My Soccer Tryout Experience
Hey everyone! Back with another blog, and today I’ll be sharing my experience with both my club and school soccer tryouts.
Club Tryouts
Last season, I played for Lake Washington Premier FC’s B team. Our first season was rough, we only won one game, had one draw, and lost the rest. The second season was a bit better, but I wanted to win more. After tryouts, I ended up back on the B team, which was frustrating because I really wanted to be part of the A team, where they won a lot more games.
Since I wasn’t selected, my friends encouraged me to try out for Crossfire, one of the biggest clubs in Washington. I decided to give it a shot—and I made the A team! Now, I’m playing alongside four of my friends, and I’ve been told this team wins a lot of games. I’m really excited about this opportunity and can’t wait to see how the season goes.
School Tryouts
School tryouts started last week, and my goal was to make either the C team or possibly JV. After the first day, I realized making JV would be tough, not just because of my skills but also due to the way the coaches were evaluating players. So, I shifted my focus to making the C team instead.
As tryouts went on, though, I noticed the coaches weren’t paying much attention to me. In the end, I got cut. I genuinely feel like I was better than a lot of the players who made the C team, but I think my position had too much competition. Not making the team was heartbreaking, but I know this is all part of the learning process. There’s always next year, and in the meantime, I now have the chance to join track and field, another sport I love.
Sometimes setbacks open new doors, and I’m excited to see where this path takes me.
Final Thoughts
This tryout experience was full of ups and downs, but it taught me a lot about finding new opportunities. While getting cut from my school team was disappointing, making the Crossfire A team was a huge win, and I’m excited to compete at a higher level with my friends. This whole journey reminded me that setbacks aren’t the end, they’re just a part of the process. Whether it’s soccer, track and field, or anything else I take on, I’ll keep pushing myself to improve and make the most of every opportunity. There’s always another chance, and I’m ready for whatever comes next.
