Tryouts + Team Structure 2024-25
TRYOUTS
Tryouts are required to be rostered on a team
Tryouts take place at Lynnhurst Park
Players should be prepared to run 4-6 miles daily each day of tryouts as well as engage in fitness, ball skills and scrimmages.
Players should plan to have cleats, running shoes, balls and water for every day of tryouts.
The tryout process typically lasts 5 days rain or shine with staggered team/pool locations and times.
Players should plan to be available all day.
Full schedule will not be available until July.
Coach Kier may choose to extend tryouts past the 5 days.
TEAM STRUCTURE
There are typically 4 teams rostered - all eligible players can be placed on any team.
Laker B
Laker A
Junior Varsity
Varsity
PRACTICES
All team practices are 5 days per week starting in August.
Summer practices will be announced after team formation - times can vary.
During the school year, practices are typically after school between 3:30-5:30p.
Sites included are: Lynnhurst, Linden Hills Park and Southwest Stadium and are dependent on teams.
GAMES
Games occur from August through October over 8 weeks.
Home Southwest game sites expected to include: Southwest Stadium + Neiman Fields
District games could be all over the metro
Game days could include 2-3 games per week, including weekends
Game start times range from 4p-7p depending on team - some early school releases may be required
Players should plan their own transportation* for games.
*Previous teams have coordinated carpooling - more information at team welcome dinner.
Varsity games are typically $6-10 per game for spectators.
Laker A, B and JV games are free. (Players get into all games for free if they are playing that day)