COE TRYOUT Q&A's

Q.  When are tryouts held?
Q.  How much does it cost to tryout?
Q.  What are the age groups?
Q.  How many players will be chosen per age group?
Q.  Where are the tryouts?
Q.  What is the procedure for tryouts?
Q.  How do I register for tryouts?
Q.  Do I have to pre register for tryouts?
Q.  What should my child wear?
Q.  What does my child need to bring?
Q.  My child participated last year, do they need to tryout again?
Q.  What does the COE look for in players?
Q.  What happens after the last tryout?
Q.  How long before we know what the outcome is?
Q.  How will my child be notified about making the COE squad?
Q.  What if a player does not get selected?
Q.  What is the complete COE schedule?
Q.  What is the training schedule?
Q.  What do the players wear?
Q.  How much does it cost to enroll in the COE program?
Q.  Are there scholarships available?

Q.   What are the age groups?
We will have open tryouts for 3 age groups, Boys and Girls U9, U10, and U11. The cutoff dates for the age groups are as follows:

- U 11    Born on or after 8/1/1996
- U 10    Born on or after 8/1/1997
- U 9      Born on or after 8/1/1998

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Q.  How many players will be chosen per age group?
We will select 36 boys and 36 girls per U-9 and U-10 age groups. We have yet to determine the number of positions for the U-11’s; however, we anticipate the number to be between 18 and 22 players per gender.

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Q.  Where are the tryouts?
COE WA South Tryouts will be held at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas, Washington. Click here for directions.

COE WA West Tryouts will be held at TBA

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Q. What is the procedure for tryouts?
Before your child can try out, parents must register the child as follows: 

• Complete the on-line registration, mail in a completed application form, or bring a completed application to the registration table on-site 30 min prior to tryout start time.
• Mail in or bring to the tryout a completed COE tryout form with a picture.
• 1x1 – 4x4 inch photograph featuring your child's face, attached to the COE tryout form.
• Proof of age (copy of birth certificate or passport)
• Tryout Fee to be paid in advance of tryout via the on-line registration system, mail, or on-site. 
  

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Q.  How do I register for tryouts?
You must print an application and mail it to us. Click here for an application

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Q.  Do I have to pre register for tryouts?
No. However, pre-registering will ensure a faster check-in process for your child and our staff!

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Q.  What should my child wear?
All participants are required to wear shin guards. Your child should wear proper soccer shoes suitable for synthetic grass and athletic apparel appropriate for the weather.

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Q.  What does my child need to bring?
A properly inflated soccer ball and plenty of water.

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Q.  What does Coerver COE look for in players?
We look for several things when considering a player for our COE program as we are looking for players who have the potential of becoming high-level, competitive players. Throughout the tryout, players are evaluated on several qualities, including but not limited to:
1. Technical skill
2. Tactical awareness
3. Physical abilities
4. Psychological dimension

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Q.  What happens after the last tryout?
At the conclusion of the tryouts, COE staff coaches review their notes and video footage of the tryouts. All of the coaching staff involved in the tryout process will then meet to discuss the squad choices and then the squads are given a final approval by the Director.

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Q.  How long before we know what the outcome is?
24-36 hours after the final tryout day.

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Q.  How will my child be notified about making the COE squad?
Players will be notified via our website and email.  If you do not provide a current (and legible) email address on the application form we will not be able to notify you.

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Q.  What if a player does not get selected?
This in no way suggests that they are not a quality player, or that they should give up their hopes of playing soccer or even trying out for the COE next year.  It simply means that the COE staff coaches feel that there are other players better suited for the program. We offer other programs throughout the year that will help build skill and knowledge of the game.

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Q.  Where is Doc Harris Stadium located?
Doc Harris Stadium
1125 NE 22nd Ave.
Camas, Washington 98607

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Q.  How do I get to Doc Harris Stadium?
From the North:
I-5 South to I-205. I-205 South to state highway 14 (Camas Exit). State highway 14 east to Camas Exit. The Camas exit puts you on 6th Ave. Stay on 6th for three stop signs. At the third stop sign you will be looking at Garfield St., go left up the hill, one block and you will see the old CHS building in front of you. A sharp right on 14th at the top of the hill will take you around the school to Doc Harris Stadium.

From the East:
Highway 14 to the Union St. exit. Go north and west on Union about 1 mile, cross the river and overpass to the light at 3rd Ave. Turn right on 3rd Ave., go to the next light at Garfield St., go left, at the top of the hill you will see the old CHS building in front of you. A sharp right on 14th at the top of the hill will take you around the school to Doc Harris Stadium.

From the South:
Take I-5 North to I-205. Take I-205 north to state highway 14 (Camas Exit). Take State highway 14 east to the Camas Exit. The Camas exit puts you on 6th Ave. Stay on 6th for three stop signs. At the third stop sign you will be looking at Garfield St. go left, up the hill, one block and you will see the old CHS building in front of you. A sharp right on 14th at the top of the hill will take you around the school to Doc Harris Stadium.

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Schedule
Tryouts kick off the new season and typically run for 3 or 4 weeks, beginning early November.  After tryouts are completed, there is a player/parent night to size the players for their kits, answer questions, and introduce the COE staff.  Winter training will then begin in December or January.  If the training starts in December, there is a 2 week break during Christmas and New Years.  After the winter sessions, there is usually a 3-4 week break before the spring festival.  Finally the players will get together one more time for the summer school in July or August. Click here for a detailed schedule.

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Training Schedule
The COE training schedule has 3 segments, a winter training course, a spring festival, and a summer school.  The winter training consists of 18 training sessions, once a week.  The spring festival is a weekend event (Saturday and Sunday) with squad training, games, and a barbeque.  The summer school will be a 4 day event (Monday – Thursday) with training and games, and will end with a COE player and parent event. Click here for a detailed schedule.

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COE Training Kits
All COE students will receive a training kit.  Training kit will include at least a Coerver/adidas numberd jersey, shorts, socks, training top, training pants, and equipment bag.  Players will be required to wear the COE kits at every training session.

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COE program Cost
Without sponsorships, the annual cost for the COE program is $600.00.  There is a payment plan of $200 initially and then $80 a month until balance is paid.  The cost of the program itself, is a 37% savings compared to signing up for each program and buying the kits.  We are seeking sponsorships so we can take some of the financial burden off of the COE families.  If you would be interested in sponsoring the program or sponsoring a student, please contact TR Stoneback at 206-478-3670.

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Scholarships/Financial Assistance
Coerver Coaching provides financial assistance on the assessment of need and merit as well as availability of funds.  We are also looking for sponsors to help out with scholarships for students.  If you are unable to afford the full cost of the COE program, please download the confidential financial assistance application, and mail it to us with the required forms.  Confidential Financial Assistance Download

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