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Continued from page 43 Yet, some players find competing against
others exciting. Marsolais explains, “I like Action From
Houle explains the downfall of nervousness tryouts because you have to work hard because
and the jitters. “If you are too nervous for you are playing against some of the best kids
tryouts then there is no way you will perform to around (for a spot).” The Founders Cup
your capabilities. It’s important to stay focused Similarly, Levert talks about the thrill of
on the things that you can directly control and competition when going head-to-head with
focus on yourself and not the other players.” others trying out. “I enjoy scrimmages and
Interestingly, many players who feel nervous showing the coaches my aggressiveness in the
before stepping onto the ice quickly calm game.”
down and loose the jitters as soon as they start Just like the coaches who are looking for
skating around. “I feel pressure, nervousness more than just hockey skills during tryout
to do well before tryouts– but once you step on sessions, players are hoping that the coaches
the ice, it just goes away,” explains Donavin notice their many strengths that may not be
Levert, a Major Peewee player. directly related to hockey skills.
Players across the levels talk about similar Sam Harty hopes that his coach notices that

things that make them nervous at tryouts. he can be a leader and that he sets an example
When discussing his biggest fear about tryouts, on the ice. His brother Bennett hopes the
Minor Peewee players Bennett Harty and coach notices that he’s coachable, willing to Photo Credits: Joe Francis Kawehnoke, Akwesasne Mohawk Territory
Logan Villeneuve explain, “The fear of getting learn. Houle hopes that the evaluators observe
cut is huge.” his determination and that he is a team player.
Dustin Villeneuve (Minor Midget) and Chisholm hopes that his effort to outwork
Tristan Paquette (Minor Peewee) both talk others is noted.
about the nerve-wracking moments before It seems that not only is the tryout process

finding out whether you’ve made the cut. an ordeal for coaches, but it’s a rollercoaster of
“That line up…it’s so hard waiting in it to find emotions for the players too, across all divisions
out if you made the team or not.” of play. Nonetheless, learning to cope with
Something that players talk about enjoying stress, identifying positive ways to calm, and
about playing hockey is the friendships that tackle nerves, and dealing with achievement
they make and the friends they get to experience and disappointment are life lessons that our
the game of hockey with. At tryouts though, youth need to experience as they grow up. So,
players often find themselves facing off against navigating the trials and tribulations of tryouts
friends for a spot on the roster. just might be a worthwhile experience for all
Houle states, “Seeing friends get cut from involved, no matter how they turn out.
the team is tough.” To those players who made the cut this year,
Chisholm explains, “What I dislike the congratulations go out to you for earning a spot
most about tryouts is that sometimes you are on the team. And for those players who did not
competing against your friends for a spot on get a spot on a squad, congratulations goes out
the team. to you as well – you gave it a go. Photo Credits: Joe Francis Kawehnoke, Akwesasne Mohawk Territory

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