Tryouts
In order to participate in tryouts, ALL PLAYERS must:
Have an up-to-date physical on file with the school OR have a completed physical form in-hand Athletics Well-Exam Form
Be registered for the 2024 Volleyball season in PowerSchool.
Varsity & JV Tryouts
The first three days are tryouts for the varsity team. 11th & 12th graders must try out for varsity, 9th & 10th graders may try out for Varsity and/or JV. 9th & 10th graders who do not wish to try out for varsity come to JV tryouts. Any 9th and 10th graders who do not make varsity will be invited back to JV tryouts.
Placement on a team in a previous year does not dictate or guarantee placement the next year. We expect all members of our Varsity team to demonstrate skills, drive, and commitment every day.
Tryout Schedule-See you in August 2024
All tryouts will be held in the CVU gym.
Varsity Tryouts: What to Expect
CVU’s Girls Varsity Volleyball is an exceptional program in the state of Vermont because it is comprised of players and coaches who want to work hard and improve. We have no interest in taking on players who believe they are already good enough. These are tryouts for everyone—every spot will be earned.
When making decisions about team rosters, coaches will consider the following criteria:
Player behavior
Demonstrates positive body language and interactions with other players and coaches and kindness to herself
Helps others and takes initiative, especially during drills, net setup/takedown, collecting balls, and keeping others focused and engaged
Asks clarifying questions when needed; demonstrates active listening
Regularly goes out of comfort zone to try new skills, movements, or positions; shows openness to work on weaknesses
Shows eagerness to play and be involved
Communicates on the court (calls for balls, help, alerts teammates, etc.)
Supports other players on court through positive talk, good communication, and by providing opportunities for others to improve and demonstrate skills
Possess poise and resilience, especially after a mistake
Player preparedness & awareness
Hustles from start to finish of a practice, including running to shag balls, grab water, getting onto the court, setting up/taking down equipment, etc.
Demonstrates drive to work harder
Understands her individual barriers and works to find ways around them while still challenging herself and increasing her capacity
Moves to ball without hesitation
Tracks ball with body and shows fluency in mechanics and approaches
Improves relationship and awareness of body, court, and ball movements and timing
Adjusts technique or actions after being advised by a coach
Prioritizes needs of the team and program over a personal agenda
Engages with play when off the court
Comes to sessions on-time and ready to play
Player knowledge
Understands rules of the game
Demonstrates ability to correctly keep scorebook, libero track, and lines judge
Has working knowledge of offensive/defensive positioning and transitions
Sets up/takes down equipment safely and correctly
What to bring to tryouts:
Sneakers, preferably court shoes (for indoor practices only)
Knee pads
Water
Physical form (if not already on file)