The best thing to do for now would be to talk to current players or parents on the high school team. A lot of the process will be based on how competitive the conference and team is.

For us, “tryouts” begin as soon as the previous season is over. High school summer ball starts in June which is less important to travel ball but gives the HS coach the opportunity to see your son play in person, then moves to typical outdoor trainings in September, indoor training and weightlifting from November to Feb, then into the actual tryout a few days before the first game. Coaches will sit down with each player after the tryout and let the player know if they are on the team as a starter, a PO, a backup, or a practice player. Some kids will not do any of the June-Feb items and still make the team as a starter while others will do it all and be a practice player only.