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Calhoun Announces Soccer Tryouts for First-Ever Soccer Team!

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Calhoun Community College is making history by launching its first-ever soccer team, and the search for top talent begins now! The college is hosting a Prospect Tryouts Camp for student-athletes eager to be part of the inaugural 2025 season.

This free tryout event is open to current eligible high school seniors and college students, giving athletes a chance to demonstrate their skills in front of Calhoun’s coaching staff.

The tryouts will take place at the Jack Allen Soccer Complex, located at 2616 Modaus Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35603, on the following dates and times:

Saturday, April 5 – Grass Field

  • Women: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Men: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Sunday, April 6 – Turf Field
  • Women: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  • Men: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
Athletes should come prepared with cleats for both turf and grass fields and bring an up-to-date physical (valid for one year from the doctor’s signature date). Both days are not required to be considered for the team.

“We are very excited to offer opportunities for prospective student athletes to showcase their skills in front of our new soccer coaches,” said A.J. Daugherty, Calhoun’s Director of Athletics.  “Coach Obilo and Coach McCartney are eager to build top-tier programs, and these opportunities are the beginning of that process.”

For more details, contact Coach Felix Oblio at obilosoccer@gmail.com for the Men’s Soccer team, or contact Coach Andrew McCartney at andrew.mccartney@calhoun.edu for the Women’s Soccer team.

Media Inquiries
For all media inquiries, please contact Calhoun’s public relations team at 256-306-2560 or 256-306-2965.

Calhoun Announces Soccer Tryouts for First-Ever Soccer Team!

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