Tryout to join the Delaware Knights Soccer Club

DKSC players are selected through a tryout process which takes place in late May or early June, with supplemental tryouts being held as needed. Tryouts are held over a two day period for each age group. Each tryout session will last approximately 1.5 hours. Potential players must attend at least one session to be eligible for initial selection. It is highly recommended that all players attend all sessions to be properly evaluated. The more opportunities the evaluators have to see your player, the better their evaluation will be.

Player Evaluation

DKSC views multiple considerations when determining team composition and player selection. Soccer at this age and level focuses on learning, developing, being active, team camaraderie, and the challenge of competitive play. Additionally, DKSC soccer has two seasons of play, one in the fall and one in the spring.  As such, there are several factors and player traits a coach must consider when evaluating players in order to select a competitive-oriented soccer team.

Ability

  • Self control and Energy level

  • Individual skill (transitions, ball handling, shooting, passing)

  • Game awareness

  • Team play

  • Positional play

  • Communication and listening

  • Ability to be coached

  • Creativity

Attitude

  • Team focused 

  • High regard for sportsmanship

  • Maturity level

  • Respectful of teammates, coaches, officials and adults

  • Ability to handle adverse situations

  • Positive, results-oriented attitude

  • Response to positive reinforcement

  • Competitive in nature

  • Confident

  • Dedicated

Evaluators

To provide an element of non-partial skill evaluation, compensated independent evaluators may be used to provide input and scoring during the try-out process.  Evaluators will rate player skill and ability and make suggestions to the head coach for final team selections.

Parent Expectations

Our goal is to make the tryout process as stress-free and enjoyable as possible so that the players have a positive experience. In order to foster that stress-free environment, parents much watch tryouts from outside the marked areas of the field

“Play Up” Requests

Players who wish to “play up” to a higher division of play must contact the appropriate DKSC Director prior to trying out.  For Director contact info please visit our staff page.

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