Wallace State Men’s Soccer Open Tryouts

If you are interested in attending the tryouts please complete the online Questionnaire and the Tryout Form.  Please mail or fax the form in before Saturday, May 15, 2010.

Mailing Address:

Wallace State Community College
C/O Barry Spitzer, Men’s Soccer
Po Box 2000
Hanceville, AL 35077-2000

Fax Number:  256-352-8314

Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Location: Wallace State Soccer Field

The schedule is as follows:

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.             Check-in
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.           Session I
                                             Training and Skill Evaluation
                                             Small Sided Games
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.             Break
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.               Session II
                                             11 vs 11

Things to Bring to Tryout:
Soccer Ball
Water Bottle - there will be a water cooler at the field for refills
Light colored shirt
Dark colored shirt
Cleats
Shin guards

In 2009, the Wallace State soccer program wrapped up its fourth season under the leadership of head coach Barry Spitzer. Spitzer also served as an assistant coach for the Lions in 2005 before taking over the helm in 2006.  

Spitzer has compiled a 54-12-1 record during his four seasons with the Lions. The team went 10-6-1 in 2009, posting three shutouts and outscoring its opponents 21-5 in the final six regular-season matches of the season.

Spitzer's club was also successful in the classroom in 2008. The Lions compiled a cumulative 3.16 grade point average, which was the best mark nationally for any soccer team in the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Wallace State featured another strong recruiting class and a couple of key transfers. The Lions' roster this season consisted of natives from Ireland, England, the Wales, Canada and Australia along with 18 Alabamians, three Florida natives and one from Louisiana.

The Wallace State soccer program has also enjoyed some recent additions to its home field, including a new set of metal bleachers to accomodate approximately 200 people and a wooden structure to cover the benches and sidelines for both the Lions and their opponents. 

For more information about Wallace State soccer, contact Spitzer at 256-352-8370 or email Barry.Spitzer@WallaceState.edu.