2025/26 SUPPLEMENTAL 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 SUPPLEMENTAL TRYOUTS PROCESS EXPLAINED
Current Members
Current AFC Lightning players should not register for Supplemental Tryouts. Some teams may be asked to join a tryout session purely to help with numbers and to gain extra touches and instruction. This will be communicated via PlayMetrics.
Players Outside the Club
- Register for and attend a tryout.
- Choose from the program listed below based upon your age and gender. A link will be provided to take you into PlayMetrics which is the registration platform our club uses.
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 tryouts, you will be prompted to create an account with our club. This is free.
- 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.
PROGRAMS
Pre-Academy Boys and Girls (2018-2020 Birth Years)
More About Our Pre-AcademyDate: Friday, January 9, 2026
U6/U7 (2020 & 2019 birth years)
- 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
U8 (2018 birth year)
- 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: McCurry Park North Field #5 (112 McDonough Rd. Fayetteville, GA 30215).
Questions? Email Fabian Patterson
Academy Girls (2014-2017 Birth Years)
More About Our Girls AcademyDate: Friday, January 9, 2026
2017G & 2016G
- 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
2015G & 2014G
- 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: McCurry Park North Field #4B (112 McDonough Rd. Fayetteville, GA 30215).
Questions? Email Brian Schwartz
Academy Boys (2014-2017 Birth Years)
More About Our Boys AcademyDate: Friday, January 9, 2026
2017B & 2016B
- 5:30-6:30PM
2015B & 2014B
- 6:45-7:45PM
Location: McCurry Park North Field #2, #3 (112 McDonough Rd. Fayetteville, GA 30215)
Questions? Email Dave Murtaugh
Select Girls (2012-2013 Birth Years)
More About Our Select GirlsDates: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
2013G & 2012G
- 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: McCurry Park North Field #6 (112 McDonough Rd. Fayetteville, GA 30215)
Questions? Email Jonny Evans
Select Boys (2011-2013 Birth Years)
More About Our Select BoysDates: Thursday, December 18th, 2025 & Thursday, January 8th, 2026
- Players are encouraged to attend both sessions.
- Tryouts are for all teams within each age group.
2013B & 2012B
- 5:30-7:00PM
2011B
- 7:00-8:30PM
Location: McCurry Park North Field #6, #7 (112 McDonough Rd. Fayetteville, GA 30215)
Questions? Email Adriano Moraes
