Player Evaluation and Placement Policy

Player Placement from tryouts

When there are sufficient available registered players, players will be evaluated with their age appropriate team as designated by US Soccer.  Refer to the “Playing up” Policy for special considerations and exceptions.  The general philosophy of team selection is to form teams based on skill level. The theory is that players will progress better and have a more enjoyable experience if playing with and against children of similar skills, characteristics and age.


Players will be invited to the team where coaches consider the player will benefit most in terms of growth and opportunity to play. In the event that there is no team available in the same age and level as the player, the following shall apply:

  1. If a team in an older age up to 2 years for players, not in High School age, is available, and the level (in terms of technical ability, game understanding, competitiveness and physical competence) is consistent with the players level, the player will be invited to that team.
  2. If teams in two different contiguous ages do not have enough players, the club will merge the two teams if it believes that the resulting environment will be beneficial to the players in the resulting team.
  3. If the potential formation of a team will not be conducive to learning, the Club will communicate with the families to evaluate potential options, or rescind the invitation and refund any paid fees, as needed.

Procedure

The team selection process will result from the club’s consideration of the following information:

  • Prior player history with the Club
  • coaches' feedback
  • coaches' evaluation
  • tryout results
  • Any other information deemed appropriate by Club management and leadership


Placement after the Formation of Teams

A player attempting to join the club after tryout events and after teams have been form may be placed on any team at the discretion of club management based on the circumstances of the situation.  Club management will consider the experience of the player, impact on the existing team dynamic, recommendation of the head coach, and results of any tryout evaluations.

The process for late arrivals is as follows:

  • Zone Director must connect with all coaches in the age-group an let them know about potential addition.
  • Player must train with every team in the age group, starting in with the development teams and going upwards
  • After player has attended all practices director and coaches will meet to discuss placement
  • Upon agreement invitation is sent (Connect with Luis for pro-rata fee, if applicable)by Zone Director
  • Unless player is exceptionally above the current players in the age-group, in the collective perception of the Coaches and Zone Director, they will not be invited to the most competitive team


Player Rotation

Guest playing with other teams in the Club
This option is available to all players. When teams have players needs, absences, injuries, vacations, etc. Coaches can connect with other coaches in the club to identify playing opportunities for other players.
Coaches initiate the request for a player, not the team manager. Coach should ask for blanket players, not specific players. The coach that is lending players should pick the players that deserve the opportunity and who will benefit from the challenge.
Coaches needing players should not call players families directly without connecting with the players' Head Coach first and getting OK from Head Coach


Movement to another team, needs challenge
Coach of player that needs challenge discusses with Zone Director and coach of team to provide the challenges. Coach should then have a discussion with the family to explain the plan for the player.
Player will start training once or twice a week as the (Zone Director dual rosters the player in Playmetrics), and receiving coach will assess performance.
After the player experiences success in the training environment, the Coach will start inviting to games to assess performance and potential success.
If Coaches agree that the player will get better challenge and similar minutes in the new team, they will confirm with Zone director to request approval and present at Directors Meeting. Upon completing a player movement form. They player will be move.
In the absence of responsibilities with new team, responsibilities with previous team will remain, especially in terms of games.

Movement to another team, needs less challenge

Coach of player that needs less challenge discusses with Zone Director and coach of team to provide the new opportunities. Coach should then have a discussion with the family to explain the plan for the player.
Player will start training twice a week as the (Zone Director dual rosters the player in Playmetrics), and receiving coach will assess performance.
If the player adapts well to the training and game environment, the Coach will convene with the other coach and the Zone Director to request approval and present at Directors Meeting. Upon completing a player movement form. They player will be move.
Player should continue to practice with his previous team at least once a week and be given opportunities to demonstrate growth.