im a freshman now, looking to make varsity next year, and i talked to the coach and he said im good enough to make it if i work on my vert and get more quicker\n\nanyone with suggestions?
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Don't jog.  Do lots of leg exercises.\n\nSquats\nisometrics (sit against the wall without the chair, 60 secs.)\ncalf raises (lots)\nshort sprints (all out 20-40 yards)\njump up to and down from a bench (hops)\nJump rope\nLunges\nstrength training for power (heavy weight, low rep)\nAbdominals (crunches, sit-ups, leg lifts...)
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Ask your coach what you did wrong, then practice what your coach tells you and you will do better.  Plus don't give up because over the years you will get alot better!!
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Good luck to you - I tried out for the Junior Eagles and made it - just couldn't take time off for college, etc. I highly recommend getting in touch with your local Men's club for sponsorship or search for a nearby club for sposorship. I was sponsored for tryouts by Saranac Lake Mountaineers.\n\nMost guys at that level have money and are impressed with someone going for it. Seriously - contact your local men's club.
136730
ohhh, that is really cool, I wish I could be as good as you are. You have a great chance, so keep doing it and Good Luck!!!
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Get involved in a summer league and/or camps. Go to all open gyms the coach holds!!! They want to see dedication! Run. Lift weights.
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That's a very lofty goal and I doubt anyone here can actually do anything to help you acheive it. However, I can point you in the direction you need to go.\n\nLike any pro sport, the key is getting scouted and the only way to do that is to play. If you're in school still join the school team, try to get into an after school team as well or even an off season team. Traveling teams are usually best, but any team that gets you more play time is good and traveling teams are usually more expensive and difficult to find.\n\nOnce in university try out for the team there. Devote enough time to the game to be a starter, no one scouts bench players. Don't throw everything into the sport though, keep your grades up or they'll drop you from the team and from the school all together.\n\nIf you're any good you should be scouted out of university, but if you don't get invited to play for a team don't dispair, find out when teams have tryouts and go to them. Continue going even if you don't get an invite. Try every team you can, not just the one or two that are closest. You're going to have to invest some time and money into attending these tryouts so make sure you have someone supporting you or have some savings ready. \n\nGood luck.
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Im shortly going to be a Sophomore, but i made varsity my freshman year. Ill tell you this..\n\n-You have to show the coach that you have a passion for the sport.\n-Show him/her that you will try your hardests wether you are winning or losing.\n-Show the coach  you have HEART.\n\nBut thats not all--\n\n-You have to have great potential. \n-You need to have good speed and skills.\n-Endurance.\n-Show that you would put yourself on the line for anything.\n-The ability to encourage other players to try their hardest. A potential backbone to the team.\n\nAnd at try-outs... give it 150%. Show the coach that you are out there for the sport, and nothing else (like talking to the other people). Be the first to every ball, challenge whomever has the ball, and show your DEDICATION.\n\nIf you have all of this, you are truly varsity soccer material! Any coach would be lucky to have you on his team!\n\nP.S. try and do "off season" stuff. like play club soccer when you are out of your high school season.\n\n\nGood luck!
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Hey Malu,\nContact the coaches at the schools you are interested in going to and someone there will tell you what you need to do. Usually they want a highlights tape and one game tape. If they are impressed with what they see they will send a scout out to you or you will be asked to try out at the school. If that doesn't work out you can always try to walk on... this means you try out for the team and if you make it you won't be on scholarship your first year but possibly starting your sophomore year.
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have fun with that. i live in america as a 6' sg/pg and shoot over 50% from 3. the most ive done is talk to a d2 coach or two. but fill out the ncaa clearinghouse info and just look on college websites and email coaches. that and make a video of yourself playing real games and send that to them.
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Tell him exactly what you just said.  Ask the Sophomore coach if maybe you can join in on one of the practices so he can see what you've got.  If everyone really thinks your that good...and they aren't just being nice, you deserve a chance with a non biased person.
