Buffalo Tryout Locations:

Flash Fields

Rochester Tryout Locations:

Glacier Ridge Sports Park

North Tryout Locations:

ECC North

 


BUFFALO TRYOUTS
If your age group's tryouts have been completed, please contact the Boys or Girls Director listed below.

Birth YearTryout Day #1Tryout Day #2Tryout Day #3Location
2006/2007 GirlsJune 6th 5:00-6:30PMJune 18th 8:00-9:30PMTBAFlash Fields A & B
2008 GirlsJune 6th 6:30-8PMJune 20th 8:00-9:30PMTBAFlash Fields A & B
2009 GirlsJune 6th 8:00-9:30PMJune 18th 6:30-8:00PMTBAFlash Fields A & B
2010 GirlsJune 5th 8:00-9:30PMJune 20th 6:30-8:00PMTBAFlash Fields A & B
2011 GirlsJune 5th 6:30-8:00PMJune 18th 5:00-6:30PMTBAFlash Fields A & B
2012 GirlsJune 5th 5:00-6:30PMJune 20th 5:00-6:30PMTBAFlash Fields A & B
2013 GirlsJune 11th 7:15-8:30PMJune 13th 7:15-8:30PMJuly 9th 7:15-8:30PMFlash Fields A
2014 GirlsJune 11th 6:00-7:15PMJune 13th 6:00-7:15PMJuly 9th 7:15-8:30PMFlash Fields A
2015 GirlsJune 11th 5:00-6:00PMJune 13th 5:00-6:00PMJuly 9th 7:15-8:30PMFlash Fields A
2016 GirlsJune 11th 5:00-6:00PMJune 13th 5:00-6:00PMJuly 9th 6:00-7:00PMFlash Fields B
2017/2018 GirlsJune 11th 5:00-6:00PMJune 13th 5:00-6:00PMJuly 9th 5:00-6:00PMFlash Fields B

 

Birth YearTryout Day #1Tryout Day #2Tryout Day #3Location
2006/2007 BoysJune 4th 8:00-9:30PMJune 19th 8:00-9:30PMTBAFlash Fields A & B
2008 BoysJune 3rd 8:00-9:30PMJune 17th 8:00-9:30PMTBAFlash Fields A & B
2009 BoysJune 4th 6:30-8:00PMJune 19th 6:30-8:00PMTBAFlash Fields A & B
2010 BoysJune 3rd 6:30-8:00PMJune 17th 6:30-8:00PMTBAFlash Fields A & B
2011 BoysJune 4th 5:00-6:30PMJune 19th 5:00-6:30PMTBAFlash Fields A & B
2012 BoysJune 3rd 5:00-6:30PMJune 17th 5:00-6:30PMTBAFlash Fields A & B
2013 BoysJune 10th 7:15-8:30PMJune 12th 7:15-8:30PMJuly 10th 7:00-8:15PMFlash Fields A
2014 BoysJune 10th 6:00-7:15PMJune 12th 6:00-7:15PMJuly 10th 7:00-8:15PMFlash Fields A
2015 BoysJune 10th 5:00-6:00PMJune 12th 5:00-6:00PMJuly 10th 7:00-8:15PMFlash Fields A
2016 BoysJune 10th 5:00-6:00PMJune 12th 5:00-6:00PMJuly 10th 6:00-7:00PMFlash Fields B
2017/2018 BoysJune 10th 5:00-6:00PMJune 12th 5:00-6:00PMJuly 10th 5:00-6:00PMFlash Fields B


NORTH TRYOUTS
If your age group's tryouts have been completed, please contact the Boys or Girls Director listed below.

Current Flash players on North Teams training out of EPIC and ECC North locations, and those players who want to be considered for placement on a North team will register for North Tryouts.

Birth YearsTryout Day #1Tryout Day #2Location
2013 Boys & Girls July 8th 7:00-8:15PMJuly 11th 7:00-8:15PMECC North
2014 Boys & Girls July 8th 7:00-8:15PMJuly 11th 7:00-8:15PMECC North
2015 Boys & Girls July 8th 6:00-7:00PMJuly 11th 6:00-7:00PMECC North
2016 Boys & Girls July 8th 6:00-7:00PMJuly 11th 6:00-7:00PMECC North
2017/2018 Boys & Girls July 8th 5:00-6:00PMJuly 11th 5:00-6:00PMECC North


ROCHESTER TRYOUTS
If your age group's tryouts have been completed, please contact the Rochester Director listed below.

