Tryouts ( Blue Sombrero Premium 4.2 )

	TRYOUTS
Concorde Fire Soccer Club is a Nike Premier Club, US Development Academy Club and was recently added back to Soccer America’s Top #25 Club in America. For 2008, the Concorde Fire has been ranked at #18 and as high as #10 in previous years. During this year alone, Concorde Fire has had: 2 Teams in the US Development Academy (U16B and U18B) 5 Teams in Region III Premier League East (U14B, U15B, U15G, U17B, and U18G) 1 Team in National 17 Red Bull League (U17B) 2 Teams win at 2008 GYSA State Cup (U13B and U14B) 3 Teams qualified for 2008 Southern Regionals (Raleigh, NC) 1 Team were 2008 Southern Regional Finalist (U14B Elite) 10 GYSA League Championships/Promotions (U13B, U13G, U14B, U14G, U15G, U17B, U18B) 7 players called into the US National Youth Teams 14 players brought into Region III ODP Events 37 players selected on Georgia ODP teams/pools 3 players selected to the NSCAA Youth All-Americans 1 player as an NSCAA Academic All-American Eddie Gonzalez, former player, signed a professional contract with Tigres (Mexico) Concorde Fire Soccer Club conducts tryouts annually following Memorial Day (rising U9 to U13) and State Cup (rising U14 to U19). Per Georgia Youth Soccer Association, Academy Evaluations for rising U9 to U12 and Select Tryouts for the rising U13 age group can begin the Tuesday following Memorial Day. Per Georgia Youth Soccer Association, the Select Tryouts for U14 to U19 age groups can begin the Monday following State Cup Finals. Exact times and field locations for each program (Central, North and South) will be posted closer to tryouts. Academy Evaluations are used to evaluate players during speed/agility exercises, technical exercises, small-sided games, and scrimmages. The professional staff, age group coaches, and guest evaluators will use this time to determine the ability of each player for placement on the appropriate team for the upcoming seasonal year. Select Tryouts are a highly selective process done by our professional staff, specific age group coaches and guest evaluators. Dependent on talent level and numbers, the coaching staff will form teams (Elite, Black, White, or Red) in each program (Central, North and South) that will place each player in the best environment for their individual development. Tryout Sign-Up is offered in two ways. There will be an online sign-up prior to tryouts available. Current Concorde Fire families are strongly encouraged to sign-up online prior to tryouts to save time when checking in at the fields. The other way is to sign-up on the day off tryouts at the fields. Not sure what age group your child is will be in next year?? Click HERE for the 2008-2009 Age Group Chart. Players should plan to attend all three days of tryouts to give the coaches the best opportunity to see them in action. Some players will learn their status before the end of tryouts, but not all. The selection process is very difficult and the coaches put a lot of time and effort into the selection process. Please allow the coach up to 48 hours after the last day to contact you. WHAT'S NEXT AFTER TRYOUTS???? If you make the team, you have until Signing Day to make your commitment to the team. You will do this by submitting your signed registration form and all applicable fees due.