Q: What do I have to turn in before I can tryout?
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Physical-
If you have not had on in the past year you will need to get one.
Most juniors and freshman will need to get a physical prior to
tryouts.
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Athletic
Participation Form- Must be signed by your parents!
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Grade Check-
Must be turned into Coach Bendt.
Note: Physical and Participation form must be turned into Mrs.
Cook in the Athletic office prior to tryouts. Gold form and Grade sheet
must be turned into Mr. Bendt prior to tryouts. All three must
be turned in PRIOR to tryouts!
Q:
When are Tryouts?
See the
2008-09
Tryout Schedule.
Q: What are my chances of making a team?
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4 teams/ 12
player per team usually
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We keep more
underclassmen
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It is a
competitive situation, we can't have 20 boys on one team
Q: What will the coaches be looking for during tryouts?
It is objective:
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Size and
athleticism at your position. How many positions can you
play?
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Skills;
Passing, shooting, ball handling, etc.
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Effort,
intensity, toughness, and competitiveness; How well do you
compete? Do you turn the ball over under pressure?
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Ability to
defend; Both individual and team defense.
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Ability to
play with teammates; The best 5 players do not always make
the best team. How do you play with other people? (chemistry)
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Grades and
what type of student are you; 2.0 GPA or better and NO F's
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Character
issues; Classroom, Hallways, and Community