 WSA TEAMS (4v4)
TEAM 1 TEAM 2 TEAM 3 TEAM 4 TEAM 5 TEAM 6,7,8
LOCAL
LOCAL
LOCAL
LOCAL
6 ATHLETES 6 ATHLETES 6 ATHLETES 6 ATHLETES
LOCAL
LOCAL
6 ATHLETES 20 ATHLETES
30 ASPIRING ATHLETES 20 EXPLORING
MENS PROGRAM
MANIFESTO
MENS
PROGRAM
MODEL
U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U19 WSA TEAMS
TEAM 1
REGIONAL/NATIONAL LEAGUE
20 ATHLETES
TEAM 2
REGIONAL/NATIONAL LEAGUE
20 ATHLETES
TEAM 3 & 4
STATEWIDE/COMMUNITY LEAGUE
20-60 ATHLETES
40 ASPIRING ATHLETES 20-50 DEVELOPING
U11, U12 WSA TEAMS (9v9)
TEAM 1 TEAM 2 TEAM 3 TEAM 4, 5, 6
REGIONAL LEAGUE
REGIONAL LEAGUE
STATE LEAGUE
STATE or COMMUNITY LEAGUE
12 ATHLETES
12 ATHLETES
12 ATHLETES
12 ATHLETES/TEAM
36 ASPIRING ATHLETES 20-50 DEVELOPING
MENS PROGRAM
MANIFESTO
MENS
PROGRAM
MODEL
SIDE FC 92 PRO-AM PROGRAM
TEAM 1 PRO
REGIONAL/NATIONAL LEAGUE
28 ATHLETES /8 HOMEGROWN
TEAM 2 U23
REGIONAL/NATIONAL LEAGUE
28 ATHLETES / 14 HOMEGROWN
TEAM 3 U19
STATEWIDE/COMMUNITY LEAGUE
22 ATHLETES / 6 WHICH ARE SIDE FC U23
32 ASPIRING ATHLETES / 8 HOMEGROWN 22 ASPIRING/DEVELOPING
NOTE: There is an overlap of rosters created by multiple 2-way players.
U16, U17, U19 REGIONAL LEAGUE TEAMS
TEAM 1 TEAM 2
40 ASPIRING ATHLETES 40 ASPIRING ATHLETES
NOTE: If there are more than 2 teams in the “aspiring” phase then there will additiaonl athletes.
PER AGE GROUP
13 AGE DIVISIONS
50-60 players per division
700+ TOTAL Athletes Minimum
UNIQUE PLAN
PER AGE DIVISION
GAME MODEL
FULLY INTEGRATED
THE WSA WAY
IMPLEMENTED
WHOLE MODEL
WSA BOYS PROGRAM
Player Promotion Pathways
MORE INFO ON WSA MENS PROGRAM
PROMOTION PATHWAYS SHARED
SPECIFICALLY w U15-U19 PROGRAMS
U13 & U14 PROGRAMS ID CENTER INFO TO
BE SHARED IN SPECIFIC TEAM SETTINGS.
4-YEAR
6-7 YEAR
Domestic
Pro Path
International
Pro Path
INTERNSHIPS
POST PLAYING CAREER
COACHING, SPORTS MGT, MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS
CURRENT WSA “NETWORK”
Agreements Pending
CHILEAN PREMIER
LEAGUE
LEAGUE TBD
SPANISH PREMIER
LEAGUE
I O N A L
ENGLISH PREMIER
LEAGUE
I N T E R N A T
N E T W O R K
PUERTO RICAN
PREMIER LEAGUE
MEXICAN PREMIER
LEAGUE
WSA Alumni historically and currently represent
collegiately & internationally.
“WSA has a proven, timeless pathway. The pathway is the facilitator. The driver is the athlete.”
WSA MENS PROGRAM RECENT (5 yrs) NCAA D1 PLACEMENTS:
WSA MENS PROGRAM RECENT (past year) PRO CLUB PLACEMENTS
Catolica Universidad, Zacatepec FC, *Levante UD, SV Darmstadt 1898
*Short-term youth
academy contract
U13 BOYS through U19 BOYS
2-3 REPS CHOSEN PER TEAM
LEADERSHIP GROWTH & ACTION
1 MEETING PER MONTH - SET SCHEDULE
Mentor: Roger & Matt
BEGINS JUNE 2026
PLAYER’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
PARENTS SPONSORS ADVOCATES FANS PARTNERS
2026-2027
MENS PROGRAM MANIFESTO
VICTORY
Champions refuse DEFEAT.
The WSA WAY is the WILL to win, and transcendent to
that is the WILL to OVERCOME, to never succumb to
DEFEAT until or unless it is GOD’S WILL.
The WSA Champion’s posture will be:
SHOULDERS BACK
CHIN UP
EYES FORWARD
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