TIME COMMITMENT FOR VOLLEYBALL

Like all worthwhile extra-curricular activities, high school sports require a substantial commitment. Volleyball – an ultimate TEAM sport – demands that diverse individuals work as one, in a fast-paced test of coordination,
concentration and – above all – cooperation. Building a team requires a commitment of everyone’s TIME.

Tryout Criteria
The coaching staff is looking for coachable athletes who have a great work ethic
and are willing to learn great qualities to make them better athletes and be great team players.
Prior volleyball experience or skill are not required but do help. Prospective student athletes will be tested and evaluated for their overall athletic ability and level of skill. The following criteria will be applied:

 Attitude: Players who are positive, competitive and eager to learn. More points
will be given to those who demonstrate strong leadership skills and have the ability to work/communicate as a team.
 Athletic Ability: Players with the ability to learn and perform complex skills.
Volleyball puts a premium on explosiveness and rewards those who are unafraid to attack the ball.
 Position: Players whose skills fit a specific need for the team’s overall balance.

What to Expect at Tryouts

 Expect to work hard: You will be asked to perform all physical testing and drills at full speed.
 Skill Introduction: Prospective student-athletes will be taught the basics of the Wildcat Volleyball system, including passing, serving, attacking, setting, blocking and defense, etc.
 Attitude Evaluation: Prospective Wildcats should be willing to try hard, make mistakes, learn from those mistakes and keep trying. Never give up!
 As with most team sports, coaches will evaluate players for their ability and potential to fill specific positional needs (setter, outside hitter, middle blocker, opposite hitter, defensive specialist, and/or libero).

How to Impress the Coaches-Be Proactive!
1. Be among the first to arrive in the gym and among the first to help set up nets and equipment.
2. Be among the first to line up for drills.
3. Look the coach in the eye when she/he speaks to you or the team.
4. Be a champion ball shagger.
5. Be among the first to help take down the nets and put away the equipment.