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Tryouts

We hold tryouts all year. Request one any time.

Request a tryout

What to have ready

  • A passport-style headshot of your player: one clear photo, face to the camera
  • Whether they've tried out with DC Eleven before
  • Their current or last club, and its name
  • The level they play at now
  • Their juggling record
  • Their favorite position
  • How often they train now
  • Whether soccer is their main sport
  • Whether they're interested in a summer league: no, yes, summer only, or not sure

How tryouts work

  1. You reach out

    Request a tryout. It takes a few minutes.

  2. Pick your training

    We share the training options that fit your player.

  3. Attend 3 trainings

    Your player trains with us three times.

  4. Talk with the coach

    The coach learns your player’s goals.

  5. The coach reviews

    The coach has a week to review and tell us what they recommend.

  6. Onboarding

    If your player is invited, we help you get set up.

What the coach can recommend

Open spots

Anyone can try out. Request a tryout any time, and we'll get in touch.

Find the age group

Age groups run August 1 to July 31. Pick the year your child was born. Add the month for a single answer.

Common questions

How does my child join Elite Academy?

Through a tryout, and tryouts run year-round. Request one from our tryout page, which takes you to PlayMetrics. If your player is offered a spot, the offer arrives as a PlayMetrics invitation. It's usually good for 7 days (the exact date is in the invitation), and you accept it by completing registration. For younger players, our coaches also scout and invite.

When are tryouts?

Year-round. Request a tryout any time from our tryout page, and a coach will contact you within 24 hours to set a date.

Ready to try out?

Request a tryout any time of year.

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