Tryouts will begin on Monday, August 25, at 9:00 AM on the John Jay High School bleachers. Please come prepared with running shoes, plenty of water, soccer cleats, shin guards, and both a white and blue shirt (or a reversible jersey). At 9:00 AM, we will take attendance on the bleachers by the track. Following attendance, Coach Seipp and the rest of the John Jay Soccer Coaching Staff will share a few words about the John Jay Soccer Program and the tryout process. Around 9:30 AM, all players trying out for the Varsity or Junior Varsity teams will begin tryouts.

Tryouts will include a mix of speed, agility, and endurance fitness activities to assess overall athleticism, along with technical ball mastery drills to evaluate individual skill. Players will also participate in both small-sided and full-sided games to showcase their tactical awareness, decision-making, and overall impact in a game setting.

One common question we receive from talented Freshmen and Sophomores is: "If I try out for Varsity but don’t make it, can I still try out for JV?" The answer is "Yes, absolutely." Varsity tryouts conclude on Wednesday, so if you do not make the team, you are welcome to attend the JV tryouts on Thursday.

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John Jay High School Turf Field and/or Grass Soccer Field

2012 NY-52, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

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You must register with ArbiterSports (formerly Family ID). To register, click here. You must have an updated physical and all of your papers / permission forms must be signed and on record with the Health Office. If you did not get a physical in the Spring, you will need to arrange a physical yourself with Health Quest. Here is information on how to schedule your physical, if you need one.

Sports Physicals: Health Quest

Hotline

By Appt, M - F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

(845) 297-2511 ext. 307

Wappingers Office

1530 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

LaGrange Office

1100 Route 55, LaGrangeville, NY 12540

✱  PLEASE REGISTER ON ARBITER SPORTS BEGINNING ON JULY 27, BUT NO LATER THAN AUGUST 12 so your physical and information can be viewed and reviewed by the School Doctor.

For any questions about ArbiterSports, please contact Wappingers Central School District, John Jay Senior High School, and Van Wyck Junior High School Athletics Department Administrators via email directly at kurt.jesman@wcsdny.org or maureen.myers@wcsdny.org,  or call their office at (845) 897-6700.

Once cleared for tryouts, the soccer teams are selected based on a rubric of the following:

Technique

Technical prowess with the soccer ball encompasses a broad spectrum of skills that are evaluated during tryouts, including, but not limited to:

• Dribbling using both feet, utilizing all surfaces of the feet while maintaining head up.

• Proficiency in passing with both feet (inside, outside, and laces).

• Shooting accuracy and power with both feet.

• Ground ball control with various parts of both feet.

• Aerial ball control with different foot surfaces.

• Heading technique for direction, accuracy, and power.

• Demonstrating effective moves to bypass opponents while dribbling.

Tactical Awareness

Players' decision-making abilities, both on and off the ball, are crucial aspects under assessment during tryouts. These encompass various facets such as:

• Decisions made when in possession of the ball, including the ability to attack available spaces, identifying open teammates, selecting the most effective passing options, and evaluating risks versus rewards across defensive, midfield, and attacking zones.

• Off-the-ball decisions while in possession, such as pressuring the ball if nearest to the opponent, directing the play toward defensive support, avoiding fouls, and maintaining quality supporting runs and passing lanes.

• Appropriately employing combination play tactics like wall passes, overlaps, and double passes.

• Adhering to proper offensive and defensive positioning to sustain the team's shape.

• Employing 'Peeks' to determine the optimal first touch upon receiving the ball and anticipate the available options, showcasing anticipation skills both in and out of possession.

Fitness

Assessment criteria cover various elements, including but not confined to:

• Endurance, speed, quickness, agility, strength, and flexibility.

Psychological Dimension

The assessment encompasses your mental attitude towards the game and intangible attributes. Key areas evaluated involve:

• Coachability, embracing feedback constructively for improvement.

• Will to Win, displaying determination and drive.

• Heart, demonstrating passion and dedication.

• Hustle, showcasing effort and perseverance.

• Desire for success, maintaining focus and concentration.

• Team-first mentality, sacrificing personal objectives for the team's benefit.

• Commitment to the John Jay Soccer Program through active participation.

• Character, Integrity, and Sportsmanship, refraining from negative behavior and displaying fair play.

• Academic dedication, balancing soccer commitment with scholastic responsibilities.

• Respect, towards teammates, coaches, officials, and the game itself.

For more information or if you have any questions, email Coach Seipp at robert.seipp@wcsdny.org or  Coach Hortron at brendan.horton@wcsdny.org.

The following items must be brought to every tryout session:

• Shin Guards (must be worn at all times during all soccer related tryout activities)

• Plenty of Water (water will not be provided)

• Both a White and Blue Shirt (or reversible jersey / pinnie)