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Returning or new players contact our Technical Director, Jimmy Asprilla, by email at technical director@kbsoccer.com to confirm your participation. 

KBSC Competitive Travel Tryout FAQs

What is Competitive soccer and how does it benefit you? 

Key Biscayne Soccer Club (KBSC) Competitive Program is for players with a strong love for the game, above average skills and a strong drive to develop their soccer abilities to their full potential. Boys and girls that are ready to play Competitive soccer are ready to make the commitment to play a 10-month schedule and play in leagues, tournaments and cups in Miami, across Florida and Nationally.  All coaches are Licensed by the USSF or equivalent organizations.  

How will my son or daughter be picked for a team? 

KBSC will have open tryouts in June for the fall, winter and spring. All players are evaluated during these tryouts by the Directors and team coaches and placed on the appropriate teams based on their talent, cognitive ability, competence and character.  

Can my child try out in a different age group? 

Players cannot tryout or play in an age group for which they are too old. Even if they miss the cut-off by one day, they cannot play down in an age group. You year is determined by your birth year. Players can play up with an older age group, at the discretion of the Directors and Coaches, if it is determined that the player's soccer development can grow. Players must receive approval from the Technical Director to attend tryouts with an older age group team.  

How many players will you selected?

U19  Teams (11 vs. 11 game format): 18-26 players  

What should my player wear to tryouts?

Returning players should wear their travel team uniform, Elite team players should wear their blue home team game jersey and Premier and Select should wear their White away game jersey. New players should wear a White jersey and dark shorts. They will be provided a practice penny for Tryouts. 

What should each player bring?

Parents will have to fill out a contact form and waiver if they did not register online. Copies will be available at the tryout tent when you register, and we'll try to make them available online.

What are the Coaches Looking For?

Often times, players and parents want to know what a coach is looking for in a player. It is difficult to truly see all that a player has to offer in just two or three sessions. However, the tryouts will be structured in a way to allow all participants a chance to showcase their talents. Here is a quick explanation of each criteria:

• Competence/Technical Ability: Technical skills: passing, dribbling, shooting, first touch, defending, etc.
• Athletic Ability: Speed, quickness, agility, strength, body control, etc.
• Cognitive Awareness: Tactical skills: positioning, communication, decisions on and off the ball, etc.
• Attitude/Work Ethic: We are looking for players who exhibit a positive attitude, take coaching points well, show good sportsmanship, and have an overall desire to improve as players.
• Character: high work rate, team player, respectful, passionate leader, positive attitude, competitive and self-motivated.

Tryouts and bi-seasonal evaluations will we conducted and shared with the player and parents to track their annual development.   

Can my child get on a team at other times of the year?

Even after tryouts, many teams may have some roster spots open until late summer, or during the season when a player leaves or is injured.   

How can I contact the coach(es) for my age group?

Coach Marco Cortez and KBSC Directors will be evaluating the players.  

When will I find out if I have made the team?

Players will begin to be notified after tryouts 72 hours after the tryout. Player notification will be by email or phone. Selected players will have one week to notify the club if they accept the offer. Each player will be asked to commit to the 10-month season and make an initial deposit payment.  

What if I don't make the team? Will I get feedback on how to improve my chances for the following season?

Yes.  Each player will receive an Evaluation Report. If you are not selected on the Competitive program, if your ages 9-15, you can continue playing in our Intramural or JR Academy programs. 

When does the season begin?

The season begins on August 3, 2020 and finishes in the summer, depending on how far the team advances into State Cup, Regional Cup and National Cup tournaments. 

When and where do we practice?

The team will practice at various playing fields, depending, depending on availability:    

• MAST Academy
• St. Agnes
• Village Green North and South

How are the coaches selected for each team? 

KBSC employs licensed coaches which are under the supervision of the Director of Coaching. All coaches are hired and paid by the KBSC. The coaches work for KBSC and are assigned teams to optimize player development. The coaching staff is evaluated each year by the Director of Coaching and may be rotated among the teams for maximum player development benefits.

How much time commitment is required? 

Players are expected to attend at least 3 practices per week and each practice session can last up to 2 hours. All players are expected to attend all team practices and games.

When are tournaments held?

Teams often play pre-season, mid-season or post-season tournaments (3-4 games in a 2 or 3-day weekend). Players are expected to be available to play in tournaments, cups and leagues.  

How much are the club fees? 

$1,000. This player fee covers, coach salaries, league and referee fees, player insurance, administrative expenses, team equipment & balls. In addition, parents are expected to pay all tournament and cup costs: Tournament Fees, team equipment, coaches travel related expenses.   

Monthly Payment Plan is available consisting of Deposit and 9 payments.   

Financial Aid available, application upon request, does not include $350 deposit. 

Uniforms are purchased separately online on the Capelli Sport store.