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Post by lavendermtn on Oct 2, 2024 15:32:42 GMT -5
I have just registered for the RDS tryout for this winter and would love to know what to expect. My son is on a U9 academy team.
How are the try outs organized? Drills, short-sided games, full 7v7 scrimmages?
How many kids usually show up to the tryouts? We are going to the Alpharetta one.
How many kids make it past tryouts and into the program?
Any and all answers, suggestions, advice is appreciated. We just would love to know what to expect! 🙏🏼
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rotgg
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Post by rotgg on Oct 3, 2024 7:44:55 GMT -5
1. ours was drills and 1v1 2v2 i think
2. hard to tell how many will come ours was 15ish-20 in his age group
3. i think all of them made it
We were in winter session so its not as many go to that one I believe. Best thing we did with ATL U was the one that they get to play in dome. Getting cut depends on numbers not skill from what I could tell. I would not expect much and if your looking to get better 1 on 1 coaching would probably be more cost effective.
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Post by soccerdad20 on Oct 7, 2024 14:46:21 GMT -5
Below is based on the Denmark HS location (Sunday nights). I assume it's the same at other locations, but cannot guarantee.
Tryouts have been small (5v5) scrimmages based on age group. From what I can tell they are looking for your player to show some core competency at soccer and likely also a desire to be there. This would be especially true at the U9 level as that is one of the younger ages.
If you want to go watch a session in action to get an idea of the level of play they are currently hosted at same location/day of week as the tryout you signed up for.
We've been happy with the program. We are in the middle of our third round (Winter II, Spring, Fall) and started at the U9 age. Your son will be exposed to good coaching and play with and against good players. I always enjoy watching the younger groups where you'll see some little ballers.
It helps to have a friend there if your kid gets nervous going into these type of new environments so you might recruit your favorite teammate.
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Post by solstice on Oct 7, 2024 20:19:15 GMT -5
I agree with everything that's been said. At the younger ages, I would not think of it so much as a tryout and more so a screening. I get the sense they just want to make sure your child can benefit from the environment and not be a distraction. Can they follow directions and can they keep up with the other kids? It's an excellent supplement to club practices and it generally feels like a higher level of play. Great coaches.
I would add that one of the benefits is a player evaluation.
I'm not sure if they still do RDS showcases, but that was a nice opportunity for kids that really excelled in RDS.
And I don't even know if they still do the Juniors program, which was kind of an invite RDS program in prep for their academy.
And be careful if you sign up for multiple locations, you cannot choose after tryouts which you'd prefer, you will be enrolled in all and charged for all.
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