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2024-2025 SUPPLEMENTAL TRYOUTS
Columbus Express will be hosting Supplemental Tryouts for players interested in playing with Columbus Express during the 24-25 but were unable to attend our normal tryout dates.
ALL CURRENT COLUMBUS EXPRESS PLAYERS IN 2023-2024 MUST BE REGISTERED FOR 2024-2025 TRYOUTS.
ALL PLAYERS WANTING TO PLAY AT COLUMBUS EXPRESS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR TRYOUTS
We will have three Supplemental Tryout dates this Summer: June 26, July 10, and July 24.
Supplemental Tryouts will also be held in October, primarily for Boys & Girls born 2006-2010.
- Wednesday, June 26
- 2015 – 2018 Boys & Girls /// 6:00 – 6:45 PM
- 2011 -2014 Boys & Girls /// 7:00 – 7:45 PM
- 2006 – 2010 Boys & Girls /// 8:00 – 8:45 PM
- Wednesday, July 10
- 2015 – 2018 Boys & Girls /// 6:00 – 6:45 PM
- 2011 -2014 Boys & Girls /// 7:00 – 7:45 PM
- 2006 – 2010 Boys & Girls /// 8:00 – 8:45 PM
- Wednesday, July 24
- 2015 – 2018 Boys & Girls /// 6:00 – 6:45 PM
- 2011 -2014 Boys & Girls /// 7:00 – 7:45 PM
- 2006 – 2010 Boys & Girls /// 8:00 – 8:45 PM
Players unable to attend one of the three Supplemental Tryout dates may request an evaluation. Please contact ty@columbusexpress.com to schedule.
INFORMATION GUIDE
DETAILS & FEES
CESC’s Pre-Academy program is focused on improving motor skills and soccer skills. The Pre-Academy is for boys and girls ages 7 to 8 and plays within a 4v4 format. Training is two times a week with one match day per week. Training is designed to maximize ball touches while keeping the young players engaged and energized.
Pre-Academy Details
Birth Year & Format: 2017, 2018 – 4v4
In-Season Team Training: 2 Sessions Per Week
Indiana Soccer League Matches (4v4)
One Tournament
Player Evaluations
Individual Development Plans
Travel Expectations: In-State / Locally
Fees: $560 (August – June)
Financial Assistance & Custom Payment Plans Are Available
The Academy is a learning-centered program focused on building techniques, coordination, motor skills, and a proper foundation for sport success. The Academy’s goal is to instill proper soccer technique for young players to advance and grow through the game.
Academy Details
Birth Year & Format: 2015, 2016 – 7v7
In-Season Team Training: 2 Sessions Per Week
Indiana Soccer League Matches (7v7)
One Tournament
Player Evaluations
Individual Development Plans
Travel Expectations: In-State / Locally
Fees: $930 (August – June)
Financial Assistance & Custom Payment Plans Are Available
Fees Do Not Include Uniforms or Additional Tournaments / Events
CESC’s Junior program for 11-14 year olds is a competitive environment geared towards developing a player’s attributes within the team. Junior Team players will be learning the roles, traits, attributes, skills, decisions, and demands needed to be a high-achieving player in both 9v9 and 11v11 systems.
Juniors Details
Birth Years & Formats: 2011, 2012 – 11v11; 2013, 2014 – 9v9
In-Season Team Training: 2 Sessions Per Week
In-Season Speed / Power / Functional Training: 1 Session Per Week
In-Season Goalkeeper Training: 1 Session Per Week
In-Season Classroom Sessions: 1 Session Per Month
Winter Futsal Training: 2 Sessions Per Week
League Play (ISL/GLC &/or NPL)
State Cup Tournament Series
Tournaments
Player Evaluations
Individual Development Plans
Travel Expectations: Orange Teams: In-State / Regionally (Multi-State)
Travel Expectations: Blue Teams: In-State / Locally
Fees: $1750 (August – June)
Financial Assistance & Custom Payment Plans Are Available
Fees Do Not Include Uniforms or Additional Tournaments / Events
Senior Teams at Columbus Express Soccer Club are put through a program where they will be pushed and driven in a competitive environment with the focus on earning results, maximizing strengths, and minimizing weaknesses. A key focus of the Senior Teams will be on high-level performance, preparation to win, and being problem-solvers.
Standard Seniors Details
Birth Years & Formats: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 – 11v11
College Recruiting Resources & Advocacy
In-Season Team Training: 2 Sessions Per Week
In-Season Speed / Power / Functional Training: 1 Session Per Week
In-Season Goalkeeper Training: 1 Session Per Week
In-Season Classroom Sessions: 1 Session Per Month
Winter Team Training: 2 Session Per Week
League Play
Player Evaluations
Individual Development Plans
One Tournament or Showcase
Travel Expectations: Orange Teams: In-State / Regionally (Multi-State)
Travel Expectations: Blue Teams: In-State / Locally
Fees: $1,050 Standard Teams (November – June)
GLC / NPL Seniors Details
Birth Years & Formats: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 – 11v11
All features of the Standard Senior fees, with addition of:
Great Lakes Conference / Indiana Soccer League & National Premier League Play
State Cup Tournament Series
Tournaments or Showcases
Travel Expectations: In-State / Regionally (Multi-State) / Nationally
Fees: $1,450 Standard Teams (November – June)
Financial Assistance & Custom Payment Plans Are Available
Fees Do Not Include Uniforms or Additional Tournaments / Events
JOIN OUR COACHING STAFF
Columbus Express wants to add to our esteemed coaching staff. If you are a dedicated and ambitious coach interested in working with a professional staff, improving players’ lives, building a soccer culture, and growing in your coaching education, please apply.
Opportunities are limited within the organization. For additional information, contact ty@columbusexpress.com.
