Hi and welcome to Canyon Volleyball!
A rubric is used to evaluate athletes during the tryout process with a rating in 5 categories: Technical Skills Tactical Abilities, Physical Abilities, Sportsmanship, and Competitiveness.
After tryouts are over, all participating athletes will receive an email indicating if they have made the team. Once your athlete makes a Canyon team, we request an athletic contribution of $100 per athlete, per sport played, due at the time of the email or before the first team practice. Families can make this donation online at our Canyon Webstore or by check made out to Canyon Middle School. If you’re able, additional monetary or volunteer time donations to support Canyon’s Athletic Boosters program are always welcome.
TRYOUTS WILL RUN FROM 3:30 PM TO 5:00 PM (WEDNESDAY FROM 2:30 PM TO 4:00 PM)
WEEK 1: (01/06 - 01/9)
TUESDAY - if your last name begins with A through L
WEDNESDAY (2:30 start)- if your last name begins with M through Z
THURSDAY & FRIDAY (1st cuts) - if your Student ID# is posted outside the gym at the end of the day, please attend your Day 2 Tryouts.
SATURDAY (Final cuts) - players will be contacted via email to let you know if you DID or DID NOT make the team this year. If you made the team, please report to the gym for uniforms and practice on MONDAY.
Due to the anticipated high level of interest, the “Day 1” Tryouts will take place over two (2) days. Please come prepared to work hard and do your very best. You will need to bring:
Comfortable attire to play in
Athletic Shoes (no Crocs, seriously)
Shorts
Knee pads
Water
A positive attitude and
Your best effort
TRYOUTS WILL RUN FROM 3:30 PM TO 5:00 PM (WEDNESDAY FROM 2:30 PM TO 4:00 PM)
**Please wear appropriate athletic gear and bring water bottle to every practice.**
2025-2026 Girls Volleyball Schedule
**All game start 3:45**
Thursday 1/15 Newark @ Canyon
Tuesday 1/20 Canyon @ Chavez (Union City)
Thursday 1/22 Bancroft @ Canyon
Tuesday 1/27 IVC @ Canyon
Thursday 1/29 Canyon @ Muir
Tuesday 2/3 Manor @ Canyon
Thursday 2/5 KIPP @ Canyon
Tuesday 2/10 Canyon @ Edendale
Thursday 2/12 Canyon @ Bohannon
Tuesday 2/24 Canyon @ Creekside
Coach DeGuzman’s Expectations:
Canyon Volleyball is an experience in hard work and fun. When we work hard to achieve the highest level of performance that our skills will allow, win or lose, we become better by the experience. But since there IS a scoreboard, we are playing to win.
Attitude and Effort: the only two (2) things you have control over - keep it positive and give your team your best effort. Any issues related to the team (whether it is during practice, during the game, or outside of the volleyball court) must be directed to Coach DeGuzman.
I believe you are at your best when you show respect to your team, to your opponents, to the officials, and even the fans. Control your emotions. Absolutely NO use of foul language will be tolerated at any time.
The most important play in volleyball is the NEXT play. If you messed up - fine. Own it and then “turn the page” and keep moving forward.
You must be coachable. Any signs of disgust, talking back, or noncooperation will result in your nonparticipation. This is a huge opportunity for you to learn and to develop your skills. Let’s get to work!!
Head Coach: Arnold DeGuzman
Arnold.deguzman@cv.k12.ca.us