FC STORM TRYOUTS
Select & Premier Teams
Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
TRYOUT NEWS
Tryout Dates Announced
FC Storm announces tryout dates for Select & Premier Teams. Players who want to train and play for the Club with the best overall player experience are invited to tryouts. DETAILS BELOW.
FC Storm Expands Premier Teams
Additional Premier teams will be added in 2025. New teams will be formed for 2015 players and Premier 1 and Premier 2 teams added at selected birthyears. Details to be announced.
Experience FC Storm Week Announced
Non FC Storm Players are invited to check out FC Storm by joining a actual team training the Week of April 21. Experience how we train, talk to coaches, ask questions. CLICK HERE for registration and details.
Looking for a Soccer Club?
Take the first step to being part of the growing FC Storm family by attending tryouts; we can’t wait to meet you!
SELECT TEAMS
2016
2014
2013
2012
2011 Spring Only
2010 Spring Only
2009 Spring Only
2008 Spring Only
2016
2014
2013
2012
2011 Spring Only
2010 Spring Only
2009 Spring Only
PREMIER TEAMS
2014
2013
2012
2010
2014
2013
2012
2010
2009
The number of teams formed at each birthyear is dependent on the number and skill level of players who attend tryouts.
REGISTRATION STEPS
1. Click on the REGISTRATION BUTTON for Select or Premier to access the FC Storm Sprocket registration page.
2. If you are new to Sprocket, create an account.
3. Add your players to your account; tryout options will be offered based on your player’s birthyear.
4. View the Select or Premier Tryout Schedule using the buttons below; it contains the specific day, time and field location organized by Birthyear.
5. Read the important Information for Parents about tryouts
6. Read the Player Tryout Instructions
7. Contact Club Admin at [email protected] if you need help
PLEASE READ
1. You may only register for one program – Select or Premier
2. Players will be notified within 48 hours of the last tryout for their birthyear and gender the results of their tryout using the email provided at registration.
3. Players/parents are asked to respond to a roster offer for the 2025/26 playing year within 48 hours so that alternative players can be contacted if you decline.
4. All players who tryout for a Premier Team and are not offered a position are automatically registered for Select Tryouts the following week and should attend the tryout for their gender and age.
SELECT TRYOUTS
Core Program
2017 to 2008 Birthyears
Boys & Girls Teams
DATES
May 19 – 22
Rain Date May 23
PREMIER TRYOUTS
Most Competitive Program
2015 to 2009 Birthyears
Boys & Girls Teams
DATES
May 12 – 15
Rain Date May 16
ACADEMY REGISTRATION
BIRTHYEARS
Boys 2019 & 2019
Girls 2019 & 2019
ACADEMY DOES NOT HAVE TRYOUTS
TRYOUT RESULTS
Players will be notified within 48 hours after the last tryout session for their age and gender. FC Storm asks that players and their families be prepared to respond to the tryout offer within 48 hours.
Questions should be directed to FC Storm Club Admin at [email protected]
EXPERIENCE FC STORM WEEK
Non-FC Storm players are invited to ‘give the club a test drive’ by joining a training session the Week of April 21st with a team of your age and gender. Fill out the Registration Form to let us know you plan to attend.
This form will allow you to choose the training session that works best for your player. If you need need an alternate training date/time or the opportunity to train with a Premier Team contact Jessica Buringrud at [email protected] to arrange.
HELPFUL LINKS
QUESTIONS
IMPORTANT TRYOUT INFORMATION
DAY OF TRYOUT INFO FOR PLAYERS
(1) Arrive at the field 30 minutes before the start time to check in. Check-in locations will be clearly visible at each field. Tryouts start and end on time.
(2) You will receive a numbered tryout t-shirt. This shirt must be worn to all tryout sessions. The number on the shirt will be used to track players through the tryout process.
(3) Wear dark shorts and a lightweight shirt that can be worn under the tryout shirt.
(4) Do not wear clothing with any club affiliation; this includes current FC Storm players.
(5) Bring to tryouts
water bottle with your name on it
soccer ball with your name on it
(6) If you cannot attend the second night of tryouts, let the Staff know when you check in.
FOR PARENTS - PLEASE READ
1. Parents are not permitted onto the fields to watch tryouts. We want the players to focus on tryouts; we have found parents can be a distraction. Thank you.
2. If you did not register for tryouts, you can still attend. We will do walk up registrations at the field.
3. If your player cannot attend either tryout date; contact Jennifer Paumier at [email protected] before tryouts so we can determine how to evaluate your player.
