Chances to get on AAU after no initial offer

[Anonymous]

Do coaches go down the list as offers are not accepted?

[Anonymous]

Also do coaches give offers to players they really want after one day of tryout?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do coaches go down the list as offers are not accepted?

Yes, they absolutely go down a list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also do coaches give offers to players they really want after one day of tryout?

Yes

[Anonymous]

Did any new players (not returning) get offers this weekend??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did any new players (not returning) get offers this weekend??

OP here. We are new to this AAU world. It is my understanding that the majority of the team is all returning and they have these tryouts to fill a few spots.

My kid plays point guard, which I believe many kids play and is always already filled before tryouts even begin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did any new players (not returning) get offers this weekend??

OP here. We are new to this AAU world. It is my understanding that the majority of the team is all returning and they have these tryouts to fill a few spots.

My kid plays point guard, which I believe many kids play and is always already filled before tryouts even begin.

Is this in general or are you talking about a specific team?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did any new players (not returning) get offers this weekend??

OP here. We are new to this AAU world. It is my understanding that the majority of the team is all returning and they have these tryouts to fill a few spots.

My kid plays point guard, which I believe many kids play and is always already filled before tryouts even begin.

Is this in general or are you talking about a specific team?

In general. From my understanding many/most/all? AAU teams have mostly returning players and only looking for few specific players.

If you are not a stand out, you won’t make the team. My son didn’t make a team recently and knows two kids who are equal or worse than DS. One kid was already on the team who DS swears he is better than. He may be slightly better but the coach isn’t going to bump a kid for a kid who is slightly better. He would need to be substantially better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did any new players (not returning) get offers this weekend??

OP here. We are new to this AAU world. It is my understanding that the majority of the team is all returning and they have these tryouts to fill a few spots.

My kid plays point guard, which I believe many kids play and is always already filled before tryouts even begin.

Is this in general or are you talking about a specific team?

In general. From my understanding many/most/all? AAU teams have mostly returning players and only looking for few specific players.

If you are not a stand out, you won’t make the team. My son didn’t make a team recently and knows two kids who are equal or worse than DS. One kid was already on the team who DS swears he is better than. He may be slightly better but the coach isn’t going to bump a kid for a kid who is slightly better. He would need to be substantially better.

One exception to all of this is if the team/club is going to form additional teams. Or if they lose players to better teams. Turnover does happen---on some teams more than others.

[Anonymous]

Has anyone successfully found a team in 7th grade?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone successfully found a team in 7th grade?

most teams haven't done tryouts yet, have they?

[Anonymous]

Point guard is the toughest position to find a spot for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did any new players (not returning) get offers this weekend??

OP here. We are new to this AAU world. It is my understanding that the majority of the team is all returning and they have these tryouts to fill a few spots.

My kid plays point guard, which I believe many kids play and is always already filled before tryouts even begin.

Is this in general or are you talking about a specific team?

In general. From my understanding many/most/all? AAU teams have mostly returning players and only looking for few specific players.

If you are not a stand out, you won’t make the team. My son didn’t make a team recently and knows two kids who are equal or worse than DS. One kid was already on the team who DS swears he is better than. He may be slightly better but the coach isn’t going to bump a kid for a kid who is slightly better. He would need to be substantially better.

They are also looking at the team as a whole - how the kids play together, etc.

[Anonymous]

One quality most kids don't get they need at tryouts is the ability to play as a team. They all want to be the standout stars so they don't pass, they shoot and air ball, they try to hit 3s when they can't. Coaches are looking for kids who can communicate, get open, make thoughtful passes. It's not all about shooting, folks. Tell yer kids that!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One quality most kids don't get they need at tryouts is the ability to play as a team. They all want to be the standout stars so they don't pass, they shoot and air ball, they try to hit 3s when they can't. Coaches are looking for kids who can communicate, get open, make thoughtful passes. It's not all about shooting, folks. Tell yer kids that!!

And many coaches overlook good team players at tryouts bc they are distracted by flash.