15u-17u Girls Tryouts

Welcome to Flight Academy Volleyball Girls Club Tryouts

Flight Academy Volleyball is excited to announce our 2026–27 Girls Club Tryouts.

Whether you're entering club volleyball for the first time or preparing for your final years of high school competition, Flight Academy provides athletes with high-level coaching, structured development, competitive opportunities, and a positive culture that helps players reach their full potential.

Teams Offered

High School Travel Teams

• 15 Maverick
• 15 Phoenix
• 16 Maverick
• 16 Phoenix
• 17 Maverick
• 17 Phoenix

Additional teams may be added based on tryout participation and roster needs.

*Practice locations vary by team. Phoenix teams are based in the Santa Ynez Valley and will primarily practice in Los Olivos and Buellton. Maverick teams are based out of Flight HQ and will primarily practice in Grover Beach.

Season Cost

The season cost for our 15U–17U Travel Teams is $3,600. Athletes selected for a Practice Player will have a season cost of $1,600.

A $350 deposit is required to accept a team offer and reserve your athlete's roster spot. Flight Academy offers both 6-month and 9-month payment plan options to help families spread season costs throughout the year.

All athletes will receive a Flight Academy practice gear package and backpack. Travel Team athletes will also receive their official game uniforms as part of their season package.

Click Here to View the 2026-2027 REN Athletics Uniform Package!!

 

2026–2027 Girls 15U–17U Travel Team Tournament Schedule

 

January

Girls West Coast Junior National Qualifier
Dates: Jan. 9–11, 2027 or Jan. 16–18, 2027
Location: Anaheim, CA
Official weekend assignment has not yet been announced.

February

NCVA Presidents Day Tournament
Dates: Feb. 13–15, 2027
Location: San Mateo Event Center / The Grounds

March

Red Rock Rave Girls National Qualifier
Dates: Mar. 5–7, 2027
Location: Las Vegas, NV

April

Pacific Northwest Girls National Qualifier
Dates: Apr. 2–4, 2027
Location: Spokane, WA

May

Killzone Classic
Dates: May 1–2, 2027
Location: TBA

May

JVA West Coast Cup
Dates: May 29–31, 2027
Location: Long Beach, CA

Schedule Notes:
The January qualifier weekend has not yet been assigned. Teams will compete either Jan. 9–11 or Jan. 16–18. Official assignments will be shared once released by the tournament organizers.

Tournament dates and locations are subject to change. Additional local scrimmages or one-day events may be added during the season.

 

13u - 16u Viper Practice Teams

In addition to our Travel Teams, Flight Academy Volleyball may offer Viper Practice Teams for select age groups. Viper Practice Teams are designed for athletes who want structured coaching, skill development, and a positive team environment without the full travel tournament schedule.

Athletes on a Viper Practice Team will:

• Train with Flight Academy coaches
• Participate in organized practices throughout the club season
• Continue developing technical skills and volleyball IQ
• Be part of the Flight Academy culture and training environment

All athletes interested in a Viper Practice Team must attend tryouts and complete the evaluation process. Viper Practice Teams follow the same general season timeline as our Travel Teams, beginning in January 2027 and concluding in June 2027.

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IMPORTANT: 13U & 14U TRYOUTS ARE IN OCTOBER

One of the most common questions we receive each year is why 13U and 14U athletes do not try out in July.

The answer is simple: SCVA and USA Volleyball have separate tryout windows for middle school and high school athletes.

• 15U–18U athletes may try out in July.
• 13U–14U athletes may not try out until October.

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Tryout Attendance

To receive a fair evaluation, athletes should attend their scheduled tryout session. We will not be offering makeup tryouts.

Flight Academy may offer pre-tryout training opportunities leading up to tryouts. These sessions are intended to help athletes prepare and gain confidence before evaluations begin, but they do not replace attending tryouts.

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Tryout Process

During tryouts, athletes will be evaluated through skill work, positional training, competitive drills, and gameplay situations.

Coaches evaluate athletes based on:

• Technical skills
• Athleticism
• Competitiveness
• Volleyball IQ
• Communication
• Coachability
• Attitude
• Team-first mentality

How Teams Are Formed

Our goal is to place every athlete in an environment where they can develop and succeed.

Team placement is based on:

• Skill level
• Athletic ability
• Positional needs
• Coachability
• Work ethic
• Team chemistry
• Overall roster balance

Returning athletes are encouraged to try out each season, but roster spots are not guaranteed based on previous team placement.

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After Tryouts

Following tryouts, our coaching staff will finalize team placements.

Team offers will begin going out immediately after tryouts and will continue throughout the next 24 hours.

Not every athlete who attends tryouts will be offered a position on a Travel Team. Some athletes may be offered a position on a Viper Practice Team based on evaluations and roster needs.

Athletes interested in joining a Viper Practice Team must still attend tryouts in order to be evaluated and placed appropriately.

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Team Commitment Night

After accepting your roster offer, all athletes and at least one parent or guardian are required to attend their team's Commitment Night at Flight Academy HQ.

This meeting is an important part of the season and will cover:

• Team introductions
• Meet your coaching staff
• Season expectations
• Tournament and practice schedules
• Communication procedures
• Uniform and equipment information
• Payment plans and important deadlines
• Questions and answers

Commitment Night Schedule

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (for all Commitment Nights)

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
15 Maverick • 15 Phoenix • 15 Viper

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
16 Maverick • 16 Phoenix • 16 Viper

Thursday, July 30, 2026
17 Maverick • 17 Phoenix • 18 Maverick • 18 Phoenix

Location: Flight Academy HQ

Attendance is required for all athletes and at least one parent or guardian. This meeting ensures every family begins the season with the information and resources needed for a successful year.

Season Information

The 2026–27 season will begin with team practices on:

Sunday, November 22, 2026

Practice times and locations will be announced following team placement.

The season will conclude at the West Coast Cup Championship Tournament in Long Beach on May 21-23, 2027.

Teams that qualify for USA Volleyball Nationals will have their entry fee paid by Flight Academy Volleyball. Families are responsible for travel and lodging expenses.

Participation in AAU Nationals is optional and would require additional registration and travel costs.

All Travel Teams and Viper Practice Teams follow the same general season timeline.

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Why Flight Academy?

Since our founding in 2020, Flight Academy has become one of the premier volleyball clubs on California's Central Coast.

More than 35 Flight Academy athletes have continued their volleyball careers at the collegiate level, including NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, and California Community College programs.

Our athletes benefit from experienced coaching, structured training, position-specific development, leadership opportunities, and recruiting support throughout their volleyball journey.

Most importantly, our athletes become part of a community that values character, accountability, hard work, gratitude, and a team-first mentality.

We look forward to seeing you at tryouts and welcoming the next generation of Flight Academy athletes.

WE ARE FLIGHT