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GCCSA Player Evaluations for Youth Academy and Classic Teams
Everyone is invited for a free player evaluation. GCCSA Club coaches will provide feedback to each player and recommend a GCCSA program that will be most beneficial for the upcoming 2026-2027 seasons.  


2026-2027 GCCSA Player Evaluations




 GCCSA Player Evaluations for Youth Academy and Classic Teams
Everyone is invited for a free player evaluation. GCCSA Club coaches will provide feedback to each player and recommend a GCCSA program that will be most beneficial for the upcoming 2026-2027 seasons.  


Pre-Evaluation Informational Meeting: 
An optional meeting for individuals interested in learning more about GCCSA programs

Date – TBD

Time – TBD

Location –Hanna Park, 16550 McBrayer Springs Road, Shelby, NC  28150

Agenda – Discuss the GCCSA soccer model, including player development, coaching education and parent involvement

Evaluation dates - Youth Academy and U11 Classic
Birth Years 8/1/2015 - 7/31/19

Monday, May 11 and Thursday, May 14   6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Registration begins at 5:30 PM at Hanna Park



Evaluation dates for Boy and Girls - Classic U12-U18
Birth Years 8/1/2008 - 7/31/2015

Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19  
 
Girls will be evaluated 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Registration begins at 5:30 PM at Hanna Park

Boys will be evaluated 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Registration begins at 6:30 PM at Hanna Park

Classic age teams are strongly encouraged to attend both days of evaluation.  An evaluation make up date for all birth years will be Tuesday, May 20 from 6:00-7:15 PM.

 

Please email GCCSA Director of Coaching, Arik Lemmon, with any questions about evaluations.

Evaluation Info for 2026-2027 Season:

Steps to Register:

  1. Go Here PlayMetrics

  2. Create account and register for the free player evaluation.

NCYSA Medical Waiver       

NCYSA Medical Waiver - Spanish (NCYSA  Renuncia Medica en Espanol)

Player/Parent Contract


You will need to print and bring a completed Medical Waiver and Parent/Player Contract to evaluations OR you can scan and email completed documents to [email protected]


Everyone will need to check-in at the registration table on their day of evaluation.


Evaluations:

Check in is required at Hanna Park.

Placement Notification
Parents will be notified of their player's status via email after all evaluations have been completed.

Player/Parent Acceptance
Parents will receive instructions in the status email for player acceptance.

Commitment Fee
A $100 commitment fee is due before Monday, June 1.

Team Meetings
Once player offers are confirmed, team meetings will be held in June/July to discuss plans for the upcoming year as well as place uniform orders. 

Costs:

Annual costs vary based on team and team type and consist of club fees and team fees. An overview of costs can be found here.

Scholarships are available for those in financial need. Scholarship requests are due by June 10.  To request a scholarship or for more information, please contact  Rosanna Faulkner.


What to Wear/Bring:

  • Water bottle
  • Soccer ball
  • Cleats


An evaluation number will be provided when you check-in for registration.

Commitment Details:

If you commit to a team, the following will apply:

  • Commitment fee will be due on or before Monday, June 1.
  • When you make a commitment to a team you are financially responsible for all club fees on the dates in the table above.
  • If payment is not received on or before the due date, your player’s card may be pulled until payment is received.
  • Alternate payment schedules must be approved by the GCCSA.
  • All requests for player scholarships are due by Friday June 12.

  • Tuesday, May 19th - Academy and all U11 
  • Wednesday, May 20th - All U12, U13, U14 
  • Thursday, May 21st - All U16 and U18

  • What Happens After Evaluations?

    The GCCSA coaching staff will review evaluations and make a decision for what program/team is most suitable for your player. 
    Acceptance emails will be sent out the weekend after evaluations to confirm your position for the 2026-2027 soccer season including a $100 nonrefundable deposit which will go towards the cost of the season. 
    Not accepting your position within 7 days could forfeit your spot.
    In the event that we have enough players for multiple teams in an age division, those players would be invited back for a second round for further placement. 

    Classic Teams

    2025-2026 Teams Currently Playing
    Girls
    U12 
    U14 
    U16 Premier
    Boys
    U13 
    U15
    U17

    Expected Classic Teams for 2026-2027 Season
    Girls
    U12 - Coach TBD
    U13 - Coached by Arik Lemmon
    U14 - Coached by Arik Lemmon
    U16 - Coached by Megan Hill
    U17 Premier - Coached by Matt Clark
    U18 - Coach TBD
    Boys
    U11 - Coached by Willie Twiggs
    U13  - Coached by David Steeves
    U15 - Coached by Matt Clark
    U17 - Coached by Dylan Steeves
    U18 - Coach TBD
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