Call Back Question

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Here's a question for everyone out there who maybe much more familiar with the tryout process then me, seeing as how this out first time going through it. Is it common for a team to call a girl back more then one time? What I mean is my daughter went an organizations first tryout and she got invited back. So she went tonight did very well again....and then gets asked to come back again on Sunday.....Is this a normal occurrence? How many times do they need to see a player? Any insights on this would be greatly appreciated. Pm's are okay also or just respond to the thread.

 

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In my opinion BEWARE.

 

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I believe in inviting the girls back to see the rest of the talent when I have made them an offer. I never invite a girl back otherwise, unless I see more ability than what she is showing me. Never more than once though, two strikes and you're out.

There are ruthless folks out there that will keep you on the line for a multitude of not so nice reasons.

 

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Without knowing more it's suspicious and it sounds like it could be interfering with her opportunities to try out elsewhere.

 

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Along those lines - what is the general time frame between try out and offer? If DD tries out for more than one team - what can one expect in terms of an invitation to join the team? Likewise, how quickly should one be expected to give an answer?

 

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Beware!!![Q[/QUOTE]

 

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Typically we make all calls after our final tryout, unless someone really stands out. I am partial to giving a kid a reasonable amount of time, but I also expect her to level with me if we are not her first choice. There are orgs/teams out there that use high pressure (24 hrs to accept) or scare tactics and negative comments about other teams to influence you.

If you like the teams coach, other players and the orgs philosophy then do not hesitate to accept, if you don't than keep looking.

 

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Sounds like an attempt to keep her coming back just in case they arent able to fill the spot after there last tryout. That being said some coaches see the potential in a girl and figure nerves or something might be holding her back from showing her best. But 3 times...I would be looking elsewhere. JMO

 

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we, too, are newbies...may i ask what the harm is in three tryouts if the coach is evaluating potential and coachability in a girl? how is it malicious?

 

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Not necessarily malicious. More like "we are going to keep you in our pocket in case nothing better shows up."

 

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Not necessarily malicious. More like "we are going to keep you in our pocket in case nothing better shows up."

My thoughts exactly!

 

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Along those lines - what is the general time frame between try out and offer? If DD tries out for more than one team - what can one expect in terms of an invitation to join the team? Likewise, how quickly should one be expected to give an answer?

Some players get offers at the tryout. Players should hear something within several days of the last tryout. A good coach should let people know at the tryout when they should expect to hear from them by. If you're trying out for more than one team and you get an offer from the first before trying out for the second you'll have to decide to share that information and ask if they are willing to wait. Likewise you'll have to decide if you're willing to do the same. You should give a clear acceptance as quickly as you would want someone to reply to you. I'd apply the golden rule, to treat others as you would hope to be treated. If you do so you should expect the same.

 

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We like to give the player 48 hours to make a decision. We try to inform the players and parents with all of the information about our program prior to tryouts. I don't think it is unreasonable to ask parents to do their homework prior to attending tryouts and at least have some idea that if they are given offers by all of the programs, have a priority list of who they would accept first. If someone tells us that another program is their first choice, there is a good chance that we will not extend them an offer or if we do give them an immediate offer, we would want an immediate offer. If she is our #1 choice, we will not waste much time before going to #2 choice so we would not lose #1 and #2. Most time our second choice is right on par with #1.

 

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we, too, are newbies...may i ask what the harm is in three tryouts if the coach is evaluating potential and coachability in a girl? how is it malicious?

crystlemc probably said it best. Maybe not malicious, maybe not first choice.

Use that other day to go to someone else's tryout. Might be a completely different experience. Don't limit your options when your just starting off. Maybe it's time to ask the coach why a 3rd tryout is necessary. We're only guessing.

 

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Ask your #1 choice first but tell them that you are asking #2 as well. Whoever answers back first is chosen. I think that is fair. Who can argue with that?

 

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I think 2-3 days is probably the norm to reply to offer. Seems like there are so many private tryouts that you would not want to sit on an offer if that is the team you want. If you don't get back with team manager, will move on to the next DD on the list.

 

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Ask your #1 choice first but tell them that you are asking #2 as well. Whoever answers back first is chosen. I think that is fair. Who can argue with that?

I'm presuming you would actually want a yes or no from #1 before asking #2 so you give yourself the best chance to get the player you wanted. If player #2 responded even just minutes before player #1, say by voice mail, would you stick to your plan even though no one would be wise to it? Say that played out and one of those players then respectfully turned down someone else thinking all was in order only to find out someone had been double dipping so to speak. Maybe I've misinterpreted your suggestion. I'm not sure it would get the best result.

 

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I'm presuming you would actually want a yes or no from #1 before asking #2 so you give yourself the best chance to get the player you wanted. If player #2 responded even just minutes before player #1, say by voice mail, would you stick to your plan even though no one would be wise to it? Say that played out and one of those players then respectfully turned down someone else thinking all was in order only to find out someone had been double dipping so to speak. Maybe I've misinterpreted your suggestion. I'm not sure it would get the best result

The number 1 choice needs to know that she's the first to be asked, but the player also needs to know that the spot in contingent on her saying yes. If her response is "I'll get back to ya..." then she needs to know that there is a chance that it might not be there when she gets back. It's not double dipping. Like an earlier post said, parents should do there homework before the tryouts and should have a plan in case they do get asked. Is it double dipping if the girl goes to another tryout the next day, gets turned down, and then tries to accept with team #1 without accepting any risk? I would reward the girl who is most eager to be with your organization.

 

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I'm presuming you would actually want a yes or no from #1 before asking #2 so you give yourself the best chance to get the player you wanted. If player #2 responded even just minutes before player #1, say by voice mail, would you stick to your plan even though no one would be wise to it? Say that played out and one of those players then respectfully turned down someone else thinking all was in order only to find out someone had been double dipping so to speak. Maybe I've misinterpreted your suggestion. I'm not sure it would get the best result

The number 1 choice needs to know that she's the first to be asked, but the player also needs to know that the spot in contingent on her saying yes. If her response is "I'll get back to ya..." then she needs to know that there is a chance that it might not be there when she gets back. It's not double dipping. Like an earlier post said, parents should do there homework before the tryouts and should have a plan in case they do get asked. Is it double dipping if the girl goes to another tryout the next day, gets turned down, and then tries to accept with team #1 without accepting any risk? I would reward the girl who is most eager to be with your organization.

The offer presented has to be accepted on the spot or it will be offered to others also? Yes, player is taking a risk if they wait and pursue all their options. This was very much like the methods of one of the first teams my oldest tried out for. They no longer exist and neither does the organization. I wouldn't recommend that practice in most circumstances.

 

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3 times seems crazy!!! Don't miss out on other tryouts to go to one team 3 times,almost like there saying we don't know if we want you but we don't want anyone else to have ya either!!!