• GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PAGE

    FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL

    GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

    2025 - 2026 SEASON

     Varsity Coach Liz Rivas

    email: coachlizrivas@outlook.com

    JV Coach Annalise Rivera

    Frosh Coach Laura Winkler

     

    Hello Volleyball Families, 

     

    I am excited and looking forward to this upcoming 2025 - 2026 volleyball season.  Try-outs are in a few weeks, so we have to be ready.  The first day of try-outs is August 11th through August 13th. Many athletes are registered on athletic clearance but are still missing an updated physical. The physical must be done on or after June 1, 2025.  Keep in mind that in order to participate in try-outs, the whole process must be completed and approved by Mr. Briggs.   Please follow the list below to make sure you have completed everything and be ready to participate on August 11th. 

     

    Try-outs - August 11th - August 13th 

    Main Gym - Frosh/JV 5:30pm - 7:00pm

                          Varsity - 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Seniors or by invitation only)

    Try-out process must be completed before attending try-outs. See information below.

     

    1. Join the BAND Group - this is our main form of communication 

     

           Follow these steps to join.

              1. Download the BAND App

              2. Join Group 

              3. Girls Volleyball Program

     

    I will receive your request and accept. I encourage the athlete and parent(s) to join this group. Messages are sent through this application. Please enter your first and last name - NO NICKNAMES - accounts will be DENIED.

     

    2. Register on Athletic Clearance  Click here----> www.athleticclearance.com

     

    3. Current Physical Needed

         - A current physical is required and must be done on or after June 1, 2025. 

         - Upload physical onto athleticclearance.com (You do not need to turn this form in but do recommend you hold on to it.)

     

         Click here to print Physical Form --->Medical/Physical Form

     

    4. Try-Out Agreement Form - MANDATORY FORM

         - This is a mandatory form I require to try-out. Parent(s) and athletes please read, print, sign, and turn in to me on or before try-outs. 00pm

             PRINT, READ, AND SIGN -CLICK HERE----> TRY-OUT AND RESULT AGREEMENT

     

    5. Try-Out Information - TRY-OUTS will be held in MAIN GYM. Sorry no spectators!

         

         Frosh Team - 5:00pm - 7:00pm

                -Check-in Time: 4:30pm (Foyer)

                -All incoming Freshmen and Sophomores.

            

          JV Team - 5:00pm - 7:00pm

                 -Check-in Time: 4:30pm (Foyer)

                       All Juniors

     

           Varsity Team - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

                - Check-in 6:45pm 

                - Returning players

                - Any Seniors

                - Invitees (Coach Liz will invite athletes to participate in Varsity try-outs)

     

    Coaches may invite/move athletes to other level courts based on skill evaluation and the needs of the team.  

     

    6. GPA - All athletes are required to maintain a GPA of 2.0 or above. Students falling below this standard, even if placed on probation, will not be permitted to participate in tryouts. 

           

    7. Transfer Students - Please see Mr. Briggs for additional forms and approval.

         Any athlete who was enrolled at other school or district must be approved to play on the Freedom team. For all incoming Freshmen if you are coming from our O'Hara or Delta Vista this does not apply to you.

     

    8. ATTIRE FOR TRY-OUTS AND PRACTICE: 

         

    Here are a few things to remember for any volleyball activity. 

    1. NO spaghetti strap shirts 

    2. NO tank tops

    3. NO cut-off t-shirts

    4. NO LONG NAILS

    5. Hair up and away from face.

    6. Spandex shorts long enough to cover your behind

    7. Gym Shoes

    8. Knee pads - encouraged

    9. Athletes can not warm up with headphones on

    10. Positive Attitude 

    11. Be ready to learn and have fun! 

     

     

    9. Physical 

    All those participating in try-outs must have complete a medical realease form with a signature by a physician or chiropractor dated AFTER June 1,2025. (see above for form)

     

    If you are unable to see your doctor for a physical, here are a couple of chiropractors are seeing Freedom students on a walk-in basis.

     

    Dr. Miller

    3638 Delta Fair Blvd

    Antioch, CA 94509

    925-717-0808

     

    or

     

    Actus Ciropractic

    9030 Brentwood Blvd, Ste D

    Brentwood, CA 94513

    925-516-2363

     

     

    Thank you and look forward to seeing everyone soon!

     

    Coach Liz 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
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