CMYSA Evaluations Process
From Sign-up to Team Placement
EVALUATION DETAILS
Dates & Times
10U - 12U
October 19 & 26
12:00PM - 6:00PM
14U - 19U
November 1
12:00PM - 9:00PM
November 3-5
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Anticipated Team Levels
Boys Teams
- 10U (Divisions 2 & 3)
- 12U (Divisions 2 & 3)
- 14U (Divisions 1 & 3)
- 16U (Divisions 1 & 2) Max of 2 teams
- 17U (Division 1)
- 19U (Division 1)
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Girls Teams
- 10U (Divisions 2 & 3)
- 12U (Divisions 2 & 3)
- 14U (Divisions 1 & 3)
- 16U (Divisions 1 & 3)
- 18/19U (Divisions 1 & 2)
Registration Details
Sign Up Opens: September 1st
Cost: $40 per player
Without prior permission from DOC players are expected to attend both evaluation sessions.
EVALUATION FORMAT
SESSION 1
- Small-Sided Games
- 4v4 and 1v1s
- Larger-Sided Play
- 7v7
SESSION 2
- Small-Sided Games
- 3v3 and 5v5
- Larger-Sided Play
- 7v7
- Goalkeepers 13u and Up will have their own specialized session for evaluations.
- 17s-19s will not do 1v1s due to participation numbers and to maximize evaluation times.
- 10u will not do 7v7 to maximize decision-making opportunities.
Evaluation Focuses
Technical
- First Touch
- Quality of Passing
- Body Shape
- Scanning
- Driving (Dribbling into Space)
- Dribbling (1v1)
- Defending (1v1)
Physical
- Agility
- Coordination
- Strength
- Top-End Speed
- Endurance
- Reactivity & Response Rate
Tactical
- Checking to the Ball
- Angle to Passing Lane
- Distance
- Breaking Lines/Splits
- Creating Attacking Shape
- Working in Layers
- Offense/Defense Transition
- Create Defensive Shape
- Pressure-Cover-Balance
Psychological
- Work Ethic
- Positive Attitude
- Sportsmanship
- Confidence
- Leadership
- Focus
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Emotional Control
- Preparation
How to Train for Evaluations
Evaluations are more than a tryout - they're our way of
- Ensuring fair and balanced team placement
- Identifying talent level to help players thrive on their soccer journey
- Building teams primed for success in all level of competition