How to make my varsity high school soccer team?

Am I good enough to make the Girl's Varsity Soccer team at my high school as a freshman I play for one of the top clubs in the country as a defender. What do they focus on in the try-outs?

• Answer:

  Just because you play for a good team doesn't mean you will impress at tryouts. Anything can happen on tryouts that could cause good players to not make the team. With that said, you shouldn't focus on yourself during the tryouts. Don't hog the ball. Play your hardest and make the others playing around you better. A coach will recognize effort over talent and in many cases will keep the player that tries the hardest, but may not have the most talent. Make sure you practice with any soccer skills and drills you may have in your arsenal to keep your skills ready for the tryout.