Entering freshman year, which sport should i try for? Field hockey, cross country...?

Question

I'm debating on which sport I should try out for, field hockey or XC.

I know i love LOVE field hockey, but i haven't played in about a year due to a family tragedy. I've basically just got over the most intense part of my emotional struggle, and haven't been exercising regularly.. more like on and off. I'm worried that I'm not going to do very well. I know when I played I was right on par with the best girl on the team, but that was a while ago. I do love the sport, and i'm willing to work my butt off during tryouts, and put my whole effort into it. As much as i've got.

But, i'm really anxious about the whole tryout thing. if i don't make it, i'll be so mad at myself. so mad.

i know for XC you're in no matter what, so i'm not as worried about not being in the best shape (yet!) and running is always great. I don't love love it like i love FH, but hey, it'll definitely get me in shape.

What do you guys think I should do??

And, If i don't make the FH team, do you think I could shoot for XC? There are multiple practice/tryout days for both...

Answer 1

I would say try out for FH, since that is what you would rather do, and then if you don't make it try out for cross country.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

If you love field hockey, play field hockey!  I mean if the XC team doesn't make cuts then I'm sure they wouldn't mind you coming out if you don't get one the field hockey team.  

My advice is, just go out for field hockey, but don't pressure yourself.  If you don't make the team, don't worry, it's not life or death.  Also, just relax and play; I know that I play field hockey worse when I'm stressed and overthinking every move.  Then I realize that I need to just relax and play, because that's how I play better.

Good Luck!!

Answer 3

Try out for the field hockey team, but make sure to be somewhat in shape before cross country season starts because it'll make it so much harder if you're not.