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Sports Tryouts and Player Cuts
Browse these articles to tackle the challenges of tryouts and player cuts as a coach, parent, or athlete and make the most out of tryouts.
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Former pro soccer player Jenny Ruiz shares that moving on from mistakes is an attitude desired by coaches.
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Athletes should focus on strengths and help from teammates rather than put themselves in a negative mental box
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School sports tryouts often offer new challenges for youth athletes. Here are ideas for helping them thrive.
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Ideas for easing player and parent anxiety as coaches and leaders assess skills and assign players to teams.
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Parents, coaches and players must consider how injuries influence tryouts and decisions about player cuts.
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Coaches should set clear expectations and remain positive when making cuts after tryouts.
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At any age, travel programs should meet the kids' need to play, have fun and grow into their sport.
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If your child is resistant to playing sports, here you'll find PCA's expert advice on how to handle this.
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Head Soccer coach for DePaul University Erin Chastain doesn't hold her child back.
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Learn about the pros and cons of a child "playing up" -- competing with older athletes at a young age.