FALL 2026 Travel Team Evaluations - New Player Registration Form

NEW GNSC TRAVEL TEAM PLAYERS - PLEASE READ THIS IN ITS ENTIRETY AND THEN COMPLETE THE MANDATORY REGISTRATION FORM AT THE BOTTOM

The Great Neck Soccer Club has been showcasing competitive boys and girls travel soccer teams since 2000.

Starting the week of May 25, the Club will be holding evaluations for NEW PLAYERS looking to join one of our Fall 2026 Girls and Boys Travel Soccer Teams.

All players wishing to be considered for a Fall 2026 Travel Team MUST register by completing the Club’s Registration Form below.

WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE GROUP FOR MY CHILD

Beginning Fall 2026, the current calendar-year age group alignment (January 1 – December 31) will be replaced with a school-year based age group alignment (August 1 – July 31). This means that based on their birth month/year, most players will be given the opportunity to play on a Travel Team with players in their Fall 2026 grade.

This change is being mandated locally by the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association, and as a result, it applies to all leagues in which GNSC (and most Clubs in New York) participate.  As such, our compliance is mandatory.

If you need assistance determine your child's correct age group, we strongly recommend using the Club’s Age Group Chart and Calculator.  

WHEN AND WHERE ARE THE EVALUATIONS

If you are trying out for our travel program for the first time, visit our Fall 2025 Travel Evaluation Schedule for info on dates, times, and field locations by age group.

Please re-check the schedule before each session in case of weather or location changes.

WHAT IS YOUR EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

Four main categories are evaluated by our training staff.

Technical - Dribbling - Passing - Receiving:  

• Dribbling - How is their ability when in possession of the ball both at speed and when changing directions?
• Ball Control - Do they know how to create space for themselves and time for their teammates?
• Ball Pressure - How do they react when put under pressure by an attacked/defender?

Soccer IQ, vision and awareness: 

• Positional Awareness - Do they understand their responsibilities on the field?
• Decision Making - What kinds of decisions do they make on and off the ball?
• Reading the Game - How well do they read/understand the game?

Speed & Quickness:

• Athleticism - How is their athleticism with and without the ball?
• Speed - How is their speed over short and long distances?
• Stamina - How is their overall fitness levels?

Attitude, Behavior, Competitiveness

• Positive Spirit - How do they react to teammates ie. provide energy or steal energy?
• Coachability - Are they a good listener/active participant or a distraction in training and games?
• Desire - How is their work-rate in games and practices?

WHEN WILL I KNOW IF MY CHILD HAS MADE A TEAM

Players will be notified by the Club, NO LATER than June 14th, regarding their status for a given Age Group/Team.

WHAT IS THE EXPECTED COMMITMENT FOR A TRAVEL PLAYER

All selected Travel program players are expected to commit to full participation in the Travel program as outlined below:

Pre-Season Training Camp

• August 2026 Camp:  All players will attend the Club’s summer training camp, which will be held the last week of August. Training sessions run from 1.5 hours to 3 hours per day (for 3 to 5 days), are held at various fields in and around Great Neck and are run by a Professional Trainer assigned to the team.

In-Season Training

• Fall:  All teams participate in (2) 90-minute outdoor training sessions each week.  All sessions commence in early September and continue through mid-November and are run by a Professional Trainer assigned to the team.

• Winter:  All teams participate in (1) 90-minute indoor training session each week at various Great Neck School District indoor gym facilities.  All sessions commence in January, run through mid-March, and are run by a Professional Trainer assigned to the team.

• Spring:  All teams participate in (2) 90-minute outdoor training sessions each week. All sessions commence in mid-March and continue through mid-June.  All training is conducted by a Professional Trainer assigned to the team.

Games

• Fall:  Games begin in early-September and continue through mid-November.  Teams typically compete in (8) League Games and a Columbus Day tournament (some teams also do a pre-season Tournament on or before Labor Day weeekend).   All games are run by a Professional Trainer assigned to the team.

• Winter:  Some teams choose to participate in various Winter Soccer Leagues on Long Island.  However, this is an optional activity and funded separately by each team.

• Spring:  Games begin in mid-March and continue through mid-June.  Teams typically compete in (8) League Games, a Cup Competition and an optional Memorial Day tournament.  All games are run by a Professional Trainer assigned to the team.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST

The cost of participation in the Travel Program typically runs around $1,950, which covers the team’s Professional Trainer, the team’s League Fees, the team’s Tournament/Cup Fees, the team’s Insurance Costs, the Team’s Field/Gym use, etc. In addition, each player is responsible for acquiring a Team Kit (Green Adidas Jersey, White Adidas Jersey, Green Adidas Shorts and two pairs of Green Adidas Socks), which runs between $120 and $140.

While funding is provided solely through participating families, no child will be refused entry to the Club’s Travel Program for reasons of need.  As such, payment schedules as well as financial support is available to those who qualify.

QUESTIONS 

For more information please contact info@gnsoccer.com