2025/26 TRYOUTS
Established in 1984, AFC Lightning boasts a rich history deeply rooted in fostering talent, promoting sportsmanship, and achieving excellence on and off the field. With a legacy built upon decades of dedication and passion for the sport, we look forward to welcoming new talents who share our commitment to the beautiful game.
OUR TRYOUT PROCESS
Current Members
Welcome back! All current members will need to sign up for 2025/26 Tryouts. You can register through your current Playmetrics Account or click here: 2025/26 AFC Lightning Tryouts
Players Outside the Club
Thank you for considering us! We look forward to hosting your child at tryouts this year. You will need to register for tryouts through Playmetrics here: 2025/26 AFC Lightning Tryouts
If you have used Playmetrics before, you could choose to sign in with the email address linked to your account for convenience, as Playmetrics allows you to navigate between different organizations on their system.
If you have questions about a specific program, please email the appropriate Director of Coaching:
- Pre-Academy Players (2018-2020) - Fabian Patterson - fabian@afclightning.org
- Girls Academy Players (2014-2017) - Brian Schwartz - brian@afclightning.org
- Girls Select Players (2007-2013) - Jonny Evans - jevans@afclightning.org
- Boys Academy Players (2014-2017) - Dave Murtaugh - dave@afclightning.org
- Boys Select Players (2007-2013) - Adriano Moraes - adriano@afclightning.org
Registering with Playmetrics
Need help with Playmetrics?
Playmetrics is the registration platform we use for all club programing including tryouts, camps, etc.
To register for tyouts, you will be prompted to create an account with our club. This is free. You can register for tryouts through Playmetrics here: 2025/26 AFC Lightning Tryouts
If you have used Playmetrics before, you could choose to sign in with the email address linked to your account for convenience, as Playmetrics allows you to navigate between different organizations on their system.
Once I have registered for tryouts, what happens next?
Plan on attending as many days of tryouts as possible (ideally all days). If you cannot make all the tryout days, make sure to inform the appropriate coaching staff members on site at tryouts.
You will receive a cofirmation email with all the pertinent information including daes, times, and location. A couple days prior tryouts, you will also receive a follow up email with all current tryout related details.
PROGRAMS
Pre-Academy Boys and Girls (2020-18 birth years)
Learn More About Our Pre-AcademyRescheduled Date: June 2, 2025
Location: Peachtree City Athletic Complex
- 2019/20 - 5:30-6:30PM
- 2018 - 6:45-7:45 PM
Academy Girls (2014-17 Birth Years)
Learn More About Our Academy ProgramAcademy - Birth Years 2014-2017
Date: May 19-21, 2025
Location - PAC
- 2016 & 2017 - 5:30-6:45PM
- 2014 & 2015 - 7:00-8:15PM
Select Girls (2013-07 Birth Years)
Learn More About Our Select Girls ProgramUPDATE - May 28, 2025 - 10:15AM
Girls Tryouts will be held at Starrs Mill HS Stadium (193 Panther Path, Fayetteville, GA 30215). Please check-in under the AT&T pavilion located at the South end of the stadium.
2011G - 5:30-6:45PM
2010G - 6:45-8:00PM
2007-09G - 8:00-9:15 PM
Date: May 19-21, 2025
Ages: 2013 & 2012
Location - McCurry South Park
- 2013 - 7:30-9:00PM
- 2012 - 5:30-7:00PM
Dates - May 27-29, 2025
Ages - Birth Years 2007-2011
Location - PAC
- 2011 - 5:30-7:00PM
- 2010 - 7:30-9:00PM
- 2009 - 7:30-9:00PM
- 2007/08 - 7:30-9:00PM
Rain Date(s) if Needed
- Friday, May 30
- Saturday, May 31
Academy Boys (2014-17 Birth Years)
Learn More About Our Academy ProgramDate: May 19-21, 2025
Location -McCurry North Park
- 2017 - 5:15-6:30PM
- 2016 - 5:30-6:45PM
- 2015 - 6:45-8:00PM
- 2014 - 7:00-8:15PM
Select Boys (2013-07 Birth Years)
Learn More About Our Select Boys ProgramUPDATE - May 28, 2025 - 10:15AM
Boys Tryouts will be held at McCurry Park North. Please check in at the pavilion adjacent to Fields 5 and 6.
2011B - 5:00-6:15PM
2010B - 6:15PM-7:30PM
2009B - 7:30PM-8:45PM
2007/08 - 8:45-10:00PM
Rain Date(s) if Needed
Friday, May 30
Saturday, May 31