Tryouts Changes – 2015/16. Tryout Numbers - Review Approximately 2000 players attended tryouts in...

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Tryouts Changes – 2015/16

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Page 1: Tryouts Changes – 2015/16. Tryout Numbers - Review Approximately 2000 players attended tryouts in both 2013 and 2014 – 80 teams formed in 2014/15 2015/16.

Tryouts Changes – 2015/16

Page 2: Tryouts Changes – 2015/16. Tryout Numbers - Review Approximately 2000 players attended tryouts in both 2013 and 2014 – 80 teams formed in 2014/15 2015/16.

Tryout Numbers - Review

• Approximately 2000 players attended tryouts in both 2013 and 2014– 80 teams formed in 2014/15

• 2015/16 Tryout Outlook– Loudoun Soccer needs to change our format and mindset• This helps players, families, coaches, and admin

Page 3: Tryouts Changes – 2015/16. Tryout Numbers - Review Approximately 2000 players attended tryouts in both 2013 and 2014 – 80 teams formed in 2014/15 2015/16.

Reason for changes to Format

• Streamline tryout and selection processes• Decrease number of tryouts and tryout timeframe• Results in a more timely notification process

Page 4: Tryouts Changes – 2015/16. Tryout Numbers - Review Approximately 2000 players attended tryouts in both 2013 and 2014 – 80 teams formed in 2014/15 2015/16.

Rising U9s (06 Age Group)

• Sat May 2, May 9, May 16 (4:30-6 PM and 6:15-7:15 PM)• LSP #1 + #2• Back to back tryouts – girls and boys – Allows for better utilization of space– Provides more space for larger-sided games

• Very few changes. Process has worked well.

Page 5: Tryouts Changes – 2015/16. Tryout Numbers - Review Approximately 2000 players attended tryouts in both 2013 and 2014 – 80 teams formed in 2014/15 2015/16.

Rising U10s-U18s (05s-97s)Logistical Changes

• Tryout timeframe scheduled for Tues May 26th-Fri June 5th (incl. rain outs)– Reduction from 3 weeks to 2 weeks overall

• All age groups receive 2 tryouts held on consecutive nights (plus make up held that week)– Back to back sessions reduces time lag to inform players.– Make up date is same week as consecutive tryout dates

Page 6: Tryouts Changes – 2015/16. Tryout Numbers - Review Approximately 2000 players attended tryouts in both 2013 and 2014 – 80 teams formed in 2014/15 2015/16.

Technical Changes – Pre-Tryout Preparation• Prior to tryouts, age group coaching staff (existing and

incoming) meet to discuss players and potential movement.• Loudoun Soccer Staff uses previous 12 months work to assess

our current players, not just tryouts• We use TA (U9-U14) and regular practice to assess potential player movement prior to tryouts.

Page 7: Tryouts Changes – 2015/16. Tryout Numbers - Review Approximately 2000 players attended tryouts in both 2013 and 2014 – 80 teams formed in 2014/15 2015/16.

Technical Changes – Tryout

• 1st tryout - Used to Quickly identify outside players (from LS Rec or other Rec/Travel programs) to place on appropriate tryout field for assessment.

• After 1st tryout: coaches can begin to extend offers to families.– All players should still attend 2nd tryout

• After 2nd tryout: Start to extend invites to other players

Page 8: Tryouts Changes – 2015/16. Tryout Numbers - Review Approximately 2000 players attended tryouts in both 2013 and 2014 – 80 teams formed in 2014/15 2015/16.

Technical Changes – Post Tryout

• Following 2nd tryout players are notified in order by color team• We have strict 24 hour decision policy. If a player needs more than 24

hours, then we pass and move to the next player.– Example – call 7pm Monday - give until 7pm Tuesday. If we have not heard back by

then, the Club is moving on to next player on list.

• Goal is to have age group teams complete within 72 hours of final tryout.

• Players from outside our current Travel teams who do not make it will be emailed by Age Group Head coach. • Players from current travel team who do not make a team will be called in person.

Page 9: Tryouts Changes – 2015/16. Tryout Numbers - Review Approximately 2000 players attended tryouts in both 2013 and 2014 – 80 teams formed in 2014/15 2015/16.

Reasons for Changes

• Reduce wait time for players hearing back from Loudoun Soccer – especially our CURRENT TRAVEL PLAYERS.

• Reduce assessment time for current players in “tryouts.”– Tryouts used to compare outside players to current players– Assessment of current players from previous 12 months,

not just two tryout dates.– If all things are even, we will side with our current

Loudoun players.• Quicker selection process is good for families,

teams, age groups, and club.

Page 10: Tryouts Changes – 2015/16. Tryout Numbers - Review Approximately 2000 players attended tryouts in both 2013 and 2014 – 80 teams formed in 2014/15 2015/16.

Age Group Coaching Staff

• Age group coaches (current and incoming) work together to assess who potentially could move teams

• Use TA age group training and team training sessions to help to help assessment

• We use entire body of work to assess “OUR” players, not just the tryouts. A “bad” tryout is not the only tool used to place “OUR” players.

Page 11: Tryouts Changes – 2015/16. Tryout Numbers - Review Approximately 2000 players attended tryouts in both 2013 and 2014 – 80 teams formed in 2014/15 2015/16.

In Review

• The Travel Program is growing – in quantity and quality – as our teams and club continues to achieve success.

• The previous tryout process needs changing – for staff and for families.

• These changes are meant to reduce the stress on players, families, coaches, and our administrative staff.