Tryout Information

Club Season 2025-2026

Tryout Checklist (scroll down)

For Boys Volleyball Tryout Information, please go to our “Boys Volleyball” link.

Same procedure, different details.

  1. Find out which team level suits you best

  2. Look up your GRAD CLASS (tryout age group)

  3. Get to know Top Tier VC Staff

  4. Review the Tryout and Open House schedule (upcoming season notes, Q&A)

  5. Register for Tryouts!

  1. 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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*

*The 18u season is shorter and will be modified. The season is completed 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

  • NIGHT CAMP

    July 14 - July 17

    Girls, Grades 8 - 12 (as of Sept. 2025)

    Our NIGHT CAMP was our club’s first Summer Camp (2022) ever created. We wanted to be approachable and give athletes who couldn’t make it during daytime hours an opportunity to visit our gym. This camp is a great all-skills camp.

  • 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)

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)

5. Register for Tryouts