This year DD had to hit the tryout circuit...I can tell you now...I absolutly hate it. Trying to pick a home with very little engagement with a team is tough. From a coaching perspective, I absolutely understand the hatred of the commit then jump of players. It sux..I totally understand. On the flip side, I cant stand the offer after a tryout, but have to commit immediately. I look at tryouts like buying a new car...I dont just want something I can afford..I want to make it a permanent home. We all learned our lesson on this when we bought our first car. There are 3 aspects to choosing a team...coaches, the players, and the parents. All 3 must jive in my opinion for a perfect fit. After DD hits your tryout and you offer, know that im hitting tryouts all week. At the end of the week, if you are the best match..then you have us. We have hit teams that have offered, only to talk to a parent of the team tell me how the world spins around their DD...you think I want to listen to that for 8-10 tourneys? Its a 2 way street...we've been offered, then recinded because we wanted to hit other tryouts. ..its cut throat I tell you..not sure what the true answer is