JEFFERSON GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
TRYOUT INFORMATION AND CRITERIA
2015-2016 SEASON
Tryout Information
Required Paperwork. Please see the Tryout Checklist for more details on the requirements.
Players must have all forms complete and turned in prior to the first day of tryouts in order to be
eligible to try out.
Tryout Schedule. VHSL Rules require that all student-athletes have at least three full days to try
out for the program. Those days will be Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday, November 9-10-11.
** All times and locations are subject to change depending on volleyball postseason play **
Monday, 11/9:
JV/Freshman Tryouts:
Varsity Tryouts:
4:00-5:45pm in Gym II
6:00-8:00pm in Gym I
Tuesday, 11/10:
JV/Freshman Tryouts:
Varsity Tryouts:
4:30-6:00pm at Holmes
6:30-8:30pm in Gym II
Wednesday, 11/11:
JV/Freshman Tryouts:
Varsity Tryouts:
4:00-5:45pm* in Gym II
6:00-8:00pm* in Gym I
* On 11/11, be prepared to stay a little later for meetings after team selections are made
Players will not receive an additional day of tryouts unless they were participating in an active
fall sport during the regular tryout period. Players should attend all tryout days. There may be
additional days of tryouts beyond the first cuts on Wednesday. Final rosters will be selected at
the latest by Saturday, November 14.
Each team will have approximately twelve players, but never more than fifteen.
Tryouts, like practices, are closed and only players and coaches may attend.
What Tryout Should I Attend?
 All returning Varsity players should attend Varsity tryouts
 All Juniors and Seniors should attend Varsity tryouts
 All Freshmen and Sophomores should attend JV/F tryouts unless they have been
invited to try out for Varsity
JEFFERSON GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
TRYOUT INFORMATION AND CRITERIA
2015-2016 SEASON
Tryout Evaluation Criteria
Players at all three levels will be evaluated in three primary areas: basketball skills, physical
skills, and intangibles. Players should consider all areas equally important in their overall
evaluation.
The Basketball Skills area of evaluation includes, but is not limited to, the following sub-areas:
- Shooting
- Cutting, Pivoting, Footwork
- Passing/Catching
- On Ball Defense
- Ballhandling
- Off Ball Defense
- Rebounding
- Decision-making/Understanding of the Game
- Potential to Develop (short-term and long-term)
The Physical Skills area of evaluation includes, but is not limited to, the following sub-areas:
- Conditioning
- Leaping Ability
- Strength
- Body Control/Balance
- Speed
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Quickness
The Intangibles area of evaluation includes, but is not limited to, the following sub-areas:
- Leadership
- Attendance/absences/scheduling issues
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
- Effort
- Confidence
- Communication
- Love of the Game/Enthusiasm
- Attitude/Coachability - Toughness (physical and mental)
The Head Coach of each team will have the final say over which players are selected for each
team. Input from assistants and other coaches in the program will aid the Head Coach’s
decision-making process.