TRYOUT GUIDELINES: Any eligible player grades 9-12 may be selected
for the Varsity Squad, however only 9th and 10th graders may partcipate on the JV Team. Fairness in the
team selection process is the single most important aspect. Players are not re-selected to a Varsity or JV team postion
merely based upon participation the previous year. All candidates must tryout again. The primary
objective is to select the best and most dedicated soccer players. Players who raised the level of their soccer play during
the winter and spring seasons are players who will certainly have an advantage. Everyone, regardless of class, will tryout
on the same level playing field, there is no more important goal than "fairness" in the overall team selection process.
Important Criteria In The Selection Process:
Overall Cardio and Physical Fitness: Players
must come to the tryouts in top cardio and physical condition. The tryouts are not a time to try and get into shape.
For Returning Candidates: Your offensive and defensive technical and tactical skill
will be evaluated in terms of your improvement from last season. It is always easy to spot players who
worked hard during the off season from players who were complacent and show no real signs of improved play.
For New Players To The Program: You will be given every opportunity during the tryout process
to provide the coaching staff with an understanding of your soccer playing level. Your offensive and defensive technical and
tactical play will be as fairly evaluated as possible.
Mental Toughness: Self confidence, grit, determination and a never
give up attitude are certainly a part of the tryout process.
Team Players: No matter how talented a player is ..he can do very
little without his teammates. Players who show themselves as contributing postively to team chemistry are players any
program seeks to have.
Coachability: Players should show that they have an open mind for learning
and will follow the desired goals and tactics of our 2008 team.
2008 Tryouts will most likely be the most competitive tryouts ever........
BEST WISHES FOR SUCCESS TO EVERYONE !
