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The best way to impress coaches during your tryout is to be a good player and to have a good attitude. However, even if you’re not the most skilled player, here are some tips that will help you:

Remember, to first consider academics, as very few college players – even those at the best Division I schools – go on to play professionally.

The process for getting into US Soccer’s Youth Soccer’s Olympic Development Program(ODP) varies from state to state.

That really depends on a lot of things – a couple of which is whether you are a male or a female and what league you are trying to get drafted into.

You might be a great player, but as a coach myself, I would say based on the number of people trying out, there’s a good chance you might end up on JV, if for no other reason than you are a Freshman.

I’m interested in joining the United Soccer League 1st or 2nd Division. Do they offer walk on try outs?

The first thing to keep in mind is that every coach has different things they look for and different requirements.

I’ve been playing soccer in my gym class, and I really like it. Now I’d like to try out for my high school team, but I have never played before

Lots of factors can affect your odds of making the team. Tryouts will be a little different at every school, and even between different coaches at the same school.

Shin guards, socks, cleats, soccer clothes (shorts and comfortable shirt or jersey), and optionally, a mouth guard are the obvious ones.