Team Formation through Evaluations
Each June, MSC holds player evaluations. Players are evaluated by qualified individuals based on the child’s individual skill in areas such as soccer skills, knowledge of the game, and athleticism. However, coaches and evaluators also look at less tangible items such as “coachability”, team chemistry, desire to play, and the ability to be punctual, prepared, and present at practices and games.
In order to help ensure players are appropriately placed, and the maximum number of teams get formed, all players, birth year 2014 and older, are required to attend evaluations – regardless of what level of team they participated on previously.
All players must register through MSC’s registration system.
Note: Registrations for evaluations is free;, the player fee will not be charged until the player is added to a team. Player fees are dependent on the team's age and level of play. Therefore, players will receive an email notification when the player has been placed on a team, at which time the player will need to accept the position and pay the player team fee.
If there are enough players at appropriate skill levels in any age group, multiple teams will be formed. In the case of multiple teams, MSC and the coach(es) will select the most appropriate way to divide the players among the teams.
Teams will be placed in the level of play (WSSL, CASL, or East Side) that MSC and the coach(es) agree is appropriate for the team and its players. Due to this team formation process, requests for placement with friends/family are often not able to be accommodated.
What To Expect At Evaluations
All players must register online for evaluations at least one day prior to their evaluation time.
Players should arrive 15 minutes before the start of the evaluation, dressed to play soccer and bring a ball and water. When players check-in at evaluations, they will be assigned a number to wear for identification on evaluation sheets (please do not have the child where any clothing with their name or number on it). Evaluators will not see player names during the evaluation process - only numbers. If your child has a medical condition that the coach or evaluators should now about, please communicate it at check in.
Groups will be formed and players will be asked to demonstrate soccer and physical abilities in several areas. These may include passing, dribbling under control, finishing, sprint speed, and foot strength.
Players will also be placed in game-like conditions to evaluate effectiveness, movement off the ball, combination play, and teamwork. A team of evaluators will make scrimmage notes on players and the head coach will compile the information. At the conclusion of the evaluations, the coach(es) will form the teams and contact players/parents. Notification may happen by an automated email from our sports connect registration site. MSC will be accessible to provide feedback or discuss soccer options for players not selected for a team. Please ask if you desire additional information.