Anyone signing up for the American Select tryouts? Is it really worth the cost at this age of a just a money maker? The selection process seems much less biased than the AU tryouts:
The tryout process will be unlike any other, with collegiate coaches evaluating and selecting players. Club coaches will not be selecting the teams.
Professional Independent Evaluators
Collegiate Coach Evaluators
No Club Coaches Will Select The Teams
Identifying The Best Players From Each Region Regardless Of Club Or HS Affiliation
We’re the AU tryouts really biased? Everyone made the team!
Are you 100% certain everyone made the team? I know a few that tried out that didn't. Also, the groupings were based on club affiliations.
Not all of the girls from the same club were on the same team. They were split among both Md Teams.
Back to the original question, this is 100% a moneymaker. All told it will cost 700$ per player, so how could it not be? Seems like AS adds a younger year every year and last year they had 2 teams for 24-26 years (so not only top 22 players as it says). That doesn't mean it won't be a good experience and I wouldn't be shocked if a lot of girls in this area try out.
Its a very well run event, but no one is getting recruiting at that event. And depends on where you live, Delaware hotels are outrageous that time of year.
Had a 24 and 26 play it in last year. The competition for the 24s was outstanding and tons of exposure during the pool play days. The 26 games were much less so. It was pretty clear lots of the top 26s weren't attending this event so game against teams outside NY/NJ weren't that competitive.
Selection felt relatively fair for the most part. However a couple girls made the team who didn't even attend tryouts.
