03/05/2026
Tryout season… every parent’s favorite time of year — said no one ever. 😅
It can be stressful for both athletes and parents, so here are three quick tips.
1. Your athlete will feel your emotions: Kids are incredibly good at picking up on pressure. When parents stay calm and supportive, it gives athletes the freedom to relax and just play.
2.Focus on controllables: Encourage your athlete to focus on effort, attitude, communication, and body language rather than getting caught up in results or comparisons.
3.Team placement doesn’t define their future: An athlete’s development isn’t determined by one tryout or one roster decision. Some of the biggest growth happens when athletes face adversity or land in situations they didn’t initially expect.