Make Changes as Needed
Don't forget that part of listening in sports includes taking constructive criticism, too.
"Remember that when coaches criticize you, they are trying to teach you, and that's a good thing," Saboe says.
Make an effort to change and improve what they point out. This shows the coaches that you are mature enough to take constructive criticism—and a talented enough player to alter your moves on the fly.
Focus on You
Sure, there will be athletes at the tryouts who are worse than you or better than you. It doesn't matter.
"The only person that you can do anything about is yourself," Saboe says. "You can't change how well others perform, but you can affect your play negatively by worrying too much about the performance of others. Focus on your responsibilities, focus on your effort and focus on your play."
Be a Team Player Online, Too
Posting photos of your dog? OK. Posting anything negative toward your school, coach or teammates? That's a no-no.
"Make no mistake, your social media presence means a lot to coaches at every level," Saboe says. "I know of a number of very high profile athletes who have lost Division I scholarships because of what they put on social media."
Before you post or comment on anything, think to yourself, "Would I want my grandma to see this?" If not, skip it.
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