1 ON 1 Evaluations
​STILL LOOKING FOR A TEAM? 1 ON 1 EVALUATIONS ARE FOR ANY PLAYERS STILL LOOKING FOR A TEAM!
Whether it’s your first time or third, we understand that tryout evaluations can be a stressful time for you and your children. We hope by explaining the process, it will help alleviate some of that stress and let your child enjoy their soccer experience.
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After you register below the coach will be giving you a call to set-up a 1 on 1 evaluation at one of our soccer fields.
Locations: Lakewood Ranch, Land O lakes, Trinity, Wesley Chapel, Hernando, Zephyrhills, Tarpon, and Temple Terrace.
Leagues: Boys and Girls ECNL, Boys and Girls ECNLR, NPL, FCL I, FCL II and USA
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General Information
1. Players must register for our 1 on 1 evaluation tryout before the evaluation.
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2. Competitive Soccer is a 9 month commitment. Teams practice a minimum of two times per week with games on Saturday and an average of 4-5 tournaments a year.
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3. Players must wear shin guards, bring a soccer ball and water to evaluation days.
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Goals
The goal of the evaluation process is to maintain a fair, objective and thorough process for assessing player abilities and skills in order to place each player onto a team that will best challenge their current level of play.
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Process
Player Evaluations: Coach evaluates players on performance during a series of activities that will showcase their soccer skills and abilities.
What does Florida Premier FC look for?
Below is a sample of things coaches will look for during the evaluations:
Technique (Skills):
First Touch/Ball Control – trapping and receiving ball in front of body, positioning to field when receiving, head up and field awareness after controlling ball.
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Dribbling – ball control, inside/outside foot control, pace of dribbling, feinting, inside/outside cutting skills, acceleration and deceleration with ball, head up while dribbling.
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Passing –technique with feet (inside/outside of foot), crisp/accurate passing to feet and to space, pace of pass, movement after passing.
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Shooting/Finishing –technique of driving shot with laces/inside of foot, body position on shot, follow-through, decision on when/if to shoot, following shot for rebound
Tactics:
Defending – marking player, pressuring player without over committing, body position when defending, stopping forward progress, tackling/gaining control of ball, knowing when to clear ball vs. dribble/pass
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Field/Game Awareness – Movement without the ball. Head on a swivel, knowing where teammates, opponents & space are at all times. Knowing when to pass vs. dribble or shoot, seeing plays materialize, moving to a position that supports.
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Physical:
Speed – quickness off/to ball, acceleration to ball/space, change of direction and deceleration
Strength – standing ground and/or winning position
Aggressiveness – attacking and going to the ball on defense, attacking and dribbling around/through defenders on offense, attacking and finishing shots
Psychological:
Communication – calling for the ball, directing players to space
Attitude – are they having fun? Are they coachable, positive to other players/referees, not giving up on plays? Sportsmanship & overall potential.
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