SARASOTA SPARTANS SOCCER CLUB
WELCOME TO THE SARASOTA SPARTANS SOCCER CLUB
We are the premiere youth soccer club dedicated to bringing you the best coaching and technical development. We produce players who are technically sound, team oriented and most importantly, love the game of soccer.
We look forward to having you join the Sarasota Soccer family!
2024 - 2025 TRYOUT INFORMATION
2024 - 2025 Tryouts are scheduled for May 2nd - May 5th. Additional tryouts by invitation only are May 6th - 9th. If you cannot make the May 2nd - 5th tryout window, please contact us to request a tryout later in May.
LOCATION: 17th Street Soccer Park at 1598 Gun Club Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 - OR - Fruitville Park # 1 at 5227 Richardson Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232
Please preregister here
We're looking forward to seeing you at tryouts!
AGE TRYOUT DATES / TIMES/LOCATION
U15 - 16 Boys and Girls Thursday, May 2, 6:00pm, 17th Street Soccer Park
U6 - 12 Boys and Girls Friday, May 3, 6:00pm, Fruitville Park
U9 - 12 Boys Saturday, May 4, 2:00pm, Fruitville Park
U15-17 Boys and Girls Sunday, May 5, 12:00pm, 17th Street Soccer Park
U18-20 Boys and Girls Sunday, May 5, 1:30pm, 17th Street Soccer Park
INVITATION ONLY TRYOUTS: May 6th - 9th
Monday, May 6th, 5:30 - 8:30pm at Frutville Park
Tuesday, May 7th, 5:30 - 8:30pm at Frutville Park
Thursday, May 9th 5:30 - 8:30pm at 17th Street Soccer Park
Additional age groups may be announced
LOCATION: 17th Street Soccer Field #2 at 45 17th Street, Sarasota, FL 34243 - OR - Fruitville Park #1 at 5227 Richardson Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243
Pre-registration through Sarasota Spartans Soccer Club Website here
Sarasota Spartans continue to train at the 17th Street Field 2 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays until the end of May.
Feel free to request a tryout later in May if you cannot make the May 1st - 4th tryout window.
We are a member of the Florida Youth Soccer Association. For more information on FYSA check out https://www.fysa.com/
ABOUT SARASOTA SPARTANS SOCCER
WHAT MAKES SARASOTA SPARTANS SOCCER DIFFERENT?
Our style of play.
WE ARE ATTACKING MINDED
Sarasota Spartans teams look to attack and create goal-scoring opportunities while displaying confidence and creativity.
WE PLAY POSSESSION BASED
Sarasota Spartans teams focus on keeping the possession of the ball and displaying patience in the build up.
WE PLAY AS A TEAM
Sarasota Spartans players are technically sufficient and use our signature combination play, move off the ball and constantly look to combine with their teammates in order to advance the ball.
WE ARE SOCCER INTELLIGENT
Sarasota Spartans teams are intelligent and the players make the proper decisions and adjustments based on what they see on the field.
WE ARE DEFENSIVELY ORGANIZED AND DISCIPLINED
Sarasota Spartans players understand individual and team tactics and know their own and teammates job description, while demonstrating the proper principals of defending.
MOST IMPORTANTLY - WE ARE CONFIDENT
Sarasota Spartans players are confident and believe in themselves and trust their teammates. This self-confidence is a product of their hard work and preparation, both physically and mentally.
OUR TEAMS
Sarasota Soccer is committed to giving each child a world class soccer education. We currently offer a Coed U 7-8 team and Boys teams for U9 - U18. If you're interested in joining Sarasota Soccer, please check out our Tryout section or Contact Us.
COACHING STAFF
Kai Haaskivi
Technical Director
After a celebrated 19 year professional career as a midfielder, Kai founded the IMG Soccer Academies in Bradenton, Florida. He has served as a General Manager at the professional level and a Head Coach at both the professional level and the collegiate level. He currently holds the US Soccer Federation's coaching certifications with A-Youth, A, B and National Youth licenses. His international playing experience...