Episode 68: Jay and Ken Talk Tryouts

From the Coach's Mouth · Jul 9, 2026 · 1h 13m

Jay and Ken take a deep into what to do, and what not to do, during tryouts for players, parents and coaches. Among the topics discussed are the importance of projecting confidence by talking to the coaches/evaluators and looking them in the eye, what not to wear (you'd be surprised), what parents should do during tryouts, questions to ask, whether the team emphasizes player development versus just managing the skills they already have, and whether a "National" team designation or a branded franchise is worth it.