More Than Meets the Eye

Tryouts

If you are interested in the program and would like to request a private tryout, please email Susquehannafootballclub@gmail.com.

Susquehanna Football Club

How are players evaluated at tryouts?

Passing:

Successfully complete short- and long-range passes
Includes passes in air, on ground, heading, chipping, crosses
Appropriate weight/style of the pass
Includes one touch passing

Dribbling:

Includes close control and speed dribbling
Ability to add body feints, bursts, change of direction
Quick feet, comfortable feet, eyes up, field awareness

Ball Control:

Control a ball played; good touch, into space with purpose, at game speed
Strength on the ball; shielding
Ability to move with ball and be deceptive and in control

Finishing:

Awareness around the goal; decision making
Correct techniques; driving, heading, volleys, placing
Ability to finish with other body parts
Pace, aggressiveness, back of net

Awareness

Defensive:

Anticipation, execution, reading field with and without possession
Body position; facing forward, defensive roles, recovering
Decision making to tackle, to intercept
First defender decisions; jockey, angle, positioning

Offensive:

Anticipation, execution, reading field with and without possession
Body position without ball; runs, spacing, close support, reading combinations
Movement with possession; switching fields, moving into space, playing long ball, combinations

Physical Skills

Speed: Accelerate quickly straight ahead and decelerate quickly

Agility: Change directions quickly, get off ground quickly, get in air quickly

Endurance: Intense consistent level of play for long period of time

Strength: Ability to win the ball physically

Character

Coachable: Attentive, receptive, and willing

Leadership: Positive influence, hard workers, self-controlled, composes, respectful

Aggressiveness: Negative/Positive attitude, unfair/fair behavior, composed/out of control reactions, works hard, takes risks, assertive

Self-Confidence: Secure in their ability, stay willing to learn and succeed

Mental Toughness: Persistence, try hard, don’t give up, committed

Our Philosophy

The key elements of the Susquehanna Football Club experience is developing individual and team skills in all players in a fun, family environment that builds character, competence and confidence.

The Susquehanna Football Club adopts P.R.I.D.E. as the values that define its philosophy:

Positive Attitude, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence

In order to uphold the P.R.I.D.E. and promote a high level of community spirit, Susquehanna FC adopts the following Code of Conduct for all players, parents/guardians, and coaches.