Cherry Hill Soccer Club (CHSC) — Travel Team Tryouts for Fall 2025/Spring 2026

Thank you for your interest in CHSC travel soccer! Please review the following tryout information.

Team Selection Process

Player selection is based on a combination of tryout performance, past evaluations (if applicable), and team needs. The selection committee—including independent evaluators, current coaches, the club president, and travel directors—makes final decisions.

 Key Evaluation Factors:

• Technical ability (dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control)
• Tactical understanding (positioning, decision-making, awareness)
• Athleticism (speed, endurance, agility)
• Coachability (attitude, effort, teamwork)

While decisions may not always align with expectations, we assure you they are made in good faith and in the best interest of player development.  Individual feedback could be made available upon request for parents who are looking for guidance on how their child can improve. 

Tryout Format & What to Expect

• Sessions will include individual skill drills, small-sided games, and full-field scrimmages.
• Each player will be observed by multiple evaluators.
• Tryouts typically last 60-90 minutes per session.
• Players should wear shin guards, cleats, and bring water.

Notification Timeline: Expect results within two weeks of the final tryout. If you do not receive an update, contact the travel directors at [email protected].

Team Formation & Playing Levels

If an age group has enough players, we may form multiple teams at different competitive levels:

• “A” Team: Higher competition level
• “B” Team: Development-focused, with potential for advancement
• “C” Team: Based on player turnout and skill level

If a player is not selected for a travel team, they may be encouraged to continue in our recreation program for further development. In some cases, players may be invited to join an older age group if roster space allows.

Returning Players & Team Placement

Current CHSC players in good standing will be given preference for open spots but are not guaranteed placement. Players may be moved to different teams or age groups based on evaluations.

A player in good standing:

• Attends practices and games regularly or provides advance notice for absences
• Arrives on time, puts forth full effort, and maintains a positive attitude
• Demonstrates sportsmanship and teamwork
• Has fulfilled all club financial obligations
• Parents uphold the Club’s Code of Conduct and participate in volunteer opportunities as requested

Playing Up Policy

Players must try out for their birth year age group. Those wishing to "play up" must also attend their age-appropriate tryout for consideration.

⚠️ Important: No age-appropriate player in good standing will lose a roster spot to a younger player playing up. The Board has final discretion on all play-up requests.

Playing Time & Commitment Expectations

General Playing Time Philosophy

·       CHSC values player development, especially at younger ages, and aims to provide fair playing time for all players.

·       Playing time may be affected by attendance, effort, and attitude, particularly at older/more competitive levels.

·       Players missing excessive games may see reduced playing time or lose a starting role.

·       Every player should play at least half of the available minutes of the game. E.g. a team that plays 30 min halves, every player should get 30 mins of field time at least.  Some players may play 60 mins of the game.

Multi-Sport Athletes & Conflicts

·       Fall soccer should take priority over other sports.

·       Players with significant conflicts due to other commitments should communicate with their coach in advance.

Tryout Results & Team Acceptance
Expect to hear back within two weeks of the final tryout. Team selection considers player evaluations, rankings, and team needs. Prompt acceptance of an offer is appreciated, as roster adjustments may occur based on responses. Registration on the CHSC website confirms commitment.

If you do not receive notification, contact the boys' travel directors (Jeff Kehan and Rob Barger) or girls' travel director (Joe DiSalvo) at [email protected].

Fees & Additional Costs

Registration Fees

• U8-U15 Teams (SJSL/SJGSL): $475
• EDP Teams: $600 + prorated additional expenses

What’s Included?

• Fall & Spring league registration
• Referee fees & insurance
• One Futboltech-led training session per week (Fall & Spring)
• Three tournaments (or two tournaments + a Cup competition)

 Additional Costs (Not Included in Registration Fees)

❌ Uniforms (~$150, purchased separately via vendor portal)

❌ Optional extra tournaments (parent-funded)

❌ Travel/lodging for tournaments

❌ Winter/summer training camps & clinics

 Payment Plans: Available for registration fees but not for additional team costs.

Training & Development

CHSC travel teams train twice per week in Fall and Spring:

• One session led by the team’s parent coach
• One session led by a professional trainer from Futboltech

 Additional development opportunities include:

• Futboltech Premier Training – Select CHSC Travel players may be invited to train or guest play with Futboltech Premier teams.
• All U13 and below teams receive an extra Futboltech-led session weekly in Fall & Spring.
• CHSC partners with Futboltech for enhanced training opportunities in the form of camps and clinics.

High School Teams (U16 & Older)

• U15 teams may play both Fall & Spring, depending on roster size.
• U16+ teams typically play only Spring due to high school soccer conflicts but may play both seasons if numbers allow.
• Players considering college soccer may inquire about showcase tournaments and exposure opportunities.

Dual Carding Policy

Dual carding—playing for multiple teams at different clubs under different governing bodies in the same season—is not permitted for U8-U10 players. At U11, dual carding is allowed at the head coach’s discretion.

• Players born in 2017 and later follow this policy, while older players are grandfathered into prior arrangements.

• The CHSC Board may grant exceptions in extraordinary circumstances.

• Violations of this policy without Board approval will result in suspension from CHSC team activities until compliance is restored. Repeated violations may lead to expulsion from the club.

For full details, visit the CHSC Dual Carding Policy.

Futboltech Premier Team Opportunities

Select CHSC travel players may be invited to train or guest play with Futboltech Premier teams, based on Futboltech trainer evaluations.

Key Details:

• Separate tryout process from CHSC Travel tryouts
• Additional cost (beyond CHSC Travel fees)
• Higher-level competition & training
• Primary CHSC Travel commitments must be honored

For more information, contact [email protected].

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Good luck to all players!