Tryouts

Any athlete from any school is welcome to try out at Borderline. All athletes will wear tryout T-shirts provided by the club. We do not want any bias for or against an athlete for any prior associations.

Tryouts are closed to parents except at Phillips Hall. There are windows there and parents can watch from the hall. The purpose for closed tryouts is to create a productive environment free from as many distractions as possible.

Each year we evaluate a growing number of athletes during tryouts. Athletes aspiring to be a part of the Kaepa Borderline Junior Volleyball Club will first go through a battery of physical tests such as the 20 yard dash, agility run, etc. Next, they are evaluated on skill execution. Athletes will be evaluated on their ability to pass, set, serve, and hit. Finally, they are watched during game situations for their intrinsic traits. We base our selections on what the athletes do during the tryout period and what we perceive their potential to be.

We select athletes based on the following criteria: ability to be trained, willingness to be a team player, athletic ability for volleyball, athletic potential, work ethic, drive, competitive attitude, grades, and current skill ability and or experience.