March 28, 2024

The Ride To The Rink - The 4 Things Coaches Will Look For At Tryouts This Season

Show Notes
Transcript

In this week’s episode of "The Ride to The Rink," Mike shares invaluable advice for young athletes heading to their hockey tryouts. Whether you're a seasoned player familiar with the team or someone stepping into a new organization, Mike's tips are designed to help you prepare effectively and stand out during tryouts.

Key Points Discussed:

Preparation is Key: Mike emphasizes the importance of arriving at the rink fully prepared. This includes knowing the location and timing of your tryouts, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed, and getting your gear ready. Taking care of these elements beforehand can significantly reduce stress and set you up for success.

Dress for Success: Like a job interview, first impressions are crucial in tryouts. Mike advises dressing appropriately, suggesting team gear if available, and avoiding a casual, disheveled appearance. This shows coaches your seriousness and professionalism.

Hydration and Nutrition: Proper preparation extends beyond gear and paperwork. Mike highlights the importance of staying hydrated and well-nourished, especially during longer tryouts. Planning your meals and snacks can keep your energy levels high and improve your performance on the ice.

Making a Lasting Impression: Finally, Mike discusses the significance of making a positive impact during the tryout. This includes demonstrating your skills, being a supportive teammate, and engaging positively with coaches and players. It's your opportunity to redefine or reaffirm your reputation within the team.

Whether you're trying out for a new team or looking to secure your spot once again, this episode offers a comprehensive guide to acing your hockey tryouts. Join Mike Bonelli on "The Ride to The Rink" for these crucial tips and get ready to make your mark.

Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!

We're powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!

Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!

Follow Us On Social Media:

WEBVTT

00:00:07.931 --> 00:00:08.170
Okay.

00:00:08.170 --> 00:00:11.795
So I hope you're in the car and you're getting ready to go to your tryout right now.

00:00:11.795 --> 00:00:15.531
And if you're thinking about preparing for that, I thought we'd give you a couple of tips.

00:00:15.531 --> 00:00:23.083
When you go to these tryouts whether you've been to that rink a million times or you're new to the organization a couple of things you really need to think of.

00:00:23.083 --> 00:00:30.495
So number one is be prepared, meaning know where the rink is, know what time the tryouts are, have all your paperwork in.

00:00:30.495 --> 00:00:35.719
Make sure mom and dad have helped you get everything you need ready for tryouts.

00:00:35.719 --> 00:00:37.784
You don't want to walk in missing paperwork.

00:00:37.784 --> 00:00:40.091
Maybe mom and dad are out in the car.

00:00:40.091 --> 00:00:43.947
Something didn't get signed, waiver didn't get done Take the stress out.

00:00:43.947 --> 00:00:46.652
Make sure all that stuff's predetermined before you get into the rink.

00:00:47.340 --> 00:00:50.310
Number two just like a job interview, dress for success.

00:00:50.310 --> 00:00:58.529
If you're brand new to an organization or you're trying to set a new first impression, make sure you come in there dress appropriately.

00:00:58.529 --> 00:01:06.802
If you have your team gear, that's great, but try not to walk in with flip-flops and old shorts and look like you're disheveled and not ready to go.

00:01:06.802 --> 00:01:12.888
Especially as you get to the older levels, coaches are really going to want to see that you want to be there and you want to be prepared.

00:01:12.888 --> 00:01:19.391
Being prepared is also one of the things you need to do as far as hydration nutrition.

00:01:19.391 --> 00:01:42.409
If it's a long tryout, if you're going to one of these tryouts where it's over a two or three hour period, or maybe two or three days, in a rink pack accordingly, make sure you have enough water, make sure you have snacks, make sure you're not running down the street and get Taco Bell Plan ahead, have your little cooler there, have everything you need your protein shakes and your protein bars and anything else.

00:01:42.409 --> 00:01:47.384
You need to make sure you're hydrated and you have all the energy you need for a tryout.

00:01:47.846 --> 00:02:07.945
And I think you know one of the last and biggest important things you want to do in a tryout is make an impression, whether that's getting first to the puck, making sure you're positive on the bench, making sure you're saying hello to the coach, making sure you're being a great teammate as far as being a cheerleader to other teammates, patting that goalie on the pads.

00:02:07.945 --> 00:02:18.425
This is the time of year when you can reset a lot of the things that you've been doing all year and have a chance to go in, see new teammates, see old teammates, reestablish yourself.

00:02:18.425 --> 00:02:24.384
The old adage that you never get a second chance to make a first impression Sometimes at youth hockey isn't always the case.

00:02:24.384 --> 00:02:30.034
Get in there, change the, change the narrative of who you are, or reestablish who you are.

00:02:30.034 --> 00:02:36.205
Make sure you're going with a positive attitude, you're prepared, you're ready to go and you know make a great impression.

00:02:36.205 --> 00:02:37.248
So good luck in tryouts.