Stop making these 4 mistakes

You probably think one thing matters above all else in trails …

Scoring goals?

Scouts aren't just looking at the scoreboard.

They are looking at your overall game.

If you focus only on the net, you miss the bigger picture.

Here are the 4 biggest mistakes we see strikers make at trials:

1️⃣ Trying too hard to score

Don’t be selfish! Scoring isn’t what earns contracts.

Scouts look at hold-up play, movement, awareness, and composure. Goals are a bonus.

2️⃣ Overthinking in front of goal

Chances require calm. Overthinking leads to hesitation, doubt, and missed opportunities.

3️⃣Lack of work rate

Low effort is an instant red flag.

Tracking back, pressing, and off-ball movement matter just as much as what you do on the ball.

4️⃣ Poor body language

You need to show you're a confident player regardless if you make a mistake or not.

Don't drop your shoulders and start hiding away.

Scouts want to see players with an elite mindset who focus on the next action.

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