How to Set Up a PlayMetrics Account for South Mississippi Soccer Club

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Create a PlayMetrics account before you register for any SMSC program. PlayMetrics is the club's operating system, and SMSC states you need it for "virtually everything" — program registration, club communications, fee payment, financial aid applications, and viewing team practice and game schedules and manager communications. The club's homepage provides a Create New Account button for this purpose.

What the Account Covers

Function What you use it for
Program registration Signing up for rec, Tots, and other SMSC programs
Club communications Receiving messages from the club and your team manager
Fee payment Paying program fees
Financial aid Applying for financial aid
Schedules Viewing practice and game schedules

Steps to Set Up Your Account

  1. Go to smscsoccer.com.
  2. Select Create New Account on the homepage.
  3. Complete the account setup with your family and player information.
  4. Confirm you can log in, then proceed to the registration page for your program.

The site does not publish a detailed field-by-field walkthrough, so treat the steps above as the entry path rather than a full menu guide. If a screen is unclear, contact the club before registering — getting the account right first avoids duplicate registrations.

Set Up First, Then Register

Registration timing matters, and the account is the prerequisite:

  • Rec soccer (U5–U19): 2026-27 registration is open and closes September 18, 2026. Registrations after that date incur a $25 late fee. Spots are first come, first served, and programs close at capacity.
  • U14, U16, U19 rec: Registration begins October 1, with programs starting in January (U14) and February (U16/U19).
  • Tots preschool, late fall 2026: Second-session registration is open and closes October 22. Space is limited to maintain a positive coach-to-tot ratio.

Because capacity closes programs early, create the account and register as soon as your program opens rather than waiting for the deadline.

Common Snags

  • Trying to register without an account. Since registration runs through PlayMetrics, set up the account first.
  • Missing a deadline. The September 18 rec cutoff and the $25 late fee are firm per the club's notice; the Tots session closes October 22.
  • Assuming a program is open. The 2026 Duck Derby ticket registration, for example, shows as "not currently available" on the site — check the specific program page before planning around it.

Other Things the Site Offers

  • Competitive programming: SMSC Select for U11–U19 and Select Academy for U7–U10, each with a linked information page.
  • Coaching applications: Send applications for competitive programs to [email protected].
  • Club store: Available online at www.soccer.com.
  • Landon Perry Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to an eligible senior intending to play college soccer who has shown leadership, community commitment, and academic excellence.