{"id":28786,"date":"2025-03-12T00:54:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T00:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahadvising.com\/?p=28786"},"modified":"2025-03-12T00:54:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T00:54:59","slug":"how-to-stand-out-at-hockey-tryouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahadvising.com\/fr\/how-to-stand-out-at-hockey-tryouts\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Stand Out At Hockey Tryouts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hockey tryouts are your chance to impress. From your first introduction to every shift on the ice, your effort, attitude, and play will set you apart. Follow this guide to\u00a0<strong>make a lasting impression, compete hard, and prove you belong at the next level!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Introducing Yourself<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reach out via\u00a0<strong><em>email<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong><em>text<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0a\u00a0<strong>week<\/strong>\u00a0before camp saying\u00a0<strong><em>who you are<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<strong><em>why you are interested<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0in the team, and providing some\u00a0<strong><em>basic info<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0that gets you on their radar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the camp,\u00a0<strong>introduce<\/strong>\u00a0yourself to the coaches and staff to leave a\u00a0<strong>lasting impression.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Showcase Your Strengths<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t be something\u00a0<strong><em>you\u2019re not!<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Play your game!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcase\u00a0<strong>who you are,<\/strong>\u00a0whether you make\u00a0<em>big hits,<\/em>\u00a0<em>score goals<\/em>, or\u00a0<em>make plays<\/em>, do what you\u2019re good at will get you <strong>noticed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Compete Hard<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u00a0<strong>compete hard<\/strong>\u00a0and give that\u00a0<strong>extra effort<\/strong>\u00a0every shift, you will definitely be\u00a0<strong>noticed<\/strong>\u00a0by coaches and staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skate\u00a0<strong>hard<\/strong>, make sure you\u00a0<strong>backcheck<\/strong>, and maintain\u00a0<strong>high energy levels<\/strong>\u00a0throughout games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage\u00a0<strong>fully<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0<strong>puck battles<\/strong>\u00a0along the boards, in\u00a0<strong>corners<\/strong>, and in\u00a0<strong>front of the net<\/strong>. Fight for\u00a0<strong>possession<\/strong>\u00a0and don\u2019t\u00a0<strong>shy away<\/strong>\u00a0from contact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong><strong>Make An Impact<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make it a point to\u00a0<strong>make something happen every shift <\/strong>as this will increase your odds of getting <strong>noticed<\/strong> by coaches\/staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take an\u00a0<strong>extra shot<\/strong>, make a\u00a0<strong>hit<\/strong>\u00a0in the corner,\u00a0<strong>block a shot,<\/strong>\u00a0etc. Whatever it is, do something each shift!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong><strong><strong>Be A Good Teammate<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>bad attitude<\/strong>\u00a0is the\u00a0<strong><em>quickest<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<strong><em>way<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0to get scratched off a coach\u2019s list! Make sure you are a\u00a0<strong>great teammate <\/strong>who puts the <strong>team first<\/strong> and <strong>respects<\/strong> your teammates!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is especially true during\u00a0<strong>setbacks<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>bad plays,<\/strong>\u00a0coaches will watch\u00a0<strong>closely<\/strong>\u00a0to see how you will\u00a0<strong>react<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BONUS: Ask For Honest Feedback<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go ask coaches for\u00a0<strong>feedback<\/strong>\u00a0<strong><em>throughout<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong><em>after<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0the event and <strong>really listen<\/strong> to them as it will help you in the <strong>long run.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most coaches will give you\u00a0<strong>honest<\/strong>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<strong>specific feedback<\/strong>\u00a0if you choose to\u00a0<strong>approach<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>them.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our Youtube video on this topic: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aBKM7ClOYrw\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l4D_ZrGet2I<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need help finding an&nbsp;<strong>NCAA, Jr. A, or Prep<\/strong>&nbsp;team, and you want expert guidance now? 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