{"id":22885,"date":"2022-05-11T08:21:32","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T15:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/?p=22885"},"modified":"2022-09-20T07:23:26","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T14:23:26","slug":"how-to-navigate-tryouts-in-youth-sports-parent-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/how-to-navigate-tryouts-in-youth-sports-parent-tips","title":{"rendered":"How to Navigate Tryouts in Youth Sports: Parent Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"427\" width=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-michelle-price-miller-5203104.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22905\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Tryouts in youth sports can be overwhelming. As a parent, there can be a lot of stress and pressure around this time of year. We all hope for a positive experience, but with some unknowns, it\u2019s important that they always put their best foot forward regardless of the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be easy to get caught up in the motions with other parents and players. Remember that they are just kids, and they are likely hard on themselves as it is. Try to be encouraging and positive no matter the outcome. Ultimately, you\u2019re their number one fan! Here are a few tips to remind your kid as they enter the tryout process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use video to get on the coach&#8217;s radar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to get on a coach\u2019s radar pre-tryout? Use<a href=\"https:\/\/traceup.com\/soccer\/how-it-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> personalized video<\/a> of your player. If you\u2019re trying out for a new team, odds are you may not know the coach quite yet. By introducing yourself beforehand through email or other form of communication, you can showcase your skillset and may reduce stress as you enter the first day of tryouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Trace Soccer Camera: Automatic Highlights, Zero Editing\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FNMqR3B71W0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remind them to put in their best effort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tryouts are all about performing in crunch time. We all have our off-days, but regardless of their skill or ability on the given day, your player shouldn\u2019t have any regrets if they put everything on the field. Work ethic is something all coaches are looking for, and if your athlete wants to make the team, this will be an expectation at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remind them to have fun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading into a stressful tryout, remind your player why they\u2019re playing in the first place. All players started playing the sport because they enjoyed it, and having fun in the most stressful of situations will keep them loose and less pressured overall. Coaches will notice if a player is working hard and having fun, as both traits are helpful to build a foundation around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Showcase their skill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that coaches will notice talented players. While there are certain variables that coaches are looking for, remind your player what makes them special. Showcasing their talent will prove to coaches that they\u2019re willing to try new things, make mistakes, and put it all on the line. It\u2019s important to balance individual play with team play, but any Coach will recognize special talent when they see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be a team player<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as coaches notice individual talent, they will be looking for new members who fit the team well. Many look for a combination of talent and a team-player, so it\u2019s important to find a healthy combination of the two. Whether the team is already established, or a brand new team looking to find its identity, proving that you\u2019re a good teammate can go a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-pixabay-262524.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-pixabay-262524.jpg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-pixabay-262524.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-pixabay-262524.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-pixabay-262524.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-pixabay-262524.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-pixabay-262524.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-pixabay-262524.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-pixabay-262524.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-pixabay-262524.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t be afraid to fail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting oneself out there is difficult. They\u2019ll be subject to feedback, both positive and constructively. It\u2019s all about how they respond, and the great Michael Jordan once said, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JA7G7AV-LT8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cto learn to succeed, you must first learn to fail\u201d<\/a>. It\u2019s something all successful athletes will tell you, and is typically what sparks their greatness. Don\u2019t be afraid to fail because you\u2019ll be that much closer to your success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s no hiding the stress that can come with tryouts in youth sports. 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