2019-20 Tryout Information
2019-20 Season
Check-In: 30 minutes prior to scheduled tryout
Location: VC United
Notes: Players will complete athletic testing, skills evaluation and competition evaluations at our tryout. Players SHOULD register prior to the 1st tryout for their age group/program whether they can participate or not to be considered. Players will only participate in one tryout/program. Selections will be made within 36 hours of each tryout.
HS Age Divisions
15 & Under - Born on or after 9/1/2004
16 & Under - Born on or after 9/1/2003
17 & Under - Born on or after 9/1/2002
18 & Under - Born on or after 9/1/2001
MS Age Divisions
12 & Under - Born on or after 9/1/2007
13 & Under - Born on or after 9/1/2006
14 & Under - Born on or after 9/1/2005
Elite Program
Collegiate/Varsity Player Development
The Boys' Elite Program is designed for advanced players focused on excelling in their high school programs and have potential to play at the next level. The program is considered a travel program that provides strong coaching and competition against clubs playing in the Great Lakes and Badger regions. Elite teams will be ideal for multi-sport athletes. The Elite program will compete in 6 local tournaments (1 or 2 days) against other clubs from northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin and Iowa.
All players accepting spots in the Elite Program will also be required to compete in a USAV National Qualifier and the Mizuno Boys' Showcase at the end of the season.
Technical Director
Trace Noack
Boys' Elite Program
Tryouts are complete. We have a few spots available. Please contact Trace Noack at tnoack@vcunited.club for more information.
2019-20 Season Information
Age Groups: U15-U18
Acceptance Fee: $200 | Season Dues: $1400
*See Season Information Packet for details.
What's Included?
- Age Groups: Anticipated Teams: 16-1, 17-1, 18-1, 18-2U15-U18
- Season Length: 5 month seasonOctober-February
- Elite Program will have 2 Team practices (Mon/Wed) per week.2 Practices/Week
- Elite Program will compete in 6 tournaments and 2 Overnight events including Season-Ending Event (USAV Qualifier)Elite Tournament Schedule
- All tournament entry fees are included in the dues. This includes coaches' overnight travel costs.ALL Tournament Entry Fees
- As part of their dues, players will receive three practice t-shirts, warm-up top and kneepads. In addition, Elite Program players will purchase the Elite Uniform Package.Base Mizuno Package
Premier Program
Scholastic Player Development
Boys' HS Premier Teams are an ideal spring board for athletes that want to go on to play on their school teams or compete in more advanced travel team programs as they progress. Practices are spent working on individual skills with an emphasis on team play in a fun, positive environment. Premier teams compete against other regional-based club programs at competitive events and do not travel overnight to regional events.
Premier Teams compete in 6 local tournaments played within 2 hours of Rockford.
Technical Director
Trace Noack
Boys' Premier Program
Tryouts are complete. We have a few spots available. Please contact Trace Noack at tnoack@vcunited.club for more information.
2019-20 Season Information
Age Groups: U15-U18
Acceptance Fee: $150 | Season Dues: $750
*See Season Information Packet for details.
What's Included?
- Age Groups: Anticipated Teams: 16-1, 17-1U15-U18
- Season Length: 4 month seasonOctober-January
- Premier Program will have 2 Team practices (Monday/Wednesday) per week.2 Practices/Week
- Premier Program will compete in 6 Single Day Events in the Great Lakes or Badger RegionPremier Tournament Schedule
- All tournament entry fees are included in the dues.ALL Tournament Entry Fees
- As part of their dues, players will receive three practice t-shirts, warm-up top and kneepads. In addition, Premier Program players will purchase Premier Uniform Package.Base Mizuno Package
*See Season Information Packet for details.
Regional Program
Fundamental Player Development
Boys' Regional Teams are an ideal starting point for middle school and high school (frosh/soph only) players looking to get started with club volleyball. Practices are spent working on individual skills with an emphasis on team play in a fun, positive environment. Regional teams compete against other regional-based club programs at competitive events and do not travel overnight.
The Regional Program accepts all players (assuming we have the numbers to do so at tryouts) and tryouts are simply used to evaluate and group athletes by age and/or skill level. Regional Teams compete in 4 local tournaments played within 2 hours of Rockford.
Technical Director
Lani Mitchell
Boys' Regional Program
2019-20 Tryout Information
Tryout: Sun, Oct 6 – 10:00am-12:30pm Make-Up Date: Mon, Oct 7 - 7:00pm-9:00pm
Tryout Fee: FREE
Age Groups: U12, U13, U14, U15, U16
2019-20 Season Information
Age Groups: U12-16
Acceptance Fee: $100 | Season Dues: $450
*See Season Information Packet for details.
What's Included?
- Age Groups: Anticipated Teams: 12-1, 14-1, 16-1U12-U16
- Season Length: 3 month seasonNovember - January
- Regional Program will have 2 Team practices (Sundays and either Tuesday or Thursday) per week.2 Practices/Week
- Regional Program will compete in 4 Single Day Events in the Great Lakes or Badger RegionRegional Tournament Schedule
- All tournament entry fees are included in the dues.ALL Tournament Entry Fees
- As part of their dues, players will receive two practice t-shirts, warm-up top, jersey and shorts
.Regional Mizuno Package
*See Season Information Packet for details.