National

12-18U National Teams

Do you want to compete at the highest level? Do you have big goals and dreams for yourself in volleyball? If you answered yes, the National level could be for you!

National Tryout Dates & Times

12-14's Tryouts

October 5th, 2025 8:00-11:00 am

12-14's Mandatory Meeting

October 13th, 2025 6:30-8:30 pm

15-18's Tryouts

November 9th, 2025 9:00-12:00 pm

15-18's Mandatory Meeting

November 16th, 2025 12:30-2:30 pm

Pre-Tryout Information

If you have not registered for Pre-Tryout Clinics, that is the best place to start.  It will benefit you immensely to attend as many pre-tryout clinics as possible. If you only attend the final tryout day and you have an "off day" you may not make a team you thought you could make.  Where as, if you attend several pre-tryout clinics and you have good performances over numerous days this will benefit you on the final tryout day when final decisions are made.

 

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National Teams Information

  • Players will be offered positions following tryouts
  • A $400 non-refundable deposit is required at offer acceptance
  • Season officially begins 1st week of Jan. and ends at the AAU National Tournament in mid to late June
  • Number of players per team:  10-12
  • Tournaments for the season: 9-10 (includes Natls)
  • Two practices/week for two hours each
  • Players base dues: $2500 (this is a 2% increase from 2024-25)
  • Higher, more competitive level of training
  • More experienced coaching
  • National tournament is required
  • Help you pursue your next level
  • Hudl Accounts for video analysis and stats
  • More Travel than Regional and Local teams

Potential tournament locations:

  • Colorado
  • Louisville, KY (JVA World Challenge) or KC (USAV Showme)
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Sioux City, IA
  • AAU Nationals in Orlando.

Most tournaments that we attend are one or two-day tournaments with a couple of 3-day tournaments.

The tournament schedule is currently in the works and will be finalized as soon as all other club directors post their tournament schedules.

2025-26 Projected National Teams

12 Navy

13 Navy & 13 Red

14 Navy & 14 Red

15 Navy & 15 Red

16 Navy & 16 Red

17-18s Navy & Red (potential for 3 or 4 teams in these age groups)

The number of National teams will depend on the total number of players trying out.

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Cost and Dues

Included Costs:

National Team base dues: $2500

    •  This is a 2% increase from 2024-25
  • All local tournaments (Lincoln/Omaha)
  • Coaches salary
  • Court rental
  • Administration fees
  • Insurance fees
  • Equipment fees
  • Hudl Account
  • Team Genius
  • Stength & Conditioning Program
  • Plyo/Agility Training is from 7:00-7:30pm Mon-Thur on your practice night

Not Included Costs:

  • Registration for USAV
  • Uniforms and backpacks
  • Travel fees (any tournament outside of Omaha/Lincoln)
    • Coaches Travel
    • Coaches Hotel Fees
    • Team Entry Fee