How do i stand out in a hockey tryout?

Question

I have this problem in hockey where i dont really stand out during the tryouts. I have skill and everything but i guess it doesnt show in the tryouts. How can i stand out

Answer 1

I've had hundreds of people tell me 'I'm better than everybody else but nobody notices me' (I had the same problem at the 1962 Black Hawks camp)

Several times I have gone back to watch these players specifically, and not once would I have agreed with that player. They weren't standing out because there was nothing to stand out. I'm a firm believer that if the coach isn't named Rudolph Pilous, he'll see the players who truly stand out, and if you aren't one of them............talk to the coach and see where you need to improve...........never expect someone to come up to you, they have their hands full with the ones they want, but taking initiative will only be good for you!

Answer 2

Bring the lemon and shake-n-bake! Oh wait, I read the question wrong. I had never before heard of a hockey trout. My bad. I'd say focus on your strengths and play within yourself as was previously mentioned. If you really are as good as you think you are, you'll eventually get noticed. You've gotta look comfortable and like you're having fun, being the kind of guy a coach would want on his team. Hockey is as much about chemistry as it is skill.

Answer 3

Talking to the coach before and after the game is always one of the best tactics! i know, first hand experience.

I play tons of sports and, yeah, i've made teams (unfortunatly not in hockey) but all you have to do, is while your getting dressed, or walking out, just talk to him, let him know your alive.

I have always been a real leader in whatever i do, and i stongly belive making your voice heard is a VERY important part in anything!


but remember, if you fall down, get the hell back up..








Cause someone might skate over your head :D

Answer 4

I worked with mites when I coached but what stuck out in my eyes was someone that didn't screw around at prat ice. Skate hard, if you fall get up you won't get any better if you don't push yourself. When your doing your drills finish strong your not at a public session. I didn't like to see coasting. Hustle can make up for a lot.

Answer 5

Do really bug jumping jacks on the ice at random times and burst out into song randomly, expecially when youre by the coach...

hey you asked how to stand out.....thats how!!!

Recomended songs: Hakuna Matata and that song from the Little Mermaid

Answer 6

Be very mature, understandable, and cooperative. Coaches love well behaved players. Show off your best skills, only the ones youre good at though you dont wanna look like a jackass.

Answer 7

Work and play harder than anyone else. That includes checking, skating, and defense, too, not just scoring! If you have the skills, then intensity and work ethic must be what is missing. Otherwise, maybe you don't have the skills you think you do.

Answer 8

Trying to stand out is a surefire way to get yourself in trouble during tryouts.

Play within yourself, don't force plays that aren't there and hustle your rear off on the backcheck. That is the best way to impress your coach.

Answer 9

OK...everyone all has good ideas like try hard and give 100% but one thing that worked for me was to swing my arms like hell when I was skating. You may not be the fastest guy out there but the arm swing thing makes it look like you are better than you really are and are giving 110%.

Good luck

Answer 10

Try harder then everyone else and be tight on the fore-check. Want the puck and be confident with it. Do not be afraid to shoot. If you are a defender play the man and do not get sloppy.