Help with volleyball tryouts?!?

I'm a 14s coach at a nationally recognized club. Here's what I'd personally recommend. It's true that you need to have talent and a good volleyball base already (how much you need really depends on the club you are trying out for, but it sounds like the club you want is very competitive). A lot of that needs to come from what you've already learned. But there is sooo much more than that. You need to communicate a lot. You need to be athletic. Be low for every ball and try really hard (i.e. don't let too many balls just hit the ground i.e. serve receive or shanked balls). I look for great attitudes and willingness to learn...in other words, coach-ability. If you think you know it all and that the coach is full of beans, then you aren't the one for me. A lot has to do with your position. As an OH, you pretty much have to have the package...passing, serving, blocking, and hitting (setting hands, not as important). SAQ (strength and conditioning) can help a lot as well....this is the non-volleyball training you can receive (and my players have received) that help with things like your vertical and overall stamina.

You have to be loud, and noticed at tryouts. Wear something bright so you stand out, and then let your skills prove the rest. When you are hitting reach high and swing hard, call loud for the ball and be aggressive. If you get blocked swing again dont tip. Coaches are looking for confident, aggresive players that will work hard. If a coach tells you something try to do it right away, they want a player that is coachable. As for jumping higher, look up jump training workouts to do online. I did air alert and it really worked for me. Be positive when you are playing and prove that you work well with the other girls. Always call the ball, and try your hardest to get a dig or the perfect pass.

Good Luck!