THE FOUNDATION OF PLAYING TIME

Interscholastic Athletics is based on the concept of Reward Competition. Rewards (playing time) are distributed unequally to athletes on the team on the basis of performance among those participating in the activity.

Interscholastic Athletics is not an entitlement program where children get to play because they were selected for the team, or, because they are juniors or seniors.  Opportunities are presented at practice for the athletes to develop and acquire mature sport movement patterns and team concepts.  By learning to play hard at practice, athletes are given the chance to demonstrate to the coach each and every day (not just on game day) the ability to work effectively in a team setting and make a contribution to the success of the team.

FAIR TRYOUT DETAILS

• Tryouts will start on the first day designated by the MHSAA.
• Optional workouts prior to the official start day are just that, optional and attendance cannot be mandated.
• Collection of data for tryouts can start with a physical testing day or on the first day of actual tryouts.  All coaches, at all levels of play are encouraged to physically test athletes as a part of the tryout process.
• Physical testing of athletes is encouraged for all teams and athletes.
• Tryouts must be a minimum of five (5) sessions.
• All coaches must communicate with student-athletes and tell them the reasons they did not make the team.  ( Posting a list of who made the team is not acceptable)

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