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Maryland Volleyball Program > Tryouts 2024/2025 Season

Tryouts 2024/2025 Season

Introduction

The Maryland Volleyball Program (MVP) is a non-profit organization which provides opportunities for boys to compete in USA Volleyball Junior competitions at the local, regional, and national levels. MVP was established in 1986 and has competed in every Boys Junior National Championship since 1987.

Coaching Philosophy

We provide quality training above and beyond what is available through the school systems and the opportunity to compete at the local, regional, and national levels. This competitive athletic experience enhances social development, contributes to mental and physical health, and teaches the values of teamwork, responsibility, self- discipline, and self-motivation.

We provide a solid foundation of fundamentals to enable participants to develop not only as players, but also as persons. Given this base, we hope that these youths will continue playing well beyond their junior club years. Volleyball is truly a lifetime sport.

More on this from USA Volleyball: https://usavolleyball.org/resource/you-are-paying-for-practice-not-playing/

Commitment

Playing for MVP can be a significant time and financial commitment. Practices will begin at the start of October, tournaments begin in November, and the season  culminates with the AAU Boys National Championships in late June/early July (some teams will end their season on Memorial day weekend). Each team will have 2 weekly practices. Position clinics will also be provided to all team members.

Tryout Location, Dates, and Times

University of Maryland
Reckord Armory
4490 Rossborough Ln, College Park, MD 20742

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Age GroupTime
Registration and MeasurementsU12730am-830am
TryoutU12830-1030am
Registration and MeasurementsU13-U141030am-1130am
TryoutU13-U141130am-130pm
Registration and MeasurementsU15-U16130pm-230pm
TryoutU15-U16230pm-430pm
Registration and MeasurementsU17-U18430pm-530pm
TryoutU17-U18530pm-730pm

Tryout Cost

The cost is $45/player. This fee is in addition to the CHRVA/USAV membership fee that is also required. MVP can only accept online payments via PayPal. Credit Card/Google Pay/Apple Pay will be accepted onsite. No cash or checks.

Makeup Tryouts

Makeup tryouts will be held on an invitation basis on Oct 5th and 6th.

TRYOUT REGISTRATION STEPS

Step 1: Returning MVP Players and CHRVA/USAV Members from 2023-2024: You need to renew your memberships for the new club season (starting September 1, 2024). MVP still requires you to provide your member ID and expiration date as part of the tryout registration process.

New to CHRVA/USAV? Please follow the CHRVA/USAV/SportsEngine Membership links below: https://www.chrva.org/page/show/5837249–chrva-memberships

Membership Options:

  • Jr 10-Day Tryout Membership
  • Junior 9,10 and Under
  • Regular Jr Boys 10-17
  • Regular Jr Boys 18 (with SafeSport)

Step 2: Complete the USAV Medical Release Link. The signed USAV Medical Release Form is required to participate in tryouts. NOTE: For Club name, please write “Maryland Volleyball Program”. The Team Name field can be left blank. You will need a scan or photo of this document for step 3.

Step 3: Register and pay using this online registration form. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to upload your signed medical release form.

Step 4: Show up to tryouts at the dates and times posted above. We will require a picture of USAV membership card at tryout check-in. Come ready to play!

AAU Membership – Not required for tryouts but will be required if selected for a team.

Projected Teams and Dues

Projected TeamsInitial DepositTotalMonthly PaymentNumber of Payments
12 Black$800.00$2,900.00$262.508
13 Black$800.00$3,200.00$300.008
13-14 Red$800.00$3,000.00$275.008
14 Black$800.00$3,600.00$350.008
15 Black$800.00$4,500.00$462.508
15-16 Red$800.00$3,600.00$350.008
16 Black$800.00$4,500.00$462.508
17 Red$800.00$4,500.00$462.508
17 Black$800.00$4,500.00$462.508
18 Red$800.00$4,500.00$462.508
18 Black$800.00$4,500.00$462.508

Dues Include: Tournament registration fees, practice space rental, practice equipment, stipend for coaches, travel expenses for coaches, HUDL (for U15 and above), miscellaneous coaching expenses, uniforms, and warmups. Our uniform supplier will once again be 1-On-None

Physical Training

This season, MVP is partnering with Prepare for Performance in Rockville, MD for weekly, team-based physical training sessions. Further details will be provided at tryouts.

