2024 Plano Volleyball Tryout Information

TRYOUT CRITERIA AND INFORMATION

WELCOME TO PLANO VOLLEYBALL

Wildcats and Future Wildcats! We’re excited to get the new season started. The following letter includes some general information for volleyball tryouts. Please read carefully as all questions should be answered within the letter. 

We will have 5 teams next season- Varsity, JV1, JV2, 9A and 9B.

ATHLETIC PAPERWORK

ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PAPERWORK ON RANKONE: 

-Updated 2024 physical evaluation (MUST BE ON PISD FORM & DATED AFTER APRIL, 1ST) and uploaded to RankOne before August 1st

-Medical History form filled out by player and parents and signed by both and uploaded to RankOne before August 1st

-All UIL paperwork must be completed before you can tryout in RankOne before August 1st - NO EXCEPTIONS!!

​​https://www.rankone.com/

https://www.pisd.edu/athleticforms

TRYOUT SCHEDULE

All student-athletes interested in trying out for the volleyball program must be present at all sessions for your allotted age group to be considered for a team. We will have 5 teams next season- Varsity, JV1, JV2, 9A and 9B.

Tryout dates: August 5th & 6th

Sessions: 

• 8:00-9:00 am | ALL incoming 9th-12th grade (Strength and Conditioning)
• 10:00-12:30 pm | ALL incoming 9th grade
• 2:00-4:30 pm | ALL 10th-12th grade

*Please keep in mind some freshmen may be asked to attend the other sessions if they are being looked at for JV1 or VARSITY teams. Teams will be announced on August 6th after the last session.

WHAT TO BRING AND WHAT TO WEAR

All players need to come prepared for tryouts with the proper equipment including water, running shoes, court shoes, knee pads and a plain white t-shirt with your last name & grade visibly written on the front and back. (Ex. Anderson-12)

-Morning session: tennis shoes for strength and conditioning

-Afternoon sessions: court shoes and volleyball gear

TRYOUT CRITERIA

EVALUATION:
**Due to the competitive level of our program and our opponents, previous volleyball experience is almost a necessity in order to make the roster for our teams**

-Technical ability- individual skill including ball control, passing, setting, hitting, serving, and defense

-Tactical game- game awareness, passing, setting, and hitting accuracy, court awareness, the understanding of different positions/rotations

-Fitness- assessment will include endurance, agility, speed, and vertical

If you currently are receiving accommodations for a disability under Section 504 or Special Education and believe you need an accommodation in order to have equal access to participate in volleyball, please let Coach Anderson and/or Coach Ammerman know as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours before the tryouts are scheduled.

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. 

• ATHLETIC  TESTING: Prospective student-athletes will be put through a series of volleyball-related physical tests including, but not limited to, standing reach, vertical jump, sprints, shuffle runs, etc. 
• ATTITUDE EVALUATIONS: Prospective Wildcat Volleyball players should be willing to work hard, make mistakes, learn from those mistakes, and keep trying. Coaches will take note of those players who listen, follow directions, and ask questions when necessary. 
• SKILL/COMPETITION EVALUATION: Prospective players will be asked to demonstrate their understanding of basic volleyball skills (serving, setting, passing, hitting, blocking) in competitive situations. Coaches will take note of those players who demonstrate progress while learning new skills.

As for most team sports, coaches will evaluate players for their ability and potential to fill specific positional needs (setter, OPP, OH, MB, DS/L). 

HOW TO IMPRESS THE COACHES

Expectations:

• Be on time and have all your paperwork and equipment. 
• Come ready to work hard and compete…No excuses.
• Look the coaches in the eye when she speaks to you or to the team.
• Be among the first to help set up and take down the net and equipment.

A positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and an understanding of teamwork will make a difference.

OPTIONS FOR PLAYER NOT SELECTED

Tryouts can be a difficult time. 

One of the toughest jobs for any coach is the final decision about which players make the team, and those who do not. The Plano Volleyball coaching staff strives to make all decisions fairly and based on attitude, work ethic, skill development, and after extended 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, please talk it over with one of the coaches.; it is possible you may be underestimating your chances.

If you are not selected this season, and would like to try out again in the future, there are other options available to  you that may help you in the future. 

1. Team Manager-Volleyball managers have a chance to learn leadership and organizational skills and fill a valuable role on the team.
2. Play another sport.
3. Attend open gyms and/or volleyball camps. Most universities/clubs offer volleyball camps in the summer. 
4. Try to find a club team to play for. There are hundreds of girls in the North Texas region that play in tournaments around Texas. Most tryouts clinics/invites  are held in May/June.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please contact Head Coach-Coach Anderson and/or Varsity Assistant Coach Ammerman with any questions you may have. 

HC email: Lauren.anderson@pisd.edu

VA email: Katie.ammerman@pisd.edu

Please fill out the Google form for tryouts so the coaches have all your information and can update you on any changes. See link below.

https://forms.gle/QeJNkNVPViwDd4UB7

PLANO VOLLEYBALL STAFF

Head Coach: Coach Anderson

Varsity Assistant: Coach Ammerman

Assistant Coach: Coach Enright

JV1: Coach Morse

JV2: TBA

9th A HC: Coach Zhang

9th B: Coach Palmer

9th Assistant: TBA