Things You'll Need:
- Shin guards
- Soccer cleats (if tryouts are outside)
- Running shoes
- Long socks
- Soccer ball
- Partner
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Step 1
Join another league. Serious high school soccer players often play in other leagues in the off-season to keep their skills up to par. Consider playing soccer in another league prior to high school tryouts to enhance soccer skills.
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Step 2
Practice skills. Nothing makes a soccer player better more than practice. Practice alone, with friends, with a team. Practice whenever, wherever there's a chance. Just practice. Every little bit helps.
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Step 3
Talk to the coach. Every coach expects players to have exceptional technical skills such as ball handling. Knowledge of the rules is another requirement every coach has. On top of these, every coach has a certain type of player he's looking for. Types of players include aggressive and team players. Coaches are not shy about the type of players they want, so don't worry about asking.
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Step 4
Try out and make the cut. Most high school soccer teams have tryouts to determine who will make the team. Show up, play hard and impress the coach. Put all the time and practice to the test. Regardless, try hard and have fun.
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Step 5
Be reliable. Even players that are good don't get playing time if they're not at practices. Show up for practice and team events. Playing soccer is more than just the game on the field. To play in the game, a player has to practice and prove to be a true team player.
