About this episode

In this episode, the hosts discuss how athletes and families can navigate evaluation day effectively.

Evaluations are here, and with them come excitement, nerves, and plenty of questions. In Part 2 of our Ask the Directors series, Korohen and Scott shift the conversation from how evaluations work to how athletes and families can make the most of the experience. They discuss: • Why the right team is often more important than the highest team • How athletes can prepare mentally and physically for evaluations • What parents can do to best support their athlete • Green flags and red flags coaches notice during evaluations • How to move on after mistakes • Why every athlete's journey looks different Whether your athlete is stepping into their first evaluation or has been through the process before, this conversation is full of practical advice and encouragement for evaluation week.

People in this episode

Hosts: Korohen, Scott

Topics covered

• evaluations
• athlete support
• team selection
• mental preparation
• coaching insights

Keywords

• evaluations
• athletes
• team fit
• parent support
• coaching

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