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Tryout and Selection Policy Approved: May 26, 2009 |
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I. PURPOSE: The purpose of the Hanson Youth Soccer tryout and selection process is to ensure that all players receive a fair opportunity to join a team of their peers possessing similar game skills. II. BACKGROUND: When teams move from recreational status to competitive status, the nature of team formation needs to change from one based on mixed skill sets to one based on player skill and commitment. The guiding principles of the Hanson Youth Soccer Tryout Policy are to:
~ Assure that teams playing in competitive leagues consist of players with sufficient skill to compete at that level. ~ Assure teams are formed in a manner consistent with the club's mission statement. ~ Assure players are selected to teams fairly and based on defensible criteria. ~ Strengthen the quality of Hanson Youth Soccer teams and players that compete at a competitive level. III. SCOPE: All HYS age groups (U6 to U19). IV. SPRING TRAVEL PLAYER REGISTRATION (U10 and above) The spring travel program is run by South Shore Soccer League (www.southshoresoccer.com). The spring travel registration for HYS will be held in October prior to the spring season. Please utilize the HYS website (www.hansonsoccer.com) for the exact date. HYS tries to accommodate every player that signs up for spring soccer, however, final team rosters are due to SSSL by January 15th of the playing year. Due to SSSL rule of play 3.2, any player who has not registered prior to January 8th, will not be guaranteed a spot on a team. In the case of extenuating circumstances (i.e. new player just moving into town) the HYS board will consider the late registration on an individual basis based on SSSL rule of play 3.2.5, and availability of roster spots. Teams are only allowed three (3) roster moves after final rosters have been submitted on January 15th. Roster moves are defined as; a player released from its teams roster, the addition of any player to its teams roster. V. GENERAL TRYOUT INFORMATION: The tryout process is held once a year and consists of two tryout sessions held at least 1 week apart. ~ Tryouts for the U10 boys and girls age group will be held in October. ~ Tryouts for the U12 and above boys and girls age groups will be held in August. Each tryout session will last approximately 1-1.5 hours. The results of these tryouts and the prior season player evaluation forms will determine the selection of teams for the following spring season. Participants are required to make at least one of the tryout sessions and are strongly encouraged to make both. If a player does not attend either of the two tryout sessions or registers after tryouts have been completed, that player will be assigned to the lowest level team if roster spots are available. The only exception to this rule due to extenuating circumstances is in the event a player is injured and unable to participate in tryouts. That player will be assigned to a team based on the prior season's player evaluation form from their coach and the input of all coaches for their age group from the prior season. If your child is unable to attend either tryout session please email the HYS president to let them know the details of your particular situation. 1. The Registrar is responsible for notification of tryout dates, times, and locations to all possible participants. This will be done through the HYS website, email, mail, flyers and newspaper announcements. 2. Age coordinators are responsible for the coordination of player evaluation forms and tryout results. 3. Age coordinators will select a group of coaches and board members to help run the tryouts. 4. Tryout evaluations will be done by an unbiased committee of evaluators for each age group. This evaluator committee will consist of coaches and board members for each tryout session. 5. Team rosters will be developed by the age coordinators in accordance with the SSSL guidelines. If any team (U10 and above) is over the maximum roster allotment per SSSL rule 3.1.4, that team will forfeit any opportunity to play in play-offs.
VI. PLAYER/PARENT TRYOUT INFORMATION: 1. Parents must fill out the registration form and hand it in the morning of tryouts. 2. Participants will be issued a colored pinney with a number on it. This number will be used by evaluators to identify participants. Pinneys must be returned each day. 3. Players must wear appropriate workout clothes including cleats and shin guards. Players must NOT wear their uniform jerseys. 4. Players must bring their own ball. 5. There will be water breaks between drills. Players must bring their own water, snacks, etc. VII. TRYOUT POLICY and ORGANIZATION: Tryouts will consist of skills stations comprised of small-sided games. Players will be evaluated and scored individually from 5 (highest) to 1 (lowest) on the following criteria: dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, athleticism, field awareness, speed of play, aggressiveness, and attitude. These scores will be totaled and the team selection procedure discussed below will begin. U8 and below (Kiddie) coordinators will use a lottery draft to develop teams of mixed skills sets for both fall and spring recreational seasons using Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association single year age grouping. There are no tryouts for the U8 and below age groups. U10 fall recreational coordinator will use player evaluations forms (Appendix A) from the prior season, provided by coaches at the end of each season. These forms will be used to develop fall recreational U10 teams. U10 fall teams will be made up from mixed age groups (9 & 10 yr olds) and mixed skill levels. U10 spring travel coordinator will use tryout evaluation scoring results (Appendix B) and player evaluation forms (Appendix A) from the prior season to develop teams of like skill sets.
U12 and above spring and fall travel coordinator will use tryout evaluation scoring results (Appendix B) and player evaluation forms (Appendix A) from the prior season to develop teams of like skill sets.
VIII. PLAYERS PLAYING UP IN AGE GROUPS Beginning at the U10 age level, players can play up an age level if the following criteria are met:
IX. EVALUATORS: HYS would like to have a core number of 12-16 evaluators consisting of HYS coaches and board members. There will be at least at least 6 evaluators consisting of coaches and board members based on the # of volunteers who want to evaluate players at each tryout session.
