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Coaches, I know tryouts can be tough and overwhelming, especially when it comes to making the right decisions for your team. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my two-day tryout evaluation process. From summer training to setting clear expectations and assessing skills, I’m sharing the exact strategies that have helped me build strong, mentally tough teams. These tried-and-true methods will ensure your athletes are evaluated fairly and effectively, making your decisions easier and more transparent.
🎯 You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why evaluating in the summer helps set the stage for tryouts
✔️ How to set clear expectations with athletes and parents
✔️ The power of data in your tryout evaluation (and why it matters)
✔️ How to evaluate intangibles like leadership and mental toughness
✔️ Why creating pressure situations at tryouts builds better players
🎙 I’m Coach Bre – a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a longtime head volleyball coach with 4 state championships. With over 14 years of experience, I’ve learned that tryouts aren’t just about athletic ability – they’re about finding the right fit for your team.
KEY MOMENTS:
00:00 – Why Most Tryouts Go Wrong (And How to Fix It Early)
03:01 – Your Tryout Blueprint: Structure, Flow, and Timing That Works
04:15 – What You Should Be Evaluating First (Hint: Not Just Skills)
05:39 – Day 1: How to Assess Skills Effectively
06:22 – Day 2: Position-Specific Evaluations
07:57 – Wrap-Up: Final Thoughts + Free Tools to Improve Your Tryout Process
📢 COACHES – What’s your top tip for running smooth tryouts? Drop your experience in the comments. Let’s support each other. 👇
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