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"No Time To Waste: First Day of School and Tryout Week" by Aaron Andrews

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Do I have what it takes to make the team? Did my summer training help? 

These were some of the questions many Dalat students had the first week of school.

As students started their first week back from the summer break, many things were on their minds. Figuring out classes, trying to fix sleep schedules, but, for many, the most important thing on their minds was trying out for the first sports season. With certain tryouts starting the second day of school, those who had been preparing over the summer were waiting with anticipation to jump back into practicing and playing.

That anticipation, for the athletes hoping to make volleyball or soccer, the Season 1 sports, made summer preparation crucial in order to jump into athletics with the best physical fitness levels. For those who had hopes of trying out since the previous year, summer had been a time to refine skills, increase agility, and maintain their cardio. For most who just joined the Dalat community, though, tryouts were just another thing to add to the “adjustment list.” However, for a handful of new students, sports so early in the year served as a great opportunity to get plugged into the community of Dalat. 

Jackson Kloss, Grade 11, took that opportunity when it came, trying out, and making, the varsity volleyball team. He said, “Tryouts were good, I wasn't expecting as many people, which made it more stressful. But overall, it was really fun, and I can't wait for this year and the next.” 

With the sports seasons just beginning, the atmosphere of Dalat athletics is kickstarting back to its usual levels. As our favorite sports teams kick off in high spirits, students, parents, and teachers are all encouraged to come out to support the soccer and volleyball teams this season! 

Let’s go, Eagles!

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