The U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout is a highly anticipated event in the volleyball community. Scheduled for Feb. 21-23, 2020, at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center (OPTC) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this tryout provides a chance for college athletes to showcase their skills and potentially earn a spot on either the U.S. Women’s National Team or the U.S. Collegiate National Team program.
Who Can Participate?
The tryout is open to current U.S. citizens who are college-age athletes and older, born between 1994 and 2001. However, athletes born prior to 1994 can also attend with approval from USA Volleyball. It is essential for participating athletes to possess a working knowledge of offensive and defensive systems, along with terminology consistent with that of a typical mid- to high-level collegiate program. Additionally, they should demonstrate a level of athleticism, fitness, and technical ability consistent with that of a high-level collegiate player.
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What to Expect at the Tryout
Over the course of the three-day tryout, each athlete will have four sessions to showcase their skills. The tryout registration fee varies depending on lodging arrangements and arrival day. Athletes staying at the OPTC can expect a registration fee of $400, which includes lodging, meals, local transportation, and tryout expenses. Athletes not staying at the OPTC can register for $250. NCAA legislation allows institutions to pay necessary expenses for their athletes to attend national team tryouts if they choose to do so.
Coaching and Training Opportunities
The tryout is overseen by U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly and his staff, along with evaluators from some of the elite college and club programs across the country. Athletes who are selected for the U.S. Women’s National Team may begin their training in Anaheim, California, as early as the spring of 2020 or after the conclusion of their scholastic or professional club season. Athletes chosen for the U.S. Collegiate National Team programs will have the opportunity to participate either against foreign opponents or in a week-long training program with Red-Blue matches.
Success Stories
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Many current U.S. Women’s National Team athletes have emerged from past open tryouts and earned spots in the pipeline. For example, Jordan Thompson, who attended the 2019 tryout, trained with the U.S. Women’s National Team and secured a spot on the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League and Olympic qualification tournament rosters. Likewise, Kathyrn Plummer, a two-time AVCA Division I Player of the Year, attended the 2018 tryout and competed for Team USA in 2019.
The tryouts have also been instrumental in the development of other national team members such as Roni Jones-Perry, Chiaka Ogbogu, Jenna Rosenthal, Jordyn Poulter, Samantha Seliger-Swenson, Hannah Tapp, Rhamat Alhassan, Danielle Cuttino, Mikaela Foecke, Annie Drews, Tori Dixon, Kim Hill, Karsta Lowe, Kadie Rolfzen, Rachael Adams, Carli Lloyd, and Kelly Murphy.
FAQs
Q: Can athletes born before 1994 attend the tryout?
A: Yes, athletes born prior to 1994 can attend with approval from USA Volleyball. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
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Q: What expenses are covered in the tryout registration fee?
A: The tryout registration fee covers lodging, meals, local transportation, and tryout expenses for athletes staying at the OPTC. For athletes not staying at the OPTC, the fee is $250.
Q: When and where will the training for selected athletes take place?
A: Selected athletes for the U.S. Women’s National Team may begin their training in Anaheim, California, as early as the spring of 2020 or after the conclusion of their scholastic or professional club season. Athletes chosen for the U.S. Collegiate National Team programs will have the opportunity to participate in either matches against foreign teams or a week-long training program with Red-Blue matches.
Conclusion
The U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout is a significant event that offers college athletes the chance to compete at the highest level. With the guidance of accomplished coaches and the potential for national team selection, the tryout presents a unique opportunity for athletes to further develop their skills and contribute to the success of the U.S. Women’s National Team. For more information on the tryout, visit Alpinetgheep.com.
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