Today is the 23rd of February and the start of school practices/tryouts. Last minute tips for the girls that will make the team and those trying to make the team? A difficult time of the year for some girls who have never had to face a tryout.
1) Show Value
*If your good at multiple items / positions, make sure coach(es) see all of these skills
*If you have a talent that the team is short on, make sure you show/shine at that. (Maybe your glove isn't best, but you hit the crap out of the ball. Maybe you run like a deer and would be a great base stealer/runner...?)
2) Don't be afraid to ask the coach(es) what they are looking for
*It shows them 2 things: How important it is to you to shine (make your roster spot!) and also you can communicate (play shy, you may get overlooked or lost in the mix, especially on larger roster teams)
3) Be COACHABLE. If they want you to learn or try something new, be open minded.
4) Don't be limited on what you can or will do.
*Last thing you want to do is limit a coaches option (see 'value' above). I always told DD's - get on the field 1st, then once on the field
show them why your their best options at the positions (and lineup spots) that you want.
5) Fit in with the "In players".
*If you are someone that may rock the boat with bad chemistry on the team, they may choose lesser talent that fits the team better. Show you are one of the gang!
6) As stated earlier, HUSTLE! Effort goes a long ways...