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FC Richmond 2011-2012 Tryouts Announced

FC RICHMOND TRYOUTS 2011-12 ANNOUNCED!!!!!!

Registration Link to be Available Shortly 



Thank you for your interest in FC Richmond Soccer Programs. Tryouts for 2010-2011 FC Richmond Travel Soccer and Player Development Programs (PDP) will be held May 2-May 23. Tryouts for all age groups and programs will be held at Huguenot Park Soccer Fields and typically last 1 - 1.5 hours depending upon the number of players registered for a particular age group. Please scroll down to determine your tryout date.

Players are asked to register online
in advance to minimize lines at the registration tables on tryout dates. Please enter all information accurately and completely.  Please pay particular attention to entering the player's LEGAL first and last name and an accurate birthdate.  Online registration will close at midnight before each scheduled tryout day. 
Those players registering the day of the tryout, without access to a computer or unable to register online should arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the tryout session with a parent to complete necessary paperwork.
 
All players should wear proper soccer attire including shinguards.  Players are asked to bring an age-appropriate soccer ball and plenty of water.  Parents/players are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to the beginning of a tryout session  to check the player in at the registration table, receive a tryout number and get directions to the correct field. 

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE BY AGE GROUP

TRYOUT AGE GROUPS
Age Group
Born Between
Gender
Programs
U08
08/01/03 and 07/31/05
Boys & Girls
PDP
U09
08/01/02 and 07/31/03
Boys & Girls
PDP
U10
08/01/01 and 07/31/02
Boys & Girls
MAGIC, MYSTX, METRO
U11
08/01/00 and 07/31/01
Boys & Girls
MAGIC, MYSTX, METRO
U12
08/01/99 and 07/31/00
Boys & Girls
MAGIC, MYSTX, METRO
U13
08/01/98 and 07/31/99
Boys & Girls
MAGIC, MYSTX, METRO
U14
08/01/97 and 07/31/98
Boys & Girls
MAGIC, MYSTX, METRO
U15
08/01/96 and 07/31/97
Boys & Girls
MAGIC, MYSTX, METRO (Boys Metro Only)
U16
08/01/95 and 07/31/96
Boys & Girls
MAGIC & MYSTX
U17
08/01/94 and 07/31/95
Boys & Girls
MAGIC & MYSTX
U18/U19
08/01/92 and 07/31/94
Boys Only
MAGIC Only

** For the U15 Age Group, we will be offering a Magic & Mystx program.  For U15 Metro, we will only offer a U15 Metro Boys team, no U14 Metro Girls team will be offered
 
** For the U18 Age Group, we will only be offering a Magic program.
 
Please scroll down for program descriptions. 

TRYOUT DATES
 
Magic = Boys        Mystx = Girls     Metro = Boys & Girls      PDP = Boys &
                                                                                                                     Girls
 
Age Group
Players born On or After
Programs Available
Day
Date
Location
Time
U8 Boys & Girls
8/1/2003
PDP
Sunday
5/22/2011
Huguenot
5:00 PM
U9 Boys & Girls
8/1/2002
PDP
Sunday
5/22/2011
Huguenot
6:30 PM
U10 Boys & Girls
8/1/2001
Magic, Mystx, Metro*
Sunday
5/15/2011
Huguenot
 
5:00 PM (Boys)
 
6:30 PM (Girls)
U11 Boys & Girls
8/1/2000
Magic, Mystx, Metro*
Wednesday
5/11/2011
Huguenot
 
5:00 PM (Boys)
 
6:30 PM (Girls)
U12 Boys & Girls
8/1/1999
Magic, Mystx, Metro*
Wednesday
5/4/2011
Huguenot
 
5:00 PM (Boys)
 
6:30 PM (Girls)
U13 Boys & Girls
8/1/1998
Magic, Mystx, Metro*
Monday
5/9/2011
Huguenot
 
5:00 PM (Boys)
 
6:30 PM (Girls)
U14 Boys & Girls
8/1/1997
Magic, Mystx, Metro*
Monday
5/2/2011
Huguenot
 
