HOW TO BE UNFORGETTABLE AT TRYOUTS
#4: REWIRE YOUR NERVES
Research shows your brain reacts the same way to excitement and anxiety
The difference = your interpretation
Say "I'm excited" instead of "I'm nervous"
HOW TO BE UNFORGETTABLE AT TRYOUTS
#3: WIN THE EFFORT BATTLES
You don't need 20 points to be noticed.
You need 1 floor dive.
1 sprinted closeout.
1 box out no one else wanted to do.
EFFORT separates you instantly.
HOW TO BE UNFORGETTABLE AT TRYOUTS
#2: SHOW ENERGY
Be the loudest on defense.
Hype teammates.
Communicate every rep.
Players who talk = leaders.
Players who stay quiet = forgettable.
HOW TO BE UNFORGETTABLE AT TRYOUTS
#1: SHOW UP DIFFERENT
Most athletes show up distracted, giggling with friends, half-warming up.
You? Walk in like it's a business trip. First one ready. Game face on.
Before the drills even start, they've already noticed you.
Recruiting Misconception
“Coaches don’t care about social media.”
College coaches do check social media when evaluating recruits. What you post, comment, and share online can influence how they view you as a student-athlete.
Social media can build your brand or break it.