This may put stress on your child and the evaluator, risking an appearance of compromised objectivity. Before or after the try-out, avoid speaking to evaluators unless you need information. Often, little is understood of how a tryout works. Inquire about details of how the tryout will be conducted beforehand. Know what selectors look for.
Evaluators look for specific abilities such as speed, ball-control skills and passing ability.
Check out attitude. Selectors also look for communication skills, hustle, aggressiveness and enthusiasm. Exhibit good behavior. Trying out is a subjective process, and there are cases in which children are deliberately not chosen based on the reputation and inappropriate behavior of their parents. Inc. How things get done.