Tryout format consists of testing (approach touch, block touch, shuttle,basketball throw, etc.), position-specific skill testing, overall skill testing, and team competition evaluation. All players are evaluated on all skills. All teams will practice out of the Treehouse Gym.

Players will receive an email notification of their team placement following the last day of tryouts. Invitations will be issued at the end of the second day of tryouts (first day of tryouts for 11U-12U and 18U). Teams will have a Zoom meeting to meet their coaches and other teammates mid-day following the last day of tryouts. Players and their families will have 24 hours after the Zoom meeting to sign-up for the club season.

Summer 2023 Tryout Dates:

11U Tryouts: Saturday, July 15th 5:00pm-8:00pm

12U Tryouts: Saturday, July 15th 5:00pm-8:00pm

13U Tryouts: Saturday, July 15th 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm

& Sunday, July 16th 1:00pm-4:00pm

14U Tryouts: Friday, July 7th 9:00am-12:00am or 1:00pm-4:00pm &

Saturday, July 8th 5:00pm-8:00pm

15U Tryouts: Saturday, July 8th 9:00am-12:00am or 1:00pm-4:00pm &

Sunday, July 9th 5:00pm-8:00pm

16U Tryouts: Sunday, July 9th 9:00am-12:00am or 1:00pm-4:00pm &

Monday, July 10th 5:00pm-8:00pm

17U Tryouts: Monday, July 10th 9:00am-12:00am or 1:00pm-4:00pm &

Tuesday, July 11th 5:00pm-8:00pm

18U Tryouts: Tuesday, July 11th 1:00pm-4:00pm

We are hosting Summer camps and clinics May-July for  all athletes to train for our club tryouts. Click HERE for a list of all available summer programs. 

The rule of thumb is how old will your athlete be between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.

That is the age group in which she should be trying out. Roots Volleyball also recommends players play with their grade for recruiting purposes, if they are eligible to play for two age groups (i.e. It is recommended a 13U player in 8th grade plays 14U with her grade). Please reference USAV’s age chart:

2023-2024 Season Age Definitions 

18 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2005 OR Players who were born on or after July 1, 2004 and a high school student in the twelfth (12^th) grade or below during some part of the current academic year

17 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2006 or Players who were born on or after July 1, 2005 (18 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the eleventh grade (11^th) during the current academic year will be allowed to participate at the USA Junior National Championships on 17 and under teams. 

16 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2007

15 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2008

14 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2009

13 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2010

12 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2011

11 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2012

During the tryout selection process, coaches evaluate all players and place them on teams appropriate for their level of ability. We work hard to place players in a position to increase their overall volleyball skills and have a successful season contributing to their team.

2023-2024 Season Fee List:

18 National I & II- $5,000

17 National I - $5,795

17 National II - $5,750

17 Elite - $4,500

16 National I - $5,750

16 National II - $5,600

16 Travel - $5,250

16 Elite - $4,350

15 National I - $5,750

15 National II - $5,600

15 Travel - $5,250

15 Elite - $4,350

14 National I - $5,600

14 Travel - $5,100

14 Elite - $4,300

13 National I - $5,250

13 Travel - $5,100

13 Elite - $3,950

12 Travel - $3,750

12 Elite - $3,550

11 Elite - $2,300

Players 13U-18U will pay an initial payment of $750 during season registration to confirm their roster spot. Players 11U-12U will pay an initial payment of $500 during season registration to confirm their roster spot. This initial payment is non-refundable for any reason. The remaining amount will be paid in 6 (September 15th-February 15th) or 8 (August 15th-March 15th) payments (selection may be made during season registration). All season fee payments must be made online through bank draft or credit card draft.

2023-2024 Team List:

18-1 Green (National I)

18-2 Blue (National II)

17-1 Green (National I)

17-2 Blue (National II)

17 Maple (Elite)

16-1 Green (National I)

16-2 Blue (National II)

16-3 Maple (Travel)

16-4 Mesquite (Elite)

16-5 Pecan (Elite)

15-1 Green (National I)

15-2 Blue (National II)

15-3 Maple (Travel)

15-4 Mesquite (Elite)

15-5 Pecan (Elite)

14-1 Green (National I)

14-2 Blue (Travel)

14-3 Maple (Elite)

14-4 Mesquite (Elite)

14-5 Pecan (Elite)

13-1 Green (National I)

13-2 Blue (Travel)

13-3 Maple (Elite)

13-4 Mesquite (Elite)

13-5 Pecan (Elite)

12-1 Green (Travel)

12-2 Blue (Elite)

12-3 Maple (Elite)

11-1 Green (Elite)

11-2 Blue (Elite)

11-3 Maple (Elite)

Players 13U-18U will pay an initial payment of $750 during season registration to confirm their roster spot. Players 11U-12U will pay an initial payment of $500 during season registration to confirm their roster spot. This initial payment is non-refundable for any reason. The remaining amount will be paid in 6 (September 15th-February 15th) or 8 (August 15th-March 15th) payments (selection may be made during season registration). All season fee payments must be made online through bank draft or credit card draft.

 

13U-18U national I & II team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 3, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), three practices a week at the Treehouse Gym (Sunday practices will continue only as needed after January), weekly SAQ training with Outright Fitness, HUDL access (15U-18U), coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, basic recruiting guidance (15U-18U), and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. 

12U-16U travel team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 2, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), two practices a week at the Treehouse Gym, HUDL access, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, basic recruiting guidance (15U-18U), and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. 

