ID sessions 

Our ID sessions are the start of the evaluation process. The three sessions have been designed to allow the players to showcase themselves in different ways. Therefore, to showcase themselves the best, we encourage players to attend all sessions. Each session will finish with full-sided games to see the players in the full game experience. I have included the topics for the sessions below. 

• Session 1 - Technical and small-sided 
• Session 2 - Rondo and Transition 
• Session 3 - Full size game actions 

Tryouts 

The tryout will just be game format. The players will warm up and play in 11v11 games throughout the full time. Players selected will be pulled out of the games or between games and offered spots in person. Again, there will be plenty of opportunities for conversations and questions. 

We have set up this process to be as clean and fair as possible for all involved. As with all tryouts, emotion does come into this and we understand that. However, we hope you will see and feel that all decisions are made with the best intention of the player and where they fit currently. With the number trying out, I do encourage players and parents to reach out for feedback as it may not be possible to give it at the events. 

I do want to reiterate that the more events you attend the better chance we have to evaluate your player fairly. 

Nationals’ mission is to develop youth soccer players that are highly valued for club, high school, collegiate, professional, and national team programs.