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 are the age groups?
COE U8 - U10
COE Elite U11 - U14

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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?
We try to centralize the location of the tryouts for each location. Specific locations and directions are available on you COE Region location page.

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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 may print an application and mail it to us, use our online system, or arrive 30 minutes early to the first tryout session.

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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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