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2023-2024 EXPRESS TRYOUTS
Please join us for tryouts for our 2023-2024 season.
- 2016-2017 Boys – June 8 – 7:15-8:15 PM
- 2014-2015 Boys – June 6 & 7 – 7:15-8:15 PM
- 2010-2013 Boys – June 13 & 15 – 6:00-7:15 PM
- 2005-2009 Boys – June 12 & 14 – 7:30-8:45 PM
- 2016-2017 Girls – June 8 – 6:00-7:00 PM
- 2014-2015 Girls – June 6 & 7 – 6:00-7:00 PM
- 2010-2013 Girls – June 12 & 14 – 6:00-7:15 PM
- 2005-2009 Girls – June 13 & 15 – 7:30-8:45 PM
All Tryouts are held at Richard Wigh Soccer Complex located at 1647 Whitney Ct, Columbus, IN 47203.
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: 2016, 2017 – 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: $550 (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: 2014, 2015 – 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: $920 (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: 2010, 2011 – 11v11; 2012, 2013 – 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 & State Cup Tournament Series
Two Tournaments
Player Evaluations
Individual Development Plans
Travel Expectations: Orange Teams: In-State / Regionally (Multi-State)
Travel Expectations: Blue Teams: In-State / Locally
Fees: $1730 (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: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 – 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: $1,000 Standard Teams (November – June)
GLC / Showcase Seniors Details
Birth Years & Formats: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 – 11v11
All features of the Standard Senior fees, with addition of:
Great Lakes Conference Play & State Cup Tournament Series
Two Tournaments or Showcases
Travel Expectations: In-State / Regionally (Multi-State) / Nationally
Fees: $1,400 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 for the 2023-2024 season. 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.
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