Thank you. We're looking forward to meeting you and your child.

In preparation for the spring and fall seasons, SAYSO schedules several open-to-the-public tryouts. The dates are listed below. During the rest of the year, regular afternoon practices are used to evaluate new players in all age categories who want to play on fall Gryphons teams. U7 and younger players who want to participate in SAYSO's Sunday rec-to-comp clinics do not have to try out and are accepted on a space-available basis. One-on-one field evaluations can be scheduled during the early summer months when most SAYSO teams do not practice.

We'll make it as easy as possible for you to get to know us. You're welcome to come to the next few practice sessions with the team of your choice. Here is a listing of SAYSO's current teams. Visiting with us is very easy: Basically, you just show up and introduce yourself to one of the coaches on the field. Then, your child will be included in the team's regular practice. You may stay and watch the entire practice. Send us an email or call us at (650) 593-5161 so that we can tell you when and where the teams are meeting. The office staff will also ask that you print out, complete and sign, and bring to practice a tryout information form in either online or Word document format.

Email SAYSO to be reminded of the dates below and to be notified of replacement dates after rainouts.

Open Tryout Methodology: Public tryouts include participating in a fun carnival-atmosphere set low-pressure activities doing things that all children just naturally like to do. Children may be asked to demonstrate simple soccer skills (e.g., running with, kicking, and passing the ball) and athletic abilities (e.g., jumping and running forward and backward) at different stations. They will participate in one or more 30-minute practice games. Parents may remain with, accompany, and observe their children. The entire tryout process takes approximately an hour and a half. If a child's performance is adversely affected by recent illness or injury, weather, clothing or equipment malfunction, or scheduling conflict, he/she may participate in a subsequent tryout, or the parent may request an individual, one-on-one evaluation with a SAYSO coach. (Goalkeepers are not evaluated at these tryouts. Parents of goalkeepers may contact SAYSO to arrange for a special session to be held at their convenience.) If a parent does not receive a consultation with a coach or a report after the tryout, she/she can view anonymous tryout results by clicking here.

Player Equipment: Players trying out should dress as if playing in a game. Shin guards and closed-toe shoes must be worn. No other special clothing is required. Players may wear old uniforms or other shorts and tee shirts. Players should bring their own water bottle and sunscreen.

Cost to try out: None