2026 RYLE LADY RAIDERS TRYOUT INFORMATION

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

New Players/Parents Once the Intent to Tryout form has been completed:

Visit the Big Teams Page on our website for step-by-step instructions on how to create an player and parent accounts {if new to Big Teams} and upload all necessary documentation, including up to date physical so that the player may participate in pre-season training sessions and tryouts. 

New players and parent(s) 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.  

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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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JV/VARSITY TRYOUTS

Location: Stadium-Turf Field

PRELIM Dates/Times:

July 15th:

Check In: 5:45-6:15p

Tryout: 630-9p

July 16th:

Check In: 3:45-4:15p

Tryout: 4:30-7p

July 17th: 2-2:30p - 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

PRELIM Dates/Times:

July 15th: Gray Middle School Grass Soccer Field

Check In: 4:15p -4:45p

Tryout: 5-7p

July 16th: Gray Middle School Grass Soccer Field {updated}

Check In: 4:15p -4:45p

Tryout: 5-7p

* ALL Freshman Players are to attend Freshman tryouts on Thursday. 

* 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

7th Grade:  White

8th Grade:  Orange

9th Grade:  Gray

• Open to players that will be entering the 7th, 8th & 9th grades in the fall

• INCOMING 7th Graders may be selected for the Freshman Team if there's a shortage of players trying out and they have the appropriate mentality and physical skill level to compete at the high school level.  

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Must Have KHSAA physical, and RTT Form in Big Teams

1. Must Have KHSAA physical, RTT, & Medical Forms submitted on Big Teams

   1. Ryle Athletics website under forms is where you find the link to directions to complete forms. 

   2. If you need help with downloading forms Regan West is our trainer and can help answer questions with big teams. regan.west@stelizabeth.com

2. Physical must be turned in before any activity with high school team

3. Physical will only be accepted online through Big Teams 

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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, 20 yard and 40-yard dashes, fitness test including but not limited to sit ups, push-ups, horizontal jump to measure fitness and athleticism.  

3. Timed juggling will also be included in the assessment - how long can players juggle vs number of juggles. 

4. 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

Team Managers

For players that may not make a team, Team Manager spots will be available at all three levels.  

Team managers will assist the team by: 

Records Management: Keeping Stats {match scores, team, & player stats} 

Helping Set-Up & Clean Up the Field for Training Sessions & Matches.  

Manage Team Equipment Like Pinnies, Balls, & Cones & That They are on the Field & Ready for Use.

Attendance: Track practice & game attendance