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Player Tryouts
The following criteria will be used to assign players to a team.
- Results of the players past performance
- Coach’s observation of a player during the outdoor League play
- Performance at the tryouts
2011 SUMMER TEAMS
U14 - U21 Teams.
2011 SUMMER FORCE ACADEMY teams at U14 and above will be formed during the fall selections.
No further tryouts will be held for these teams in the Spring, but the coach reserves the
right to add players to strengthen the team prior to the summer season.
U9 - U13 Teams
Phase 1:
Fall selections will identify players that will be invited to participate in the Force Academy Winter Program for Indoor League play and Indoor Development Programs.
Phase 2: Final team selection for the U9 - U13 teams will take place in the Spring to form the teams for the 2011 outdoor season.
The following will be used in selecting players for the FORCE Academy.
- Known past game and practice performances, commitment, dedication to training and the game of soccer, where applicable
- Technical Ability - ball control skills ( including strong emphasis on ability to receive and control the ball and make a proper pass )
- Physical Dimensions - endurance , speed, quickness, agility, strength, toughness.
- Tactical Awareness - reading the game, understanding support in the game, understanding movement in the game
- Other - leadership, desire, heart, passion, mental toughness, etc...
