Tryouts
Looking for a 14U–18U Volleyball Opportunity?
Our Fall tryouts have concluded, but we are always interested in connecting with athletes who are looking for the right opportunity.
If you are still looking for a 14U–18U club volleyball opportunity for the 2026–2027 season, please reach out to us directly. Our team can provide information regarding potential roster availability and next steps.
The Tryout Process
We built our tryout process to be efficient, fair, and focused on what matters, your game.
Complete registration in advance. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows.
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled session to check in and receive your tryout number.
Athletes will go through a structured evaluation including skill-specific drills, situational play, and competitive scrimmaging. Our coaching staff is evaluating technical skill, court awareness, competitiveness, and coachability.
Team placements are communicated via email. We respect your time and effort, so every athlete receives communication from us regarding their placement status.
If you have not heard from us right away, please don’t worry. Some team formations and placement decisions take additional time as we work to build the best possible roster combinations.
We also ask that families be respectful of their fellow athletes throughout the placement process. Not all offers and team decisions are finalized at the same time, and some athletes may receive updates before others.
To help us finalize teams in a timely manner, we ask that families respond to placement offers within 48 hours. If you need additional time to make a decision, please communicate that with us. Even if you are undecided, a quick update helps us plan appropriately and ensures we can provide timely opportunities to other athletes who are waiting for placement decisions.
We are committed to a fair, transparent evaluation process.
USAV Age Definitions
Players born on or after July 1, 2008, or players born on or after July 1, 2007 who are still in the 12th grade during the current academic year.
Players born on or after July 1, 2009.
Players born on or after July 1, 2010.
Players born on or after July 1, 2011.
Players born on or after July 1, 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carolina Explosion fields teams for athletes 14U through 18U. Age groups are determined using official USAV age definitions — see the chart above.
No. We evaluate every athlete on what they bring to the court that day. Prior club experience is not required.
Athletic attire, knee pads, indoor court shoes, and water. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
Team placements will be communicated via email within 48 hours of your last session.
Contact us in advance at hello@carolinaexplosionathletics.com to discuss alternate options.
Yes. We offer a structured payment schedule for all club fees. Families facing financial hardship are encouraged to reach out directly as we have a limited number of scholarship opportunities available each season.
We are built around development first — technically, physically, mentally, and competitively. Our program includes structured mental wellness, recruiting, and position-specific programming as part of the season, not an add-on. We are intentional about culture, coaching quality, and creating an environment where athletes are challenged and supported in equal measure.
Reach out anytime at hello@carolinaexplosionathletics.com
Still looking for a club home?
Reach out and our team can walk you through potential roster availability and next steps.
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