WHAT TO EXPECT

Tryouts will include technical activities, small-sided/ full field play, and fitness testing to determine the best fit for each player. Athletes should plan on attending all tryout days M-F. If an athlete is not cleared before the end of tryouts, or an athlete is absent from tryouts, they will be placed on a lower team initially and the staff will make the decision on a level change within a few days if necessary. 

Tryouts are split into two sessions:

First session: Returning JV1/JV2 & Incoming Freshman (+ any other new players)

Second session: Returning Varsity & Seniors

As tryouts work themselves out and girls are recognized as Varsity candidates, players will be asked to attend the second session. Our goal is to support 3 teams in our program including a Varsity, JV1, and JV2 team.  This is always subject to change, but our hope is to provide playing opportunities for as many athletes as possible with 3 teams.  After tryouts are completed, athletes will then be under the guidance of their assigned coach and communication will primarily come from them. 

FITNESS TESTING INFORMATION

1. Beep Test - Tryout Day 1, Both Sessions

The beep test is a multi-stage fitness test that gradually gets faster as the levels increase. The test format is similar to a shuttle run, and the objective is to get to the other side of the 20 meters by the next beep. The goal for Varsity-level players is to pass level 9, shuttle 8 (averages to 1600M in 9:14 pace). You can find the audio recording of the beep test at: https://open.spotify.com/track/0qZtNU9z6PNfVfg0iDaFeD 

Visit www.beeptestguide.com for more information on the Beep Test including the score recording sheet 

2. 120's Test - Tryout Day 2, Second Session Only (Varsity Team Candidates)

For this test, players will complete a series of 120-yard timed runs (the entire length of a soccer field). First, run 120 yards in 20 seconds and then jog back to the start line in 60 seconds as recovery. Athletes will repeat this pattern 10 times at 1:20 per pattern. There is an additional minute of rest after completing run #4 and run #8.