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MAKE VARSITY YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR.. RUSH FOR 1000+ YARDS   AND U'LL BE GOOD..  THE WHOLE POINT OF FOOTBALL IS TO GO TO  COLLEGE AND GET THAT DEGREE .. THE LEAGUE IS AN EXTRA.\n\n\nAND GET UR SPEED UP!
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stab the first and second string QBs in their throwing arm. lol had to say it but for real you gotta push for reps and when your on the sidelines play catch alot and go nice and far apart to show off your arm. and if you are young then you should get your shot soon. try askin coach for a receivers slot and then ask for a wr pass play. there are many ways to impress the coaches you can find a lot of oppurtunities
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When I was in high school, several of the best players on the varsity teams were short. My sister was one of them - she's only 5 ft 1 inch tall and she was a great player. Some of the other short players were notable for their speed and three point shots. \n\nIf I get a vote, I'd say go for it, but have a back-up plan. It's awful tough to make it as a pro-athlete, and whether or not you do, you'll still have to eat! (If you're wondering how to come up with a back-up plan, I'll tell this - the people I know who are most happy are the ones who are doing something they enjoy. Develop hobbies you love - you'll be suprised at how often they can turn into careers!)
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First of all, varsity sports are a large commitment... and not every school's lettering requirements are the same.  Furthermore, intense athletic competition isn't for everyone... if you find yourself not liking it, you shouldn't force yourself to do it.  Doing other stuff, like theater, debate, volunteering, etc, can look just as good.\n\nFind out what your school's lettering requirements are, (ask a coach or friend who does sports) so you have an idea of what you need to do.\n\nStart conditioning now.  For XC, you want to run over the summer to get ready.  (Follow the advice of some of the other answers here on how to get ready for that.)  Remember to drink plenty of fluids, stay hydrated, and don't do stupid stuff (like jumping off of buildings, etc.) that could get you hurt.\n\nFor track, there are actually a lot of events.  If distance running is your thing, go for it, but otherwise try sprinting or middle distance.  If you're not really into either of those (or not varsity level), also look into the different field events.  Some, like jumping or pole vaulting, you might have an advantage in due to your light body weight (but you'll need to exericse and build up your muscles, too).  And, despite the myth, throwing the discus or shotput or javelin isn't just for overweight guys and football players.  If you're athletic enough overall, you could have a chance of sucess.  The key with track is to figure out what you like to do and do it well.\n\nWith track or tennis, again, you want to start conditioning ASAP.  XC could help you get ready for track or tennis.  But, you need to work over the time before (maybe doing some strength training, running, playing some other sport, etc.) to get ready for these sports, because once the season starts it's sort of late to get in shape.\n\nAs for food, eat normally, but try to get in all the major food groups.  If you work out a lot (as you'll need to, to make varsity) you might need more nutrients than the average person... so don't starve yourself, but don't overdo it either.\n\nGood luck.
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Fact that you got into Varsity tells me that you have the ability to also get your degree!! \nI'd suggest you should start paying your own varsity fees and then you'll see the time your waisting by not studying.\nFact is, Varsity is a jol and everyone knows that. The trick is to study a little every day. Go through the material you've discussed in class every afternoon. That way you'll be halfway there ones exams start.
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Deffinatly play!  Number one it shows great detication, which will help for next year.  Also it will help you improve, you can't get any better if you just give up because your friends arn't on the team.  In my middle school for modified basketball we have an A and  B team and I was put onto the B team, and I hated it!  But I stuck thought it and played, and now I'm a starting point guard on my Highschool Varsity team.  So deffinatly stick with it no matter what, if you love the sport just practice a lot.
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It will probably only make a difference if you want to play water polo in college.  Being on the varsity team at anytime during high school is good to put on your college app., the fact that your a freshman indicates you're very good, but again it will probably only impress the coaches.  If you are really concerned about spicing up your college app., don't underestimate good grades, and VOLUNTEER somewhere, doing some kind of public service work during your time in high school.