Players can tryout for an AC Milan team by contacting the coach of the team they wish to tryout for and/or attending annual tryouts conducted under the supervision of the Director of Coaches. Players can also be evaluated and placed on teams while attending AC Milan Camps and Clinics. Players involved in the Development Program will be observed and evaluated by Development Program staff and competitive teams will be formed beginning at the U9 level.
Uncommitted players earning a spot can be added to a team at any time. Regular open try-out usually are between January and April. After the open tryouts have concluded, the club will continue to allow tryouts for each team at each team practice. Players will need the approval of the team coach and the Director of Coaches to participate at the team tryouts after the official open tryout period. All players will be evaluated throughout the season during practice and games. The Director of Coaches along with the team Coach will determine which players play on which team, this will also include decisions regarding playing up an age group.
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Player Evaluation and Selection
Player performance will be evaluated by observing the player in tryouts, training, scrimmages, and/or games. Only the Director of Coaches and the coach of the team will discuss the player evaluation and selection.
AC Milan Academy will evaluate players in several categories:
01Personality Traits - strength of character, discipline, leadership / charisma, competitiveness, creativity, and ability to take instruction.
02 Physical Ability - strength, speed, endurance, coordination & agility.
03Technical Proficiency- (skill) receiving, passing, dribbling, shooting, heading, juggling and use of both feet.
04Tactical Awareness (reading the game) Decision-making, with/with out the ball, Vision and feel for the game, Position, Marking, Timing and Anticipation.
05Commitment- regular attendance and participation in team and club functions.
06Match Day Preparation and Performance.
