Frequently Asked Questions

For parents with girls interested in trying out for Coast VA

Q: What if we cannot make the tryout date?

A: Email info@coastvba.com to ask for a "Private Tryout"

Q: How soon after evaluations will you make teams?

A: It will depend on the number of girls that tried out, ages, and how many we'd like to move forward. We'd like to contact parents within 24 hours with our intentions for that player, and whether or not she's made a team.

Q: What will be required if my daughter makes a team?

A: We will give a deadline for a contract to be submitted. Typically 3-5 days to decide. Girls trying out in August will make a deposit in September, and those trying out in October will need to submit it in November.

Q: What are the details for the teams you're offering?

A: You can find out our team types and details on our website, and on the team informational flyers. This is a general idea, but is subject to change. Information on team dues, uniforms, and practices can be found on there.

We will have a parent meeting shortly after the team is finalized to review the tournament & practice schedules. 

Q:  Do you honor teammate requests?

A:  Teammate requests may be considered for our local and non-travel teams if we have enough interest in fielding those teams.  We place players on teams based on abilities, position, and potential - not what school you go to.

Q: Who will my coach be?

A: Coast VA will be hiring coaches for each team. We will accept parent coaches; however, we prefer a coach not to coach their own player when possible. Coaches will be decided once the team is made this year. We will place the coach that best fits that team's needs with that team.

Q: What are the practice times? 

A: We have 5-7pm and 7-9pm time slots at the Henrico Sports Center for practices. We will practice mostly Mon-Thurs depending on the week.  Specific team schedules will be made once all tryouts are completed and teams are finalized.  

Q: How many girls do you take for each team?

A: We will place 10-12 players per team depending on age and player availability.

Q: Do you offer strength and conditioning?

A: Unfortunately, not this year. We plan to in the future, and advocate for girls to find someone in the time being. We are working on a location that would offer that as a part of practice.

Q: Do you offer video sessions?

A: Yes, we will be using video as a teaching tool.

Q: Are there extra costs?

A: Yes, travel logistics are at the expense of the family (travel to and from events & hotels). Other costs may occur such as team bonding and meals for example.

Q: Are there "stay to play" tournaments?

A: Yes, some tournaments require us to use their hotels in order to play in the tournament. That will be communicated early to the team. For now, parents should wait before booking hotels.

Q: Can I play multiple sports?

A: Yes! We support multi-sport athletes, and will work together so that athletes can do both.

Q: Can I go on Spring Break?

A: Yes; however, national team players should not miss practices before qualifiers or the qualifier itself for a vacation.  Qualifying for nationals is our ultimate goal, and we only have a few opportunities to accomplish that.  Unfortunately, qualifying season is over spring break time and Easter.

Q: What is your training and playing time philosophies?

A: We train as a tier. Teams work together in practice, and tier trainers run the drills for the club. We believe that the whole club should get the same standard of training, and that iron sharpens iron.

Playing time is dependent on the team type:

National - Playing time is earned, but all should play each day

Regional - PT is more fair based on position, but still earned

Local - PT is closer to equal, based on position