Sports are a big part of the high school experience, so naturally making a school team is a big deal. Moreover, a great performance on the wrestling mat, football field, or tennis court can mean a college scholarship. Whether he's gearing up for football, basketball, or baseball, Francisco Hinojosa practices his games. What Francisco knows is that in order to perform well at tryouts, you must perfect basic skills of the sport.
Clinics are classes that prepare athletes for a sport.
They cover items like team positions, techniques, and conditioning. Typically sponsored by schools, parks and recreation departments, and leagues, clinics provide excellent opportunities for honing your skills as an athlete. Aaron Naranjo plays water polo in the fall and swims in the spring on his high school teams. By conditioning before the start of the season, he prepares his body for the strenuous workouts of tryouts where he'll need to showcase his strength, aerobic fitness, and game abilities in order to make the team. Also, unlike other prospective players who don't condition, Aaron doesn't go home sore every night for the first few weeks of practice.