The Northern Virginia Soccer Club is announcing the start of the tryouts for the 2024 - 2025 seasonal year.   For the upcoming season, NVSC is offering a chance for an Early Identification (ID) of players as well as traditional Tryouts.     Early ID sessions will allow NVSC non-travel and non-NVSC players to get an early look from our coaches.  Once signed up, our TDOC, or assistant, will be in touch to schedule a session concurrent with our evening training sessions.  All players, Early ID or Tryouts, must register through the website.  Registration for NVSC Travel Tryouts is Free of charge.

The NVSC Travel Program is open to all soccer players interested in competing at the highest levels of soccer with a development path from U9 (2016) through U19 (2006).  We offer premium practice and game facilities staffed by highly qualified and licensed coaches. Our program offers year around training, supplemented with elite tournaments, college combines, and friendlies.  

"Our primary objective is player development, to get each player to the highest level of competitive soccer that they can reach.  We want to work with each player in a committed partnership for the future.  We have a highly experienced staff to ensure that each player reaches their potential." --  NVSC Technical Director Hans Etienne.

Our Travel Early ID Sessions and Tryouts are FREE; Register online at www.novasc.org. Each player is recommended to attend each session of tryouts. If a conflict exists with a tryout date please email tryouts@novasc.org.

 

LOCATION: Tryouts will be on Hellwig Park Turf Fields, 14424 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112, as you enter the park just keep on the park road all the way back to the back turf fields (GOOGLE MAPS). Check in located between fields 7 and 8 at Hellwig Park.

 

CHECK IN: Please arrive 30 minutes before your first scheduled tryout session, we will begin check in at that time and you will receive your tryout number.  You can place those numbers on the front of your shorts.

 

ATTIRE: Please wear a white t-shirt (current NVSC travel players wear your black training kit) and with appropriate soccer attire.

 

EQUIPMENT: Make sure to wear shin guards and bring a ball and water bottle.

 

SELECTION PROCESS: Selections will be sent out via email within 48 hours of your last ID session or tryout.  If you don't hear from the club within 7 days please reach out to the Technical Director of Coaching Hans Etienne @ hans.etienne@novasc.org

 

WEATHER: In the event of inclement weather, announcements will be posted on our homepage (www.novasc.org) and our Twitter handle @soccernvsc.  We do have additional rain dates and those will be activated if needed.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

 

TRYOUT QUESTIONS:

Technical Director of Coaching - Hans Etienne - tryouts@novasc.org

(please include your players full name, year of birth and gender in your email)

 

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS:

Travel Administrator - Tracey Dinofrio - traveladmin@novasc.org

(please include your players full name, year of birth and gender in your email)

Dates of the Travel Tryouts are listed on the links at the top of this page.  Please click here to review the NVSC Return to Play Protocols; all participants for travel tryouts will be required to adhere to the Return to Play Protocols.

We look forward to seeing you at the tryouts.

May 13 and 14:

2016 U9 Boys and 2015 U10 Boys - 5:45pm - 7:00pm Field 7
2016 U9 Girls and 2015 U10 Girls - 5:45pm - 7:00pm Field 8
2014 U11 Boys and 2013 U12 Boys - 7:00pm - 8:15pm Field 7
2014 U11 Girls and 2013 U12 Girls - 7:00pm - 8:15pm Field 8

May 15 and 16:

2012 U13 Boys and 2011 U14 Boys - 5:45pm - 7:00pm Field 7
2012 U13 Girls and 2011 U14 Girls - 5:45pm - 7:00pm Field 8
2010 U15 Boys and 2009 U16 Boys - 7:00pm - 8:15pm Field 7
2010 U15 Girls and 2009 U16 Girls - 7:00pm - 8:15pm Field 8

May 21 and 22:

2008 U17 Boys and 2007/2006 U18/19 Boys - 5:45pm to 7:00pm Field 7
2008 U17 Girls and 2007/2006 U18/19 Girls - 7:00pm to 8:15pm Field 7

PHILOSOPHY

The vision of the NVSC Club Travel Program is to provide quality coaching, both technically and tactically, in a safe and constructive environment so that each player has the opportunity to develop his or her skills to the highest level of the individual’s ability. Coaches, trainers and administrators will strive to instill a competitive spirit, excellent work ethic, good sportsmanship and an appreciation for the game at an advanced level. 
We instill a love for the game in our young players and cultivate that passion as each athlete matures.  We build pride in our individuals, our teams, and our club.  We foster an environment that allows each player to experience the thrill of competition and participation, and the challenge of improvement.  NVSC takes pride in the growth of club members as athletes, students, and responsible young men and women. 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Youth players develop physically, cognitively, and emotionally at different times. Long-term player development is the number one goal of the NVSC.  Teams will represent the club at the developmental stage in each age group under the Club team name NVSC Blue - White.  Furthermore, NVSC player development program encompasses Technical, Tactical, Physical and Psychological aspects of the game that are specific to each stage and each age group and that ensure adequate player development and progress over the entire course of the program. Each category has its own guidelines that detail; philosophy, team goals, number of practices a week, number of tournaments, winter/summer training requirements.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

-      U8-U11: The goal of this stage is to provide ample opportunities for players to build a solid foundation that will ensure their future success. While teams always compete to win games, results are not important. During training sessions players work on learning soccer fundamental techniques and are, then, encouraged to try them in league and tournament play. During games players are encouraged to take risks, to try out different things and to play with emotional freedom without undue pressure of winning games from coaches and parents.

-      U12-U14: During this stage the pace of player development quickens due to the acceleration of physical and mental maturation. Main emphases are on the development of individual skills under pressure of time, space and an opponent. During training sessions and games, players are encouraged to solve various problems (decision making) within the context of the game or a particular situation on the field. Team tactics and various systems of play are introduced into the training program. The game should remain fun and enjoyable and players should have a passion for the game.

-      U15-U18: This stage of player development is characterized by demanding and challenging training sessions and competitive matches. All individual skills are practiced, for the most part, at match speed and under match conditions. Coaches demand excellence from players in all aspects of individual skills while understanding that mistakes will happen. Training sessions involve technical functional and tactical functional training and a great deal of coaching is within 9 v 9 or 11 v 11 situations.