Remember that this thread was originally started to cover Tryouts Transparency; making sure that parents are getting sufficient disclosure and, if not, what can be improved for next year's tryout season.

Let's offer another idea. Several clubs this season have started to offer pre-tryout clinics (usually free) to allow parents and players to sample a program before plunking down money for a formal tryout.

Would more of these meet-and-greet clinics help parents and players map out their tryout season? Are these sessions proving useful to parents wanting to know the coaches in a new program?

What's Your View?