Hi Guys!
I m a rising senior and I really want to do a sport next year. I like soccer a lot, but I ve only played in gym class. I m pretty good at kicking (not awesome, but decent) and I m willing to dedicate myself to improving.
Do I even have a chance at making it? There are many good players on though team, though some have graduated, and there are a lot of freshmen trying out.
I am old and not too fit. I don t even watch soccer. Is it worth trying out for the team or would it be a waste of time?
Any other sports suggestions for the fall season are welcome too!
Thanks!!!
I think it would be very difficult to make the soccer team if you haven’t even played club soccer. I doubt your gym classes last as long as a regulation high school soccer game. There is a lot of movement and tactics and positioning that take time to understand and become instinctual. I would ask the coach. Is there a JV team? Would you be cool with that? Is there a rugby team in your area? Seriously – everybody is new to rugby and I’ve never known a team to turn away a new victim. :-t It’s not as brutal as people think (there are so many safety rules about tackling that are far superior to football, for example); it requires great conditioning; and it’s a growing sport (male or female).
I agree ^^. Does your school have a JV level team? You’d probably play that if you don’t have any soccer experience. Though, if you practice over the summer and condition, maybe you’ll get really good and make Varsity. Keep practicing!
Thank you!!!
There is JV team. Also competitive, but I’ll practice to death over the summer. Thanks so much for the advice!
^^ Like! But I still say rugby !!!