Soccer (Boys)

BOYS' SOCCER PROGRAM OVERVIEW

YORK BOYS’ SOCCER PROGRAM

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

5 TEAMS - COMPETITIVE/LIMITED (numbers are approximations)

• VARSITY                             20 PLAYERS
• JUNIOR VARSITY               20-26 PLAYERS
• SOPHOMORE                    25 PLAYERS
• FRESHMAN A                    20 PLAYERS
• FRESHMAN B                    20-25 PLAYERS

TRYOUT FORMAT:

• All players must have a current physical (within 1 year) on file with the school nurse
• Generally, freshman tryout for freshman, sophomores tryout for sophomore, juniors & seniors tryout for varsity or junior varsity
• Varsity tryouts are open tryouts.  Most players are juniors or seniors, but tryouts are open to all players that feel they are ready to play at the varsity level. 
• Freshman coaches may move players to the sophomore level for a tryout, but sophomore tryouts are not open tryouts.
• Most players have a number of years of playing experience, through local recreational and competitive club programs.
• Due to a high number of players with lots of experience, tryouts at every level are very competitive.
• In general, prior experience and previous level of play do make a difference in player development.  While it does NOT matter which club a player chooses to play for (if at all), players are encouraged to play throughout the year and at the highest level at which they can play. 
• Players are NOT allowed to wear club apparel during tryouts or at practices throughout the season - players should wear York soccer apparel as they represent their high school on and off the field.

TRYOUT INFORMATION:

• Freshman A&B - approximately, 40-50 freshman will try out – this number seems to be growing every year.   The A & B teams are split by ability level; approximately 50 players will make one of the freshman teams.  Depending on the number of players that try out, some players may be cut.
• Sophomore - approximately 26 players will make the sophomore team.  This team is comprised primarily of sophomores, but may include some freshman that are ready to play at this level. 
• Junior Varsity – approximately 26 players will make the JV team.  This team is comprised of juniors and seniors that do not make (or tryout) for the varsity team.
• Varsity – approximately 20 players will make the varsity team.  This team is comprised of freshmen through seniors. 

TRYOUTS/EVALUATIONS:

• Technical Ability & Skills
  1. First touch – Ball control
  2. Dribbling – Passing – Shooting
  3. Ability to play with both feet

• Tactical Ability - Speed of play/Soccer IQ           
  1. Decision making & poise on the ball
  2. Positioning & movement off the ball

• Athleticism
  1. Speed – Agility – Quickness
  2. Overall fitness & strength

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Boys’ Soccer Season: Approximately August 9th until mid-October
  1. 5-6 day per week commitment
  2. Tryout times in August 4:00pm until 6:00pm
  3. Practice 3:30-5:30 – or longer, depending on level; Games 2-3 times per week

SUMMER CAMPS:

1. http://york.elmhurst205.org/bsoccer
2. High school camps - incoming freshman thru seniors
3. Youth camps – York youth camp 3rd through 8th grade students

• Other local camps/college camps

SOCCER STAFF

Lukasz Majewski - Head Varsity Coach
lmajewski@elmhurst205.org

Mike Hanley
mhanley@elmhurst205.org

Markus Roy
mroy@elmhurst205.org

Matt Tabbert
mtabbert@elmhurst205.org

Donald Vana
dvana@elmhurst205.org

Megan McCaffrey
megankmccaffrey@gmail.com