Scholarship Request

Delaware Soccer Club is committed to providing scholarship opportunities for players and families that require financial assistance. Scholarships may be requested for any of our programs (House, Academy, Travel, Camps, etc.). All financial aid requests are submitted through PlayMetrics. There are two ways to request aid: on a mobile device -or- laptop/desktop computer. Both options along with instructions are provided below.

📱Request on Mobile

If you are requesting aid on a mobile device, please follow these instructions. Click each step for additional information.

  • 1. Download the App

    Download the PlayMetrics App (if you haven't done so already) and open the app on your phone.

  • 2. Go to "Programs" Tab

    Navigate to the "Programs" tab located on the bottom menu. 


    Select the dropdown arrow next to "Programs" on the top left hand side of the screen and click “Financial Aid”. 


    Click the Plus Sign button to begin the financial aid request process.

  • 3. Complete Form & Request Aid

    Select the Player(s) that need aid and fill out the financial aid request form.  


    Once you have completed the form click the “Submit Request” button.

  • 4. Receive Confirmation

    Upon submitting the financial aid request, you will see a pop-up message informing you that your request had been submitted.


    You will receive a notification and email from Delaware Soccer Club when a decision regarding your financial aid request has been made. Questions can be directed to Operations Director Tom Karanas (information below).

💻Request on Computer

If you are requesting aid on a laptop or desktop computer, please follow these instructions. Click each step for additional information.

  • 1. Go to PlayMetrics Website

    Open PlayMetrics on your computer.

  • 2. Go to "Club Programs"

     Click "Club Programs" located in the left-hand menu, and then click the “Financial Aid” tab in the resulting view

  • 3. Complete Form & Request Aid

    Click the "Request Financial Aid" button to begin the financial aid request process.


    Select the Player(s) that need aid and fill out the financial aid request form.  


    Once you have completed the form click the “Submit Request” button.


  • 4. Receive Confirmation

    Upon submitting the financial aid request, you will see a pop-up message informing you that your request had been submitted.


    You will receive a notification and email from Delaware Soccer Club when a decision regarding your financial aid request has been made. Questions can be directed to Operations Director Tom Karanas (information below).

Questions? We're Here to Help!

Tom Karanas

Director of Operations

📧 Email: karanas@delawaresoccerclub.com


Tom has an extensive background in our local soccer community, including:

  • Over 7 years of Director of Coaching experience in Western New York
  • 10+ years of youth soccer coaching experience
  • 10+ years of youth summer camp coordination
  • 10 years as the Assistant Men’s soccer coach at Buffalo State University
  • Men’s East Regional Staff of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches (2017)
  • 4 year college player at Buffalo State University
  • 2 Year Captain
  • SUNYAC Commissioner’s academic list
  • SUNYAC All-Academic team
  • Scholar Athlete
  • USSF National "C" License
  • All-WNY high school selection
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