11U-17U elite team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 2, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), two practices a week at the Treehouse Gym, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, basic recruiting guidance (15U-18U), and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. 

Roots Volleyball is committed to be a home for all players who wish to play (and make a team) regardless of financial status. If the cost of club volleyball is a prohibiting factor for participation, we have a work program combined with our financial aid application.  Please email Heather Anderson at heather@rootsvb.org to request a copy of our financial aid form.

A Basic Recruiting Package (15U-18U) includes advice, checklists, reminders, and access to the national database of every college needs list to guide athletes through the recruiting process.  THIS PACKAGE IS INCLUDED IN SEASON FEES FOR ALL 15U-18U TEAMS.

Optional Pro Recruiting Package - $300

• This upgraded package includes one-on-one meetings with our recruiting advisors, 3 highlight films made by our Recruiting Coordinators, Lindsay Thompson and April Fricke, and conversation prep for talking with college coaches on the phone, and feedback on email construction.
• Monthly one-on-one check-ins with Recruiting Coordinators (Lindsay Thompson and April Fricke).
• Personalized recruitment plan designed by Recruiting Coordinators, which provides personalized skills evaluation, recommendation of target schools/program features, and step-by-step recruiting guide specific to target programs.
• Local club Recruiting Coordinator monitors player/college coach interactions and advises players on outreach.
• Video package (skills + full set of game footage) with access to updated video with new footage throughout season(s).
• Unlimited downloads and highlight film capabilities on VidSwap or HUDL (video-editing platform contract not finalized at time of this posting)

Practices begin in November.  Club volleyball season for Travel and Elite teams runs through the end of April or first few weeks in May (depending on age group and team level).

National teams will follow the same schedule but then take a two-week break in May (following Lone Star Regionals) and will then attend USAV or AAU Girls’ Junior Nationals.  They will continue their season through the end of June or first week of July (depending on age group).

There are no mandatory practices during Christmas break, Spring Break, or the post-season break.

One-day, Austin-area tournaments are typically from 8:00am-3:00pm or 3:00pm-9:00pm. Two-day, Austin-area tournaments will follow the same morning or evening schedule for pool play and bracket play the second day. Out-of-state tournaments and Lone Star Classic (Dallas, Texas) are three-day tournaments which will include a Friday or Monday in addition to Saturday and Sunday.  Your daughter may need to miss school for these tournaments.  

Any National teams that do not qualify for USAV Girls Junior Nationals will play in the Patriot division at USAV or at AAU Girls Junior Nationals. Any Travel or Elite teams qualifying and attending USAV or AAU Girls Junior Nationals will incur an additional postseason fee to participate.

You will be notified of your season schedule as soon as Roots directors receive information on tournament dates from the Region and from National qualifiers.

2023-2024 Tentative Practice Schedule:

11U

11-1 Green (Elite)

Mondays 4:30-6:00pm

Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm

11-2 Blue (Elite)

Mondays 4:30-6:00pm

Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm

11-3 Maple (Elite)

Mondays 4:30-6:00pm

Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm

12U

12-1 Green (Travel)

Mondays 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm

12-2 Blue (Elite)

Mondays 4:30-6:00pm

Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm

12-3 Maple (Elite)

Mondays 4:30-6:00pm

Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm

13U

13-1 Green (National I)

Sundays 4:30-6:30pm

Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm

Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm

13-2 Blue (Travel)

Mondays 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm

13-3 Maple (Elite)

Tuesdays 5:00-7:00pm

Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm

13-4 Mesquite (Elite)

Tuesdays 5:00-7:00pm

Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm

 

14U

14-1 Green (National I)

Sundays 4:30-6:30pm

Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm

Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm

14-2 Blue (Travel)

Mondays 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm

14-3 Maple (Elite)

Tuesdays 5:00-7:00pm

Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm

14-4 Mesquite (Elite)

Tuesdays 5:00-7:00pm

Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm

15U

15-1 Green (National I)

Sundays 4:30-6:30pm

Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm

Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm

15-2 Blue (National II)

Sundays 4:30-6:30pm

Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm

Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm

15-3 Maple (Travel)

Mondays 8:00-10:00pm

Wednesdays 8:00-10:00pm

15-4 Mesquite (Elite)

Mondays 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesdays 8:00-10:00pm

15-5 Pecan (Elite)

Mondays 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesdays 8:00-10:00pm

 

16U

16-1 Green (National I)

Sundays 6:30-8:30pm

Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm

Thursdays 8:00-10:00pm

16-2 Blue (National II)

Sundays 4:30-6:30pm

Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm

Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm

16-3 Maple (Travel)

Mondays 8:00-10:00pm

Wednesdays 8:00-10:00pm

16-4 Mesquite (Elite)

Mondays 8:00-10:00pm

Wednesdays 8:00-10:00pm

16-5 Pecan (Elite)

Mondays 8:00-10:00pm

Wednesdays 8:00-10:00pm

17U

17-1 Green (National I)

Sundays 6:30-8:30pm

Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm

Thursdays 8:00-10:00pm

17-2 Blue (National II)

Sundays 6:30-8:30pm

Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm

Thursdays 8:00-10:00pm

17-3 Maple (Elite)

Mondays 8:00-10:00pm

Wednesdays 8:00-10:00pm

18U

18-1 Green (National I)

Sundays 6:30-8:30pm

Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm

Thursdays 8:00-10:00pm

18-2 Blue (National II)

Sundays 6:30-8:30pm

Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm

Thursdays 8:00-10:00pm

*Sunday national team practices will continue as needed after January for 18U and as needed after February for 13U-18U.