"Trial Nerves Are Expected"

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Live assessment trial is likely one of the most stressful events during your football career of a soccer player. Experienced doesn't count, the thought of putting your talents on show to impress a recruitment team, will cause cold sweats and anxiety for even the most confident players. Therefore is it essential for young players to understand how to prepare for a football trial, given yourself the best chance of success.

The best ways to prepare for a football trial are:

• Start a Training Journal: Tactical, Mental, Technical and Physical

• Plan your nutrition

• Get a good nights sleep

• Look the part – Ensure you have the correct kit

• Research the teams playing philosophy

• Always arrive early with a positive attitude

• Listen to the coach and be prepared learn

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football_boots_for_a_trial Football trials are similar to job interviews and your first impression has a lasting effect on recruiters. If you want to be taken seriously you must take your image seriously. As a player you need to have suitable training gear to help your performance such as:

• A Large Sports Bag

• Clean Football boots with studs suitable for grass. (Make sure any new boots are worn in before the trial).

• Moulded Football boots for hard ground

• Shin pads

• Training tracksuit

• Shorts, socks and t-shirt or football shirt, this should be suitable for training and a good fit for you to be comfortable.

• Water bottle

It may also be wise to bring a football, so you can warm up with a dribble around the pitch if you arrive early, to loosen up.

Having the correct equipment give you the psychological boost you need at a trial. So make sure you look and carry yourself in a manner that tells the recruitment team you are in for a business.

Always Arrive Early "Punctuality is key"

You want to arrive in good time so you can assess your surroundings, relax and do some light stretching. This will enable you to visually plan out your trial and perhaps meet any of the recruiters before other players arrive.

A Good Attitude Is Important

Professional coaches know that skills can be taught and fitness can be trained. But a player’s attitude must always come from within. So you need to show that you have the desire to work hard, apply yourself and leave everything on the pitch. They are looking for someone to support the team’s goals both on and off the field.

“It is your ATTITUDE, not your APTITUDE that will determine your ALTITUDE.” Zig Zigler

Play with a smile on your face, be enthusiastic and work as hard as you can for the team. If you make a mistake, give your all to rectify that mistake by tracking back and making it difficult for the opponent and you’re sure to impress at your trial.

Understand the Team and Coaches Philosophy Before the Trial

Try to carry out as much research as possible on the team you are trialling for. It’s important to understand their style of play and the type of player the club is looking for. Often a team will have the same philosophy from under-9’s all the way through to the first team. Therefore, watching the professional team, especially players in your position, will give you insight into what they require before you turn up.

The Coach Is There to Coach, so Listen and Learn

A big part of player recruitment for coaches is assessing how the player reacts to instructions and how the player learns. The best way to show this to a potential coach is to be attentive, concentrate and listen to all information. Once you have taken the instructions on board try to demonstrate what they have asked for in real game situations. This will highlight your commitment to learning.