IFC Premier Program Tryout Information
U10 through U18/19 Boys/Girls

**All participants are strongly encouraged to pre-register prior to attending tryouts. Registration closes at 10am the day of your child’s first tryout. By Pre-registering you will be guaranteed to get your correct Jersey Size at tryouts. **

To Register, please click HERE.

IFC 2018-2019 tryouts will start in May 29th at NWRAA (Reservoir) Field. 100 Reservoir Park Road, Brandon MS, 39047

On the day of tryouts, please proceed to the check in table under the pavilion based on your child's birth year and receive a jersey with a number that will be used to identify your child all through tryouts.

Please consider registering online so we can easily communicate any changes in dates or locations, should the need arise.  Registration fee of $25 may be paid online or $30 at the registration table at the field.  Please note your child may not be able to get their tryout shirt if they are not pre-registered.  All players will have their photo taken before tryouts begin.

General Information

IFC of MS is a soccer development program that competes in the D1 level in many tournaments across the Southeast, providing individual development in order to achieve program success.

IFC players are committed to their team for the 2018-2019 season.  This season will run from August 2018 until completion of League play and tournaments in 2019.

Players who accept a position with an IFC team will be required to review the player code of conduct, as well as submitting their letter of intent and acceptance payment.  The link to this form will be added to the website and emailed to players after the coach has spoken to the players parents and be giving a verbal commitment.

IFC teams will practice typically 2 nights a week.  Teams will practice at local fields based on the majority community represented on the team.  Tournaments and League play will be based on the coach’s assessment of the team’s skill level.

Who should tryout?

Families interested in a competitive development program which will travel and compete in the Southeast region of the United States. 

AGE MATRIX

See age group chart below:

It is in the player’s best interest to attend as many tryout sessions as possible for the desired age group. 

Tryout Stages:

• Pre-Registration:  Players will need to pre-register on our website to allow us to ensure proper staffing for tryouts, make registration faster, and provide requested tryout jersey size.
• On-Site Check In:  Players should arrive 30 minutes early to check in. Players will receive an IFC tryout jersey with number at check-in for the first tryout and should wear it to all subsequent tryouts to ensure the player is properly identified.
• Evaluation:  The tryout process will occur over several days where players are evaluated based on: their technical ability, tactical/game awareness, their speed of play, their overall attitude towards fellow players and individual character exhibited during tryouts. During the tryout process evaluations from multiple staff coaches will be taken into account to ensure that the decisions being made are fair and objective.  Shin guards are required for tryouts, along with soccer cleats and water.
• Team Forming:  Teams will form based on age and skill levels necessary to insure proper development of each player.
• Player Notification/Communication: Coaches will call and offer players using the contact information provided on the tryout registration.

Please email any questions regarding tryouts to [email protected]