The REP Team at YouthLink is suited to advanced-level players who wish to further develop their basketball/volleyball skills in a more competitive atmosphere and are willing to commit to more practice time and a higher level of competition. If your son or daughter is new to basketball, then the rep tryouts are usually not the best place for them to start their basketball/volleyball experience. While the emphasis will still be on fun, friendship, and sportsmanship, there will be a greater focus on competition, and expectations of commitment will be higher for players. While we encourage all young players to be multi-sport athletes and will not ask anyone to quit another sport to focus solely on basketball/volleyball, the REP Team does expect a commitment to the entire season and a willingness to make all practices and games.