Making the Cut
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Making the Cut
She tried to prepare mentally and physically for the week of tryouts, but her fears remained
profound. There was a nagging in the pit of her stomach which refused to go away. She
breathed a sigh of relief with every layup and foul shot made. In the end, the court stood before
her in all its polished wood floor glory. This is what she had worked so hard to accomplish; the
opportunity to stand on the court and play her sport. She would not have gotten this chance had
she been cut from the team. Making the cut was the doorway to endless possibilities, both on
and off the court. This scenario is a true depiction of life as it relates to the topic of sports
tryouts. They are something every player dreads, and the cause of much controversy. There are
few experiences comparable to the anticipation athletes feel while looking for their name on the
team roster posted upon the coach’s door. This can be a painful experience for some, yet
exhilarating for others. Tryouts should be held because they separate the strong from the weak,
the serious from the jokesters, and give players a sense of what true competition is really all
about.
On the other hand, tryouts are not always a good thing. For example, middle school sports
allow all who wish to play a sport the opportunity to do so. This program is a starting point which
permits players to determine if this activity is one they would like to continue with in the future.
In other words, it gives them the chance to get their feet wet and learn more about the sport before
moving on to more competitive levels such and Junior Varsity and Varsity. Without the pressure
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of tryouts, many will experience being part of a team for the first time. While middle school opens
the door to all, making the leap to Junior Varsity and Varsity requires higher skill levels. This
requirement dictates a return to the process of competitive tryouts.
Only...
She tried to prepare mentally and physically for the week of tryouts, but her fears remained
profound. There was a nagging in the pit of her stomach which refused to go away. She
breathed a sigh of relief with every layup and foul shot made. In the end, the court stood before
her in all its polished wood floor glory. This is what she had worked so hard to accomplish; the
opportunity to stand on the court and play her sport. She would not have gotten this chance had
she been cut from the team. Making the cut was the doorway to endless possibilities, both on
and off the court. This scenario is a true depiction of life as it relates to the topic of sports
tryouts. They are something every player dreads, and the cause of much controversy. There are
few experiences comparable to the anticipation athletes feel while looking for their name on the
team roster posted upon the coach’s door. This can be a painful experience for some, yet
exhilarating for others. Tryouts should be held because they separate the strong from the weak,
the serious from the jokesters, and give players a sense of what true competition is really all
about.
On the other hand, tryouts are not always a good thing. For example, middle school sports
allow all who wish to play a sport the opportunity to do so. This program is a starting point which
permits players to determine if this activity is one they would like to continue with in the future.
In other words, it gives them the chance to get their feet wet and learn more about the sport before
moving on to more competitive levels such and Junior Varsity and Varsity. Without the pressure
Martin 2
of tryouts, many will experience being part of a team for the first time. While middle school opens
the door to all, making the leap to Junior Varsity and Varsity requires higher skill levels. This
requirement dictates a return to the process of competitive tryouts.
Only...