Tryouts: August 2nd and 3rd (AM and PM sessions each day)
Q: Is there a camp I can go to before tryouts?
A: Yes. This camp isn't mandatory, but highly encouraged.
Camp for 10th-12th: July 26-28 6-9PM
Camp for 8th and 9th graders: July 26-28 9am-12PM
Q: Do I need to sign up for tryouts?
A: Yes. We need to know who is trying out ahead of time because our Athletic Trainers have to clear each athlete before they are allowed to tryout. We will send out a form as we approach tryouts.
Q: What do I need to turn in before I am allowed to tryout?
A: Our Athletic Trainers have to clear each athlete before they are allowed to tryout. In order to be cleared, each athlete has to turn in all the medical forms listed in the "Medical Forms" tab to the left. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Q: How many teams are there?
A: This 2021 season we will have four teams. Varsity (all grades), JV (all grades), Flex (Freshman/Sophomore only), Freshman (Freshman only). This alignment was voted on by all the coaches in our district and passed unanimously for the 2020-2022 seasons.
Q: Does everyone make a team?
A: Unfortunately, we only have a limited number of spots per team. We try to keep around 12-15 per team depending on the level of players, which means we will have to make cuts.
Q: How are tryouts run?
A: You will need to go to all days and sessions of tryouts (Aug. 2-3rd AM and PM). Coaches will have everyone warm up, then explain each drill. Coaches will walk around with a clipboard taking notes. There will be little instruction on form, as coaches are to observe what skills you currently have and make decisions off of that.
Q: Do I need to go to all sessions of tryouts?
A: Tryouts will be two sessions for two days (4 sessions total) and be broken into Freshman/Flex and a JV/V tryouts. If you are a freshman, please plan on going to all Freshman/Flex tryout sessions. Select freshman might be asked to switch to the JV/V session based on what our coaches observe. Some sophomores might be asked to go to the Flex tryout. Coach Woods will talk with players she wants to go to a different session. This could change over the course of the 4 sessions.
Q: What does the tryout schedule look like?
A: Please see schedule below, or look at the calendar. *With COVID, plans are subject to change.
August 2nd and 3rd: Tryouts are twice each day (AM and PM)
Q: Can my parents watch tryouts?
A: Sorry, but we have a closed tryout. They can wait for you at Austin High, but not in the gym.
Q: Do I have to get a physical before tryouts?
A: Yes. You will not be allowed to tryout until all medical forms are submitted into Rank One, which includes physicals. The physical has to be completed on April 15th or later. Please see the Austin ISD website for more information on physicals.
Q: Do we have a conditioning portion for tryouts ?
A: Yes. We will go into the weight room where a coach will put everyone through a workout.
A: Yes. This camp isn't mandatory, but highly encouraged.
Camp for 10th-12th: July 26-28 6-9PM
Camp for 8th and 9th graders: July 26-28 9am-12PM
Q: Do I need to sign up for tryouts?
A: Yes. We need to know who is trying out ahead of time because our Athletic Trainers have to clear each athlete before they are allowed to tryout. We will send out a form as we approach tryouts.
Q: What do I need to turn in before I am allowed to tryout?
A: Our Athletic Trainers have to clear each athlete before they are allowed to tryout. In order to be cleared, each athlete has to turn in all the medical forms listed in the "Medical Forms" tab to the left. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Q: How many teams are there?
A: This 2021 season we will have four teams. Varsity (all grades), JV (all grades), Flex (Freshman/Sophomore only), Freshman (Freshman only). This alignment was voted on by all the coaches in our district and passed unanimously for the 2020-2022 seasons.
Q: Does everyone make a team?
A: Unfortunately, we only have a limited number of spots per team. We try to keep around 12-15 per team depending on the level of players, which means we will have to make cuts.
Q: How are tryouts run?
A: You will need to go to all days and sessions of tryouts (Aug. 2-3rd AM and PM). Coaches will have everyone warm up, then explain each drill. Coaches will walk around with a clipboard taking notes. There will be little instruction on form, as coaches are to observe what skills you currently have and make decisions off of that.
Q: Do I need to go to all sessions of tryouts?
A: Tryouts will be two sessions for two days (4 sessions total) and be broken into Freshman/Flex and a JV/V tryouts. If you are a freshman, please plan on going to all Freshman/Flex tryout sessions. Select freshman might be asked to switch to the JV/V session based on what our coaches observe. Some sophomores might be asked to go to the Flex tryout. Coach Woods will talk with players she wants to go to a different session. This could change over the course of the 4 sessions.
Q: What does the tryout schedule look like?
A: Please see schedule below, or look at the calendar. *With COVID, plans are subject to change.
August 2nd and 3rd: Tryouts are twice each day (AM and PM)
- JV/V Tryouts: 8-10am AND 1-3pm
- Fr/Flex Tryouts: 10am-12pm AND 3-5pm
- Practice and team bonding all day
- All Teams Practice: 8-10am AND 1-3pm
- Scrimmage
- AM practice for all teams
- Booster meeting with parents
- Varsity team pictures TBD
- First match
Q: Can my parents watch tryouts?
A: Sorry, but we have a closed tryout. They can wait for you at Austin High, but not in the gym.
Q: Do I have to get a physical before tryouts?
A: Yes. You will not be allowed to tryout until all medical forms are submitted into Rank One, which includes physicals. The physical has to be completed on April 15th or later. Please see the Austin ISD website for more information on physicals.
Q: Do we have a conditioning portion for tryouts ?
A: Yes. We will go into the weight room where a coach will put everyone through a workout.
***2021 Season Information TBD***
Q: For the 2021 season, will players be required to stay for all the matches?
A: Yes. During home matches all players are required to stay until the varsity match is over. On away matches all players are required to stay for the first set. All players are encouraged to stay for the rest of the match, but are not required to.
Q: Will the players be wearing masks at tryouts, practices or matches?
A: Austin High volleyball will follow all guidelines outlined by AISD and UIL. Once these requirements are finalized for the 2021 season, we will post everything here, and send an email out to all the families on our email chain.
Q: Will spectators be allowed at games?
A: Austin High volleyball will follow all guidelines outlined by AISD and UIL. Once these requirements are finalized for the 2021 season, we will post everything here, and send an email out to all the families on our email chain.
A: Yes. During home matches all players are required to stay until the varsity match is over. On away matches all players are required to stay for the first set. All players are encouraged to stay for the rest of the match, but are not required to.
Q: Will the players be wearing masks at tryouts, practices or matches?
A: Austin High volleyball will follow all guidelines outlined by AISD and UIL. Once these requirements are finalized for the 2021 season, we will post everything here, and send an email out to all the families on our email chain.
Q: Will spectators be allowed at games?
A: Austin High volleyball will follow all guidelines outlined by AISD and UIL. Once these requirements are finalized for the 2021 season, we will post everything here, and send an email out to all the families on our email chain.
2021 Austin High Volleyball Schedule to be posted soon!
2020 Austin High Volleyball Schedule
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All Saturdays will be reserved for makeup matches including possible dual matches if needed.
Only district matches will be made up.
