2019/20 Academy & Select Soccer Tryouts
CLCF Soccer is pleased to continue the Academy Program for the 2019/2020 seasons. The program provides an opportunity to accelerate their soccer development by training with professional coaches from the New England Revolution Academy. It's an affordable alternative to Premier Soccer. The program also offers financial assistance to qualifying families, inquiries should be sent to [email protected].
CLCF Soccer is offering boys’ and girls' teams for a variety of ages. The final determination on the number of teams will be made after the results of the tryouts.
New England Revolution Academy coaches will coach all Academy teams. The Revolution Academy is a fully integrated training and development program for youth soccer players in New England. CLCF Soccer works with the Revolution Academy to provide professional coaching and training to the club's soccer players.
Academy teams will be selected based upon tryouts. Players not offered an Academy spot will be invited to join a Select soccer team. All tryouts are at NO COST.
Players MUST pre-register for tryouts using the links below. All links take you to your account and will only allow you to register for the correct age group based on your players age.
Academy Tryout Process
What is evaluated?
- Application of technique under pressure
- Tactical astuteness
- Intuitive decision-making with and without the ball
- Work rate and enthusiasm
- Physical/Athletic Ability
How are players evaluated?
- Participation in current Academy program
- Participation in current Skills training program
- Open tryouts
- Individual evaluation (special circumstances)
Who evaluates the players?
- Director of Coaching (Fernando Vitorino)
- Current Academy coaches
- Current Skills training coaches
- Additional New England Revolution Academy coaches
How are players Notified?
- Players will be notified via email if they have been selected for an Academy team shortly following the tryout. If the player chooses to accept their Academy offer parents will be asked to digitally sign a commitment letter that shows they fully understand and agree to all Academy policies.
- Players will have 48 hours to make their decision based on their offer, and make an initial deposit to secure place.
- If a player declines to play for the Academy the next available player will be offered the placement.
- If a player is not selected for the Academy they will be notified via email and will still have the option to play Select Soccer with a volunteer coach which includes the option to sign up for any other optional training.