How to Run Tryouts and Handle Cuts Without the Drama

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In this video, I’m sharing how to organize tryouts, communicate expectations, and evaluate athletes in a way that reduces anxiety for both your players and their parents. I’ll also explain how to implement mental training tools, like the Snapback Routine, to help your athletes bounce back from mistakes and perform under pressure.

🎯 You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to Set Clear Expectations for Tryouts (and Why It Reduces Anxiety)

✔️ The Importance of an Evaluation System for Fair Cuts

✔️ Simple Mental Training Tools to Help Athletes Perform Under Pressure

✔️ Best Practices for Communicating Tryout Results and Feedback

🎙 I’m Coach Bre, a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a 4-time state champion head volleyball coach. I help coaches like you build mentally tough athletes and make tryouts easier.

KEY MOMENTS:

00:00 –Tryout Season Kickoff: Start Strong, Set the Tone

00:43 –How to Reduce Athlete & Parent Anxiety Before Tryouts

01:57 –The Power of Early Communication: Set Expectations Before They Assume

04:05 –Avoid Tryout Drama: Eliminate Surprises with Clear Messaging

06:15 – What We’re Really Evaluating: Skills, Standards & More

08:10 – Beyond Talent: Mental Game & Leadership Intangibles

11:02 – How to Communicate Teams, Cuts & Next Steps with Confidence

14:43 – Tryout Best Practices: What Works & What We’ve Learned

15:19 – Final Thoughts & Bonus Resources for Coaches

💬 Coaches – comment below: What are your best practices for handling tryouts and cuts?👇

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