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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At that age, our club would likely have the girls run through some basic footwork drills so they can observe her touch on the ball, then move into some small-sided possession games where they'll look for her ability to make quick, well placed passes under pressure from a defender (and likewise her ability to apply pressure and gain possession as a defender).  Then they may move into a scrimmage. If there are a lot of players out there, you may see players moved from scrimmage to scrimmage as they seek to organize the groups into similarly skilled players. They may also do some sprints and/or agility drills to gauge speed, athleticism, fitness, etc.  She may be forced to play a position out of her comfort zone (she thinks of herself as a forward but they'll put her in center back), and she should be able to roll with that. They'll watch how she interacts with other players, how she recovers or reacts to an error or challenge, and whether she can adjust her play when coached.

I agree with PP - depending on the size of the club and how many kids come to try out, the coaches may not even know where she came from when they're watching her. If she's a good player, it won't matter what club/program she came from.

I've posted this advice before so sorry if it's duplicative, but if at all possible, have her attend an open practice with the team or age group before the tryout so she can get familiar with the coach, the drills they do, the style of play, etc. Also gives the coach the chance to assess her in a less stressful environment and let you know in advance of tryouts whether she or he thinks there might be a fit for her in the club.

Good luck to your daughter!

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Ha, ha, ha, ha....our club does zero skills at all ages----just small-sided scrimmages..full-field a little older.[/quote]

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