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Q. Should I attend tryouts if I am a current FCSA player?
A. Yes, according to the General Rules "All players will be required to retry for their positions annually."
Q. Should parents attend try-outs?
A. Parents are encouraged to watch the try-out sessions. They do not need to be present, however, there is vital information on the up and coming season that all coaches wish the parents to be able to read over, as the Try-outs take place and in case of an emergency or other questions, it is helpful to have them there.
Q. Should I register online BEFORE attending any try-outs?
A. Yes, this is a FREE service to all players, it will help the FCSA better determine the number of players interested in attending try-outs, you are under no obligation.
Q. How will I be notified and when can I make a decision to join a FCSA team?
A. Following the 3RD try out date, an invitation will be extended by email from the club. The Player will have until 4:00pm the following day to respond.
Q. Will I be able to register online and try out for multiple age groups?
A. Yes, you will be able to register for your age specific age group and one age group up (ex. An U10 player may register for a U10 team and U11 team) Players who want to register and attend tryouts an age group “UP” will work this out between the coaches of each age group. If a player is trying out for multiple age groups, they need to attend the 1st session of the age group that they are age appropriate (by birth date) and notify the coaches in this age group they are also trying out for the age group “UP” and they will be attending the 2nd try out of above age group.
Q. If there are enough players to form a new team, will FCSA add teams to a specific age group?
A. Yes, if enough quality players warrant forming another team in an age group, FCSA will add a team and provide a qualified coach.
Q. If a new team is formed, will FCSA provide a coach?
A. Yes, all coaches are selected by the Director of Coaching and Executive Board of FCSA. They are all qualified coaches.
Q. After try-outs, will the parents and coach have a meeting?
A. Yes, once the team is selected, the team will have a meeting to select volunteers (Manager, Director, Treasurer, etc.) and also to set the team budget and schedule.
Q. How soon will practice begin after try-outs?
A. Each team acts independently on their practice schedule during the summer months. Regular (twice a week) practices will begin in August.
Q. What days will my team practice?
A. Each team is given 2 practices a week (1 ½ hours each) to practice at Patton Park. The coach along with the Director of Coaching will work together to pick practice days and times. Practice days and times can vary from fall season to spring season.
Q. How much travel is involved in select soccer?
A. The travel commitment varies from age to age and team to team. The reason teams travel is the pursuit of competition. (with the exception of older teams who are trying to be "seen" by college coaches by attending college showcases) The younger teams in the club can generally find plenty of competition around the middle of Florida without staying overnight. They generally participate in a Travel league providing them with games in Jacksonville, Gainesville, Orlando etc. There are 4-5 local tournaments to participate in each season as well. As teams mature, they will often go out of town overnight in order to challenge themselves by playing teams from other cities and States.
Q. What day(s) on the weekend does a select team typically play?
A. If playing a “friendly” or “Travel game” with other teams in the area, Saturday is the predominant day that these games are played. If playing in a tournament, you may have Friday night games plus games on Saturday and Sunday.
Q. Who will decide the coaches of each team?
A. The Director of Coaching along with the Executive Board.
Q. What if our coach leaves, who will fine our team another coach?
A. The Director of Coaching along with the Executive Board.
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