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Ohio Galaxies FC Tryouts - Athletes in Action Location

Ohio Galaxies FC 2019-2020 Tryouts

Ohio Galaxies FC will be conducting tryouts during the weeks of May 27, 2019 and June 3, 2019 for players in the 2001 - 2005 age groups at  the Athletes in Action Sports Complex 1197 S. Detroit St., Xenia, Ohio. Please click the REGISTER NOW button below to complete online tryout registration.


Once you complete the registration process you should receive a registration confirmation email. If you have questions about the tryout registration process please email Nancy at [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in our Ohio Galaxies FC program and we look forward to having your son or daughter become part of our program.

Athletes in Action Sports Complex - 1197 S. Detroit St. - Xenia, Ohio 45385

Players in the u15 - u19 age groups for the 2019-20120  season who are new to our  Ohio Galaxies FC program are asked to create an account as part of the registration process for Ohio Galaxies FC tryouts.   

Tryout Schedule

Ohio Galaxies FC Girls U15 - 1/1/2005 - 12/31/2005 - Monday, June 3 & Wednesday, June 5 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Ohio Galaxies FC Boys U15 - 1/1/2005 - 12/31/2005 - Tuesday, June 4 & Thursday, June 6 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Ohio Galaxies FC Girls U16 - 1/1/2004 - 12/31/2004 - Monday, June 3 & Wednesday, June 5 - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Ohio Galaxies FC Boys U16 - 1/1/2004 - 12/31/2004 - Monday, June 3 & Wednesday, June 5 - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Ohio Galaxies FC Girls U17 - 1/1/2003 - 12/31/2003 - Tuesday, June 4 & Thursday, June 6 - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Ohio Galaxies FC Boys U17 - 1/1/2003 - 12/31/2003 - Tuesday, June 4 & Thursday, June 6 - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Ohio Galaxies FC Girls U18 - 1/1/2002 - 12/31/2002 - Tuesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 30 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Ohio Galaxies FC Boys U18 - 1/1/2002 - 12/31/2002 - Tuesday, May 28 & Thursday, May 30 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Ohio Galaxies FC Girls U19 - 1/1/2001 - 12/31/2001 - Tuesday, May 28 & Thursday, May 30 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Ohio Galaxies FC Boys U19 - 1/1/2001 - 12/31/2001 - Tuesday, May 28 & Thursday, May 30 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm



Please click on the link below to register for tryouts.



INFORMATION ABOUT OUR OHIO GALAXIES FC PROGRAM

The coaching and training staff for Ohio Galaxies FC is one of the best in the area. Our training staff includes USSF
and NSCAA licensed coaches, college coaches and coaches with extensive playing experience both at the collegiate
and professional level. We offer a comprehensive 7 month training program with both indoor and outdoor training
from November – June. Our program is designed for the soccer player who is looking to expand his/her 
skill level and compete at a competitive level of play.

TRAINING FACILITIES
Ohio Galaxies teams train at two of the finest soccer facilities in the Midwest: Athletes in Action and Ankeney
Complex. With two full-sized synthetic turf soccer fields and an interchangeable, fully lit, football/soccer field, the AIA
sports complex provides the Ohio Galaxies teams the opportunity to train effectively in the late fall and spring
regardless of weather conditions. Ankeney Park serves as home field for league matches and provides the teams
with excellent grass fields for training in the spring.

PHILOSOPHY
The Ohio Galaxies FC program is founded on the principle of providing players with an athletic educational
environment which will promote the development of their soccer skills, foster leadership and sportsmanship while
promoting progressively challenging competition. Our goal is to give each player the athletic and problem solving
abilities that will benefit them throughout life.

COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES
Our program is designed to give the high school age player the opportunity to investigate and pursue opportunities to
play soccer at the collegiate level and helps the student navigate the college soccer landscape, in order to determine
the “best fit” for their level of play and their academic interests.

