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In the past, there have also been a number of posts discussing tryouts and since tryouts are a little more than a month away I want to try to broach the topic, especially for the players and parents that are relatively new to the sport.. ?
What coaches expect from players and their parents during tryouts.
Players
1. Be on time. ?If it was unavoidable (auto accident, flat tire, traffic jam) tell the coach.
2. Come fully prepared for all phases of the tryouts. There are a couple of red flags that I look for ? such as not wearing sliders or ?forgot my glove?.
3. Pay attention. ?Red flags here are girls that are talking among each other while a coach is giving instructions. ?Another red flag is a players looking towards the stands for instructions from her father or mother.
4. Follow instructions. ?Red flags ? ?I don?t like to slide?. (I don?t have a problem with ? ?I can?t slide very well but I will try?.) ?Another is ? ?My father told me not to slide. ?He does not want me to get hurt for the other tryouts.? This actually happened last year.
5. Come prepared to give your best effort. ?Red flags ? ?I went swimming 2 hours before coming here and I am not doing as well as I usually do?
6. Be clear about what positions you wish to be evaluated.
7. Have a good time and try not to be nervous. ?Most coaches can usually tell if a player is nervous and will try to calm her down. ?
8. If you feel you did not do well with one section of the tryout ? respectfully ask the coach for another try.
9. Don?t try to be perfect. ?No one is. ?If you are perfect ? OSU needs you.
Parents
This is what I expect from parents at tryouts. ?Read all of the material handed out and ask any and all questions you may have for the coach/organization.
Sit in the bleachers and do not interfere with the tryouts. ?A major red flag is a parent hanging on the backstop shouting instructions to their DD. ?Hey Suzie, show the coach how you can throw with both hands?
Do not attempt to talk with the coach DURING tryouts. ?We are a little busy and we will make the evaluation from what WE see on the field. ?We do not have time for a narrative on all the previous stats and stories of glory. ?This is a major red flag in my book. Don?t try to be a salesman and market your daughter. ?If she is good, we will see it.
Do ask the coach after the tryouts what he/she feels your DD should work on. ?Ask questions concerning what you, as a parent, can do to help your daughter. (Materials, literature, fielding and hitting drills, etc.) ?Coaches appreciate parents that are willing to work with their daughter.
Coaches ? do you have anything to add to this list? ?This will be helpful to everyoune, especially those new to the sport.
What coaches expect from players and their parents during tryouts.
Players
1. Be on time. ?If it was unavoidable (auto accident, flat tire, traffic jam) tell the coach.
2. Come fully prepared for all phases of the tryouts. There are a couple of red flags that I look for ? such as not wearing sliders or ?forgot my glove?.
3. Pay attention. ?Red flags here are girls that are talking among each other while a coach is giving instructions. ?Another red flag is a players looking towards the stands for instructions from her father or mother.
4. Follow instructions. ?Red flags ? ?I don?t like to slide?. (I don?t have a problem with ? ?I can?t slide very well but I will try?.) ?Another is ? ?My father told me not to slide. ?He does not want me to get hurt for the other tryouts.? This actually happened last year.
5. Come prepared to give your best effort. ?Red flags ? ?I went swimming 2 hours before coming here and I am not doing as well as I usually do?
6. Be clear about what positions you wish to be evaluated.
7. Have a good time and try not to be nervous. ?Most coaches can usually tell if a player is nervous and will try to calm her down. ?
8. If you feel you did not do well with one section of the tryout ? respectfully ask the coach for another try.
9. Don?t try to be perfect. ?No one is. ?If you are perfect ? OSU needs you.
Parents
This is what I expect from parents at tryouts. ?Read all of the material handed out and ask any and all questions you may have for the coach/organization.
Sit in the bleachers and do not interfere with the tryouts. ?A major red flag is a parent hanging on the backstop shouting instructions to their DD. ?Hey Suzie, show the coach how you can throw with both hands?
Do not attempt to talk with the coach DURING tryouts. ?We are a little busy and we will make the evaluation from what WE see on the field. ?We do not have time for a narrative on all the previous stats and stories of glory. ?This is a major red flag in my book. Don?t try to be a salesman and market your daughter. ?If she is good, we will see it.
Do ask the coach after the tryouts what he/she feels your DD should work on. ?Ask questions concerning what you, as a parent, can do to help your daughter. (Materials, literature, fielding and hitting drills, etc.) ?Coaches appreciate parents that are willing to work with their daughter.
Coaches ? do you have anything to add to this list? ?This will be helpful to everyoune, especially those new to the sport.