Fall tryouts are here, and with them comes the same question every athlete asks: "How do I feel more confident?" The answer isn't found on tryout day. It's built through the small habits, routines, and preparation that happen long before the first whistle.

This is Part 1 of a three-part series on building confidence for tryouts. Over the next three days, Parts 2 and 3 will be released in sequence, each breaking down a different piece of what it actually takes to show up ready.

In this first Playbook, learn how to stop chasing confidence and start building evidence