2027 tryouts · [Dates TBA]

Earn your spot.

Tryouts are open to players 8U–17U. Come to a group tryout, or book a private evaluation any time of year at Coastal Athletics.

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Tryout dates

2027 season · Coastal Athletics 1

Pick a date, or pick a time.

Group tryouts run on the dates below. Can’t make one? Book a private evaluation instead: they run year-round and count as a tryout.

Private evaluations

High school 15U & 17U

Rock Solid Showcase
  • Group tryout[Date TBA][Time]
  • Call-back tryout · by invitation[Date TBA][Time]

High school rosters are set from private evaluations. Players may be invited back for a call-back tryout.

Youth 8U–14U

Youth travel
  • 8U–9U[Date TBA][Time]
  • 10U–11U[Date TBA][Time]
  • 12U[Date TBA][Time]
  • 13U–14U[Date TBA][Time]

Teams go by age, so double-check your player’s birthday on the request form.

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How tryouts work

Four steps

From request to roster.

Fair placement. Teams are picked by unbiased coaches with no relation to any player.

  1. 01 · Request

    Request

    Send the form below or call the tryout desk. Double-check your player’s birthday: teams go by age.

  2. 02 · Evaluate

    Evaluate

    A private evaluation or a group tryout. Every player is tested and graded in all aspects of the game.

  3. 03 · Place

    Placement

    Unbiased coaches with no relation to any player place each player on skills and coachability.

  4. 04 · Join

    Offer

    [Offers go out by date TBA]. Accept your spot and register to join the team.

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Private evaluations

Year-round · Coastal Athletics

The fastest way onto a team.

Book a private evaluation any time of year. Your player is tested and graded in all aspects of the game, then placed on skills and coachability.

Book an evaluation

Youth · 8U–14U

[$40]

30-minute private evaluation

  • With a Rock Solid instructor
  • Optional hour: [$80]

High school · 15U & 17U

[$80]

60-minute private evaluation

  • [With Fletcher Bates]
  • Sets high school rosters

Group tryout

[$40]

If you haven’t had a private evaluation

  • Call-back tryouts are free after a private evaluation
  • Dates listed above
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Request a tryout

Reply within [2 business days]

Tell us about your player.

Player
Parent or guardian
Tryout type

We’ll reply within [2 business days] to confirm a time.

Questions

Tryout questions.

Still have a question? Call 910-452-5838.

What if we miss the tryout date?

Book a private evaluation. They run year-round at Coastal Athletics and count as a tryout.

Is there a fee to try out?

Group tryouts are [$40]. Private evaluations are [$40] for 30 minutes (8U–14U) or [$80] for an hour (high school). Call-back tryouts after a private evaluation are free.

When will we hear back?

[Offers go out within X days of the tryout]. The tryout desk can tell you where things stand.

What should my player bring?

[Glove, bat, batting helmet, cleats, and water].

Which team will my player try out for?

Every player is considered for each team in his age group, and coaches place him on the one that best fits his development.

Questions? We’ll help.

The tryout desk can help you find the right team, date, and time.