Powhatan Fury

The Powhatan Fury program was formed to train area players to play competitive soccer.  Our objective is to develop our players to perform well at the high school and collegiate levels.  Powhatan Fury teams play in the Advanced Development Soccer League (ADSL) and Virginia Soccer League Inc. (VSL).  Each of these leagues is a member of the Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA).  The ADSL is a developmental league, a step above recreational soccer.  They compete with teams in the greater Richmond area and typically field teams at the U9 to U11 ages.  VSL is a state-wide league which has various age groups (up to U18) and competitive levels ranging from classic to premier.  During the spring season VSL fields teams up to U14.  VSL teams compete throughout Central Virginia, Tidewater, and Virginia Beach.

Games

Games are usually played on Saturdays, and occasionally on Sunday’s.  Teams play from 8 to 10 games per season and many teams participate in one or more tournaments during a season.  Typically half of the games are played on Powhatan’s home field at Fighting Creek Park, with the remainder of the games played in the general Richmond area.  Occasionally, teams will travel to Newport News, Virginia Beach, Fredericksburg or Lynchburg.  Teams play games ranging from 25 to 45 minute halves depending upon age group.  Scores and team rankings of ADSL games are not tracked.  VSL games are scored and official team rankings are maintained by the league.

Commitment

Competitive soccer is a family commitment.  The Fury teams practice at least twice per week, sometimes more when initially preparing for the season or a tournament.  Practices will normally last between 60 and 90 minutes.  Additionally, players may be asked to do conditioning or individual drills on off days.  Players are expected to make all practices and keep their coach aware of events which may impact their ability to make practices or games.  Playing time and positions are solely determined by the coaches.  No player is guaranteed a minimum amount of playing time. 

Tryouts

Team tryouts occur in May or June for the coming fall season.  The coaches evaluate candidates as they participate in drills and scrimmage.  Depending upon the number of players identified as having the necessary skill to play competitively, teams are created and posted on this website.  Team size is dependent upon the age group.  There are league restrictions on the number of players per team. Players who make a team in the fall remain on that team for the spring season.  There is a second, smaller tryout held in the November/December timeframe.  If a team needs additional players they may pickup players during this tryout or if enough players are found, a new team may be formed.  All decisions by the coaches are final.