What is Milton’s policy on tryouts and cuts?
All students in Classes I–IV may try out for the first team (varsity). If Class IV students want to play on the second team (junior varsity), they should try out for the team at their grade level (third team) and they will be evaluated by the appropriate coaches. Moving up to a higher-level team depends upon skill, numbers, and the need to provide play time and experience for all members of a team. Several athletes typically move up to higher-level teams each year, based on coaches’ reviews. Allowing skilled players to play up corresponds with Milton’s philosophy, demonstrated in academics as well, that each student be supported and challenged based on what he or she needs now. At the Middle School level (fourth team), Milton tries to identify additional coaching to provide A and B teams so that all students can play. No one is cut from a Middle School fourth team.
