Team,

Below, please see important Seaforth men’s basketball weekly update (Sun, 10/27).

Cheers,
Coach Berry

Quote: “Good teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the Me for the We.”

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Open Gym Schedule:

This week, there’s one open gym:

• Mon, 10/28 from 6:00am – 7:30am

Basketball Interest Meeting:

The basketball interest meeting will be on the following date:

• Tue, 10/29 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Loading Dock Parking:

Please avoid parking in the loading dock area, as it violates school policy.

Non-compliance with this policy may result in disciplinary action and penalty. We kindly ask that you park in the general parking lot instead.

Let’s resolve this issue by keeping the loading dock area clear at all times.

Basketball Tryouts Announcement:

Varsity and JV basketball tryouts will be on the following dates:

• Wed, 10/30 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Thu, 10/31 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

If you're currently participating in an in-season sport (such as football, track, soccer, etc.), you may attend tryouts after your season concludes. For example, if football season ends on Fri, 11/8, your tryout will be on Mon, 11/11.

Cuts:

• The first round of cuts will occur after initial tryout on Wed, 10/30.
• The second round of cuts will take place following tryout on Thu, 10/31.
• The final team roster will be set once all in-season sport participants have had a chance to tryout.

Please note: All cut decisions are final once made.

Eligibility Requirements for Basketball Tryouts:

An up-to-date physical examination is REQUIRED and must be uploaded into PlanetHS. Without it, you will NOT be permitted to participate in basketball tryouts.

If you don’t have an up-to-date physical, use Mon, 10/28, to get it done since there’s no school that day.

Additionally, any student failing a class will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

Tryout Preparation Tips:

• Get a Good Night’s Sleep: Rest is essential. Make sure you are well-rested before the tryout to stay mentally sharp and physically strong.
• Eat a Healthy Meal: Eat something nutritious before the tryout, like a light meal that includes carbohydrates and protein for energy.
• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water before and during the tryout to stay hydrated and avoid cramping.
• Warm-Up Thoroughly: Make sure to warm up your muscles and get your body ready for action. Avoid cold starts, as it can affect your performance early on.
• Be Prepared for Pressure: Mentally prepare for high-pressure situations like free throws or scrimmages. Handling pressure calmly can help you shine when it matters most.

Official Team Practices:

The first two official team practices are scheduled as follows:

• Fri, 11/1 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Sat, 11/2 from 9:00am – 12noon

Coach’s Message on Tryouts:

High school basketball tryouts begin this week, and as head coach, I face the tough responsibility of making cuts.

To be honest, this process is painful. Telling a young athlete they didn’t make the team is never easy.

With a multitude of kids trying out for just 12 spots, many will be disappointed. Adding to this challenge, I know several players - and their families - who may not make the final cut.

The big question I face is this: “Do I select the top 12 players, or do I give preference to those I know, even if they aren’t among the top performers?”

Ultimately, this decision comes down to two core values: Relationships or Integrity. While relationships are incredibly important to me, in this situation, I’m choosing INTEGRITY.

This doesn’t mean I don’t value the relationships I’ve built. In fact, I’ll look for ways to keep those who didn’t make the team involved in the program, helping them continue to grow. I care about each of them.

I hope that, when this process unfolds, those who don’t make the team will understand and respect the decision.