X. SKILL STATIONS: There will be skill stations for each tryout session. In addition, there will be a goalie station for all participants wishing to be evaluated as a goalie. Goalie evaluations will simply be added to regular tryout evaluations and will in no way affect a players ranking for regular field evaluations. 1 vs. 1 Station: Description: A defender and an attacker. The defender is near the goal and serves the ball to the attacker who is about 20 yards out. Attacker tries to score, defender defends. Play for approximately 30 seconds or until attacking team scores or ball is knocked out of the grid. Players will run through this station 4-6 times to give evaluators sufficient time to evaluate players. Evaluator instructions This will very quickly uncover the attackers who can and will go at the defender, beat him or her and get off a good shot. This will also uncover the defenders who make the proper runs to close down space on the attacker quickly and get in good defensive position. 2 vs. 1 Station: Description: 2 attackers and 1 defender. The defender is near the goal and serves the ball to one of the attackers. The defender closes down on the attackers. Attackers try to score by attacking and making intelligent passes for the other attacker to score. The defender defends both attackers. Play for approximately 30 seconds or until attacking team scores or ball is knocked out of the grid. Players will run through this station 4-6 times to give evaluators sufficient time to evaluate players. Evaluator Instructions Look for offensive players who have the composure to make good decisions and accurate passes. 3 vs. 3 Station: Description: 3 defenders and 3 attackers. The defenders are on the goal line. One defender serves the ball to one of the attackers. The defenders close down on the attackers. Attackers try to score by attacking and making intelligent passes for the other attackers to score. If defenders steal the ball they are on offense and attackers play defense. Play for approximately 2 minutes or until one team scores or ball is knocked out of the grid. Players will run through this station at least 4-6 times to give evaluators sufficient time to evaluate players. Evaluator Instructions See how the players transition back and forth from offense to defense, see how players with and without the ball use open spaces and support their teammates both offensively and defensively, and evaluate a players ability to pass, shoot, dribble, accelerate, tackle, etc. Small Sided Game Station: Description: Participants will be asked to play in small-sided games. This is a live game situation. Participants will play both offensive and defensive positions. U10 and U12 will play 5 vs. 5. U14 can play 5 vs. 5 but also will have the flexibility to change it to 8 vs. 8 if the coordinator feels it will be more appropriate based on the number of players trying out to ensure maximum ball time for each participant. Teams will play for 10 minutes and rotate with water breaks in between until each team has played each other. Evaluator Instructions Evaluators will be instructed to evaluate player's ability in many areas of the game: - Technical Ability - dribbling, passing, shooting, receiving, etc. - Tactical Awareness - playing different positions in different areas of the field, providing support, using open space, etc. - Physical Abilities - speed, strength, balance, etc - Psychological - aggressiveness, determination, discipline, sportsmanship, etc. Goalie Station: Description: Goal Keeper Participants wishing to be evaluated for a goalie position will be run through a series of drills including blocking, catching, and kicking (Punting) the ball. Evaluator Instructions Evaluators will be instructed to evaluate the participant's ability to stop offensive plays, block shots and control the ball in the box. XI. TEAM SELECTION: Participant results will be tallied by the age coordinator after completion of tryouts. The age group coordinators will meet with all prior season coaches face to face and then determine the spring season rosters. Rosters will be determined based on defensible criteria, through a combination of tryout scoring results, and the prior season player evaluation forms provided by their coach. HYS reserves the right to determine the number of players on each roster. For example, if the maximum number of players allowed on a roster is 14, HYS may only assign 12 players to the roster. Having previously played for a team does not guarantee a spot for the next season. Emails or phone calls will be sent or made as soon as selections are complete to notify players of their team placement. Team selections will also be posted on the Hanson Youth Soccer website. This is typically within a few weeks of tryouts. XII. COACHING SELECTIONS: Coaching applicants will be reviewed and voted upon by the HYS board after teams have been selected. XIII. CONCLUSION: HYS is a 100% volunteer organization and does its best to be fair, consistent, and balanced in this selection process. However, know that we are human and this is not an exact science. In addition, there will inevitably be differences between some parents' perception of their child's ability and the perceptions of the coaches and evaluators. HYS fully understands that differences in perception can create disappointment and frustration on the part of the players and parents affected. Disappointing decisions need not derail a committed, enthusiastic soccer player's development. To stay on track it is critical that the player and the parents do their best to stay positive and take advantage of the opportunities they have to improve over the year so that they are well positioned to succeed at the following year's tryouts. HYS is committed to providing a quality soccer opportunity to all players, regardless of which team they are selected. Thank you for your participation in Hanson Youth Soccer. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments you may direct them to the Hanson Youth Soccer Board. Appendix A. Player Evaluation Form http://soccer.zoomreports.com/ B. Tryout Evaluation Form C. Age Groups for September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010 UNDER 19 Born on or after AUG 1, 1990 UNDER 18 Born on or after AUG 1, 1991 UNDER 16 Born on or after AUG 1, 1993 UNDER 14 Born on or after AUG 1, 1995 UNDER 12 Born on or after AUG 1, 1997 UNDER 10 Born on or after AUG 1, 1999 UNDER 8 Born on or after AUG 1, 2001 UNDER 7 Born on or after AUG 1, 2002 UNDER 6 Born on or after AUG 1, 2003 |
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