RESEARCH : the options available in your new location . It may impact your home choice , so do it prior to choosing a place to live . A School Liaison Officer can assist you with information about the local schools and put you in contact with athletic directors at various schools and community programs . Make contact early to see what you need to participate . You can check out the school websites which your SLO can also provide . Contact the school to find out if there are any training dates or camps prior to tryouts or school starting . If your athlete plans to compete in college , familiarize yourself with the
National CollegiateAthleticAssociation ( NCAA ) requirements .
REPUTATION : Often a student athlete is frustrated by a move because he / she has worked hard to earn a reputation with their coaches . Bring that with you ! Request a letter of recommendation from the current coach prior to leaving . Take video of the athlete in action to bring along . Have any performance statistics at hand . In cases where a student might miss tryouts make arrangements to send a video link to the coach .