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GLG SOL Club

 

Tryouts

Are you ready to take your soccer & leadership skills to the next level? 

We're excited to announce the Girls Leading Goals (GLG SOL Club) Competitive and Travel Team tryouts on May 5th for the Fall 2024-Spring 2025 season! This is your opportunity to join a supportive community dedicated to nurturing not only your soccer talents but also your leadership skills.

At GLG, we believe in empowering girls to become confident leaders both on and off the field. Our all-women coaches and mentors are committed to providing a positive and encouraging environment where players can thrive and reach their full potential.

Don't miss out on this chance to be part of something special. Whether your player desires to be challenged to play at a higher level while building lifelong friendships and leadership acumen, GLG is the place for you.

To register for the tryouts please fill out the form here and we will be in touch with more details. Contact us at sfsol@girlsleadinggoals.org if you have any questions!

Schedule for the tryouts on Sunday, May 5th at Beach Chalet field 1:

  • 1:30-2:30pm Players born in 2016, 2017, 2018

  • 2:45-3:45pm Warriors & United players born 2015-2014

  • 4:00-5:00pm Pride & Inspire players born 2012-2011

  • 5:15-6:15pm Thrive & Courage players born 2014-2013

  • Players born 2008-2010 will tryout at our 2009 Power Norcal Travel team practice on either 5/7 or 5/9

Makeup Tryouts will be on 5/7 and 5/9.

Please note that all CURRENT GLG SOL players are required to attend tryouts to keep their spot on their current team or to tryout for a higher level team within GLG.

“Team building was a priority and I believe was helpful in bringing the girls even closer to one another.”
— Parent of a SOL Player
“The coaches did a great job communicating with the players and motivating them to improve.”
— Parent of a SOL Player

Costs for Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Season

Player Club Base Fees by level: 

  • Recreational team club player fee: $499 per player per season. Includes 1-2 practices a week plus league fee of $100. Total minimum fees are $599 per season.

  • SF local competitive upper house team club player fee: $1,050 per player per season. Includes 2-3 practices a week and optional 1-2 tournaments a year. Plus SFYSL league fee of $150. Total minimum fees are $1,200 per season. 

  • Travel competitive team player fee: Minimum fee of $1,100 per player per season. Includes 2-3 practices a week and 1-2 tournaments a year. 

Club base fees include:

  • Cost is per season (two seasons of play-Fall and Spring)

  • 2-3 practices depending on age and level. Third practice held at a private space.

  • Other Trainings may include: 1x week running/agility club, 1x/week group field clinic or beach soccer, optional goalie clinic 1x week as well

  • Cost of coaches (a head coach, trainer, junior coach). 2-3 coaches per team

  • Practice field permit fees

  • Team and player administration and technology costs

  • On-going professional development and training for coaches and staff including licenses, CPR, and first aid

  • Club insurance and liability protection

  • Team equipment and replacement equipment every season

Club additional fees not included in base fee: (*starred items required)

  • *Uniform fees of $25-$50

  • *League registration fees: SFYSL & NorCal Travel (ranges by age/level of $100-$150 per season per player)

  • *Camp fees vary from $350-$400 per week with discounts

  • Tournament fees (1-2 a year for competitive teams only) $75 per tournament

  • Travel costs for tournaments and travel team games vary typically from $40-$60

  • Optional winter season fees vary per player depending on type and age $300-$650

  • Optional leadership & advocacy virtual and in-person training & events (free)

We offer financial aid, payment plans, and scholarships to anyone in need. We are committed to providing opportunities for all girls regardless of economic status. We follow the SF Rec & Parks scholarship guidelines.

About Tryouts:

Tryouts will be done through technical and tactical stations covering players skills in dribbling, shooting, goalkeeping, and positional play. The stations will be run with a focus on player effort and energy to ease the stress associated with tryouts. We want the girls to have fun!  

During tryouts we assess the following areas: 

  • Self Confidence

  • Agility/Body Control Skills

  • Ball Skills

  • Fitness level based on agility and ball skills drills 

  • Tactical Knowledge

  • Overall Participation level

  • Effort level

  • Focus level

  • Enthusiasm, attitude, and coach-ability

 
“Our daughter was lucky to have great female mentorship.”
— Parent of a SOL Player
“My daughter has learned a lot. We are happy with their teaching methods, and they are very encouraging.”
— Parent of a SOL Player