KORAM IN ACTION
Background
If you and your player are used to competitive soccer in the US, things will look and feel a bit different here. KORAM FC is not part of a league with regularly scheduled games. Instead we are a tournament and grassroots club. This has several implications on our age divisions, schedule, and tournament rostering. See below for more information on these topics.
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Age Divisions
We align our age divisions to match standard Korean tournament age divisions according to Korean age definitions. We do this so that our teams can build strong relationships and trust that will serve them better in competition. However, it means that your player may be on a team with players that are a year or two older or younger than they are.
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Schedule
Tournaments are not always planned far in advance. This means that we are unable to publish a tournament schedule at the beginning of the season. Please know that as soon as we find a tournament, we will announce it. Once the tournament is announced, we will ask for player availability and any fees required. Then the rostering process will proceed. Once teams are registered, we will release rosters, but oftentimes will not have published match times till the week of the tournament.
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Tournament Rostering
Different tournaments have different rules, field size, and registration regulations. One that impacts our club the most is the number of teams the club is allowed to register. Sometimes we can enter two or three teams per division, but once in a while, we are only able to take one team. The roster(s) for the tournament teams is the decision of Coach Lee in partnership with our volunteer coaches. Tournaments are not guaranteed and not all players/teams will attend.
U8
Birth years for 2025 Spring&Fall
2017-2020
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Skills required at tryouts
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Following directions from coaches
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Knowing parts of their foot and basic terminology like inside, outside, pass, and goal side
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Skills targeted during the season
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Defensive positioning and posture
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Basic turns
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Correct shooting technique
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Appropriate passing
U15
Birth years for 2025 Spring&Fall
2010-2012
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Skill required at tryouts
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Engaging in regular physical fitness or conditioning
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Applying tactical awareness
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Demonstrating strong ball control with their whole body
Skills targeted during the season
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Building agility and increasing speed of play
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Improving first touch with intention to control
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Utilizing both feet
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U10
Birth years for 2025 Spring&Fall
2015-2016
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Skills required at tryouts
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Maintaining focus during drills and scrimmages
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Demonstrating consistent ball control
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Passing with accuracy and power
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Skills targeted during the season
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Maintaining control while dribbling
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Shooting correctly during game scenarios
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Making quick decisions on the field
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Communicating successfully with teammates
U18
Birth years for 2025 Spring&Fall
2007-2009
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Skills required at tryouts
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Showing motivation, perseverance and team spirit
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Controlling the ball in tight spaces
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Demonstrating advanced passing skills
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Skills targeted during the season
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Transitioning quickly from defense to offense and successfully adapting to game pace
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Creating various passing options and strong use of channels
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Developing tactical flexibility
U12
Birth years for 2025 Spring&Fall
2013-2014
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Skills required at tryouts
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Generating a positive environment for teammates
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Passing and moving techniques
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Utilizing positional discipline
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Skills targeted during the season
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Heading the ball accurately
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Controlling the ball with their body in addition to their feet
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Increasing overall soccer IQ
Trying Out for KORAM FC
The club holds tryouts twice a year: once for the fall season and once for the spring season; however, we recognize that due to PCS and other military-related constraints, there may be players that want/need to try out once the season has begun. This is possible with prior approval, so please reach out if this applies to your player.
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All players, new and returning, MUST try out each season. No spots are guaranteed. Please refer to the skills listed above so that you have an idea of what is expected at tryouts. Players need to have shinguards and cleats or turf shoes for tryouts. Players should also bring lots of water and sports glasses or goggles if necessary.
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Once tryouts conclude, rosters will be published within 3-4 days and invoices sent for registration fees. All club communication is sent through TeamSnap, so it is vital that you have your account set up and notifications turned on.