2026 RYLE LADY RAIDERS TRYOUT INFORMATION

Complete applicable form below, via link or QR Code, to RSVP your spot at tryouts:

PARENTS BE SURE TO REVIEW THE MANDATORY TIME-SENSITIVE DOCUMENTATION NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE VIA THE FOLLOWING LINK: PARTICIPATION DOCUMENTATION

New Players/Parents Once the Intent to Tryout Form Has Been Completed:

Parents of new players will be invited to join our program's communication app, Band, which will keep you informed of our calendar and relevant information RE the program (BAND is for parent communication only)  

Players (and parents) that make the team will also be added to the Lady Raiders BCSD Apptegy Group as an additional way to communicate. 

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For all tryouts days, players are to bring:

• Cleats AND Running Shoes 

• Shin Guards 

• Plenty of water or sports drink for hydration

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MANDATORY | ALL PLAYERS | TRYOUT PART I

TIMED DISTANCE RUN

Location: Stadium-Turf Field 

Date: 7/15

Check In: 7-715a

Warm-Up: 715-725a

Timed Run: 730-8a

MANDATORY | ALL PLAYERS TRYOUT FITNESS PART II 

TIMED 40s & BEEP FITNESS TEST

Date: 7/16

Check In: 645-7a

Warm Up: 7-710a

Timed 40s: 715-730a

Beep Test: 735-755a

JV/VARSITY TRYOUTS

Location: Stadium-Turf Field

Dates/Times:

July 15th:

Check In: 415-445p

Tryout: 5-7p

July 16th:

Check In: 5:45-615p

Tryout: 6:30-830p

SAT July 18th: 6-6:30p - Players will pick up decision letter @ flagpole near front school entrance.

•  Tryout times are subject to change due to weather {heat} conditions and/or field availability. 

JV/VARSITY TRYOUT SHIRT COLORS - players are to wear the following t- shirt color according to grade level for each day of tryouts:

9th Grade:   Gray

10th Grade: Black

11th Grade: White

12th Grade: Orange

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FRESHMAN TRYOUTS

Location: Stadium-Turf Field

Dates/Times:

July 17th: 

Check In: 5:15p -5:45p

Tryout: 6-730p

July 18th: 

Check In: 915-945a

Tryout: 10-1130a

*** Freshman players who try out for JV or Varsity but are not selected will also need to attend the Freshman tryouts on Friday and Saturday***

***Dates/Times are subject to change due to weather and/or field availability/conditions***

FROSH TRYOUT SHIRT COLORS 

Players are to wear the following t-shirt color according to grade level for each day of tryouts:

SHIRT COLOR

8th Grade:  Orange

9th Grade:  Gray

• Freshman tryouts are open to players that will be entering the 8th & 9th grades for the 2026-27' school year.

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Tryouts - What to Expect

1. Tryouts are going to be intense and competitive {come to tryouts mentally and physically prepared to compete to the best of your ability}

2. Tryouts will consist of quantitative {timed} drills such as 1.5-mile run, 40-yard dashes, & Beep Test

3. There will also be qualitative portion of tryouts where the coaching staff will observe players playing in small-sided scrimmages to evaluate:

1. Technical Skills

   1. 1v1 Attacking

   2. 1v1 Defending

   3. Finishing {accuracy and power of shots}

   4. Heading

   5. Juggling

   6. Passing {accuracy and weight}

   7. Strength on Ball

   8. Volleying

   9. Winning 50/50 Balls on the Ground

   10. Winning Balls Out of the Air

2. Tactical Skills

   1. Angles of Support

   2. Communication - Verbal & Non-Verbal

   3. Breaking Lines - Penetrative Passing and Runs

   4. Field/Spatial Awareness & Soccer IQ

   5. Playing and Moving into Space

   6. Shots on Goal {Accuracy & Power}

   7. Speed of Play

   8. Transitions

3. Character Counts

   1. Attitude 

   2. Body Language

   3. Coachability

   4. Competitiveness

   5. Handling Adversity

   6. Interactions with Teammates and Coaches