Tryouts

NorthStar Tryout Information and Schedule

NorthStar girls soccer club was formed in 1994 to provide opportunities for dedicated soccer players from throughout northwest lower Michigan to take their game to the highest levels. To this end the club has traveled extensively to seek out the best competition and instruction available in the United States. NorthStar teams have many tournament and league championships to their credit, including Premier League championships. NorthStar players have been selected to Michigan Olympic Development Program (ODP) teams every year since the inception of the club. To date, over fifty NorthStar players have gone on to play post-high school sports at NCAA Division I, II, III, or NAIA schools throughout the United States.

Philosophy

“Simply put, our philosophy is the pursuit of excellence. Competition is fierce to be part of the club and within the club rewards and accolades come from work, dedication, behavior, and achievement. We help develop our players as people first, players second, and competitors third. We expect excellence in all aspects of our players’ lives, and we’re always raising the bar.” (Click here for complete NorthStar Philosophy statement. )

2009-2010 Season Tryout Schedule and Team Plans

Registration

Our tryouts are free and any player registered with Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, US Club Soccer or any other United States Youth Soccer Association affiliated organization is eligible to tryout for a NorthStar team.

Steps to Register for Tryouts:

1. Go to the Team Plan Page for your age appropriate team and read the team plan.

2. Download and complete the Player Information Form and the Player Commitment Form and bring it with you at the first day of tryouts or mail it to:

NorthStar Soccer Club TRYOUTS

5017 Hidden Glen Dr

Traverse City, MI 49686

3. Proof of registration is required at tryouts for players not currently registered with NorthStar or TBAYS…verified by a copy of current player pass card, membership card, or a copy of a certified team roster.

4. Bring a water bottle and a ball and dress in full gear. (shin guards etc)

5. Not a registered player? No problem,

a. Please fill out the US Club Soccer Registration Form,

b. A check for $25.00 payable to NorthStar Soccer Inc.

c. A copy of your Birth certificate

d. Send this to the above address or bring them with you to tryouts.

6. If you have questions, please contact the age appropriate coach.

Tryout Location

NorthStar Soccer Club tryouts will be held at the Keystone Soccer Complex in Traverse City. (Directions to Keystone click here)

Team Selection

Players will be chosen for NorthStar teams based on the following criteria, in priority order.

Demonstrated ability to live up to NorthStar values as stated in the NorthStar philosophy.
Demonstrated commitment and dedication to previous NorthStar team.
Numerically rated soccer skills, physical ability, and team skills.
Age purity MSPSP Premier League play reguires teams to be 51% age pure.

Because it is not possible to evaluate new players on the first two criteria, we will assume the players to be of the highest caliber for these criteria.

Alternative Tryouts
A player not able to tryout on the assigned dates/times due to extenuating circumstances may
request an alternative tryout. This request should be made in email/writing and provided to the Head
Coach of the team for which the player is trying out. The NorthStar Directors will make all determinations on what are acceptable extenuating circumstances. If the Board denies a player’s written request for an alternative tryout, the Directors will provide an explanation to that player or her parent(s).

NorthStar Coaches are continually striving to upgrade their knowledge and skills to bring technical and tactical, mental and physical skills to the players, allowing them to reach the next level. Coaches have achieved state and national level coaching certifications through the United States Soccer Federation and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

2009-2010 Tryout Coaches Contact Information

Senior Teams

U18 - NS92

Jim Furstenberg (NSCAA National, USSF National "D")

231.645.5821/Coach.Furstenberg@northstarsoccer.org

U16 - NS94

Mike O'Brien (NSCAA National, USSF National "D")

231.922.8075/Coach.Obrien@northstarsoccer.org

U15– NS95

Darrell Rogers (USSF C & NSCAA ARD)

231.223.7692/Head.Coach@northstarsoccer.org

U13– NS97