It’s a question every serious hockey player will ask as he or she approaches Bantam and beyond. Scouts rate players in five main categories: skating, size, game sense, character and skill.

10 Tips for Tryouts

1. Get a good night’s sleep. Might be easier said than done, but make the effort to go to bed at a reasonable hour.
2. Eat healthy and stay hydrated.
3. Be prepared.
4. Be a good listener.
5. Ask questions.
6. Don’t goof off.
7. The coaches want the best players.
8. Leave it on the ice.

Coaches will want to see what you can do with shooting, ball handling, defense, passing, rebounding and footwork. When it comes to testing your offense, a coach may give you a set amount of time to make layups with both hands. “You can expect some kind of shooting drill,” Liebert said.

Preparing for Field Hockey Tryouts

1. Research. It is important to understand and have a clear idea of what team you are trying out for.
2. Get Fit. Expect to run.
3. Visualize. Mental preparation is just as important as physical fitness.
4. Practice.
5. Come Prepared.
6. Maintain a Positive and Elite Mentality/Attitude.
7. Be Confident.

Coaches look for players who are hard-working most of all, but they also look at how you interact with other players and how you respond to failure or setbacks. It’s impossible to be perfect on the ice. Sometimes coaches will give out information before tryouts either on paper or online.

1. Don’t call the coach before tryouts.
2. Accept that it’s normal to be nervous.
3. Remember your preparation.
4. Don’t hold back.
5. Be ready for tryout day.
6. If you don’t get the position/role/spot you want.
7. We’re here when it’s over.

So, what do hockey scouts really look for? It’s a question every serious hockey player will ask as he or she approaches Bantam and beyond. Scouts rate players in five main categories: skating, size, game sense, character and skill.

Typically, hockey tryouts will occur over multiple sessions across a week or two. During these ice times, players are evaluated on their in-game abilities as well as their puck and skating skills. Usually at least one full tryout is devoted to skating and puck drills.

Remember – carbohydrates are the body’s main source of fuel during high-intensity exercise such as hockey, so this meal should be healthy and balanced by eating several servings of carbohydrates (bread, pasta, beans, potatoes, etc.) with a serving of protein (chicken, red meat, eggs, dairy, etc.).