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What Makes Black Oaks FC Different?
What makes Black Oaks FC different is that we are developing the complete player. That means technical and tactical growth on the field, but it also means helping players become stronger mentally. Our program places a real emphasis on mentality training and mental toughness — helping players build confidence, manage pressure, respond to mistakes, stay focused, make better decisions, and develop habits that lead to long term growth.
Beyond the Pitch
Players will also have access to classroom-based learning that supports development beyond the pitch; including sessions on tactics, game analysis, nutrition, and mentality. We want our players to become not only better soccer players, but stronger thinkers, competitors, and teammates.
Better Coaches. Better Players.
We are also investing in coaching development. Every Black Oaks FC coach is USSF D Licensed or in pursuit of it through club sponsorship. We are building an internal coaching education program so our staff continues to grow in training methodology, tactical teaching, and player development.
2026 COMPETITIVE TRYOUTS
| Date | Time | Age Group |
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SECOND CHANCE
Tuesday, May 12th |
5:00pm – 6:30pm |
ALL AGES U8 – U14 Boys and Girls |
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SECOND CHANCE
Thursday, May 14th |
5:00pm – 6:30pm |
ALL AGES U8 – U14 Boys and Girls |
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Monday, May 18th |
5:00pm – 6:15pm |
U15 Boys and Girls |
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Monday, May 18th |
6:30pm – 7:45pm |
U16 Boys and Girls |
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Tuesday, May 19th |
5:00pm – 6:15pm |
U17 Boys and Girls |
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Tuesday, May 19th |
6:30pm – 7:45pm |
U19 Boys and Girls |
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Wednesday, May 20th |
5:00pm – 6:15pm |
U15 Boys and Girls |
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Wednesday, May 20th |
6:30pm – 7:45pm |
U16 Boys and Girls |
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Thursday, May 21st |
5:00pm – 6:15pm |
U17 Boys and Girls |
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Thursday, May 21st |
6:30pm – 7:45pm |
U19 Boys and Girls |
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Friday, May 22nd |
5:00pm – 6:15pm |
U15 & U16 Boys and Girls
Goalkeepers U15 & U16 |
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Friday, May 22nd |
6:30pm – 7:45pm |
U17 & U19 Boys and Girls
Goalkeepers U17 & U19 |
Location: A Place to Play Soccer Fields (Find the Black Oaks FC tent and Check In at Field 6 by the playground)
Address: 2375 W 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, California 95401
*Check In opens 30 minutes prior to your tryout time.
US Soccers Newly Implemented Age Groups
Following the new US Soccer National Mandate, Black Oaks FC is transitioning from birth-year to School Year registration.
This change allows players to compete alongside their classmates, fostering better social and team development.
Check the matrix to the right to find your player’s 2026-27 age group based on their current grade in school.
U8 (8/1/2018 – 7/31/2019)
- U9 (8/1/2017 – 7/31/2018)
- U10 (8/1/2016 – 7/31/2017)
- U11 (8/1/2015 – 7/31/2016)
- U12 (8/1/2014 – 7/31/2015)
- U13 (8/1/2013 – 7/31/2014)
- U14 (8/1/2012 – 7/31/2013)
- U15 (8/1/2011 – 7/31/2012)
- U16 (8/1/2010 – 7/31/2011)
- U17 (8/1/2009 – 7/31/2010)
- U19 (8/1/2007 – 7/31/2009)
oUR Home Field
A Place to Play (Field 6)
2375 W 3rd St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
The Black Oaks home pitch is more than just a field; it is the foundation of our technical development. This is where ‘The Black Oaks Way’ comes to life through rigorous training and high-level competition. We take immense pride in providing a professional environment where our athletes can master their craft and represent the Santa Rosa community with excellence.
Building the future of Sonoma County soccer through technical mastery and a relentless pursuit of excellence.