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November 17, 2018

WHAT IF I DON’T MAKE THE TEAM?!?!

Hey Brandon,

This year I’m trying out for a new team sport, and so far I like it. The problem is that I’ve never played before so almost all the girls are better then me. Tryouts are in January and I feel like I won’t make the team. What should I do?

Troubled By Tough Tryouts

Hey Troubled By Tough Tryouts,

First of all, congrats on trying something new! Lots of people sit on the sidelines because they’re afraid, but you’re putting yourself out there and going for it. That’s amazing!

I’m guessing ALL the girls aren’t better than you. Most of us judge ourselves harder than anyone else does. So you might not have as much experience as some of the girls. Maybe even most of the girls. But I bet you’re doing better than you think.

And even if you’re not? That’s okay. Look, this sounds like such a parent thing to say, but I think it’s true whenever you’re trying out for something, like a sports team, a play or whatever. Don’t hold back out of fear you might not be good enough. Lay it all out there and do your absolute best.

Sometimes, they have to pick the people with the most skill. But sometimes—and maybe even a lot of times—coaches are looking for potential, hard work, and a good attitude. If they see all that in you, there’s a good chance they could pick you over someone with more skills and experience but a terrible attitude.

Whether or not you make the team depends on a lot of things, and your skill level is only one of them. But the worst that can happen is you don’t make it. If you really loved the process, you could keep working on your skills and try out again next year. Coaches will notice a willingness to keep trying, and they’ll especially notice if your skills improve.

Hey, maybe you’ve gotten to know some of the other girls throughout the process, and that’s cool too. As hard as it is, we’re going to have to try new things that may be difficult over and over again in life, so you’re getting good practice.

Wishing you tons of luck. We’re all cheering for you!

What was the last really hard thing you tried to do? Did you succeed? If not, what did you learn? Tell us in the comments.

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  1. Hopefull says

    December 1, 2018 at 5:02 am

    Don’t give up!
    I tried for 3 years to get into the girl football team.Guess what? I never got in. I.m at a new school now and I’m still trying!

  2. thunderbeets vlogs says

    December 1, 2018 at 4:35 am

    i got my exam papers….. but turns out i got full marks yaaaaaaay !!!!

  3. Animallover says

    December 1, 2018 at 12:40 am

    Just try your best.
    Good luck.

  4. Unicorn says

    November 30, 2018 at 5:52 am

    Do your best and don’t give up

  5. science geek says

    November 29, 2018 at 11:06 am

    great! don’t worry, you’ll get better. things always do.xxx

  6. Speaking8Languages says

    November 29, 2018 at 10:49 am

    I tried to Learn Dutch and i suceeded ! Yay ! doei !

    • Animallover says

      December 1, 2018 at 12:41 am

      8 LANGUAGES!!!! Wow! Great job!!

  7. Soccer Girl says

    November 28, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    I am joining indoor soccer this year and I that the other team mates might make fun of me because I suck at soccer or that I am fat! 🙁 I don’t know what to do!!!

  8. Rebble princess says

    November 28, 2018 at 3:12 pm

    OMG I feel the exact same!
    I do football(soccer) 4 times a week there’s a girl who’s AMAZING and I never feel good enough!

  9. Anonymous says

    November 28, 2018 at 6:46 am

    Good luck!!!

  10. Miss Try Your Best says

    November 28, 2018 at 2:40 am

    Good luck! The only way to make it to the team is to try your best

  11. book worm 9 says

    November 27, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    ohhhhhhhhhh don’t worry if you are good at sports you will be great if you don’t do well here some advice ether do some practice with bro or sis are try again next year good luck

  12. hope says

    November 27, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    don’t worry

  13. Dutch Dork says

    November 26, 2018 at 5:21 am

    Its not really bad if you don’t make it to the team right? you can still go to training every week. (Or does it work different in the USA?)

  14. SAD GIRL says

    November 25, 2018 at 11:55 am

    uhh…i’m such a girly-girl but”PRACTICE”

    • Love dork diaries series says

      November 26, 2018 at 7:23 pm

      I am really hoping you make the team.

  15. Lesi Cat says

    November 24, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    Just try your best!
    If you don’t make it, then try out next year!!

  16. Dork lover says

    November 24, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    Just believe in yourself. If you don’t make the team, it’s ok because you know that you tried your hardest. Don’t think of yourself low just because other girls have more experience than you do, just do your best and maybe your coach will see the potential in you. Best wishes!

  17. Drama queen says

    November 24, 2018 at 3:18 am

    I was the worst on my team☹

  18. Dork diary lover says

    November 23, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    Hey Brandon I go to a school with my cousins but I go in class with a boy cousin who really likes to pretend to be SMARTER than me and his boy cousin likes to say bad language and they just keep bullying me what should I do plz help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  19. Anonymous says

    November 23, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    I hope you make the team

  20. pinkypie says

    November 23, 2018 at 9:09 am

    I guess you should just believe in yourself that’s what tell you to do

  21. Competevevegirl says

    November 22, 2018 at 10:38 pm

    Hey Brandon I really think that I am the fastest girl at my school and sometimes I beat the boys that I am racing and sometimes I don’t when I do i sometimes feel sorry for the boys that they lost and I treat them kindly but they are always mean to me what can I do to stop that

    • Dork lover says

      November 24, 2018 at 3:12 pm

      I actually think that I’m the fastest girl in my school too! You should ignore them. They only get mad at you because they are jealous that you beat them and that your faster than them. It sometimes happens to me but I really don’t care what they say because I already know that they’re just jealous.

    • Miss So Not Sporty says

      November 28, 2018 at 2:35 am

      Competevevegirl, help them in every way you can, whether it’s in Math or English. Keep going girl! Good luck,
      Miss So Not Sporty

    • Animallover says

      December 1, 2018 at 12:47 am

      I say exactly what dorklover says!

  22. Fortnite Girl says

    November 22, 2018 at 5:48 pm

    You go girl!! I hope you will make the team

  23. LadyGagaLover(AndTaylorSwift) says

    November 22, 2018 at 11:30 am

    Best of luck!

  24. FortniteGirl says

    November 22, 2018 at 11:17 am

    You go girl!! You can make the team I KNOW it!

  25. Friendly CCP Advisor says

    November 22, 2018 at 10:18 am

    Hi, my simple advice is that you should put effort into practicing(PLEASE NO TIME WASTING IN YOUR DAY). Since those tryouts are in January, I am quite positive that you have some time to practice this sport. Please comment below, or above, if I gave some helpful advice, or the opposite.

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