6:30 PM
(Boys & Girls)
U15 Boys & Girls
8/1/1996
Magic, Mystx, Metro*
Monday
5/2/2011
Huguenot
 
5:00 PM (Boys & Girls)
Raindate
 
U10 - U15 Magic, Mystx, Metro
TBA
TBA
Huguenot
TBA
 
U16 Girls
U17 Girls
 
8/1/1995
8/1/1994
Mystx
Sunday
5/1/2011
Huguenot
4:00 PM
 
U16 Boys
U17 Boys
U18/19 Boys
 
8/1/1995
8/1/1994
8/1/1993
Magic
Sunday
5/1/2011
Huguenot
6:00 PM
Raindate
for U16, 17, & U18 Magic & Mystx tryouts cancelled due to inclement weather
TBA
TBA
Huguenot
TBA
 
 
*Players will be placed in programs based upon their skill level.  If a U10 - U15 player is not interested in committing to the Magic or Mystx level, please let us know via email or when checking in at the registration table on your assigned tryout day. 
 
If a player cannot attend on his/her assigned tryout date, please call Dave Amsler, Director of Coaching, at 594-0252 to arrange an alternate session.
 
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (PDP)
For those players who demonstrate the ability and desire to further develop their soccer skills, FC Richmond offers the Player Development Program (PDP). Selected players ages U8-U9 are invited to participate in this program which, under the guidance of professional trainers, introduces the basic technical skills and training habits required for playing competitive soccer. While there is increased competition, our emphasis is on developing complete and confident players who are not afraid to take risks.

U8 and U9 PDP players compete in-house with other FC Richmond U8-U9 PDP Teams.

The format of PDP encourages players to master ball-handling techniques and individual player creativity in a fun, yet educational, environment. 
 
TRAVEL SOCCER PROGRAMS
MAGIC (boys) MYSTX (girls) Metro (boys and girls)
For those U10-U19 players who have demonstrated the ability and determination necessary to take their game to the highest competitive level, FC Richmond offers a highly selective travel soccer program.

Boys and girls selected for this program will continue to develop their individual technical skills and game strategies within a team environment and will master the skills and training habits necessary to succeed at a highly competitive level. Teams are formed from the most talented, dedicated and competitive players in the Richmond area and beyond.

U11 – U18/19 Magic and Mystx teams compete in the prestigious Virginia Club Champions League  (VCCL) against other elite teams from around the state.

U10 Magic and Mystx teams compete in the Advanced Development Soccer League (ADSL) and follow the same tournament schedule as older Magic and Mystx teams.
 
For those players that are not selected a Magic or Mystx team, FC Richmond offers Metro Boys and Girls teams.  Selected players boys ages U10-U14 and girls ages U10-U13 are invited to participate in this program which, under the guidance of professional trainers, introduces the basic technical skills and training habits required for playing competitive soccer. While there is increased competition, our emphasis is on developing complete and confident players who are not afraid to take risks.
 
U10-U12 Metro teams compete in the Advanced Development Soccer League (ADSL) and will play in two local tournaments in both the fall and spring seasons.
U13-U15 Metro teams compete in the Va Soccer League (VSLi) and will play in two local tournamnets in both the fall and spring seasons.

Dave Amsler, Director of Coaching, a professional soccer teacher with more than 35 years of experience, directs FC Richmond's Travel Soccer Program. He holds a USSF "A" license, US soccer's highest license. He is the founder of both the Richmond Strikers and FC Richmond soccer clubs.  Dave actively coaches one or two select teams per year, in addition to overseeing all travel soccer teams and coaches.

Trip Ellis holds a "A" license, is a former stand-out college and professional player and serves as FC Richmond's Assistant Director of Coaching and is an active coach in the travel soccer program.
  Trip oversees the U8-U9 PDP Program and all Metro teams (boys and girls)

 


 

If you have any questions regarding FC Richmond soccer programs or online tryout registration, please send an email to travel@fcrichmond.com or call 266-9555.


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