Are tryouts money grabs?

Yes... No... it depends of the company...

Tryouts, are tryouts... Before registering for a tryout, players need to consider if they are eligible, or they are pretty far to the expected level for the tryout organizer.

Tryout are moneygrabers for those who are in the inappropriate place on an innapropriate time. If the player is committed, prepared and have the resources to make it, tryout is a wonderful opportunity for those, who dream to make a competitive or professional goal.

Don't let nobody tells you that you cant make it but make sure you are fully prepared to make it and don't overvalued your timeline.