Walton MS Camp & Tryouts

Volleyball camp/tryouts evaluate players through skill-specific drills (passing, setting, serving, attacking), physical conditioning (jumping, agility), and game-scenario scrimmages to assess ability, technique, and teamwork. Coaches look for fundamental skills, athletic potential, communication, and a positive attitude, often using station-based evaluation for efficiency

Ages

What aged players are appropriate for this program?

Example: Appropriate players are rising 6th to 8th graders.

When

What time of the year does this program run?

Example: Season begins with tryouts in July and runs for appx 8 weeks beginning in August.

Where

Where are camps and games typically held?

Example: Camps & tryouts are held at Walton High School in Marietta GA.

Practices

When are practices and how often are they?

Example: This is a three day camp and tryouts only.

Games

How many games will they play? What days of the week?

Example: This camp will only have scrimmages during the camp session.

Jerseys

Are jerseys provided or are they purchased separately?

Example: Camp T-Shirts are required and will be provided at camp.

Extra Costs

What costs beyond registration fees should be expected?

Example: None

2026 JR Raiders Camp & Tryouts

Key Components of Volleyball Camp & Tryouts:

Warm-ups & Testing: Initial drills often include pepper, serving, and agility tests (e.g., Coleman-McKenzie) to evaluate ball control.

Skill Stations: Specialized stations for setters, passers, and hitters are used to evaluate position-specific skills and techniques.

Scrimmaging: Players are evaluated in, 4v4, or 6v6 scenarios to observe game awareness, movement, rotation knowledge, and team dynamics.

Attitude & Communication: Coaches often prioritize high energy, loud communication, and resilience after errors over raw skill alone

Common Evaluated Skills & Traits:

Technical Proficiency: Passing accuracy, serving consistency, setting accuracy, and attacking form.

Physicality: Vertical jump, quickness, and endurance.

"Off-Ball" Movement: Transitioning, covering teammates, and readiness.

Mental Toughness: Ability to learn from mistakes, aggressiveness, and composure

What to Expect:

Identification: Players are often identified by a number written on their leg or a provided pinnie.

Fast-Paced Drills: Expect rapid rotations to maximize evaluation time.

Note-Taking: Evaluators will actively take notes on clipboards, sometimes in smaller, divided groups