Q: I have a very demanding and heavy class schedule, can I still play?
A: Yes! Again, not to worry, players have school conflicts all the time. Just communicate your conflict to your coach and we will allow you to leave practice early or arrive late depending on your conflict. Remember, we want to help you balance school and soccer and succeed at both.
Q: Do returning players automatically have a spot in the club the following year?
A: No, we are always looking to improve our team!
Q: I will be rushing a sorority during tryout time, and will have other sorority conflicts during the season. Can I still play?
A: Yes, we want to encourage any players that want to be part of a sorority or any other University organization to still play club soccer. It may seem hard to balance the both, but it really is not, and again we will work with you on any conflicts. Just let us know what your conflicts are and if we have to extend your tryout we will do so. Then during the season, if a conflict arises, just communicate with your coach and they will work with you.
Q: How competitive is playing club soccer?
A: All three teams are competitive. We are all working to win our respective games, league, tournaments, etc… throughout the season. Our expectation is that all players involved in club soccer are committed to practicing, competing, and winning a National Championship, all the while still having fun, and having time for school and yourself. It is a step above intramurals, but a step below playing for our Division I program as far as competitiveness.
Q: What happens at the Pre-Tryout Kickarounds? Does it cost money?
A: The Pre-Tryout Kickarounds will be held at either Crimson Field or McCarthey Track and Field sometime in August before tryouts (will be communicated closer to the date). They are optional and free for anyone who wants to attend. We will set up some goals, and split teams up and play. Coaches will not be evaluating players at this time, so it will be a good opportunity to get the kinks out before tryouts, and to meet some fellow players like yourself!
Q: How does the tryout process work?
A: Tryouts begin around when school starts in August. We will hold two days of tryouts, anywhere between 1 ½ hours to 2 hours long. A majority of the time will be spent playing games on our fields while coaches observe and evaluate. At the end of the tryout process you will be placed on a team and the season begins! If you are unable to make a tryout session, just communicate that to the coaching staff.
Q: Where does the club practice and play its games?
A: We train and play our games right on campus on Crimson Field and McCarthey Track and Field. This is also where tryouts are held!
Q: Does the schedule conflict with Football games?
A: When the Fall tryout, training, and game schedules for the season start getting made we do all we can to avoid conflicting with home football games. At times a conflict is unavoidable, but we do all we can so that players can still get to home football games.
Q: Is there an age limit or can grad students play?
A: There are no limits on age or if you are a grad student vs under grad. All you have to do is be registered as a student at the University of Colorado, and pass the required amount of credits.