All Players are evaluated on an equal playing field by multiple coaches.  Each player will be given a numbered shirt to ensure objectivity. 

Players are evaluated on the following:

1 – Technical Abilities – Receiving and First Touch, Dribbling (Control and Speed), Finishing, Passing    

2 – Tactical Abilities – Decision making, Communication, Defending 

3 – Physical – Strength, Overall Speed, Aggressiveness 

4 – Mental – Desire, Competitive Spirit, Work Rate

A Roster size will generally be 16 players.  However, because teams are formed based on the skill level of the players to encourage a better training environment, this number may vary in order to keep like-minded and similar abilities together.

After the try-out process, there is potential for movement between teams.  Players are continually evaluated throughout the season by team coaches and SVFC Directors of Coaching and movement can occur throughout the season.

Why might a player be moved up or down? 

• An injury or illness that removes a player from training for a prolonged period of time.
• Not being challenged enough or being challenged too much to succeed.
• Unable to meet their commitment made to the team

Are rosters final after tryouts?

Official full-team Tryouts only happen once a year, so nobody will be moved down unless one of the before mentioned circumstances occurs.  However, if a situation arises where a player moves into town, or was not able to attend the original tryouts, then they may be allowed to try out as an individual to see if they are a good addition to the team. In the event such a situation occurs, they may be added to the roster, but they will not be taking another players spot.  Evaluations should be considered a year-round activity and constantly taking place.