All-Star Pre-tryout Nerves

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I have tryouts tomorrow and I'm a bit nervous, mostly because I don't know what to expect. The tryout is two hours long and there was nothing that I needed to learn beforehand (like how some gyms will have a specific dance or jump sequence that needs to be learned earlier and preformed at tryouts) so I'm going in blind. This is also my first time trying out at this gym, or really going to a proper tryout at all.

Basically what I'm asking is if anyone can share what their tryouts were like so I can know what to expect, or if anyone has any tips :)

 

[oncecoolcoachnowmom]

My biggest piece of advice is to trust your preparation.

Too often, folks go overboard woth scheduling extra privates and going to extra open gyms in the days right before a tryout.

Know that if you don't have a skill and it's days before, you likely aren't going to get in by cramming in extra gym time.

Trust that you have done everything you can to prepare.

 

[oncecoolcoachnowmom]

More advice:

It's all mental at this point.

There is nothing you can physically do or practice the night before.

Get rest. Arrive early so you aren't rushing and nervous.

Visualize yourself hitting the skills. Listen to some music. Exercise some positive self-talk. Stay calm.

 

[oncecoolcoachnowmom]

Last piece:

Showmanship is important.

Smile.

Perform.

Especially in dance portions. Sell your routine.

 

[MomMomMamaMom]

How did it go?