Volleyball Tryouts
TRYOUT SCHEDULE - BEGINS AUGUST 14th
We will have 5 sessions of tryouts before we make teams. All tryouts will be held in the OCHS Main Gymnasium, Upper Gym or Aux Gym. Tryouts will begin promptly at 9:00am so if you need extra time to put on your volleyball equipment, please plan accordingly. We will begin check-in on Monday at 8:30am. All players must check-in with coaches to make sure they are cleared for tryouts before participating.
Monday - August 14th
9:00am - 12:00pm - We will be running the mile in the morning session
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday - August 15th
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday - August 16th
9:00am - 12:00pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm (cut teams during evening session)
After individual team announcements, we ask each athlete to leave the gym and not hang around in the parking lot waiting for others.
Tryout Expectations
We are anticipating competitive tryouts this season. Therefore, it is in each athlete's best interest to attend all sessions of tryouts. In previous seasons, we've had as many as 90 athletes attend tryouts. Unfortunately, we are unable to keep everyone who participates in tryouts as we do not have enough spots on our teams. We will be selecting teams by the end of the Wednesday evening session. Each player is told individually by the coaches if they have earned a spot on a team.
How to prepare for Tryouts
On the first day of tryouts, athletes will be running the mile on the outdoor track. Be prepared to run and bring extra water
Morning sessions will be conditioning and skill assessment sessions
Afternoon sessions will be team play and competition sessions
Athletes can expect to be moved around into different groups often.
Coaches do not make final decisions on teams until the last session on Wednesday.
Skill, attitude, hustle, coachability and being a great teammate are all considered when selecting teams
Make sure to get enough rest and properly hydrate your body
After Tryouts
If you are selected for a team, practices will continue daily Monday - Friday. Double practices occur during the first two weeks and then we will resume once-a-day practices. All team members are expected to attend all practices and matches for the duration of the season.