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Tryout Information

 Union Pines High School

Varsity & Junior Varsity Volleyball Tryout Info

The Vikings Girls’ Volleyball Team are a team of dedicated female student-athletes who take pride in their school and are willing to make a maximum effort in both the classroom and on the volleyball court. Wearing a Vikings uniform is a privilege, one that carries many responsibilities and rewards. Here’s what you should know:

ATHLETIC PAPERWORK:

You may attend tryouts ONLY after:

  • You complete all paperwork on Big Teams
  • You have received your official Ticket to Play (wristband) 

VOLLEYBALL TRYOUT SCHEDULE: 

Varsity & Junior Varsity Tryout Schedule

Location

Date

Time

 

Union Pines High School

Monday, August 1st

8:00am-11:00 pm

1st Day

Union Pines High School

Tuesday, August 2nd

8:00am-11:00 pm

2nd Day

Union Pines High School

Wednesday, August 3rd

 

8:00am-11:00am

 3rd Day/ Team Selection

 BE ON TIME AND DO NOT SCHEDULE CONFLICTING APPOINTMENTS.

 

WHAT TO BRING/WHAT TO WEAR:

Wear comfortable clothes: t-shirt, spandex, socks and court shoes. Do not wear spaghetti strap tops, tiny shorts or shirts exposing a bare midriff or your sports bra. Do not bring jewelry (including earrings) to the gym. Knee pads are required for tryouts. Ankle support is recommended for those who make the team, but are not required for tryouts.

A WATER BOTTLE AND A SNACK IS RECOMMENDED EACH DAY.

 

TRYOUT CRITERIA:

The coaching staff will be looking for coachable athletes who have a great work ethic, love to compete, and want to learn to become better players and teammates. Prior volleyball experience or skill helps, but is not required. (Great volleyball players are not made just made better!) Prospective student-athletes will be tested and evaluated for their overall athletic ability and level of volleyball skill. Coaches will apply the following criteria:

  1.  ATTITUDE EVALUATION:  Players who are positive, competitive and eager to learn. Part of the evaluation will be based on demonstration of strong leadership skills, ability to work and communicate as a team (volleyball games do not last long with a team of one person) willingness to take risks and the ability to learn from mistakes.

Coaches will take note of those players who listen, follow directions, and ask questions when necessary. Athletes who are COACHABLE COMPETITORS stand the best chance of making the team. We will be looking for individuals who keep trying, are high speed and low drag. They must be able to lead, follow, or get out of the way!

 

  1.  ATHLETIC ABILITY:  Players will be evaluated on the ability to learn and perform simple and complex volleyball skills. Prospective players will be asked to demonstrate basic volleyball skills (passing, serving, hitting, setting, blocking and defense) in competitive situations. Coaches will take note of those players who demonstrate progress while learning new skills. Volleyball puts a premium on explosiveness, going after every ball and rewards those who are unafraid to attack and block the ball.

 

  1.  POSITION:  Players are allowed to choose any position(s) for tryouts. Players whose skills fit a specific need for the team’s overall balance will be selected. 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).

 

WHAT TO EXPECT AT TRYOUTS:

Expect to work hard. You will be asked to perform all physical testing and drills at full speed.

You should run when shagging balls, when moving from drill to drill and when going to and from water breaks. You will not sit down during tryouts.

Expect to improve your volleyball skills. At tryouts, coaches will both teach and evaluate.

Even if you are not selected for the team, tryouts provide students the opportunity to learn new techniques and improve volleyball skills.

Expect to enjoy yourself: Tryouts are a normal part of the Viking experience. Whether you are competing for a seat in the band, for a role in the school play or musical, for a spot on the basketball or tennis team, you will have plenty of opportunities to show your stuff and try your best. We suggest you stay loose, make new friends, and decide that you will have a good time, no matter what the end result.

HOW TO IMPRESS THE COACHES:

  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 to the team.
  4. Be loud.
  5. Be a champion ball shagger.
  6. Be among the first to help take down the nets and put away equipment.

Tryouts can be a difficult experience. One of the toughest jobs for any coach is the final decision about which players make the team, and those who do not. The Vikings volleyball coaching staff strives to make all decisions fairly, without bias, and after extensive deliberation and evaluation of each prospective student-athlete. During the tryout process, it is not unusual for some girls to decide they would rather not continue trying out. If you think you’d like to withdraw from consideration for a spot on the team, please talk it over first with one of the coaches; it is possible you may be underestimating your chances.

Thank you for trying out for the Lady Vikings Volleyball team.

 

Sincerely,

 

Felicia Marks

Head Volleyball Coach

(W) 910-947-5511

 [email protected]



 

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  • 1981 Union Church Road, Cameron, NC 28326
  • 910-947-5511
  • 910-947-5117
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