Wilson United Soccer Club

Select soccer provides qualified players with the skill set and soccer knowledge to compete at higher levels. Our Select coaches and trainers are licensed, professional coaches with many years of experience. Select soccer does require additional time and financial commitments from parents and players. Playing at the Select level requires players to place more emphasis on skill development, fitness, and an overall commitment to the game.

Tryouts are typically held in May/June, depending on TSSA requirements. Wilson United reserves the right to hold midseason tryouts as needed (Jan/Feb).

Yes. All players will try out with their specific age group, regardless of the current team they play. We feel it is essential to evaluate players of the same age together to fully gauge their skills. Players who currently "play up," will be evaluated by their current coach prior to tryouts, and that evaluation will be sent to the DOC to be considered when making team placement decisions.

During the registration process, please indicate that in "additional comments". Staff will reach out to you from there.

Notification of selection to the Club will be made shortly after completion of the tryout via PlayMetrics. Acceptance of that selection will indicate parents’ willingness to fulfill the commitments required of you and your child as members of the club as dictated by the policies, procedures and by-laws which can be found elsewhere on this website. Ideally, initial player notification will take place no later than the Monday proceeding the tryout week. Where multiple teams are being formed in each age group the process will take longer.

Tryouts can be very stressful for both players and parents! We believe players perform best without the added pressure of performing before a crowd, where they can solely focus on their coaches and instruction. You will still be able to observe sessions from a distance. To maintain the integrity of the tryout process, please reserve any questions during tryouts to the operations staff, and not the coaches.

Commitment depends on age group, as follows:

U14 & below play for a 10-month season (fall and spring with optional winter offerings)

U15 & above play for a 4 - 5 month season (Boys in the fall and Girls in the spring)

The coaches and managers work with other clubs to schedule games and tournaments at the beginning of each season (August/January). Please note that these schedules are subject to change due to field and referee availability, etc.

Home games are held at our field locations in Lebanon and Mount Juliet. Away games are typically played throughout Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.

Yes. Depending on age, teams may participate in State League (U12+) or the Junior’s Development League (JDL) for U10 and U11. Both State League and JDL allow teams to compete in a skill-based league with other clubs in the state of Tennessee. More information about these programs can be found at tnsoccer.org

Yes. Teams typically participate in 1 to 2 tournaments per season, but this varies by team based on schedules and budget considerations.

Playing time is at the coach’s discretion and is based on performance, effort, attendance, attitude, and commitment, both at training sessions and in games. Playing time may vary from game to game, but players will get as much time on the field as possible for their development.

Yes. Select soccer requires a high level of commitment to your team. While we understand that life events may occasionally conflict with training schedules and games, it is our expectation that players attend all team functions.

This varies by team and is dependent on coach and field availability. Typically, Select teams will train 2x per week on weekday evenings after 5:00 pm.

Practices are typically in Mt Juliet or Lebanon. Our current locations are Vulcan Soccer Complex, Friendship Christian School, The Glade Church, and College Hills.