TRYOUT INFORMATION

Tryouts for the 2026 - 27 girls volleyball program will be on August 24, 25, and 26.

Click here for more details about each day of tryouts.

See below for important information and FAQs.

Off-season individual conditioning

Sports Registration

What to expect at tryouts

Philosophy and program expectations

Sports physicals

How will I be evaluated

Summer training

All Ludlowe athletes (including incoming freshman who plan to tryout!) can attend pre-season strength & conditioning throughout the summer at the school.

The sessions run from June 22 through August 7. This schedule was designed to allow students participating in summer sport-specific training sessions the opportunity to also attend at least three strength and conditioning sessions each week. Please encourage your athletes to take advantage of these opportunities throughout the summer.

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BOYS

Mon. & Tues.: 8:00–9:00 AM

Wed. & Thur.: 9:00–10:00 AM

GIRLS

Mon. & Tues.: 9:00–10:00 AM

Wed. & Thur.: 8:00–9:00 AM

CO-ED

Fri: 8:00–10:00 AM

We will also have more information soon about captain's practices.

The evaluation chart explains the point basis we use to grade players at tryouts. Here are the approximate scoring expectations for each team.

FRESHMEN*

1s & 2s in defense
1s & 2s in offense
2s in athleticism
2s & 3s in attitude

*These are all minimums to make the freshmam team. If the majority of athletes score higher than 1s in defense & offense then you will not make the team.

JUNIOR VARSITY

2s in defense
2s in offense
2s & 3s in athleticism
3s in attitude

VARSITY

2s & 3s in defense
2s & 3s in offense
3s & 4s in athleticism
3s & 4s in attitude

All athletes within the program also need to know volleyball basics. Freshmen athletes will be introduced to the concepts, JV athletes will be given a refresher, and Varsity athletes should already know all volleyball basics. Player knowledge will be evaluated during tryouts. Click on the buttons below to test yourself.

Volleyball basics

Volleyball basics, part 2

Details for tryout sessions. All sessions will be held in the main gym.

Mon. August 24

3:00 - 5:00: Freshman

6:00 - 8:30: Sophomores - Seniors

What: Skills Evaluation, Testing, Game-like Drills

Returning varsity players should report to help run freshman tryouts at 3:00.

Tue. August 25

3:00 - 5:00: Freshman

6:00 - 8:30: Sophomores - Seniors AND invited Freshman

What: Game-like Drills, Actual Game Play, Sprints and Agility Testing.

First cuts will take place after this day's sessions.

Wed. August 26

3:00 - 5:00: Freshman

6:00 - 8:00: Sophomores - Seniors

What: Drills (freshman only), Actual Game Play (both sessions)

Team selections will take place after each sesson.

Thur. August 27

2:45: Freshmen, JV, and Varsity practice begins in the main gym. We will set goals and conduct our first team bonding activities.

Sample agility testing drill

Timed run

During tryouts, athletes will also be timed on a 1X5X5 RUN

Incoming 9th grade athletes are expected to run each 1x5 in 32 seconds or less (90 second recovery time)
Incoming 10-12th grade athletes are expected to run each 1x5 in 30 seconds or less (90 second recovery time)

1X5 RUN (COMPLETE 5 TIMES)