Spartan Volleyball Tryout Information – Feb. 2021

Tryout Dates:  Monday Feb. 15  - Wednesday Feb. 17 (Times are subject to change)

Monday, Feb. 15 - Tryouts begin (no school - 2 tryout sessions this day; you will be assigned A or B group after morning tryout)

• 9:00 - 10:45am - All Freshmen
• 11am -1:00pm - Upperclassmen
• Group A - 3-5pm
• Group B - 5:30-8:00pm

Tuesday, Feb. 16 -Tryouts

• Group A - 3:30-5:30pm
• Group B - 6:00-8:30pm

Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Tryouts and Cuts

• Group B - 3:30-6:00pm
• Group A - 6:30-8:30pm

* All Athletes selected for a team are expected to attend practices every day, unless ill or in contact with a Covid positive individual (this needs to be communicated with a coach ASAP). Practices will take place on both school and non-school days; Monday – Saturday, starting Feb. 15th until the end of season.  

Tryout/ Practice Location – West Springfield High School Main Gym

Tryout Criteria:
Must have to tryout:  
A physical on a VSHL form dated after May 1, 2020 (emailed to - )
Registered for volleyball on  the school’s sports’ website - spartansports.net
Both a parent and athlete must complete the concussion education course online. 

Tryout Evaluation
We believe in a fair tryout for all athletes.  No decisions have been made or will be made concerning team selection until the tryout period.
Athletes will be evaluated on volleyball skills, teachability, attitude, effort and physical abilities

Number of Athletes per Team
Varsity: 10-14, JV: 10-12, Freshmen: 10-12, practice players 0-4

Process of making cuts:
*Unfortunately each year we have to cut athletes from the volleyball program.  As coaches we do not enjoy doing this, but we cannot keep everyone.  Please know that not making a team does not mean you need to stop playing volleyball.  If you truly love the sport there are other opportunities to play.  Girls cut from the program are encouraged to remain involved as a manager.  Each athlete who participates in tryouts will have a face to face conversation with a coach to be informed of her status; Cut, Practice Players, Freshman, JV, or Varsity

What to Bring to Tryouts:
Mask - all athletes, managers and coaches must wear a mask the entire time in the school, including during physical exercise (may remove to drink water)
Large water bottle - put your name on it
Athletic attire, knee pads and volleyball or tennis shoes
Medium and long hair must be pulled back into a ponytail or braids

Additional Volleyball Information
*Questions?  Contact Coach Stephanie - Head Volleyball Coach: