Tryout Evaluation Areas
Technical Ability
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First touch
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Being able to receive balls on the ground or in the air may be one of the most important skills in soccer.
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Use of both feet
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Using the proper foot and surface of the foot when passing or shooting can create more opportunities.
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Comfort with the ball
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Coaches are looking for players that are confident with the ball.
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Tactical Ability
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Game IQ
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How well players read the game and make good decisions like when to dribble and when to pass.
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Transitional play
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How well players focus and quickly change from attacking to defending and defending to attacking.
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Athleticism
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Speed
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A player's quickness over shorter distances can be a huge benefit in soccer. Mental speed is also important which is their decision making with and without the ball.
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Endurance
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A player's fitness is important to allow them to attack and then recover back to defend.
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Determined play
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Coaches are looking for players that go in hard on 50/50 balls (tackles and headers) and regain possession.
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Character
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Confidence
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A confident player wants the ball at their feet and is not worried about making mistakes.
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Enthusiasm
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Coaches are looking for players that are going to bring energy and a positive attitude to every training session and game.
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Passionate play
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Especially within both the attacking and defending penalty areas.
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Communication
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Talk from players, especially on the defensive side of the ball, makes the game easier for the entire team.
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Coachability
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Coaches are looking for players that take constructive feedback well and are always looking for ways to improve their game.
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