Tryouts are the process by which AYSO United Directors and Staff coaches decide upon the appropriate placement of an individual to accelerate their development. Development only happens when a player is forced to perform at the edge of their abilities where the competition is neither too easy nor too difficult. Placing a child on a team that is too high above their ability would put this child in position to experience failure too often and
would be irresponsible of the club.
AYSO United holds both Formal Tryouts and informal trials and evaluations. Formal Tryouts occur on dates as indicated by Alabama Soccer Association (ASA). Informal trials and evaluations occur throughout the year for special situations and circumstances such as a player who is unable to attend tryouts, is injured at the time of tryouts, or arrives in the Huntsville/Madison area during the season.
ASA mandates official Tryout dates. Once a player and parent signs the official commitment form from ASA, this player is tied to the respective team for the seasonal year indicated on the commitment form. A player who is not contracted/tied to a team may tryout at any other date throughout the year.