2024 Plano Volleyball Tryout Information
TRYOUT CRITERIA AND INFORMATION |
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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!! |
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:
*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: -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.
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:
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.
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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. |
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 |
Planning Ahead
- August 5th/6th - Tryouts
- August 6th - Teams announced 5:30 PM | Player Parent meeting 6:30 PM
- August 7th - Practice | Fundraiser Kick-off | Player Pictures 3:00 PM (starting with Varsity, JV1, JV2, 9A & 9B)
- August 8th - Practice 4:00-6:00 PM
- August 9th - Scrimmages TBA
- August 10th - Plano Welcome 9th-12th grade Time/Location TBA
You can also find all Volleyball information about team camp, summer skills, and summer open gym on our Plano Volleyball Information SportsYou (Code: M4TER8BG).