Generic Characteristics for Player Selection
GCRA Competitive Teams
Tryouts and Evaluations

In an attempt to make the team selection process as problem free as possible, the following is a set of characteristics that should be consider during the evaluations. These correspond to the skills that are evaluated on the evaluation sheet. Please use the accompanying evaluation form to rate/evaluate each player on your list. We greatly appreciate all the comments you can provide about the players.

The following guidelines should give you an idea of what we are looking for
Skating: Defensive Play:
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    		• stride
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    		• ring pursuit / desire to check
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    		• balance
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    		• forechecking and backchecking
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    		• speed
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    		• defensive triangle
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    		• acceleration
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    		• person on person coverage
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    		• agility / mobility
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    		• channeling
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    		• stopping
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    		• anticipation of passes or plays
    Ring Control: Game Sense:
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    		• control of the ring at game speed                   
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    		• anticipation and reading of play
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    • protect the ring with body
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    		• is the player in the play
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    		• ability to play in traffic
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    		• effectiveness
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    		• passing and receiving
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    		• ability to break to open ice
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    		• forehand / backhand
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    		• play without the ring
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    		• accuracy
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    		• second effort
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    		• timing
    Other Factors - may be considered in
    Offensive Play overall or comments
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    		• playmaking
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    		• creating offensive opportunities Size / Strength:
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    		• setting up in offensive zone
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    		• ability to "hold their own"
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    		• breaking to open ice
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    		• Does this player get knocked around
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    		• nose for the net because of her size?
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    		• transition game
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    		• forechecking and backchecking Character / Desire & Spirit:

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    		• giving a second effort
    Shooting:
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    		• never quitting
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    		• variety of shots
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    		• wrist shot Leadership:
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    		• accuracy
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    		• follows directions
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    		• timing
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    		• is player eager to start the next drill
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    		• strength or does she fall to back of line?
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    		• release under pressure
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    		• does not cheat
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    		• confidence
    Performance Under Pressure:
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    		• gets the job done without panicking
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    		• eliminates panic passes