Lightning SC is excited to announce our Fall 2026 Club Team Tryouts. We look forward to welcoming both returning and new players as we continue building a competitive, development-focused environment.

📅 Tryout Schedule

All sessions are 75 minutes.

Week 1: June 1–5 (U9–U11)

Girls (Monday, June 1 & Wednesday, June 3)

U9: 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
U10 & U11: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM

Boys (Tuesday, June 2 & Thursday, June 4)

U9: 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
U10 & U11: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM

Week 2: June 8–12 (U12–U15)

Girls (Monday, June 8 & Wednesday, June 10)

U12 & U13: 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
U14 & U15: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM

Boys (Tuesday, June 9 & Thursday, June 11)

U12 & U13: 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
U14 & U15: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM

👥 Age Group Information

Beginning this year, US Soccer is transitioning age group formation to a grade-based structure rather than birth-year registration. Both NHSL and NECSL are moving to this model, and Lightning SC will follow the same structure.

This shift allows us to:

Create stronger peer group alignment
Increase flexibility and movement between teams
Provide more opportunities for players to train and compete in the most challenging and developmentally appropriate environment

Specific grade breakdowns and team placements will be communicated clearly during the tryout process. In the meantime, you can already look at the table and use the age group calculator.

USSF Age Groups

2026–27 Season

Age Group	Birth Date Range
U15	Aug 1, 2011 – Jul 31, 2012
U14	Aug 1, 2012 – Jul 31, 2013
U13	Aug 1, 2013 – Jul 31, 2014
U12	Aug 1, 2014 – Jul 31, 2015
U11	Aug 1, 2015 – Jul 31, 2016
U10	Aug 1, 2016 – Jul 31, 2017
U9	Aug 1, 2017 – Jul 31, 2018

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⚽ What to Expect at Tryouts

Our tryouts are designed to evaluate players in a structured and positive environment.

Players will participate in:

Technical exercises (ball mastery, passing, receiving, finishing)
Small-sided games
Possession-based activities
Competitive match play

Our coaching staff evaluates players on:

Technical ability
Tactical understanding
Decision-making
Work rate and attitude
Coachability
Competitive mindset

We aim to identify players not just for their current level, but for their long-term developmental potential within Lightning SC.

🎒 How to Prepare for Tryouts

To give yourself the best opportunity:

Arrive 30 minutes early
Wear black training gear (no club-specific uniforms required)
Get proper rest the night before
Hydrate throughout the day
Come ready to compete, communicate, and support others

Most importantly, be confident and play your game. We want players to express themselves and show their personality on the field.

Fall 2026 Tryouts