{"id":300037,"date":"2025-08-01T03:55:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T08:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlslife.com\/?p=300037"},"modified":"2025-08-01T19:47:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T00:47:58","slug":"game-on-how-to-prep-for-sports-tryouts-all-summer-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wellness\/workouts\/300037\/game-on-how-to-prep-for-sports-tryouts-all-summer-long\/","title":{"rendered":"Nail your tryout and score a spot on the squad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-image-300041\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/soccer-girl.jpg\" alt=\"A girl in a navy blue soccer uniform runs on a grassy field during game preparation, with other players and spectators in the background on a cloudy day.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/soccer-girl.jpg 700w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/soccer-girl-263x300.jpg 263w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/soccer-girl-480x549.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Want to crush it at tryouts this fall? These last weeks of summer break are your secret weapon. Whether you\u2019re aiming for varsity or just want to feel strong, confident and game-day ready, this is your moment to level up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We\u2019re breaking down exactly how to train smart (and still have fun) with simple workouts, skill-boosting drills, mental prep strategies and healthy habits you can actually stick to.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Set your goal<\/mark><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Before you lace up your sneakers, ask yourself: What do I want to get better at? Maybe you want to improve your endurance, perfect your free throw or get more confident during practice. Write down a few realistic goals to guide your summer routine, and keep you motivated when you&#8217;d rather be binging Netflix.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Build your own training schedule<\/mark><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You don\u2019t need a fancy gym or hours of free time to train like an athlete. Aim for 3\u20135 active days a week with a mix of\u2026<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Strength training:<\/strong> Think bodyweight workouts (squats, lunges and push-ups) or resistance bands.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Cardio sessions<\/strong>: Try running, biking, swimming or dance classes to boost stamina.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Skill drills:<\/strong> Practice sport-specific moves like dribbling, passing, footwork or sprint starts.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Recovery days:<\/strong> Don\u2019t skip rest! Your muscles need time to rebuild stronger.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" class=\"wp-image-300042\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dance-team.jpg\" alt=\"Three young women wear black-and-orange letterman jackets and flower crowns, standing side by side on a sports field at dusk, as stadium lights glow and players prepare for sports tryouts in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dance-team.jpg 700w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dance-team-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dance-team-480x686.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DB68ht4zDVi\/?img_index=1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DB68ht4zDVi\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@nicolettedurazzo<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Fuel like a champ<\/mark><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Healthy meals = better energy and focus. Stay hydrated, eat protein after workouts and keep snacks on hand like trail mix, fruit or yogurt. Bonus tip: Try limiting sugary drinks before practice\u2014they can zap your stamina.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Strengthen your mindset<\/mark><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Tryouts aren\u2019t just physical, they\u2019re mental, too. Build your confidence by visualizing success (yes, literally picture yourself nailing that serve), practicing positive self-talk (\u201cI\u2019ve trained for this. I\u2019ve got this.\u201d) and learning from mistakes instead of spiraling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can also try journaling or meditation apps to help keep your focus sharp.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-300195\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volleyball-girls.jpg\" alt=\"Two young female volleyball players in red jerseys pose and smile indoors at a summer sports venue, likely after prep for sports tryouts; one wears jersey number 7, the other 19. People and event booths are visible in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volleyball-girls.jpg 700w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volleyball-girls-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volleyball-girls-480x617.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGJya3xsFxg\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGJya3xsFxg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marybeeating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marybeeating<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Make it fun<\/mark><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Training doesn\u2019t have to feel like a chore. Grab a friend for a pick-up game, make a playlist to soundtrack your runs or treat yourself to cute workout gear. When you make it fun, you\u2019re way more likely to stay consistent and show up ready to slay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Stay consistent, stay kind to yourself and remember: by the time tryouts roll around, you won\u2019t just be prepared, you\u2019ll be unstoppable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Want more wellness how-to inspo? 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These last weeks of summer break are your secret weapon. Whether you\u2019re aiming for varsity or just want to feel strong, confident and game-day ready, this is your moment to level up. We\u2019re breaking down exactly how to train smart (and still have fun) with simple workouts, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2399,"featured_media":300038,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[299,61297],"tags":[4055,2258,279,712,400,10135,13794,450,12321,151,1924],"class_list":["post-300037","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-workouts","category-wellness","tag-athlete","tag-back-to-school","tag-health","tag-school","tag-sports","tag-sports-teams","tag-team","tag-teen","tag-tryouts","tag-wellness","tag-workout"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/300037","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2399"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=300037"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/300037\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/300038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=300037"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=300037"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=300037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}