4. Tryouts are structured to include familiar drills and scrimmage games to create an atmosphere
where players can tryout with confidence and show us their skills and abilities. Tryouts are led by
our professional coaching and training staff.
5. Tryouts will be held in the rain as long as the field conditions are suitable to play on. If tryouts are
cancelled, you will be notified using the email address you used to register for tryouts. Make up
dates will be announced at that time.
Players Right to Choose
FC Storm supports the player’s right to choose as outlined in the By-Laws of the OSA. Click here to read more.
All players have the right and opportunity to choose which team, club or association of teams tryouts they wish to attend. No team, club, association of teams, or OSYSA member league may violate, infringe or restrict this basic right for players in any manner.
FC Storm expects that player will honor their commitment to a club for the entire seasonal year:
Players, parents and coaches must also recognize that players are bound to the team for the entire seasonal year once they sign a player registration form, subject to the Bylaws of OSYSA and their member leagues regarding player transfers and voluntary quits.
The complete By-Laws pertaining to this topic can be found at https://www.osysa.com/assets/59/6/players_right_to_choose_010718.pdf
2025 – 26 CALENDAR SUMMARY
June to December 2025
JUNE & JULY
June 16 – 20 | FC Storm Camp (optional – additional expense for players who attend)
No formal training
Voluntary pick up games organized by coaches
USSF D License Course
Fall tournament assignments made
AUGUST
Aug 4 – 8 | Coaches Preseason Clinic
Aug 4 – 8 | Fall training can begin
Aug 11 – 14 | Preseason Camp for all fall teams
Aug 16 – 17 | Preseason Friendlies
Aug 23 – 30 | League games begin
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
League and Tournament Games
Sept 13 | FC Storm night at FC Cincinnati game
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
Nov 1 – 8 | Fall leagues and tournaments should be completed
Early November – spring high school age teams begin to practice
Sunday Futsal for Premier Teams
Conditioning for Premier Teams
Fall Showcase Tournaments for high school age teams
Grassroots Coaches License Course sponsored by FC Storm
Mid-December to end of Year – Nothing planned
January to May 2026
JANUARY & FEBRUARY
U9 & U10 | Indoor technical training
U11 and Older | Select & Premier Teams train at Loveland High School turf field
Spring tournament assignments made
Friday Night Coaches Clinics
National Coaches Convention (DOCs attend)
MARCH to MID-MAY
Mar 3 | Coaches begin training with teams
Mid March | League games begin
Early May | Ohio Soccer President’s Cup Round Robin
Mid-May | President’s Cup semi and finals
End of May | Ohio Soccer Sate Cup Round Robin, Semis and Finals
Mid to End of May | Spring league games end
Mid to End of May | Premier and Select Tryouts for 2026/27
Use the Button Below to View the Full Club Calendar
PROGRAM SUMMARIES
Select & Premier Teams
SELECT
U9 and U10 are Campus Select Teams formed from the pool of players (when sufficient players tryout) who tryout at the invidual campuses in Indian Hill, Milford and Loveland. Teams practice at their Campus fields. U11 and older teams are formed from all players in the club.
Typical Program Content
Fall
— team training begins early August; 2 nights a week
— 8 to 10 league games in September and October.
— 2 tournaments (older teams might have an out of town tournament)
Winter
— training opportunities in January and February
— U9 & U10 teams focus on ball skills working with professional trainers
Spring
— team training begins in March; 2 nights a week
— 8 league games in April and May
— participate in 2 spring tournaments
PREMIER
Premier is a more competitive division in FC Storm; tailored to advanced players who are ready for a higher level training and game experience. Training is more rigorous with a greater commitment expected of players and families. Teams play in more competitive regional and state leagues. The Sr. Director of Coaching (US Soccer National B License) oversees Premier Team training.
Premier players participate in fall and spring league and tournament games and are expected to attend winter training and conditioning. Teams are typically coached by the more experienced FC Storm coaches who have a minimum USSF D Coaching License.
Fall
— team training begins in August; 3 nights a week
— 8 to 10 league games in September and October.
— 3 tournaments (one be out of town)
Winter
— Futsal training in November & December
— training, conditioning and indoor soccer opportunities in January and February
Spring
— team training begins in March; 3 nights a week
— 8 to 10 league games in April and May
— participatation in OSA Cup series tournaments
— participatation in 2 additional tournaments