Tryouts at PHS West Falcon Gym:
Arrive 15 minutes early to set up the nets
NO VOLLEYBALLS OUT until everything is set up & we are done warming up
Dates & Times:
March 4th, 2024:
3:00pm to 5:00pm for Everyone
Physical Testing
March 5th, 2024:
2:45pm to 4:15pm for NEW 9th/10th Graders + Returning 10th Graders
4pm to 5:30pm for Returning Players + NEW 11th/12th Graders
March 6th, 2024:
*** first round of cuts
2:45pm to 4:15pm for NEW 9th/10th Graders + Returning 10th Graders
4pm to 5:30pm for Returning Players + NEW 11th/12th Graders
March 7th, 2024:
9am to 12pm for ALL players
***Final Cuts
March 8th, 2024:
1st Practice of the Season
3pm to 530pm
Make sure you are in good shape, tryouts will be physically demanding.
Tryouts are not optional. If you want to be on the team, you will be at tryouts.
Have a completed physical dated after June 1, 2023. Form is on FamilyID and completed form should be uploaded to FamilyID
Complete all requirements on FamilyID and be approved. Can take 3 days to get approved!!
MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THE LATEST PIAA FORMS. (Updated March 2023)
Complete online Head Injury Presentation. Follow instructions HERE
***Do not show up to tryouts unless these are all completed before 3/1/24***
What we look for at tryouts:
Coachability: following instructions and completing the skills/drills as demonstrated.
Court Sense, Volleyball IQ: reading the game, focus, alertness, pursuit, effort
Athleticism: results of physical testing: jumping ability, quickness, agility, spike reach, coordination etc.
Overall Volleyball Skills: passing, serving, defense, attacking, setting, etc.
Drive, Heart, Competitiveness, Teamwork, Passion.
For younger players, (freshman and sophomores) Athleticism and coachability are most important. We believe we can teach the skills if you have these qualities. We will often take a great athlete who never played over an skilled player with little athleticism. Of course, having all the above traits is ideal.
For older players, you need to have mastered the basic volleyball skills and have the other qualities. Some new players may have exceptional athletic ability that fits a specific need of the team.