University of Arkansas Soccer Club

Try-out Selection Criteria

August 15th, 2007

 

 

The UASC league team participation for the Fall 2007 semester will include the Oklahoma College Club Soccer League.

 

To be considered for a position on the UA Soccer Club league team, an individual must demonstrate an appropriate level of skill in the following categories:

 

Ability - Individual:

  • Player must demonstrate good form in passing, shooting, dribbling, crossing, ball control with all parts, and various other skills.

 

Ability – On a Team:

  • The player works well with others.
  • The player is not selfish when dribbling / passing.
  • The player verbalizes direction and takes direction from teammates.

 

 

Commitment:

  • The player must attend one weekly practice.
  • The player is willing and able to pay the league fees.
  • The player must not miss more than two regular season games.
  • The player must agree to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate with positively representing themselves, their team, and the University of Arkansas.
  • The player exhibits a will to improve their skills during and outside practice time.

 

Attitude:

  • The player shows a positive attitude on the field.
    • Towards self and others.
  • The player is attentive to coaching instruction.
  • The player positively responds to coaching commands.
  • The player accepts criticism constructively.
  • The player receives an events outcome positively.

 

What is expected of a UA Soccer Club league player?

Players make a full semester/season commitment to the UA Soccer Club. Players are expected to attend one weekly team practice, have a positive attitude, be attentive, and work hard. The UA Soccer Club program requires a high level of commitment from players. Participation in other University sports or activities is encouraged. However, participation in other sports that require multiple activities per week could jeopardize the player's ability to develop or maintain skill sets that will help his or her team.

 

In the event of “evenly skilled” players

Should the event arise where one player is needed to complete the roster and there are two players of a similar skill set, the player with the most demonstrated commitment and experience with the club will be selected. Or, in the case that two players of a similar skill set remain to be selected, the player who is needed at a particular position may be selected.

 

Selection of Alternates

After the initial selection, a mandatory team meeting to collect fees and fill out paperwork is required the first weekend after selection. If one player is unable to attend, the top alternate will be asked to take his or her spot. If the first alternate can’t go, the second alternate will be invited and so on.