Capital Elite FC Girls Tryouts
CAPITAL ELITE FC GIRLS TRYOUT INFORMATION
FOR 2023-2024 INAUGURAL SEASON
Capital Elite FC prides itself in putting the player first. There are many benefits to joining our inaugural club including: experienced coaches, personal development, individual player opportunities, access to the most elite soccer training programs, an organized club structure and training at premier Capital District facilities.
**Visit the Capital Elite FC Tryouts page for weather-related try out changes or cancellations.
**Arrive 15 minutes for the first tryout date and check in for each tryout.
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER – no paper required at tryouts! All players need to pre-register.
BRING: Ball, cleats, shin guards, water (no team jerseys, please)
Capital Elite FC 2023-2024 Full Tryout Packet – Complete Tryout, Registration and Uniform Information coming soon!
Sample Uniform Items will be available at tryouts only. Uniforms will be purchased through www.soccer.com
CONTACTS:
GIRLS TRYOUT COORDINATOR: Cathie Smith (cathiesmith33@gmail.com)
2023 GIRLS TRYOUTS SESSION 1
LOCATION: Glen Hollow Park
June 20, 2023: U8 – U13 5:00 – 6:15pm
June 20, 2023: U14 – U19 6:30 – 8:00 pm
All players must register online! Beneficial to attend all sessions for age group.
Unable to attend? Reach out to capitalelitefc@gmail.com or girls coordinator Cathie Smith for additional opportunities.
2023 GIRLS TRYOUTS SESSION 2
LOCATION: Niskayuna Soccer Park
June 22: U8 – U13 5:00 – 6:15 pm
June 22: U14 – U19 6:30-8:00pm
All players must register online! Beneficial to attend all tryout sessions for age group.
Unable to attend? Reach out to capitalelitefc@gmail.com or girls coordinator Cathie Smith for additional opportunities.
2023 GIRLS TRYOUTS SESSION 3 & 4
LOCATION: McBride Fields
June 26: U8 – U13 5:00 -6:15pm, U14 – U19 6:30 – 8:00pm
June 28: U8 – U13 5:00 – 6:15 pm, U14 – U19 6:30 – 8:00pm
All players must register online! Beneficial to attend all sessions for age group.
Unable to attend? Reach out to capitalelitefc@gmail.com or girls coordinator Cathie Smith for additional opportunities.
CAPITAL ELITE COACHING LINE UP

TEAM |
COACH |
GIRLS 2016-2017 |
Renate Gerstenberger |
GIRLS 2015 |
Karl Gerstenberger TBD |
GIRLS 2014 |
Karl Gerstenberger TBD |
GIRLS 2013 |
Karl Gerstenberger Liz Villamil Paul Rogan |
GIRLS 2012 |
Karl Gerstenberger Liz Villamil |
GIRLS 2011 |
Liz Villamil Dan Dunne |
GIRLS 2010 |
Dan Gale Alli McCarthy |
GIRLS 2009 |
Kevin Smith Dan Gale |
GIRLS 2008 |
Kevin Smith Dan Gale |
GIRLS 2007 |
Karl Gerstenberger Leigh Howard |
GIRLS 2005-2006 |
Karl Gerstenberger Leigh Howard |
Goalkeeping Coach |
Dan Joyce |
Technical Director/Coerver |
Rob Bruley |
Additional coaches may be added in the future.
AFFILIATIONS
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NY ELITE FC
6 Corporate Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065
administrator@nyelitefc.com
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