High Desert ELITE kick starts its bid for the 2020 National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season, hosting a three-day tryout from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., which takes place Wednesday, December 11, Friday, December 13, and Monday, December 16 at Adelanto Stadium. The men’s professional development program is limited to players birth year 2003 years and older.

Competing in the NPSL’s West Region’s Southwest Conference, players must register at HighDesertELITE.com/Tryouts. Slots are limited. Register early.

Players should wear black shirt, shin guards, cleats and other position-related gear. Bring a white shirt, black pen and paper for taking notes.

TRYOUT SCHEDULE

• 6:30-9:00 p.m., Wednesday December 11, 2019 at Hesperia High School
• 6:30-9:00 p.m., Friday, December 13 at Adelanto Stadium
• 6:30-9:00 p.m., Monday, December 16, Adelanto Stadium

TRYOUT LOCATION

• Adelanto Stadium, 12000 Stadium Way, Adelanto, CA 92301

CONTACT: Email [email protected]

• Head Coach Luis Luviano at 909-261-8610 mobile
• Director of Soccer Operations Fidel Gonzales at 760-617-1217

TRAINING & SEASON SCHEDULE

The official 2020 NPSL season is tentatively scheduled late February through June with the potential for post-season games in July. Weekly training will consist of a four-day schedule, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Tuesday sessions will take place at Heritage Medical Group facility in Victorville, featuring strength, conditioning, agility and nutrition as well as pre- and post-match video analysis and tactics review meeting. All other days are on the grass. Public appearances may also be required.

YOUTH & COLLEGE PLAYERS

College athletes as well as high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to tryout; players under 18 require parent present for check in; youth players accepted into program will be considered, if affiliated with a youth club, will be considered on loan. Player participation with High Desert ELITE will not conflict with high school CIF or college NCAA regulations, as players will not be eligible to compete during school competition season.

If an ample number of qualified youth and college candidates tryout, High Desert ELITE will consider the launch of a U-19 or a U-21 program, which may compete in a United Premier Soccer League men’s division, US Development Academy Teams, scrimmage against the HD ELITE NPSL First Team, and have an opportunity to tryout in USL and MLS Professional Player Combines along with HD ELITE First Team Players.

Coaching staff will work with individual youth and college prospects on specific training days suitable for each individual athlete during high school and college seasons, ensuring player health and fitness remains a priority.