Club Volleyball: Tryouts Aftermath

What an exhausting weekend. And we only went to 3 tryouts! Club D was well run and there were only about 40 girls (which still seems like an awful lot) but the coaching staff seems great. The downside? $4200. I was stunned. 4 years of D and I could pay for a year of college. I kind of question the need for that much travel, especially at the U15 level, but I'm sure we will be looking at them again next year. This was a good experience for Kate. She's only played one year of junior high volleyball and it was clear that another year of playing and coaching is needed. We made Club A and are happy to be with them. No travel and not so many tournaments, but Kate will also be playing 9th grade varsity concurrently so this will probably be a good fit. By the time tryouts roll around next year, she will have played a full 9th grade season, a full 10th grade season, and a full season of club. She'll have a full year of hitting behind her, as opposed to NO hitting behind her. What she does have is plenty of raw talent and enthusiasm. And probably a growth spurt. Her father is very proud.

As far as tryouts...there HAS to be a better way. I would love to hear everyone's feedback on their tryout experience. I hope all of your DD's found what they were looking for! More after the team meeting tomorrow.