Tryout Information
Boys & Girls 2025-2026
Tryout Checklist
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Find out which team level suits you best
Look up your GRAD CLASS (tryout age group)
Get to know Top Tier VC Staff
Review the Tryout and Open House schedule (upcoming season notes, Q&A)
Register for Tryouts!
Which team is the right fit for you?
Our teams offer the same level of service, but we differentiate the products: training protocol, tournament commitment, and supplemental services.
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approximate cost (5900)
Season: mid-November - mid-June
Projected Tournament Schedule: MLK Invitational (Manheim, PA), JVA Charm City Challenge (Baltimore, MD), Capitol Hill Volleyball Classic (Washington DC), NIKE Boston National Qualifier (Boston, MA)*, Big South (Atlanta, GA)*, NEQ (Philadelphia, PA)*, JVA Summerfest (Columbus, OH), AAU Nationals (Orlando, FL)
*denotes National Qualifier
2 weeknight practices (4 hours)
1 weekend practice when available (positional training, interclub play)
Recruiting handled by Director (Dan Kim)
Strength and conditioning workout plans (self, 2 per week)
Gear included
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approximate cost (5000)
Season: November - end of May
Projected Tournament Schedule: MLK Invitational (Manheim, PA), Capitol Hill Volleyball Classic (Washington DC), NIKE Boston National Qualifier (Boston, MA)*, Big South (Atlanta, GA)*, NEQ (Philadelphia, PA)*
*denotes National Qualifier
AAU Nationals or end-of-year tournament will be added at a slight cost increase
2 weeknight practices (4 hours)
1 weekend practice when available (positional training, interclub play)
Gear included
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approximate cost (4000)
Season: mid-November - end of March
Projected Tournament Schedule: MLK Invitational (Manheim, PA), Capitol Hill Volleyball Classic (Washington DC), NIKE Boston National Qualifier (Boston, MA)*, NEQ (Philadelphia, PA)*, Big South (Atlanta, GA)*
*denotes National Qualifier
2 weeknight practices (4 hours)
1 weekend practice when available (positional training, interclub play)
Strength and conditioning workout plans (self, 2 per week)
Gear included
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approximate cost (4000)
Season: October 2025- end of February 2026
Projected Tournament Schedule: Chi-Town Boys Challenge (Chicago, IL), AAU Northeast Invitational (Atlantic City, NJ), Snowball Slam (Manheim, PA), New England Winterfest #1 (Hartford, CT), NIKE Boston National Qualifier* (Boston, MA)
*denotes National Qualifier
2 weeknight practices (4 hours)
Gear included
This upcoming year, we will open up the tryout process for the following teams:
15 Select
15 National
16 Select
16 National
17 Select
17 National
18 Select*
Boys 16-1
Boys 17-1
Boys 18-1
*The 18u season is shorter and will be modified. The season ends by April 2026.
Why do we ask you to try out versus your GRAD CLASS vs. AGE? We speak with parents all the time about this, and we have our thoughts. We always start you in your GRAD CLASS because it best fits the recruiting timeline for college. If you think you need to play up or play down based on skill level or age, we can always have a conversation with you on what your thoughts, needs, and concerns would be.
2. Tryout for your GRAD CLASS
GRAD CLASS Conversion Chart
2026- 18u (born before 06/30/08)
2027- 17u (born 07/01/08 - 06/30/09)
2028- 16u (born 07/01/09 - 06/30/10)
2029- 15u (born 07/01/10 - 06/30/11)
2030- 14u (born 07/01/11 - 06/30/12)
3. Get to know Top Tier VC
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CO-ED OPEN GYMS
July 21, 23, 28, 30
CO-ED, Grades 9 - 12 (as of Sept. 2025)
Any club affiliation is welcome! A variety of small group games (1v1 - 6v6) to get plenty of volleyball throughout the night. Open Gyms are a great way to play with your friends and network with those who are trying out for the 2025-2026 club season.
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TRYOUT PREP CAMP
August 4 - August 7, 9 am - noon
Girls, Grades 8-12 (as of Sept. 2025)
Tryout Prep Camp is a great way to get a refresher before your club and high school tryouts. We go through a lot of common volleyball drills and teach athletes what the coaching staff is looking for. Positional training will also be implemented. A preview to see how we train in our gym.
4. Tryout & Open House Schedule
15u (Select, National)
Tryout Schedule
Sunday, August 10: 9 am - 10:30 am
Monday, August 11: 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, August 12: 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Open House: Monday, August 11 at 7 pm
(Meet in the hallway outside the gym)
16u (Select, National)
Tryout Schedule
Sunday, August 10: 11 am - 12:30 pm
Monday, August 11: 8 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuesday, August 12: 8 pm - 9:30 pm
Open House: Monday, August 11 at 7 pm
(Meet in the hallway outside the gym)
Boys 16-1, 17-1, 18-1
Tryout Schedule
Sunday, August 10: 9 am - 10:30 am
Monday, August 11: 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Open House: Monday, August 11 at 7 pm
(Meet in the hallway outside the gym)
17u (Select, National) & 18u (Select)
Tryout Schedule
Sunday, August 10: 11 am - 12:30 pm
Monday, August 11: 8 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuesday, August 12: 8 pm - 9:30 pm
Open House: Monday, August 11 at 7 pm
(Meet in the hallway outside the gym)