Trialist

How it is used

A trialist trains or plays on trial; attending a trial does not mean the player has signed.

Example sentences

1. The trialist joined our passing session while the coaches watched closely.

   Participation lets the club assess ability in its own setting.

2. Two trialists appeared in the friendly but neither received an offer.

   Being evaluated and being recruited are separate stages.

Common collocations

• invite a trialist
• trialist appearance
• trialist at the club

Related terms

• signFor a club, to bring a player in on a contract; for a player, to agree a contract and join a club.
• training sessionA planned period of practice in which a team works on fitness, technique and tactics under the coaches' guidance.

More terms: Club, Coaching & Training

• manager
• head coach
• squad
• injury
• bench
• academy
• reserve team
• caretaker manager
• player-manager
• kit manager
• match fitness
• conditioned game