Girls Volleyball

Congratulations to Stasha Greenalch '14 on being selected as the New Britain Herald's Female Athlete of the Year!! A link to the story can be found in the Girls Volleyball News section.

NHS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SUMMER PRESEASON TIMELINE & CHECKLIST

June 23-August 14: Summer Strength & Conditioning at the Field House (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; three sessions- 8-10am, 10am-12pm, 6-8pm)

July 9-August 7: Husky Summer Volleyball League (only for those who signed up, schedules will be posted weekly) 

August 4-20: Collection of COMPLETED paperwork IN PERSON to the Athletics Office (Gold Card, Contract Statement on back side of Gold Card, Participation Fee- check for $75 made payable to Newington Athletic Fund)

**WARNING: Paperwork will not be accepted outside of these dates!!

August 13 & 20- Physicals offered in the NHS Nurse's Office on a first come, first serve basis from 8:30am-11am. Student-athletes must have written parent permission with them the day of the physical.

Saturday, August 23- First Day of Tryouts, check-in begins at 8:30am (Triple Session): 9-11am (All), 11:30am-1:30pm (Returners), 2-4pm (Rookies)

Monday, August 25- Second Day of Tryouts: 3:15-5:45

Tuesday, August 26- Final Day of Tryouts (Selection Day): 3:15-5:00

**WARNING: You will not be allowed to tryout if you are not cleared by the Athletics Office- NO EXCEPTIONS!!

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What can you do to prepare for tryouts??

• Attend the Summer Strength & Conditioning at Field House

• Utilize the Summer Training Packet (email Coach Douglas if you need one) with a buddy or a group

o Can be used at S & C and/or on your own

o Contact any coach with questions any time

• Attend camps/clinics to develop essential skills (check websites for dates and availability) 

o Nutmeg Volleyball Camp at Loomis Chaffee, Windsor

o CT Juniors Volleyball Camps at CT Sports Center, Woodbridge

o Husky Volleyball Skill Development at The Den, Windsor (also hosting weekly 4s tournaments- see Husky Volleyball website for more details)

o CCSU Volleyball Camp at New Britain HS

o Skyhawks (various locations)

o Avon Volleyball Camp at Avon HS (directed by NHS Boys Coach Curt Burns)

• Play some beach volleyball at local sand courts

o Churchill Park, Newington

o Casey Field, Bristol

o Sycamore Hills Recreation Area, Avon

o Organize groups, play doubles, triples, 4s

o Great resistance workout

**NOTE: These are just some helpful ideas to get you ready for tryouts. However, doing them does not necessarily guarantee that you will be selected into the program.