Travel Tryouts FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):
WHAT ARE TRAVEL TRYOUTS?
Boys and Girls Travel Tryouts are an opportunity for players to showcase their skill level and be selected to play for an age-appropriate, highly-competitive travel league team.
Tryouts are held over a 2-day period typically held the second weekend in June. Prospective players are highly advised to attend both days of tryouts.
WHEN AND WHERE ARE TRYOUTS HELD?
The tryouts are held at select fields throughout the Grosse Pointes. A schedule is posted on this website and also advertised in the Grosse Pointe News.
HOW ARE TEAMS SELECTED?
Travel directors and coaches typically field 2-3 teams for each age division, depending on the number of players who attend the tryouts.
The divisions are divided into the following age groups and typically consist of the following number of players per team:
· U8 - U10 (9-11 players per team)
· U11 - U12 (11-14 players per team)
· U13 - U16 (15-18 players per team)
· U17 - U19 (15-22 players per team)
Teams are typically formed within one week following tryouts. The following process is followed in the formation of teams and assignment of players to those teams:
· Green team players will be offered first
· White team players will be offered second
· Gold team players will be offered third
WHAT ABOUT THE COACHES?
· All GPSA Travel coaches are certified and hold USSF coaching licenses
· Coaches are compensated by the teams in the form of coaching fees
· Typical coaching fees range between $250-$300 per player, per season
WHAT IS THE SEASON SCHEDULE?
Travel Soccer is a full year commitment. The season schedule includes:
· Fall - Teams play in the MYSL or MSPSL leagues. Practices held twice a week with 1-2 games per week.
· Winter - Teams typically practice once a week and play indoor games once a week
· Spring - Teams play in the MYSL or MSPSL leagues, with practices twice a week and 1-2 games per week.
WHAT ARE THE TEAMS' LEAGUE REQUIREMENTS?
· Michigan Youth Soccer League (MYSL) teams will play half of their games away in the metro-Detroit area (travel is typically within 45 minutes of Grosse Pointe area)
· Michigan State Premier Soccer League (MSPSL) teams can play games as far away as Traverse City (Teams in the U13 and above divisions have this option)
· Most Teams will play in 1-2 tournaments each year, typically with one local and one away tournament.