Parents may watch tryouts from designated areas.

However, TCYSA does not permit parents to talk specifically to or coach their child during the session. We do this for several reasons:

First, each player needs to be focused on listening to their instructions. Any distraction, no matter how well-intended, may cause your child to miss an important instruction that results in a poor performance.

Second, what evaluators are looking for may not be obvious. Suggesting that your child take a shot, strike a long ball, or attempt a breakaway may be counter to what an evaluator is looking for.

Third, we recognize that tryouts present a stressful situation for players and parents. Our evaluators strive to maintain a fun and fair atmosphere on the field. Parents help most by channeling their energy into cheering for all good play on the field while ignoring any mistakes.

Finally, consider this your own tryout of sorts: Should your child make an Academy, Challenge or Classic team, coaching from the sidelines is forbidden.

How will you measure up?