
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:
Go Here PlayMetrics
Create account and register for the free player evaluation.
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