2025-2026 Tryout: Dates and Times

Tryouts Start November 10, 2025. 

Monday (11/10): 

Groups 1 (JV1 and JV2 Candidates) East Gym Tryouts 3:25-5:25: 

Group 2 (Varsity Candidates) Study Hall 3:25-4-15; West Gym Tryouts 4:20-6:45: 

Coaches meeting to follow. 

• Players may be moved up or down levels throughout the week to get players at the level where they can be competitive. 

Tuesday (11/11):

Groups 1 (JV1 and JV2 Candidates) East Gym Tryouts 3:25-5:25: 

Group 2 (Varsity Candidates) Study Hall 3:25-4-15; West Gym Tryouts 4:20-6:45: 

Coaches meeting to follow. 

Wednesday (11/12):

Groups 1 (JV1 and JV2 Candidates) East Gym Tryouts 3:25-5:25: 

Group 2 (Varsity Candidates) Study Hall 3:25-4-15; West Gym Tryouts 4:20-6:45: 

Coaches meeting to follow. 

• FINAL TEAMS will be posted on "2025-2026 Final Rosters" by 8:00 pm. 

Thursday-Friday (11/13-14):

After tryouts, practices will be held every day from 3:25 to 5:30. On some days, the varsity team will practice until 6:00. 

During Advent and Lent, coaches should be finished by 5:30 so players can get home to go to church with their families.  

• If practices are cancelled, coaches will communicate that to the players. 

Saturday (11/15):

JV1 and Varsity will have a scrimmage at Fort Atkinson High School on Saturday, November 15, 2025. 

• There is a schedule attached to this website in the index.

• That information is posted on "2025 Scrimmage Information."

• A Season Schedule is on the Girls’ GBB Website. 2025-2026 Game Schedules.

How long will tryouts be? (3 days: November 10-12)

• Groups 1 (JV1 and JV2 Candidates) East Gym Tryouts 3:25-5:25

• Group 2 (Varsity Candidates) Study Hall 3:25-4-15; West Gym Tryouts 4:20-6:45

What will the time commitment in season look like?

• Practice is every day from 3:25 to 5:25 (varsity maybe longer…5:45) on days that we have school, unless the administration says it is safe for practice on cancellation days  

• There will be special practices over vacations and weekends. There is a varsity and JV1 tournament over the Christmas vacation.

• Extra Special Practices are published at: 2025-2026 Special Practices

What should I wear/bring to tryouts? 

• Shorts

• Shoes

• Practice clothes

• Waterbottle

Importance of basketball shoes. What color? 

• Shoes should be LAKESIDE SCHOOL COLORS or part of the school's adopted color scheme, or all white or all Navy blue, all Columbia blue, all Carolina blue, or all black.

• Are we a team or a collection of individuals? TEAM FIRST!    

How many players usually make up each team?

• 10-15 players per team.

• Ultimately, it depends on several components, including skill level, chemistry, attendance, attitude, and ability. 

What is the attendance policy? 

• It is expected that you will be at all practices and games.

• Playing time is determined by practice participation.

• If you miss a practice before a game, you may play, but you may not start, and playing time will be subject to the coach's discretion.  

What is the conditioning and weight training expectation? In practice? Outside of?

• All girls will do strength training during the season will be lifting during the school day. 

• Time will be provided during practice for JV1 and Varsity. 

• Those not lifting will be required to lift during the morning on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 am. 

What are the rules regarding jewelry in practice? 

• No Earrings. 

• No Necklaces. 

• No Bracelets. 

• No other pericings

Q: What skills should I be focusing on before tryouts? 

A: We want to play pressure defense. We want to press and fastbreak at all times when the opportunity exists, and we have the players to commit to that system. Our teams will adapt based on personnel and skill level. 

1. Ball Handling:

   1. Control with both hands (stationary + on the move)

   2. Dribbling under pressure, crossover, hesitation, retreat dribble

   3. Passing accuracy (chest, bounce, outlet, and on the move)

2. Shooting:

   1. Proper form and balance

   2. Consistency from short/mid range

   3. Finishing at the rim (both hands, layups under pressure)

   4. Free throws

3. Footwork:

   1. Jump stop, pivoting, triple threat position

   2. Balance on drives, cuts, and defensive slides

4.  Defense

   1. On-ball defense: stance, quick feet, ability to stay in front

   2. Help defense and rotations: understanding of team concepts

   3. Rebounding: boxing out, timing, physicality

   4. Communication: talking through switches and help

5. Basketball IQ

   1. Decision-making under pressure

   2. Understanding spacing, timing, and movement off the ball

   3. Recognizing offensive and defensive sets

   4. Making the extra pass

6. Effort, Attitude, and Coachability

   1. Hustle and energy in every drill

   2. Willingness to listen and apply feedback

   3. Encouraging teammates / good body language

   4. Competing hard but staying positive

7. Team Play & Communication

   1. Talking on defense, calling for the ball, and organizing teammates

   2. Playing unselfishly and reading others’ strengths

   3. Fitting into different roles without losing intensity

8. Conditioning & Athleticism

   1. Sprint endurance and recovery

   2. Agility, change of direction, quickness