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Anonymous wrote:Some of the teams holding tryouts now have 2 teams so be sure to find out if your kid made the A team or B team. In some cases, the A team simply consists of existing players and coaches (and may plan for some out-of-town tournaments) but the newer B team may be as good depending on the skill level at the tryouts and coach.

AND... your kid may be one of the first picks but still end up as a bencher if the coach only plays favorites and bigs 75+ percent of every game. In fact, the coaches holding early tryouts will snag the top talent yet may end up benching 5 very good guards! (ask me how I know)

Are the later tryout teams easier to get on since the better players are already on a team?

My kid got cut from Beltway Ballerz. I think my kid was borderline and my kid swears he is equal or better than some kids already on the team. I have learned that you have to be a standout and coach will not replace a bench with a new bench.

Anonymous wrote:I always hear about how the teams will take anyone willing to pay but the competition seems pretty stiff on the boys side for spots.

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Anonymous wrote:Most of these coaches already have players from last year and could add 1-2 new players based on team needs or if a star shows up.

The "tryouts" are a way to bring in more $$ by charging a fee - all the big/small clubs are doing it. The whole thing has been extremely frustrating for us as DS is playing D1 in FCBYL where we're seeing a lot of talent and great coaches. I wish FCBYL was year-round.

Every team doesn't charge for tryouts, just most of the Big Names. Try some smaller orgs.
Where do you live and what grade?

DP here, but 7th grade boys near Falls Church. Any smaller orgs nearby?

Sorry, not sure my list will help you because we are farther west in Fairfax but this is the list I have of smaller orgs that might have more roster spots. We decided to just do training this spring around LAX so I am not worried about competition LOL.

-Man2Man Soldiers (they are in Reston so that might be OK for you), haven't had try outs yet
-BRYC (they may have already had tryouts)
-CYA-Chantilly (second tryout this weekend)
-SYA-Centreville, probably too far (second tryout this weekend)
-Loudoun Basketball/Team attack (probably too far for you)
-CTS Elite-in Herndon (I heard they take everyone and just make more teams)

Anonymous wrote:There is a strong demand for FCYBL level basketball year round. Unfortunately, there is no gym space. So people resort to AAU and as people have said, tryouts are to add 1 or 2 people to existing teams. Very frustrating indeed.

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Anonymous wrote:Most of these coaches already have players from last year and could add 1-2 new players based on team needs or if a star shows up.

The "tryouts" are a way to bring in more $$ by charging a fee - all the big/small clubs are doing it. The whole thing has been extremely frustrating for us as DS is playing D1 in FCBYL where we're seeing a lot of talent and great coaches. I wish FCBYL was year-round.

Every team doesn't charge for tryouts, just most of the Big Names. Try some smaller orgs.
Where do you live and what grade?

DP here, but 7th grade boys near Falls Church. Any smaller orgs nearby?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most of these coaches already have players from last year and could add 1-2 new players based on team needs or if a star shows up.

The "tryouts" are a way to bring in more $$ by charging a fee - all the big/small clubs are doing it. The whole thing has been extremely frustrating for us as DS is playing D1 in FCBYL where we're seeing a lot of talent and great coaches. I wish FCBYL was year-round.

Every team doesn't charge for tryouts, just most of the Big Names. Try some smaller orgs.
Where do you live and what grade?

Anonymous wrote:Most of these coaches already have players from last year and could add 1-2 new players based on team needs or if a star shows up.

The "tryouts" are a way to bring in more $$ by charging a fee - all the big/small clubs are doing it. The whole thing has been extremely frustrating for us as DS is playing D1 in FCBYL where we're seeing a lot of talent and great coaches. I wish FCBYL was year-round.

Anonymous wrote:Most of these coaches already have players from last year and could add 1-2 new players based on team needs or if a star shows up.

The "tryouts" are a way to bring in more $$ by charging a fee - all the big/small clubs are doing it. The whole thing has been extremely frustrating for us as DS is playing D1 in FCBYL where we're seeing a lot of talent and great coaches. I wish FCBYL was year-round.

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Anonymous wrote:How have tryouts been going for everyone? Anybody heard back yet?

DD tried out for 3 clubs. Heard back from one (made their B team). She's accepted the spot but is holding for some other clubs who have later tryouts. Is this terrible form? My DH said it happens all the time.

You're probably fine for a few days, maybe a week? And as long as you haven't paid yet...

No issue even if you have paid.