May 23, 2019: We thank everyone who attended our 2019 pre-tryout camp! Tryouts start Tuesday, May 28 and run through Thursday, May 30. Link: tryouts. Best wishes to all of the girls during tryouts!
NASA Tophat hosts an open pre-tryout camp for prospective Junior Academy and Academy players prior to each year’s tryout sessions. Our 2019 camp will run Monday, May 20 through Thursday, May 23.
This page has information about the NTH-Tophat North camp (for girls who play out of Metro North Park or United Quest Park). Click here for details about the pre-tryout camps at the Buckhead or Milton locations.
The camp is open to all age-appropriate girls (birth years between 2008 and 2013), whether they currently play at NASA Tophat, another soccer organization, or are new to soccer. Girls may attend any combination of sessions. Camp sessions are free for current NASA Tophat Junior Academy and Academy players. Cost for other players is $25 per day.
Quick links:
- Weather updates
- Camp purpose
- When and where
- Camp notes (cost, registration, what to wear and what to bring)
- Other links
Purpose:
The camp gives prospective players a chance to meet the Academy coaches and experience an Academy training session in a low-pressure situation prior to formal tryouts. (We do our best to keep our tryouts low-key, but the word tryout itself tends to create pressure.)
The camp also gives current and prospective players the opportunity to get extra touches in a competitive environment to sharpen their skills before tryouts. Girls are grouped by birth year: 2008 girls will work together, 2009 girls will work together, and so forth.
When and where:
NTH-Tophat North Academy 2019 pre-tryout camp schedule
| Academy Program | Day / Date | Time | Park | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Academy (U7 / U8) (2012-2013 birth years) web site link | Monday, May 20 Tuesday, May 21 Wednesday, May 22 Thursday, May 23 | 5:30-7:00 5:30-7:00 5:30-7:00 5:30-7:00 | Quest Park Metro North Quest Park Metro North | Quest 7 Metro TOPS Quest 7 Metro TOPS |
| U9 Academy (2011 birth years) | Monday, May 20 Tuesday, May 21 Wednesday, May 22 Thursday, May 23 | 5:30-7:00 5:30-7:00 5:30-7:00 5:30-7:00 | Quest Park Metro North Quest Park Metro North | Quest 4 Metro 3 Quest 4 Metro 3 |
| U10 Academy (2010 birth years) | Monday, May 20 Tuesday, May 21 Wednesday, May 22 Thursday, May 23 | 5:30-7:00 5:30-7:00 5:30-7:00 5:30-7:00 | Quest Park Metro North Quest Park Metro North | Quest 3 Metro 2 Quest 3 Metro 2 |
| U11 Academy (2009 birth years) | Monday, May 20 Tuesday, May 21 Wednesday, May 22 Thursday, May 23 | 7:00-8:30 7:00-8:30 7:00-8:30 7:00-8:30 | Quest Park Metro North Quest Park Metro North | Quest 3 Metro 2 Quest 3 Metro 2 |
| U12 Academy (2008 birth years) | Monday, May 20 Tuesday, May 21 Wednesday, May 22 Thursday, May 23 | 7:00-8:30 7:00-8:30 7:00-8:30 7:00-8:30 | Quest Park Metro North Quest Park Metro North | Quest 1 Metro 3 Quest 1 Metro 3 |
You can click on the park links for park addresses, driving directions and field layouts.
Camp notes:
Weather updates:
In case of storms or heavy rain, schedules or field assignments could change pending field conditions. For status updates, check the NTH RainedOut web site or field status telephone hot-line: 770-220-4089.
Who may attend?
- The camp is open to all age-appropriate girls (birth years between 2008 and 2013), whether they currently play at NASA Tophat, another soccer organization, or are new to soccer.
Which session(s) to attend:
- Girls may attend any combination of sessions. Girls who normally practice at one park are welcome to attend camp sessions at either park.
Cost:
- Camp sessions are free for current NTH Junior Academy and Academy players. Cost for other players (girls from the NTH recreational program and girls who are new to NASA Tophat) is $25 per day. You’ll make payment via credit card through a secure on-line method when you register.
Registration:
- Everyone who plans to attend the pre-tryout camp should register on-line. This includes current NTH Junior Academy and Academy players, players from the NTH recreational program, and players who are new to NASA Tophat.
- If your daughter is already registered with the NTH recreational program, use your current NTH account. If your daughter is new to NASA Tophat, you’ll need to create an NTH website account. Link: home screen for login or to create a new account
- Once you’re logged in, select My Account, and then select available programs, and look for the 2019 Girls Academy/U-13 Pre-Tryout Camp program. Select the number of sessions your daughter will attend. (For current Junior Academy and Academy players, select the current player option.) The next screen will have a medical release. You’ll see a screen about volunteer roles. Enter your preference(s), and then select Continue. You may see a page with fan wear items. Select Continue. You’ll see the registration summary page. Select Continue. You may be prompted about an NTH Capital Campaign donation. This is completely optional and has no effect on the tryout selection process. You’ll come to the Payment Information screen. After you enter payment details, you’ll see a confirmation page, and the system will follow-up with a confirmation e-mail.
What to wear / what to bring:
- Players should wear proper soccer attire, including shin guards. It’s OK to wear club practice shirts, but we discourage current players from wearing their NTH game-day uniforms. Bring a soccer ball (size 3 for Junior Academy; size 4 for U9 or older Academies) and water. If a player has long hair, she should wear a headband or “scrunchy” or something to keep her hair out of her eyes. Please leave jewelry at home.
Bring lots of water!
- It’s likely to be hot! Your daughter should start increasing fluid intake before camp, and drink plenty of water during and after camp. This will allow her body and mind to perform at a higher level for a longer period of time. Link: hydration tips