Tryout Process

The ultimate goal of tryouts is to have a ranking for every player in the age group completed by our technical staff.

- As players arrive, they are randomly given a number which is loaded into a google spreadsheet.

- Evaluators line up players and cross check numbers with google spreadsheet

- Players are then randomly assigned at the first tryout to a team to play (number of teams and what we play 7v7 / 9v9 are dependent on the number of players signed up)

- At the 2nd tryout, players will already be grouped based on where they finished in the 1st tryout.

- We have a minimum of two fields, field A and field B.

- Field A can be considered the higher level of play and field B the lower

- Every 15 minutes players are moved between groups based on their ability

- At the end of the session the evaluators have ranked all players on their field 1-X (there are evaluators for each field and then a senior staff (Neil Cassidy / Angelo Tartaglia/ Leo Barbosa) member overseeing)

- Players are thanked and the dismissed

- Information added to age group spreadsheet to help with the selection process

Birthyear Guidelines 

2016- U9

2015- U10

2014- U11

2013- U12

2012- U13

2011- U14

2010- U15

2009- U16

2008- U17

2007- U18

2006- U19

Question / Answers

To help answer some potential questions we have put together a Q/A

1- What If I can not make tryouts? 

• If you can not attend tryouts, we will use past season coaching evaluations for placement. We ask that you inform your coaching director if you can not attend- Angelo (Girls), Leo (Boys). Players are strongly encouraged to attend tryouts as it is another data point.

2- When will teams be announced?

• Teams will be announced once all the data points have been compiled- Spring/summer, Tryouts, and Fall. The most time consuming data point is getting all the past season coaches together for the age group to review placements- due to everyone's busy schedule this takes the most time. All teams with the exception of teams competing in NPL or USYS National League  will not be announced until the fall season data is collected. NPL / USYS National League Teams will be announced as quickly as possible.

3- Can I try up an age group?

• Players are only allowed to try up an age group if they already are on the top team in the age group they are trying up for. For example, if a true u14 for the 2022 season (birth year 2008) is on the top U15 team for the 2022 season, that player can try up for the 2023 season. All other players CAN NOT try up unless they are invited to do so by the coaching staff.

4- Can I assume the format will be the same as indoor?

• Yes. The optimal tryout experience is placing players in situations where they touch the ball often. 4v4, 7v7, and 9v9 provide the best opportunities for this.

5- As a parent, can I stay and watch?

• Yes, if a parent does decide to stay, they must stay in the parking lot. No parents will be allowed on the fields.

6- How do I sign up for tryouts?

• Players must register the pay the registration fee to be considered for tryouts. Players are not allowed to attend tryouts unless they are registered. There will be several payment options.