What to Expect

2026-2027 Try Outs

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Important Tryout Information

  • A parent or guardian must accompany the player during tryouts
  • Families should expect the tryout and team selection process to last approximately 2–4 hours
  • Athletes who are offered a position will meet with the selecting coach during the tryout process
  • Players will have up to 5 minutes to accept or decline their offered position after speaking with their parents
  • If accepting a position, families will immediately complete the required team commitment documents and submit a $500 deposit by credit card the same day
  • This commitment includes signing the Athlete Parent Commitment Form and USAV commitment documentation
  • After signing the USAV commitment, no release will be granted unless the player relocates outside the Central Florida area
  • Parents are responsible for carefully reviewing the digital Parent & Player Handbook
  • A tentative tournament schedule will be provided on the day of tryouts
  • To participate in any tryout or program, all athletes must complete registration prior to attending



Please understand that decisions and commitments must be made promptly as a courtesy to all athletes participating in the selection process. We are unable to hold or guarantee roster spots for players who decline or delay their decision.

We look forward to welcoming athletes and families to another exciting season of Top Select Volleyball.

TEAM SELECTION

FAQs

(what to expect at tryouts)


1. How are teams selected?

Teams are selected by a committee of coaches based on evaluations during tryouts. Coaches assess each athlete’s overall performance, including skills, technique, athleticism, attitude, leadership, game sense, and effort in game situations.

2. Will players only be evaluated on skill?

No. While skill and technique are important, coaches also evaluate attitude, work ethic, coachability, leadership, competitiveness, and how athletes perform in team and game situations.

3. Are players grouped by age?

Yes. Athletes are grouped into their proper age divisions according to USAV age guidelines during the tryout process.

4. Can my child play in an older age division?

Possibly. Moving a player up an age division is considered only by administration and only if it is determined to be in the best interest of the athlete, the academy, and the success of the team.

5. Are positions considered during team selection?

Yes. Teams are built based on positional needs, so athletes are evaluated within the context of the position(s) they play.

6. Will athletes receive instruction during tryouts?

Yes. During tryouts, participants will receive coaching instruction on techniques and skills while also being evaluated.

7. How will we know if our child made a team?

During tryouts, athletes may be called to speak directly with the coach selecting the team. At that time, they may be offered a position on the roster.

8. How long do we have to accept a team offer?

Families will have up to 5 minutes to accept or decline the offer. This timeline is necessary out of courtesy to other athletes waiting for placement opportunities.

9. Can we leave and decide later?

No. Spots are not held or guaranteed if an offer is declined or if a decision is delayed beyond the allotted time.

10. What happens if we accept a position?

Once a position is accepted, families will immediately complete the required commitment paperwork and pay the initial deposit to secure the roster spot.

11. What documents are required after accepting a team offer?

Families will sign the Athlete Parent Commitment Form and complete the required USAV commitment paperwork.

12. Is the initial deposit required immediately?

Yes. The initial deposit is required at the time the position is accepted in order to secure the athlete’s spot on the team.

13. Can we change clubs after committing?

After signing the USAV commitment, releases will not be granted unless the athlete moves out of the Central Florida area.

14. Do we need to register before tryouts?

Yes. All participants must complete registration prior to attending any tryout or program.

15. Why is the decision process so quick?

The limited decision window allows the club to move efficiently through team selections and provides fairness to all athletes participating in tryouts.

16. What should my child bring to tryouts?

Athletes should bring proper volleyball attire, court shoes, water, and any required registration or membership information requested by the club.

17. What if my child does not receive an offer immediately?

Not all offers are made at the same time. Some athletes may be contacted later depending on team needs, positional availability, and evaluation outcomes.

18. What qualities do coaches value most?

Coaches value athletes who demonstrate strong effort, positive attitudes, competitiveness, teamwork, coachability, leadership, and a willingness to improve.

TEAM SELECTION

FAQs

1. How are teams selected?

Teams are selected by a committee of coaches based on evaluations during tryouts. Coaches assess each athlete’s overall performance, including skills, technique, athleticism, attitude, leadership, game sense, and effort in game situations.

2. Will players only be evaluated on skill?

No. While skill and technique are important, coaches also evaluate attitude, work ethic, coachability, leadership, competitiveness, and how athletes perform in team and game situations.

3. Are players grouped by age?

Yes. Athletes are grouped into their proper age divisions according to USAV age guidelines during the tryout process.

4. Can my child play in an older age division?

Possibly. Moving a player up an age division is considered only by administration and only if it is determined to be in the best interest of the athlete, the academy, and the success of the team.

5. Are positions considered during team selection?

Yes. Teams are built based on positional needs, so athletes are evaluated within the context of the position(s) they play.

6. Will athletes receive instruction during tryouts?

Yes. During tryouts, participants will receive coaching instruction on techniques and skills while also being evaluated.

7. How will we know if our child made a team?

During tryouts, athletes may be called to speak directly with the coach selecting the team. At that time, they may be offered a position on the roster.

8. How long do we have to accept a team offer?

Families will have up to 5 minutes to accept or decline the offer. This timeline is necessary out of courtesy to other athletes waiting for placement opportunities.












9. Can we leave and decide later?

No. Spots are not held or guaranteed if an offer is declined or if a decision is delayed beyond the allotted time.

10. What happens if we accept a position?

Once a position is accepted, families will immediately complete the required commitment paperwork and pay the initial deposit to secure the roster spot.

11. What documents are required after accepting a team offer?

Families will sign the Athlete Parent Commitment Form and complete the required USAV commitment paperwork.

12. Is the initial deposit required immediately?

Yes. The initial deposit is required at the time the position is accepted in order to secure the athlete’s spot on the team.

13. Can we change clubs after committing?

After signing the USAV commitment, releases will not be granted unless the athlete moves out of the Central Florida area.

14. Do we need to register before tryouts?

Yes. All participants must complete registration prior to attending any tryout or program.

15. Why is the decision process so quick?

The limited decision window allows the club to move efficiently through team selections and provides fairness to all athletes participating in tryouts.

16. What should my child bring to tryouts?

Athletes should bring proper volleyball attire, court shoes, water, and any required registration or membership information requested by the club.

17. What if my child does not receive an offer immediately?

Not all offers are made at the same time. Some athletes may be contacted later depending on team needs, positional availability, and evaluation outcomes.

18. What qualities do coaches value most?

Coaches value athletes who demonstrate strong effort, positive attitudes, competitiveness, teamwork, coachability, leadership, and a willingness to improve.