In order to participate in tryouts, ALL PLAYERS must:

1. Have an up-to-date physical on file with the school OR have a completed physical form in-hand Athletics Well-Exam Form

2. Be registered for the 2025 Volleyball season in Arbiter. This can be done via PowerSchool or directly through Arbiter.

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 2025:

Varsity Tryouts:

Thursday, August 14th from 3:30-5:30pm

Friday, August 15th from 3:30-5:30pm

Saturday, August 16th from 9:30-11:30am

JV Tryouts:

Monday, August 18th from 4:00-5:45pm

Tuesday, August 19th from 4:00-5:45pm

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)