In particular as an athlete reaches middle school, he often needs to try out for a roster spot on a given team. This is necessitated by limited resources and increased competition. The athlete who strives for greatness loves the tryout, because he sees it for what it is: a chance to display the admirable traits that make him unique and indispensable. Here are several tips to enhance your status during a cut-throat tryout, no matter the sport:
1) In the months and weeks preceding the tryout, attend any and all open practices, meetings and informational sessions. Make certain the coach knows you by name. If not, introduce yourself. Say "hello" each time thereafter, and indicate how excited you are to have an opportunity to tryout.
The remainder apply to tryout night:
2) Show up no later than 20 minutes early, fully dressed and ready to go. Look like a player, and treat this as the most important game of your life.
3) When the coach speaks, look him in the eye, and nod your head in affirmation. Resist the urge to talk with your friends or indulge in any horseplay. Your coach is looking for a player, not a class clown. If the coach asks you something, reply "yes, sir," with enthusiasm.
4) Sprint to and from each drill or station. Try to be the first in line.
5) Volunteer for everything. If the coach asks if you're interested in position "x" or skill "y," always reply "yes, sir!."
6) No matter the result, thank your coach afterward. He gave you an opportunity. Whether you took advantage or not is on you!
1) In the months and weeks preceding the tryout, attend any and all open practices, meetings and informational sessions. Make certain the coach knows you by name. If not, introduce yourself. Say "hello" each time thereafter, and indicate how excited you are to have an opportunity to tryout.
The remainder apply to tryout night:
2) Show up no later than 20 minutes early, fully dressed and ready to go. Look like a player, and treat this as the most important game of your life.
3) When the coach speaks, look him in the eye, and nod your head in affirmation. Resist the urge to talk with your friends or indulge in any horseplay. Your coach is looking for a player, not a class clown. If the coach asks you something, reply "yes, sir," with enthusiasm.
4) Sprint to and from each drill or station. Try to be the first in line.
5) Volunteer for everything. If the coach asks if you're interested in position "x" or skill "y," always reply "yes, sir!."
6) No matter the result, thank your coach afterward. He gave you an opportunity. Whether you took advantage or not is on you!
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