Boys Tryouts
BOYS TRYOUT INFORMATION

Bethesda SC has earned a reputation as one of the best programs in the country for developing talent. The unique development process that Bethesda coaches teach, which includes specific technical training and perception/awareness training, helps players graduate from Bethesda and immediately be ready for the rigors of the game.
Our boy's program has a long history of competing at the highest levels on the local, national, and international stages. We are passionate about training young players to become better soccer players and people. The number of young men who have gone from Bethesda to college or professional level is one of the many ways we see lives change each year.
About Boys Tryouts
YDP BOYS TRYOUTS
U12-U14 & STATE CUP
Sunday, March 23rd at Wootton (2100 Wootton Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20850):
- U12-U14: 6:00-8:00 PM
Sunday, March 30th at Wootton (CALL BACK ONLY)
- U12-U14: 6:00-8:00 PM
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2014 U12 - 5:00-6:30 pm
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2013 U13 - 6:30-7:45 pm
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2012 U14 - 7:45-9:00 pm
MLS NEXT/OLDER BOYS
U15-U19
Tryouts Schedule
- Sunday, March 23rd at Richard Montgomery (250 Richard Montgomery Drive, Rockville, MD 20852
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- U15: 6:00-7:30 PM
- U16: 7:30-9:00 PM
- Sunday, March 30th at Richard Montgomery:
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- U17: 6:00-7:30 PM
- U19: 7:30-9:00 PM
Tryouts Format:
- Possession or Transfer Box
- Small Sided Games to Puggs
- Small Sided Games to Big Goals
Scrimmage Schedule (CALL BACK ONLY):
- April 16th:
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- U15: 5:00-6:30 PM (Top 14-16 players from tryouts vs. current players)
- U16: 6:30-8:00 PM (Top 14-16 players from tryouts vs. current players)
- April 17th:
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- U17: 5:00-6:30 PM (Top 14-16 players from tryouts vs. current players)
- U19: 6:30-8:00 PM (Top 14-16 players from tryouts vs. current players)
U12-U14 MLS NEXT
Sunday, March 23rd at Wootton (2100 Wootton Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20850):
- U12-U14: 6:00-8:00 PM
Sunday, March 30th at Wootton (CALL BACK ONLY)
- U12-U14: 6:00-8:00 PM
Interested in a Tryout?
The club accepts tryouts on a rolling basis after the official tryout window. Please email our directors to schedule a tryout.
YDP - Trevor Martin, tmartin@bethesdasoccer.org
U12-U14 - Brett Colton, bcolton@bethesdasoccer.org
U15-U19 - Derek Biss, dbiss@bethesdasoccer.org
Identity
Bethesda players and teams are known around the country because of their unique style. The Bethesda player is known for their technical proficiency and ability to go 1v1. They show their awareness and perception by constantly searching for the four key aspects on the field that coaches teach the players, and because of this, Bethesda teams are known for their high-tempo, fast-paced style that always wants to dictate the game with the ball.
Tryout Schedule
Contact the director in your age group and register using the tryout link below.
Tryout faqs
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE TRYOUT?
Players will check in with a BSC staff member or coach at the front of each facility. Players must bring a ball, water bottle, and mask to their tryout. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. Players must also register for a tryout beforehand (no walk-ups).
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE TRYOUT?
After the tryout has been conducted, the Age Group Director will email the player and their families a tryout acceptance/denial letter (The email will go to the address you initially signed up with. Please also check your spam inbox). All tryout letters will be distributed no later than June 11th. Please do not contact the Bethesda SC Front Office or your Age Group Director for a tryout status update before that date.
If the player is accepted, they will be given the name of the coach and the team that they believe best suits the player's skill level and needs. The coach will also provide the parents with the player guide, which will give basic information about the club, fee structure, parent and player requirements, scholarship opportunities, club benefits, and the next steps.
Before a player can participate in any practices or games, they must accept the offer, register for the team through LeagueApps, and complete any league paperwork as requested by their coach or team manager.
UNIFORM INFORMATION
Please see our uniform page for information on uniforms.
WHEN ARE TRYOUTS HELD?
The club does accept tryouts on a rolling basis after the official tryout window. If you cannot attend tryouts, please email our Boys YDP Director, Trevor Martin, at tmartin@bethesdasoccer.org.
DOES BETHESDA SC OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS?
Yes. Bethesda Soccer Club is one of the few travel soccer clubs across the country that offers need-based scholarships to players to help offset registration fees and costs. To learn more about our Scholarship Program and key deadlines, click here.
DOES BETHESDA SC OFFER PLAYER INSURANCE?
BSC Families can opt into our Club Fee Protection Plan. For more information on what this covers, please see our page for Dewar Insurance.
Questions?
If you have any other questions about our YDP program, please contact our YDP Age Group Coordinator, Trevor Martin, at tmartin@bethesdasoccer.org.