Frosh

All incoming Freshman, please attend Frosh try-out court. Athletes may be asked to move to a higher level court by a coach who will be evaluating their skill. 

JV Players - Sophomores and Juniors attend JV try-outs. Athletes may be invited to the upper level courts.  Sophomores may be invited to the Frosh court. 

Varsity - All returning Varsity athletes, seniors and athletes that Coach Liz extended the invitation to only. 

Try-Out Level Court

            -All incoming Freshman will try out for the Frosh Team. Coaches will evaluate athletes' skill and may invite them to move to a high level 

            court.

           -Sophomores and Juniors will try out on the JV court. However, sophomores may be asked to move to the Frosh court. 

           -VARSITY - Varsity try-outs are by invitation by Coach Liz, a returning player or if the athlete is a senior. 

Try out location: Main Gym 

Please arrive 30min early on  (date TBD)  to assign try-out numbers and collect try-out and result form. 

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TRY-OUT PROCESS

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

The Try-Out and Result Agreement is required to try-out. You will not be allowed to try-out without this signed form.

      Click to print -->  Boys & Girls TryOut & Result Agreement I will have forms available if you don't have access to a printer. 

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

       Follow these steps to join.

          1. Download the BAND App

          2. Wait till I will receive your notification and accept your request. 

                 When creating your profile, please enter your legal name - 

 I encourage all athletes and parents(s) to join this group. This is our main form of communication. All up-to-date information is sent via this app. Parents, please be sure to include your athlete's name. 

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

4. Current Physical is Needed 

     - A current physical is required and must be done on or after June 1, 2024. 

     - 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

5. PLEASE READ THE FORMS ATTACHED CAREFULLY! 

     I will issue these forms at the parent meeting and uniforms will not be issued until they have been returned. The forms listed are for the athletes that have made the team. Please do not print yet. 

Boys & Girls Player Commitment

Parent Player Guidelines

If you are unable to schedule an appointment with your doctor for a physical, here are a couple of chiropractors seeing Freedom students on a walk-in basis or by appointment. 

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

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. 

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

SPECTATORS - Sorry NO SPECTATORS are allowed at try-outs or at practice.

ELIGIBILITY

        - GPA - Athletes must have a 2.0 or above GPA. NOT ACCEPTING PROBATION STATUS. 

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

TRANSFER STUDENTS

If you are a transfer student and have played any sport at another school, it is important you bring it to my attention. There is additional paperwork and approvals required to be eligible to be on the team per NCS Rules.

TEAM SELECTION

JV and Varsity TBD

First day of practice, TBD

Team Selection Process

The Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity teams will be formed using the following process:

1. Each level will compile a team of 11/12 athletes.

2. Any grade level can make the Varsity team.

3. Only players that attend the tryouts may be chosen for a select team. A player missing a tryout session or those signing-up after tryouts are ineligible for a select team. If there is a legitimate excuse as a death in the family or injury to the player, an individual decision will be made and it will be at the discretion of the coaching staff.

4. The following will be used to influence a coach’s selection:

          Tryout Evaluation Form: The evaluation process is an important piece of information for a coach’s decision, but not the only piece. The tryout evaluation form provides an independent observer's opinion on an individual’s specific skill; it does not provide important details regarding non-skills attributes nor does it take into consideration a coach’s style of play. 

         Player Distribution: A quality, competitive team must have players that collectively possess all volleyball skills and attributes.

         Intangible Skills: In addition to the tangible volleyball skills, we will also consider intangible elements when finalizing our rosters. Intangible attributes would include: character, coachability, competitiveness, performance under pressure, court awareness, and team chemistry.

        TIME COMMITMENT FOR VOLLEYBALL - Like all extra-curricular activities, high school sports require a substantial commitment. Volleyball – an ultimate TEAM sport – demands that diverse individuals work as one, in a fast-paced test of coordination, concentration and – above all – cooperation. Building a team requires a commitment of everyone’s TIME.

2024 SCHEDULE  -  Click here to view/print schedule -->  TBD

Again, if you plan on trying out, I encourage you to complete all the required steps mentioned above. There are multiple sports that will hold try-outs at the same time. Therefore, approvals will be delayed due to the number of athletes submitting their paperwork, so please be patient with Mr. Briggs. He will process your registration as soon as possible.

I am looking forward to this season and hope to see y’all soon! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any more questions via BAND and/or via email.

Thank you

Coach Liz

CoachLizRivas@outlook.com