TRYOUT PREP CAMP
Description: What is covered in Tryout Prep?
What is the difference between All-Skills and Tryout Prep?
All-Skills Camp:
All-Skills Camp is more beginner-friendly and supportive. Many drills are coach-led or coach-partnered. For example, a coach may toss or set during a hitting drill instead of another athlete. This allows athletes to get successful reps without another player’s inexperience limiting their learning, reps, or enjoyment.
Tryout Prep:
Tryout Prep is more advanced and game-like. Athletes are expected to combine multiple skills and work with other athletes during drills. For example, in a drill on the last day one athlete may swing block, transition to hit, and rely on a setter running in from the back row. If the setter cannot set a hittable ball, the hitter may not get the hitting rep they need. This format helps athletes understand how their skills affect teammates, which is an important part of tryouts and real gameplay.
Does my athlete need to be trying out for a team to join Tryout Prep?
No. Athletes do not need to be trying out for a team, but this camp is a great fit for athletes preparing for 8th grade, freshman, JV, or club tryouts. Athletes who are not trying out but can train at this level are also welcome.
Athletes should have a solid foundation before joining. If they cannot handle 2-3 major focal points while still consistently pass to a target or set a ball high enough for another player to hit, we recommend starting with All-Skills Camp instead.