{"id":8354,"date":"2024-03-06T20:18:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T20:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wnyflash.com\/?page_id=8354"},"modified":"2025-09-12T15:26:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T15:26:53","slug":"wny-tryouts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wnyflash.com\/wny-tryouts","title":{"rendered":"Buffalo Tryouts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t

Thruway League<\/a> | ECNL<\/strong> (Girls<\/a>\/Boys<\/a>) | Regional ECNL League<\/strong> (Girls<\/a>\/Boys<\/a>) | Great Lakes Alliance<\/a> | National\u00a0Championship Series<\/a><\/p>\n\t

THERE’S STILL TIME TO JOIN US FOR THE 2025-2026 SEASON<\/h1>\n\t

Tryouts have concluded for the 2025-2026 season, but it’s not too late to join our Flash Family! We can still evaluate players on an individual basis to place them on one of our teams.<\/p>\n

If you’d like to set up a free evaluation, please click the link below. You’ll be required to set up a PlayMetrics account if you don’t have one already. Then, the appropriate Flash director will reach out to you and schedule your evaluation session or sessions!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL PLAYER EVALUATION\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

BUFFALO GIRLS TRYOUT DATES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Birth Year<\/th>Tryout Day #1<\/th>Tryout Day #2<\/th>Location<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2007\/2008G<\/td>June 5 | 5:00-6:30pm<\/td>June 18 | 5:00-6:30pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2009G<\/td>June 5 | 6:30-8:00pm<\/td>June 19 | 8:00-9:30pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2010G<\/td>June 5 | 8:00-9:30pm<\/td>June 18 | 8:00-9:30pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2011G<\/td>June 4 | 8:00-9:30pm<\/td>June 19 | 6:30-8:00pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012G<\/td>June 4 | 6:30-8:00pm<\/td>June 18 | 6:30-8:00pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2013G<\/td>June 4 | 5:00-6:30pm<\/td>June 19 | 5:00-6:30pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014G<\/td>June 10 | 7:15-8:30pm<\/td>June 12 | 7:15-8:30pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015G<\/td>June 10 | 6:00-7:15pm<\/td>June 12 | 6:00-7:15pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2016G<\/td>June 10 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>June 12 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017G<\/td>June 10 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>June 12 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018\/2019G<\/td>June 10 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>June 12 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

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BUFFALO BOYS TRYOUT DATES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Birth Year<\/th>Tryout Day #1<\/th>Tryout Day #2<\/th>Location<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2007\/2008B<\/td>June 3 | 8:00-9:30pm<\/td>June 17 | 8:00-9:30pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2009B<\/td>June 2 | 8:00-9:30pm<\/td>June 16 | 8:00-9:30pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2010B<\/td>June 3 | 6:30-8:00pm<\/td>June 17 | 6:30-8:00pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2011B<\/td>June 2 | 6:30-8:00pm<\/td>June 16 | 6:30-8:00pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012B<\/td>June 3 | 5:00-6:30pm<\/td>June 17 | 5:00-6:30pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2013B<\/td>June 2 | 5:00-6:30pm<\/td>June 16 | 5:00-6:30pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014B<\/td>June 9 | 7:15-8:30pm<\/td>June 11 | 7:15-8:30pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015B<\/td>June 9 | 6:00-7:15pm<\/td>June 11 | 6:00-7:15pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2016B<\/td>June 9 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>June 11 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017B<\/td>June 9 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>June 11 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018\/2019B<\/td>June 9 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>June 11 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>Flash Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\t

FLASH NORTH TRYOUTS<\/h2>\n

GIRLS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t
Birth Year<\/th>Tryout Day #1<\/th>Tryout Day #2<\/th>Location<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2014\/2015G<\/td>July 9 | 7:00-8:15pm<\/td>July 10 | 7:00-8:15pm<\/td>Forest Elementary School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2016\/2017G<\/td>July 9 | 6:00-7:00pm<\/td>July 10 | 6:00-7:00pm<\/td>Forest Elementary School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018\/2019G<\/td>July 9 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>July 10 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>Forest Elementary School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

BOYS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t
Birth Year<\/th>Tryout Day #1<\/th>Tryout Day #2<\/th>Location<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2014\/2015B<\/td>July 9 | 7:00-8:15pm<\/td>July 10 | 7:00-8:15pm<\/td>Forest Elementary School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2016\/2017B<\/td>July 9 | 6:00-7:00pm<\/td>July 10 | 6:00-7:00pm<\/td>Forest Elementary School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018\/2019B<\/td>July 9 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>July 10 | 5:00-6:00pm<\/td>Forest Elementary School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCLICK HERE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t
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MORE INFORMATION ON TRYING OUT FOR THE WNY FLASH<\/b><\/p>\n

WNY Flash Academy Tryouts are held at Flash Fields and Flash North Tryouts are held at Forest Elementary School in Williamsville.<\/p>\n

Once registered for Tryouts, you will receive a confirmation email with the date, time, and location of your player’s tryouts.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/b>
\n<\/b>\n

 <\/p>\nDoes my child have to attend all tryout dates?<\/b>
\nYes, we recommend players attend as many tryout dates as possible. If you are unable to attend, please contact the proper Director of Coaching:\n

GIRLS CONTACT<\/em><\/p>\nGirls Director of Coaching
\nRob Jackman- rjackman@wnyflashsoccer.com<\/a>\n

BOYS CONTACT<\/em><\/p>\nBoys Director of Coaching
\nRegan Steele- rsteele@wnyflashsoccer.com<\/a>\nDo I need to register online for tryouts?<\/b>
\nYes, every individual who would like to be considered for the 2025-2026 WNY Flash Academy season must register online.\nHow do I know what age group my child should be\u00a0trying\u00a0out for?<\/b>
\nYou will enter your player’s date of birth and automatically be registered to that age group.\nCan you tell me about a typical season?<\/b>
\nThe season is approximately 10 months, generally the months of September – June.\u00a0 Teams train approximately 2 – 3 times weekly depending on a team’s level of play.\u00a0 We have outstanding training facilities which include Sahlen’s Sports Park, Flash Fields, the Lincoln Park Athletic Complex & ECC North.\nWhy should we consider WNY Flash Academy for our player’s soccer development and fun?
\n<\/b>The WNY Flash Academy provides\u00a0a professional, organized, and accomplished player development program for youth soccer players of ALL skill levels in Western New York and its surrounding areas. We strive to develop each and every player through multi-level platforms, based on their individual player development, up to and including the college level and beyond.\u00a0 Visit our website at\u00a0www.wnyflash.com<\/a>\u00a0for additional information about our Club.\n

Please reach out to us with your questions. We are excited for the 2025-2026 season and look forward to seeing everyone!<\/p>\n

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Directors Contact Information<\/strong><\/p>\nEric Dade<\/strong>
\nExecutive Director of Coaching
\nedade@wnyflashsoccer.com<\/a>\nRob Jackman<\/strong>
\nGirls Director of Coaching
\nrjackman@wnyflashsoccer.com<\/a>\nRegan Steele<\/strong>
\nBoys Director of Coaching
\nrsteele@wnyflashsoccer.com<\/a>\nBrittany Steele<\/strong>
\nGirls ECNL Director
\nbsteele@wnyflashsoccer.com<\/a>\nBauti Pedezert<\/strong>\nBoys ECNL Director\nbpedezert@wnyflashsoccer.com<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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