Birth YearTryout Day #1Tryout Day #2Tryout Day #3Location
2006/2007 BoysMay 29th 7:00-8:30PMJune 6th 7:00-8:30PMIf NecessaryGRSP
2008 BoysMay 29th 7:00-8:30PMJune 6th 7:00-8:30PMIf NecessaryGRSP
2009 BoysMay 29th 7:00-8:30PMJune 6th 7:00-8:30PMIf NecessaryGRSP
2010 BoysMay 29th 5:15-6:30PMJune 6th 5:15-6:30PMIf NecessaryGRSP
2011 BoysMay 29th 5:15-6:30PMJune 6th 5:15-6:30PMJune 13th 7:00-8:30PMGRSP
2012 BoysMay 29th 5:15-6:30PMJune 6th 5:15-6:30PMJune 13th 7:00-8:30PMGRSP
2013 BoysMay 14th 7:00-8:30PMJune 3rd 5:15-6:45PMJune 13th 7:00-8:30PMGRSP
2014 BoysMay 14th 7:00-8:30PMJune 3rd 5:15-6:45PMJune 13th 7:00-8:30PMGRSP
2015 BoysMay 14th 7:00-8:30PMJune 3rd 5:15-6:45PMJune 13th 5:15-6:45PMGRSP
2016 BoysMay 14th 7:00-8:30PMJune 3rd 5:15-6:45PMJune 13th 5:15-6:45PMGRSP
2017 BoysMay 14th 7:00-8:30PMJune 3rd 5:15-6:45PMJune 13th 5:15-6:45PMGRSP

 

Birth YearTryout Day #1Tryout Day #2Tryout Day #3Location
2006/2007 GirlsMay 16th 7:00-8:30PMJune 5th 7:00-8:30PMIf NecessaryGRSP
2008 GirlsMay 16th 7:00-8:30PMJune 5th 7:00-8:30PMIf NecessaryGRSP
2009 GirlsMay 16th 7:00-8:30PMJune 5th 7:00-8:30PMIf NecessaryGRSP
2010 GirlsMay 16th 5:15-6:45PMJune 5th 5:15-6:45PMIf NecessaryGRSP
2011 GirlsMay 16th 5:15-6:45PMJune 5th 5:15-6:45PMJune 12th 7:00-8:30PMGRSP
2012 GirlsMay 16th 5:15-6:45PMJune 5th 5:15-6:45PMJune 12th 7:00-8:30PMGRSP
2013 GirlsMay 14th 5:15-6:45PMJune 3rd 7:00-8:30PMJune 12th 7:00-8:30PMGRSP
2014 GirlsMay 14th 5:15-6:45PMJune 3rd 7:00-8:30PMJune 12th 7:00-8:30PMGRSP
2015 GirlsMay 14th 5:15-6:45PMJune 3rd 7:00-8:30PMJune 12th 5:15-6:45PMGRSP
2016 GirlsMay 14th 5:15-6:45PMJune 3rd 7:00-8:30PMJune 12th 5:15-6:45PMGRSP
2017 GirlsMay 14th 5:15-6:45PMJune 3rd 7:00-8:30PMJune 12th 5:15-6:45PMGRSP

 


MORE INFORMATION ON TRYING OUT FOR THE WNY FLASH

WNY Flash Academy Tryouts are held at Flash Fields, ECC North, and Glacier Ridge (Rochester).

Once registered for Tryouts, you will receive a confirmation email with the date, time, and location of your player's tryouts.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Does my child have to attend all tryout dates?
Yes, we recommend players attend as many tryout dates as possible. If you are unable to attend please contact the proper Director of Coaching

Girls Director of Coaching
Rob Jackman- rjackman@wnyflashsoccer.com 

Boys Director of Coaching
Regan Steele- rsteele@wnyflashsoccer.com

Rochester Operations Director
Marc Dall- mdall@wnyflashsoccer.com

Do I need to register online for tryouts?
Yes, every individual who would like to be considered for the 2024-2025 WNY Flash Academy season must register online.

How do I know what age group my child should be trying out for?
You will enter your player's date of birth and automatically be registered to that age group.

Can you tell me about a typical season?
The season is approximately 10 months, generally the months of September - June.  Teams train approximately 2 - 3 times weekly depending on a team's level of play.  We have outstanding training facilities which include Sahlen's Sports Park, Flash Fields, The EPIC Center & ECC North.

Why should we consider WNY Flash Academy for our player's soccer development and fun?
The WNY Flash Academy provides a 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.  Visit our website at www.wnyFlash.com for additional information about our Club.

Please reach out to us with your questions. We are excited for the 2024-2025 season and look forward to seeing everyone!

 

Directors Contact Information

Eric Dade
Executive Director of Coaching
edade@wnyflashsoccer.com
Rob Jackman
Girls Director of Coaching
rjackman@wnyflashsoccer.com
Regan Steele
Boys Director of Coaching
rsteele@wnyflashsoccer.com
Jonny Black
Boys ECNL Director
jblack@wnyflashsoccer.com
Brittany Steele
Girls ECNL Director
bheist@wnyflashsoccer.com
Erin McCormick
Girls Youth Director & Registrar