Tryouts

"A group becomes a team when each member is sure enough of himself and his contribution to praise the skills of others." – Norman Shidle

2025 Tryout Information

MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025 

• 9am-10:45am - JV/Varsity Tryout Session One 

JUNIORS, SENIORS ONLY 

• 11am-1:00pm - Freshman/Sophomore Tryout Session One

*Freshman wear RED, Sophomores wear BLACK 

• 2pm-3:45pm - JV/Varsity Tryout Session Two

• 4pm-6:00pm - Freshman/Sophomore Tryout Session Two

*Freshman wear RED, Sophomores wear BLACK

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025

• 9am-10:45am - JV/Varsity Tryout Session Three

• 11am-12:45pm - Freshman/Sophomore Tryout Session Three

*Freshman wear WHITE, Sophomores wear RED

• 2pm-3:45pm - JV/Varsity Tryout Session Four - IF NEEDED

• 4pm-5:45pm - Freshman/Sophomore Tryout Session FOUR - IF NEEDED

*Freshman wear WHITE, Sophomores wear RED

SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

What to wear - Athletic shoes, knee pads, spandex/leggings/athletic shorts and an appropriate t-shirt are required for all tryout sessions. Please see shirt colors for Freshman/Sophmore Tryouts. 

What to bring - A water bottle and a great attitude. 

*PLEASE REACH OUT IF YOU NEED HELP WITH A SPECIFIC COLORED SHIRT 

WHAT WILL TRYOUTS LOOK LIKE:

DAY 1/SESSION 1 will be either an hour and 45 minutes or two hours long and will include physical testing and some skill testing. Please show up well-rested, fueled, and prepared. 

Physical tests MAY include:

• Measure Height/Reach

• Vertical Jump - block touch and approach touch

• Star Drill (instructions at the bottom of the page)

• T-Drill (instructions at the bottome of the page)

• 6 in 3 - 6 volleyball suicides in under 3 minutes; THIS IS HARD, make sure you practice

  • • Start on the end line, run to the 10' line and back, run to the net line and back, run to far 10' line and back, run to the opposite end line and back - that is 1. 

    • The pace necessary to make this is 30 seconds per suicide.

    • To practice this without a court - First line is 20', second line is 30', third line is 40', 4th line is 60'.

DAY 1/SESSION 2 will be either an hour and 45 minutes or two hours long and will include mostly skill testing - serving, passing, setting, hitting, and blocking.

DAY 2/SESSION 3 will be one hour and 45 minutes and will include skill testing and gameplay. 

DAY 2/SESSION 4 will be one hour and 45 minutes IF NECESSARY and will be a mix of anything the coaches would like to see more of to make team decisions. Ideally, all athletes will leave this session knowing if they have made a team or not. 

HOW TEAMS WILL BE SELECTED:

Each athlete will be fairly and thoroughly evaluated by multiple coaches over at least 3 sessions. The goal of the tryout process is to create teams with the highest probability of program success - both short and long term. Success means wins, but also teamwork, motivation, skills, intensity, athleticism, potential and ATTITUDE. 

DECISIONS WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

• Attitude: Demonstrated respect for self, team, and coaching staff. “No Quit” attitude. “No Excuses” attitude.

• Specific Volleyball Skills: Passing, serving, defensive skills, setting, hitting, blocking, etc.

• Physical/Athletic Ability: speed, strength, endurance, and explosiveness.

• Intangibles: communication, ability to understand the game, coach-ability, energy (mental and physical), positive competitiveness, quick recovery from setbacks, dedication to the sport, team and program.

Note: If multiple athletes have similar skill level and physical abilities, decisions will always be based on attitude, intangibles. 

TEAM/CUT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Athletes will receive an envelope to be opened after they leave the gym. 

Cut decisions are not taken lightly, and we would love the opportunity to talk to any ATHLETES who would like an explanation after tryouts. Meetings can be set up on Thursday, August 21st, and Friday, August 22nd. Meetings must be set up BY THE ATHLETE. Meetings requested by parents will not be accepted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The maximum number of athletes on any sub-varsity team will be 10 - there will be cuts at all levels

• Making a team does not guarantee playing time - playing time will be fair/not equal and based on attitude, effort, skill, attendance, and team compatibility. 

• Coaches will take desired positions into account. However, no position is ever guaranteed. Players will be placed in positions where they will most benefit the team and the program. This could change throughout the season. Positions are based on the needs of our program and the individual team. A player’s position from last year, another school, or club program will not determine where they best fit this season.