LEAGUES AND TOURNAMENTS
Ohio Galaxies FC teams participate in a variety of leagues that are selected for the level of competition that is a best
fit for each individual team. Ohio Galaxies FC teams participate in the the Buckeye
Premier League, the Ohio South State League (OSSL) and the Great Lakes Conference (GLC).  Ohio Galaxies FC 
teams typically play in 5 – 6 tournaments during the high school club season.
 The following is a list of tournaments for OGFC boys teams for the 2018-2019 club season: Disney College 
Showcase, Blue Chip College Showcase, Southeast College Showcase, NCFC Showcase, Ohio Elite College Showcase,  Jefferson Cup, Ohio Galaxies FC College Showcases, Kings Gateway Showcase, Crossroads of America College Showcase, Ft. Wayne Indoor Showcase, Buckeye Indoor Showcase, Turf Classic, 
 Club X Memorial tournament, Crown Challenge Warrior
Classic, Creek Classic as well as Ohio South President's Cup and State Cup.

CLUB TOURNAMENTS
Ohio Galaxies FC teams are invited to participate in three club sponsored tournaments each year, the Ohio Galaxies
FC Showcase in November and March and the Creek Classic in June. By hosting these tournaments, we are able to
help our families offset some of the cost of club soccer, while also giving our players the opportunity to participate in
quality tournament events in their own backyard without the additional cost of travel.

CLUB COMMUNICATION
Ohio Galaxies FC communicates to our players and parents through a variety of means. The ohiogalaxiesfc.com
website provides up-to-date information about events with the organization, as well as, a dedicated webpage for each
team. The team webpage includes a calendar feature and detailed information about upcoming games and
tournaments for the team. The team webpage also includes a team roster and players on each OGFC have the  
opportunity  
to post player profile information which can be a valuable tool for prospective college athletes. Each
OGFC team has a one call now account to provide up to the minute updates to parents and players regarding team
games and practices. Ohio Galaxies FC utilizes a Constant Contact email communication tool to provide regular
updates to parents and players regarding club events and weekly training schedules throughout the club season.
OGFC conducts team administrator meetings throughout the club season to assist the team administrator
and coach in team and club related issues regarding training sessions, leagues and tournaments.  The 
 Bue Sombrero online player account management software to handle online fee 
payments and event registration.
  
FEES
Ohio Galaxies FC player fees typically range between $1175 - $1525.   The fee 
 includes administration costs, field rental fees, BSA fee, 
 
training staff fees,  team coach fee, 
outdoor league fees, referee fees, tournament fees and team coach travel expense. 
Ohio Galaxies FC offers parents and players opportunities to offset the cost of player fees in 2 ways. The Kroger
Rewards Program is a fee credit program in which credits earned through purchases at Kroger stores can be applied  
to player fees. We also offer players and parents opportunities to work additional volunteer shifts  
 and earn fee credits based on the number of shifts worked throughout the year.

TRAINING
For the 2019-2020 season, OGFC players will train outside twice a week with the team coach and will have an
additional training session each week with the OGFC staff. In the winter, players will train indoors one a week
with the team coach and an additional session each week with an OGFC staff trainer. In the fall, OGFC teams have
a 6 week outdoor training program that runs from early November – mid December. Winter indoor training is a six
week program beginning the third week of January and running through the end of February. Spring outdoor training
is a 12 week program beginning the first week of March and runs through the end of May.

TEAM SELECTION
Ohio Galaxies FC recognizes that many factors can impact the transition of players to high school age club soccer
teams, including the OHSAA five player rule and the commitment of players to multiple high school team sports. The
tryout process will be used to access the player in the following critical area: Technical – receiving, dribbling, passing,
striking the ball, heading; Tactical – speed of thought, speed of play, vision; Additional areas of assessment include –
athleticism, fitness, response to coaching, pure speed. The tryout session will consist of four components: Technical
assessment, Tactical assessment, small-sided games and full-sided games. Our focus is to continually expect the
player to be faced with progressively challenging soccer and our program is committed to constructing 
teams each year with players of similar abilities.
 
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