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Tentative Game Schedules:
Please check TeamSnap for tentative team game schedules. Plan accordingly for family events, college visits, etc.

Preseason Tryout Dates and Times (Varsity & JV, including 9th Graders):

• Dates: Monday, August 11th – Wednesday, August 13th
• Check-in Time: 8:30 AM (tentative)
• Tryout Sessions:
  • Tentative Morning sessions: 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM @ Rowland Grass Field (across from Encke, up the hill) OR Encke Turf Field.
  • Tentative Afternoon sessions: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Encke Turf Field.

All players will participate in at least three sessions during the first three days. Call-back tryouts will follow after the initial sessions.

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Paperwork Requirements:

No player may try out or play without completing the following forms:

1. PIAA Physical Form – Must be completed after 6/1/2024. Access PIAA Forms
2. Permission to Treat Form – Access Permission to Treat Form

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Important Notes:

• Team Pools (not final rosters):
  • Tentative Varsity Pool after tryouts: Morning session @ Rowland (8:45 AM – 10:45 AM) & Afternoon session @ Encke (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM).
  • Tentative JV Pool after tryouts: Single session, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM @ Rowland Grass Field.
• Final team decisions or cuts will be made by Wednesday, or later at the coaching staff’s discretion.

Freshman-Specific Details:

• Freshmen will be notified of JV/Varsity Pool consideration by Tuesday after the afternoon session.
• All 9th graders must attend Freshman Fundamentals and cannot participate in the morning session that day.
• Freshmen not selected for JV/Varsity Pools are encouraged to attend Freshman Team tryouts:
  • Dates: Wednesday, September 3rd – Friday, September 5th
  • Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Location: Library Field

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Equipment and Attire for Tryouts:

• Shirts: Wear a white or grey shirt.
• Shorts/Socks: Any color is acceptable.
• Footwear: Bring cleats AND sneakers/flats (needed for fitness tests, conditioning, indoor training due to weather, weight training, etc.).
• Soccer Ball: Bring a pumped-up Size 5 soccer ball.
• Shin Guards: Mandatory for all sessions.
• Water: Bring your own water (no sharing). Ensure you have plenty of fluids and hydrate before, during, and after sessions.
• Flexibility: Fields and times may change due to weather—thank you for your understanding!
• Spectators: No close spectators. Parents are welcome to observe from a distance, but we need the players focused.

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Team Roster Decisions:

Due to the large number of players trying out, cuts are often necessary. Coaches will evaluate players based on the following:

• Skill Level: individual sphere control; not pankicking under pressure and using skill to create one's own space, ball control, quick passing, etc.
• Decision-Making: Tactical understanding, vision, and awareness (pass/turnover ratio, penetrating passes, etc.).
• Quality of Play: Impact during sessions.
• Fitness Level: Conditioning and endurance.
• Psycho-Social Attributes: Attitude, work ethic, teamwork, coachability, and resilience.

Cuts:

• Cuts will be made at the coaching staff’s discretion based on the number of players trying out.
• No guarantees: Roster spots must be earned each year—this includes seniors and returning players.
• Preparation: Players should arrive with a strong first touch and be already in shape.

Advice for Players:

• Work hard, take risks with confidence, and focus on making smart decisions.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward your coaches, teammates, and yourself.
• Most importantly, enjoy the experience and have fun! 

Radnor High School Boys Soccer Preseason Evaluations

All players (including goalkeepers) will be expected to pass these evaluations before being considered for the Varsity team. If a player is unable to pass an evaluation, alternative “make ups” will be given at the discretion of the coaching staff or a repeat of the evaluation until it is passed.  JV and Freshmen players should be able to pass the evaluations as well, but limitations of age and physical development are understood.  A player's training and the resulting ability to pass these evaluations will only help in the evaluation process of the performance of players and team assignments. Repetition is essential to experience growth.

I.                 Long Ball Evaluation:

• The long ball should be a lofted/driven blend – not too lofted, and not too driven like a shot

1.   Still Ball: with only 1-2 steps, strike a still (non-moving) ball from 35 yards out and strike the ball over the goal

2.   Moving Ball: trap the ball from a pass OR off the dribble, with only 1-2 steps, strike a moving ball from 35 yards out and strike the ball over the goal

*** Prefer the long ball to be a lofted/driven blend – not too lofted and not too driven, like a shot)

II.   Possible Juggling . 40 total juggles with FEET ONLY.  Other body parts can be used to keep the ball in the air, but only feet will be counted.

III.  Fitness

Manchester Fitness Evaluation Modified (100 yards):

a.     Must pass and complete Level 27 out of 30 Levels

Sprint 100 yards in or under the required time; use rest time to return jog/walk to starting point. The time for each sprint is designed to be USED UP; therefore, pace yourself appropriately.

Your fitness level is the total number of sprints that you complete within the required time. For Varsity, the expected fitness level is 27 successfully completed levels.

Example: If you fail to complete the 19^th sprint in 16 seconds, your fitness level is 18.

POSSIBLE Fitness Evaluation: 2-Mile Fitness Evaluation:  Run 2 miles under 13 minutes and 30 seconds.

POSSIBLE Fitness Evaluation: 240s  

• 10 sets of ... 240 yards sprints (up and back of 110 yards nonstop)
• First 6 reps, under 38 seconds
• Reps 7-10, under 45 seconds
• 1-minute rest in between sets

POSSIBLE Fitness Evaluation: 17 x 17s

• 6 sets of  ... 17 yards, 17 times, under 1 minutes
• 1-minute rest in between sets

POSSIBLE Fitness Evaluation:  

• Start on the endline and jog to the 18
• Once hit the 18, sprint to the 50
• Once hit the 50, jog to the 6
• Once hit the 6, walk to the endline
• Should get 5 sets done under 8 minutes 
• Rest for 4 minutes
• Do 3 times

POSSIBLE Fitness Evaluation:     

"Up and Back" Full-Field Sprints with Burpees at the 50-Yard Line

• 5 sets completed under 3 minutes, with 3 minute rest between sets
• 1 complete set includes the following:
• sprint from endline to 6 yard line, return sprint to endline
• sprint from endline to 18 yard line, return sprint to 6 yard line
• sprint from 6 yard line to 50 yard line, return sprint to 18 yard line
• sprint from 18 yard line to 50 yard line
• Complete 10 burpees
• sprint from 50 yard line to opposite 18 yard line, return sprint to 50 yard line
• sprint from 50 yard line to 6 yard line
• sprint from 6 yard line to 18 yard line
• sprint from 18 yard line to endline
• sprint from endline to 6 yard line
• sprint from 6 yard line to endline
• sprint from endline to opposite endline (100 yard sprint)

Individual Activities/ Work on Your Own: Refer to TeamSnap ... Click on the “Media” Tab, then click on “FILES”, then click on the links in the document, so you can bring your phone with you and watch while you train.