HMS offers 2 levels of girls volleyball, Varsity and Junior Varsity, and boys Varsity volleyball to compete in the 210 Middle School Athletic League composed of local middle schools in the surrounding cities. Girls Travel Volleyball occurs in the Fall and Boys Travel Volleyball occurs in the Spring.

 

VARSITY (GIRLS AND BOYS):

Days/Time (GIRLS - Fall): Tuesdays & Thursdays (on non-game days). Practices will be from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. with games on Thursdays.

Days/Time (BOYS - Spring): Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays (on non-game days). Practices will be from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. (3:00 - 4:30 pm on Thursdays) with games on Thursdays. 

The team will be composed of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.  This will be a competitive team that will hold no more than 9-12 players.  There will be tryouts and cuts will be made based on ability.  All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are encouraged to come to tryouts regardless of experience.

JUNIOR VARSITY (GIRLS ONLY):

Days/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays (on non-game days) - Practices will be from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. with games on Thursdays.

The team will be composed of mostly 6th and 7th with  8th graders in consideration.  This will be a competitive team that will hold no more than 12-14 players.  There will be tryouts and cuts will be made based on ability.  All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are encouraged to come to tryouts regardless of experience.

 

Goals and Expectations:

The coaches’ goal for the season is to compete for a league title. There is also an emphasis on our student athletes to prepare themselves for the next level of their playing career whether it’s the high school level or for the following travel season. With that in mind, there will be high expectations from each student athlete; in the classroom, during practices, and during our league play. The coaching staff will expect nothing, but the absolute best in all aspects from our student athletes each season.

 

Commitment:

Our goal is to prepare the players on these travel teams for high school level sports. Therefore, as coaches we expect 110% commitment from our athletes to our travel program.  The players demonstrate practice and game commitment in order for us to train as a team. Exceptions may apply such as other school related activities, illnesses, or doctor/dental appointments.  Other exceptions will be determined under the coaches’ discretion.  

 

It is an honor to represent the school if selected for a spot on the travel team. Commitment to the team plays a big part of what we are trying to accomplish; violations will result in practice/game suspensions, decrease in playing time, or removal from the program under the coach and Athletic Director discretion.

TRYOUT CRITERIA:

• Ability to fill a court position/role based on the following skills demonstrated:

  • Passing, Serving, Hitting, Setting

• Growth potential as a player

• Ability to listen to instructions and apply skills learned

• Ability to demonstrate level of control through ball movement based on instructions, technical form, and performance during tryouts

• Athleticism, reaction, urgency, and movement on the court

• Demonstration of teamwork and communication with fellow players

• Demonstration of willingness to learn and grow as an athlete in the sport

• Maintaining or having achieved the “80% attendance rate” requirement for the concurrent (girls) or preceding (boys) coed-intramural volleyball program

• Specific for Varsity Level

  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to be competitive level

  • Demonstrate above average skill in areas such as ball control, defense, blocking, serving, setting, and offense 

  • Knowledge and understanding the different roles and positions: Outside Hitter (OH), Middle (M), Opposite (OPP), Setter (S), and Defensive Specialist (DS)

  • Demonstrate game play knowledge, ability to react and move with urgency, and adapting to different game situations

  • Growth potential as a volleyball player with goals to play at the high school level

  • Previous experience and training in a competitive level is a plus