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Tryouts
Every year there is an increasing amount of players looking for more of a soccer challenge than a recreational league may offer are turning to “Select/Premier” travel teams. HCSC is one club that offers such teams and competitive environment. If you and your child are ready for a commitment to a higher level of competition then “go for it! It is a great learning experience!” It can’t happen if you don’t try in!
Many openings available for Select (U8-U12) and Premier (U13 and up) teams! To see the 2009-2010 try-out schedule please see below.
To aid you in your decision of whether or not you wish to have your child participate in the try-out process, we at HCSC want you to understand what a Select/Premier team is all about and what it takes to become a member of a Hamburg United travel team. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions.
What is a select travel team? A select team is one sponsored and operated by a soccer club. Each club may have teams ranging from ages 6 to 18. These teams participate in leagues and tournaments by traveling and playing other communities. Our select teams play in the Western Suburban Soccer League (WSSL) and our premier teams participate in the Michigan State Premier Soccer Program (MSPSP). Premier teams are usually teams that are ages level U13 and up. Participating on a travel team is highly encouraged for those players who are considering playing soccer in high school and beyond.
What do tryouts involve? This will differ from club to club. Typically players are asked to participate in a sort of mini-camp in which players are coached through various soccer skills, such as one-v-one, dribbling, speed drills, passing, three-v-three, four-v-four and full scrimmages.
How many days of tryouts do we have to attend? There are two scheduled days and attendances at both are strongly recommended. Players are sometimes nervous the first day and more relaxed the second day. Attending both days provides more of an opportunity for the player to be evaluated properly.
What are evaluators and coaches looking for? Every coach would like to have players with excellent soccer skills, great speed, intense competitive attitude and a positive learning attitude. Rarely does a player that makes a team excel in all of these categories. Younger soccer players may not have developed soccer skills but these can be taught. However at the older age brackets, soccer skills are critical for success.
How many players will a team take? Generally a team will take as many players as they feel possess the ability to compete at a select or premier level within the limitations of accepted WSSL and MSPSP roster sizes. Additional teams may be formed where possible.
Team formats for rosters and Field Play
Age Group Min.Roster/ Max.Roster Field Play Size
U8 to U10 9 to 11 6v6
U11 & U12 11 to 14 8v8
U13 & above 14 18 11v11
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