Here are some of the things that we look for:

• Quickness: Ability to move quickly.
• Skill Learning Ability: Ability to watch, listen to verbal cues, and then execute skills.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Verbal Skills: Ability to communicate verbally on the court.
• Hustle. In drills and in games.
• Jumping ability.
• Leadership ability.
• The ability to get along with others.
• Respectful behavior. To coaches, staff and peers.
• Sportsmanship.
• Helpfulness.
• Potential.
• Role player ability. The ability to play a specific role on the team.
• Good grades.

• Play volleyball. Try out for the Bay State Games. Go to camps and clinics. Play in local leagues and recreation play. Get together with friends during the summer and play outdoors. When you go to the beach, go where there are active games. Play in outdoor doubles tournaments.
• Be in shape. In all sports, being in shape does not hurt! Run, lift weights, eat well, and work out.
• Get your grades up. Do we run the risk of losing you during the season because of academic eligibility?
• Learn more about the sport. Read magazines, books, and visit web sites.

In the list above there are some things that you may not have control over. Volleyball is not only for the tall, quick, leapers, but it doesn't hurt. In addition, we may select a player just because we think that they may be able to play a specific role such as subbing in for serving, and front and back row. Also there may be others who play your position and may have more potential.

Another way to make the team.

There is a new position on the volleyball court called the 'Libero'. Basically, it's a back row defensive specialist. This is a position ideally suited for a small quick defender.
 

Here are the roles on a volleyball team.

• Outside hitter
• Middle hitter
• Setter
• Libero
• Front row substitute
• Back row substitute
• Serving substitute
• Various combinations of the above