Some key WIST facts you may not be aware of:

 *  There are 195 teams registered for our tournament..

 *  The ECONOMIC IMPACT to Westlake, and our immediate area, is OVER 2 MILLION DOLLARS.(data provided by the US Youth Soccer Foundation economic impact model).

 *  WSA pays for some of the upkeep of the our school and fields (maintaining,mowing,striping,etc.)over $20,000 a year.

 *  WSA gives thousands of dollars in scholarships to graduating seniors from any school who properly qualify and were members of the WSA.

 *  The WSA donates each year to the Westlake High School Booster club, and that the money is used solely for the boy and girls SOCCER PROGRAM.

 * On average the WIST reduces the travel program fees by $145 per player and saves thousands for each team providing a quality tournament experience.

• Establish a culture where soccer players can develop as people and athletes;
• Provide a safe, sportsmanlike atmosphere for healthy competition; and
• Create an environment where a player’s self-esteem, confidence and ability are developed to their fullest potential.

To assist and teach our entire community of players the game of soccer, both recreational and competitive, by developing tactical and technical skills as well as important life lessons that will provide them a foundation to reach their highest goals later in life, whether athletic or personal. All players are important members of both their teams and our soccer community and are treated with respect, thoughtfulness and esteem. Both the needs of the individual and those of the team are stressed with equal importance as practices and games are conducted with thought, preparation and a long term outlook first in mind. Healthy competition is supported and fostered as a necessary means for our young athletes to learn these valuable lessons.