TRYOUT INFORMATION
8/27 and 8/28
3:00-4:30pm
Welcome to Muir Volleyball!
The Muir Volleyball Coaches are looking for dedicated 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 Muir uniform is a privilege, one that carries both responsibilities and rewards. Any 6th, 7th or 8th grade girl that would like to try out for the Muir Colt Volleyball Team should bring a copy of their physical exam form and the Student Athlete Information sheet to the tryout.
Tryouts will be held on Tuesday 8/27 and Wednesday 8/28 at the Muir Gym from 3:00-4:30pm.
Athletic Paperwork
You can attend tryouts ONLY after completing the following paperwork:
PHYSICAL: You must visit your health care provider and have him/her complete the PHYSICAL EXAMINATION form (dated after April 15).
Volleyball Tryout Information
Girls will meet in the gymnasium. Please bring a water bottle and athletic clothes for tryouts.
Tryouts are held the week prior to school starting, so make sure to have the paperwork turned in on or BEFORE first day of tryouts.
Coaches plan to have teams set by the end of tryouts.
What to Bring/ What to Wear
Wear comfortable clothes: t-shirt, shorts/spandex, socks and court shoes. Do not wear spaghetti-strap tops or shirts exposing a bare midriff. Do not bring jewelry (including earrings) to the gym. Knee Pads are recommended, but not required for tryouts.
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.
Skill Introduction: Prospective student-athletes will be taught volleyball skills, including passing, serving, attacking, setting, blocking and defense.
Attitude Evaluation: Prospective Colt Volleyball Players should be willing to try hard, make mistakes, learn from those mistakes and keep trying. Coaches will take note of those players who demonstrate progress while learning new skills.
The coaching staff will be looking for coachable athletes who have a great work ethic and want to learn to be better players and teammates. Prior volleyball experience or skill helps, but is not required. Prospective student-athletes will be tested and evaluated for their overall athletic ability and level of volleyball skill. 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 among the first to arrive in the gym and among the first to help set up nets and equipment.
Be among the first to line up for drills.
Look the coach in the eye when she/he speaks to you or the team.
Shag the volleyballs during drills.
Be among the first to help take down the nets and put away the equipment.
One of the toughest jobs for any coach is the final decision about which players make the team. The Muir Volleyball Coaching staff strives to make all decisions fairly, without bias, based on athletic ability and attitude.
Thank you!
Coach Bradley and Coach Matheson
carrie.bradley@hvs.org terri@highlevelmarketing.com
For more information check out the Volleyball webpage
Parents, please register your athlete through HVS "Final Forms" website, and check the box for volleyball. To connect, click here.
If your athlete made the team, there is an athletic fee to pay for the season. After the team roster has been submitted, please pay through eFunds.
We are looking forward to a great season! Go Colts!
