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The 1st week of basketball is such an exciting time. It is filled with anxiety, enthusiasm and hope. Players and teams prepare for the long journey that lays ahead and each team is undefeated. Each player is filled with the dream that he can fill an important role on the team.
We are going to look at a high school season for a team that starts the Monday after Thanksgiving. A week stats on a Monday and ends on a Sunday. (2022 – 2023 season)
Week #1 November 28th – December 4th
The 1st day of a high school basketball season varies from state to state. We have done our best to create a list of the 1st day of tryouts for each state. We hope to have a complete list each year.
Day #1 Monday December 2nd: The 1st Tryout is a filled with anxiety for most players. So many questions race through a player’s mind. What will the practice be like? Am I in good enough shape? Have I prepared? How are my skills? Who will be my competition? How many players will make the team? How many players will be cut?
For sure, there will be major conditioning.
Day #2 Tuesday December 3rd: Day #2 of tryouts. For some teams this may be cut day. Coaches will identify players on the fence and schedule to tryout to put these players in situations where they can be evaluated closely with other players “on the bubble.” Players who may be cut are aware of their rank in many cases. It is important for these players to have a great tryout. Other players have solidified their position on a team. And for some, the but has already been decided and this will be the final day of the season. It is all over but the crying.
Wednesday December 4th: Many coaches have already put in offenses and defenses during the 1st two days of tryouts. With each day, more and more of the team concepts will be introduced. Starters will be named, and roles will be identified for all the players. the 3rd day is a common day to make the final cuts of the players. This is hard on a coach, not matter how easy the cut is. The cut is devastating to the player.
Thursday December 5th: The team is now picked and the chemistry needs to develop between the players and the coaches. Leaders will emerge.
Friday December 6th: Many teams will scrimmage over the next three days. This will give a coach a chance to see who the top players will compete against other varsity players. Teams will face different defenses. Team and individual strengths and weaknesses will be identified.
Saturday December 7th: Most varsity teams will practice on at least one day of the weekend. The times may vary, but most coaches like to take advantages of any chance to get players in the gym. A weekend practice may be like every other practice or a coach may choose to work on more individual skills.
Sunday December 8th: Many coaches will practice all 7 days during the 1st week of the season, however, some may see the value in giving the players a day off. It is a long journey that has just began, and coaches want players to be rested and healthy and a day off might be the best option for some teams.