AAU Membership and Age Group Definitions

AAU MEMBERSHIP
A youth member must register in the District of their bona fide residency, except as follows:
– A youth member who resides in the county of one district that a joins a county of another district and who attends school located in the adjoining county, will have the option of registering in either district.
– A youth member subject to a written joint legal custody arrangement, whose custodians reside in different districts should have the option of registering in either district.
– A bona fide student at an educational institution may be considered a resident of that district in which the institution is located.
ELIGIBILITY
A youth member may elect to participate in his or her district of bona fide residence, or a district that is geographically adjoined to that district.
Club attachment.  A youth member becomes attached to a club when he or she competes with that club in any AAU authorized event.
TRANSFERS
Transfers.   Athletes who transfer under the section are subject to national championship eligibility restrictions as adopted by the National Sport Committee and/or Volleyball Advisory Committee.  After a youth member becomes attached to a club he/she may only transfer to another club in the same sport as follows:
–  if the youth member has not competed in any AAU authorized events in that sport for a period of 60 days, no permission is necessary. *Volleyball Rule – High School season if between club seasons (I.E. Spring High School Season), will not count towards 60 days.
– If the representative of the club to which an athlete is attached, signed a release form permitting and immediate transfer.  (athlete to transfer under the section are subject to national championship eligibility restrictions as adopted by the National Sport Committee)
–  If the national sport committee determines, there is a good case to believe that the transfer is due to events outside the control of the athlete, or that the transfer serves in the best interest of the AAU.
2024-2025 AAU VOLLEYBALL BOY’S AGE DIVISIONS
  • Once a player participates (including but not limited to practicing, training, attending workouts and/or competing) in a club or varsity program for any university, college, community college, or junior college, he/she is ineligible to take part in any regional and national programming, which includes but is not limited to national JNC qualifying and championship events.
  • 18 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2006 (including high school graduates eligible based on the above paragraph)
    • 18 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2005, and a    high school student in the twelfth (12th) grade or below during some part of the current academic year are eligible to compete on 18 and under teams.
  • 17 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2007
    • 17 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2006 (18 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the eleventh grade (11th) during the current academic year are eligible to participate in the 17 and under age division.
  • 16 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2008
  • 15 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2009
  • 14 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2010
    • Boys 14 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2009 (15 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the eighth grade (8th) during the current academic year. (This exception is based on the net height difference of 7’4 1/8” to 7’ 11 5/8” between the 14 and Under Division to the 15 and Under Division.)
  • 13 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2011
    • Boys 13 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2010 (14 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the seventh grade (7th) during the current academic year.
  • 12 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2012
    • Boys 12 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2011 (13 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the sixth grade (6th) during the current academic year.
  • 11 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2013
  • 10 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2014
  • 9 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2015
  • 8 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2016

USAV Age Group Definitions

  • For use during the 2024-2025 Season
    • Once a player participates (including but not limited to practicing, training, attending workouts and/or competing) in a club or varsity program for any university, college, community college, or junior college, he/she is ineligible to take part in any regional and national programming, which includes but is not limited to national JNC qualifying and championship events.
    • 18 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2006 (including high school graduates eligible based on the above paragraph)
      • 18 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2005 and a high school student in the twelfth (12th) grade or below during some part of the current academic year are eligible to compete on 18 and under teams.
    • 17 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2007
    • 16 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2008
    • 15 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2009
    • 14 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2010
      • Boys 14 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2009 (15 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the eighth grade (8th) during the current academic year will be allowed to participate at the USA Junior National Championships on 14 and under teams.
      • This exception is still subject to frozen roster rules. (This exception is based on the net height difference of 7’4 1/8” to 7’ 11 5/8” between the 14 and Under Division to the 15 and Under Division.)
    • 13 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2011 Boys 13 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2010 (14 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the seventh grade (7th) during the current academic year are eligible for a Region approved waiver to compete in the boys 13’s age group.
      • This age waiver is still subject to frozen roster rules. 12 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2012
    • Boys 12 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2011 (13 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the sixth grade (6th) during the current academic year are eligible for a Region approved waiver to compete in the boys 12’s age group.
      • This age waiver is still subject to frozen roster rules.
    • 11 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2013
    • 10 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2014
    • 9 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2015
    • 8 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2016
  • Note: These age definitions are used by domestic club programs and are NOT the same as the age definitions for International Competition and Domestic National Team Development Programs. The Age Definition Policy was most recently revised by the USA Volleyball Board of Directors on June 30, 2020. The classification cut-off date of July 1 was reviewed by the USAV Junior Assembly and the USA Regional Volleyball Association Assembly and research justified the new cut-off date of July 1.

QUESTIONS?

For additional information regarding Maryland Volleyball Program, please contact
JJ Rathnam, MVP Director
[email protected]