Why You Should Avoid Walk-On Tryouts
Hoping that things go well in a walk-on tryout is a real gamble. There are countless circumstances that can tilt the odds against you.
For starters, a coach might select only one player from a huge candidate pool; tryouts might only last one afternoon; you might sustain a minor injury that prevents you from participating in tryouts and ends your college soccer career before it begins.
Any number of things could go wrong. You want to avoid the numbers game. So get a clear answer from each coach. Will he guarantee you a spot on his team?
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