How to properly approach new coach?

[newcool]

I am going to try our for my uni's soccer team in a week and I have been hearing horror stories about the coach. I have met a few very talented fellows who quit the team simply because they say the coach is an asshole/jerk and favors certain people, while not giving others a chance.

I am looking for advice on the kind of demeanor I should use when encountering such a coach? How do I attain his good side and show him who I am with a favorable first impression. Pretty much If he doesn't like you at first, you will not be playing soccer for the team, so what is the best attitude to have?

Thanks guys

[erictheking]

That sort of thing happens in football all the time.

Tell him to f*** off and sign for someone else.

[NHRef]

You are running on second hand knowledge. If you want to try for the team, go, give it your best effort, be yourself and make up your own mind.

[mak9]

hustle like an animal, thats what these types of coaches want to see

[Cheezymadman]

hustle like an animal, thats what these types of coaches want to see

That's really the only thing that got me a spot on the high school team. That and other than me, we only had one keeper.

But the coach actually came up to me on the last day of try-outs and told me "Casey, I'm going to level with you. You're not the fastest, you're not the strongest, and you're not the best guy we could put in goal. But you've got more heart than anyone else out here, and that's why I'm going to keep you around."

That was one of those "Ok, thanks, I guess." moments for me.

[Skaog]

ya I would just work hard at tryouts, most coaches like hard workers. THose guys might have been talented but also lazy.

I dont think any coaches dont like players who work hard.

[Wasted]

Give your everything at practice. A player who's willing to go all out is worth more than a more talented one with no work ethic.

If you actually speak to the coach, keep eye contact, firm handskake, let him see how much confidence you have in yourself.