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 ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

The Fitness Assessment is a required component of tryouts and will be completed by all players in the assigned tryout group.  Results from the fitness assessment are used as one data point in the overall evaluation process, not as an automatic pass/fail gate for team placement.  Fitness results help the coaching staff understand each player's current physical readiness for the demands of high school soccer.

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 players must reach the opposite line across a 20-meter distance before the next beep.  The Varsity-level benchmark is to pass Level 9, Shuttle 8 (averages to 1600M in 9:14 pace), which reflects a strong aerobic fitness standard for high school soccer players.

• 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)

Players will complete a series of 120-yard timed runs.  Each repetition consists of a 120-yard sprint in 20 seconds, then a 60-second jog back to the starting line as a recovery.  Athletes will repeat this pattern 10 times, with each full repetition lasting 1:20.  There is an additional one-minute rest after completing run #4 and run #8.  This test measures repeated sprint ability, recovery capacity, mental toughness, and readiness for the physical demands of Varsity-level soccer.

3. CODA Test - Tryout Day 3, Second Session Only (Varsity Team Candidates)

Players will sprint 10 meters forward, 8 meters laterally in one direction, 8 meters laterally back, and finish by sprinting 10 meters through the starting line.  This will be done twice with a short break in between.  The player's best time will be recorded.  The Varsity-level benchmark is 12 seconds or faster.  The CODA test measures acceleration, deceleration, lateral movement, and body control.