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What is Select Soccer?

Select soccer is more competitive than Academy soccer. The training and coaching is carried out by licensed, professional soccer coaches. Compared to Academy soccer, Select soccer requires a greater time and financial commitment from the parents and players and mainly involves TN State League games and tournaments in and around the Middle Tennessee area. Periodically, away games and tournaments can be in other parts of Tennessee with some teams attending out of state tournaments. 

Is Select Soccer Different from Academy Soccer?

Yes, expectations for the players in Select soccer are higher. There will be two 1.5 hour practices per week with two weekends per month set aside for games and tournaments. Select players are selected through tryouts. 

What Age Group does SElect Soccer apply to?

Boys and Girls with birth years from 2006-2012 or U19-U13 age groups.

Are the Genders Split?

Yes, the teams are split into boys and girls teams. 

How many players are on a team?
U19-U13 play 11v11  (11 players on the field at a time) with 16-18 rostered players

If my player cannot attend a particular tournament, do we still have to pay?
Yes, it is club policy that the tournament fees and expenses are divided equally between all rostered players for that team, regardless of whether the player can make the tournament or not. 

WHen Are Tryouts?
Tryout dates are posted on this website and held around the end of May for Select.

How many teams are there in each age group?
It varies between age groups, but usually there will be between one to two teams per gender age group. 

How much playing time will my son/daughter get?
Playing time will be affected by performance, ability, effort and commitment, both at practice and in games. This is a coaching staff decision. Players can increase their playing time by improving in the four areas listed above.

Are players expected to attend every practice and every game?
Yes, if a player cannot make a practice or a game, the coach must be notified with as much advance notice as possible. While it is expected that a player will be at each practice and game, it is accepted that sickness and special occasions may mean a player misses an occasional practice or game.  

Are there written codes of conduct for players and parents?
Yes. AIFCTN has written codes of conduct for players and parents. Player and Parent Code of Conduct -   All-In Futbol Club TN: Club Guidelines       

Can anyone find out information about our child and their team? 
Child safety is a paramount concern to All-In FC TN. With that in mind, our policy prohibits staff members from communicating specific information about a child or team to any individual not listed in the child’s registration information. We appreciate your understanding.

Can A Player Move Between Teams?
Yes, the coaching staff will make this decision. In Select, players can be moved up, depending on their skill level, their rate of development and their commitment level. Players on a younger team can ‘club pass’ up to a older team, for one or more games, if the coaches agree. 

Apart from regular season games, will the players go to tournaments?

Yes, teams will participate in tournaments. More advance teams will typically attend more tournaments.

Select Soccer Age Groups

Groups are identified based on birth year.
See Below (for 2024-2025 Age Groups)

Age Group / Birth Year

          U19       2006

          U18       2007

          U17       2008

          U16       2009

          U15       2010

          U14       2011

          U13       2012