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FALL TRYOUTS:
10U & 11U: Friday, October 16th | 4:00PM – 5:30PM
12U: Friday, October 16th | 6:00PM – 8:30PM
13U: Friday, October 23rd | 5:30PM – 8:30PM
10U – 14U Makeup Tryouts: Saturday, October 24th | 9:00AM – 11:00AM
15U – 18U Makeup Tryouts: Sunday, November 15th | 9:00AM – 11:00AM
TEAM TRYOUTS
Academy Volleyball Cleveland will have club teams for players in 3rd through 12th grade. Please read the information below to learn more about our program and how to join.
AVC’s mission is to develop and promote the sport of volleyball. We thrive on making it fun as athletes are introduced to the game of volleyball, while pushing them to be the best of the best by the time they graduate high school. We have a wide range of divisions from beginners to National talent.
To join a team, follow the steps below:
Determine which age group your daughter qualifies for (info below)
Attend our open gyms and pre-tryout clinics
Join us at our Open House (details coming soon)
Get to know AVC
Learn about the types of teams we offer
Register for and attend tryouts
1. DETERMINE AGE GROUP
Age definitions are set by the USAV and the OVR (governing bodies). Some athletes may qualify for two different age groups, depending on their DOB and grade.
10U Regional Teams:
11U Regional Teams:
12U Regional Teams:
13U Regional Teams:
14U Regional Teams:
11U National Teams:
12U National & American Teams:
13U National & American Teams:
14U National & American Teams:
15U National & American Teams:
16U National & American Teams:
17U National & American Teams:
18U National & American Teams:
Born on or after 7/1/16 OR 4th grade & lower
Born between 7/1/15 – 6/30/16 OR 5th grade
Born between 7/1/14 – 6/30/15 OR 6th grade
Born between 7/1/13 – 6/30/14 OR 7th grade
Born between 7/1/12 – 6/30/13 OR 8th grade
Born between 7/1/15 – 6/30/16
Born between 7/1/14 – 6/30/15
Born between 7/1/13 – 6/30/14
Born between 7/1/12 – 6/30/13
Born between 7/1/11 – 6/30/12
Born between 7/1/10 – 6/30/11
Born between 7/1/09 – 6/30/10
Born before 6/30/09
*National, American and Regional team divisions are explained below in section 4: “Type of Club Teams”
**If you plan on trying for the top-level teams, please base your age group on the National/American Teams age requirements.
2. Open Gyms & Clinics
We will be hosting a variety of pre-tryout camps, open gyms, and pre-tryout individual lessons and group lessons. Head to our camps and clinics page to see the schedule or email camps@avcvolleyball.com. See contact info below for pre-tryout lessons.
10s-14s Liz George Liz.George@avcvolleyball.com
15s-16s Anthony Winter Anthony.Winter@avcvolleyball.com
17s-18s Paul Schiffer Paul.Schiffer@avcvolleyball.com
3. GET TO KNOW US
Before trying out for a club team, we suggest attending a camp or clinic to make sure your daughter enjoys playing with AVC! Please come by and visit us, all open gyms and clinics are open to anyone and everyone of eligible age!
Social Media – We are active on Instagram and Facebook. We have plenty of content for you to see, and we utilize these platforms for announcements!
4. TYPES OF CLUB TEAMS
AVC offers three divisions/levels of teams:
National
American
Regional
“National” (Red, White, Blue & Gold) division teams require the most commitment. These teams are designed for athletes who want to play volleyball at the highest level. Our top National teams will compete in the Open, USA, National & Liberty) divisions in tournaments where the competition is the most rigorous. These teams will play in tournaments that require out-of-state travel, some of which require flights.
“American” (Maroon, Black, Navy & Silver) division teams are a lower level of commitment compared to National teams. These teams are great for athletes looking to play competitively. This division is to showcase regionally strong teams that may travel out of state.
“Regional” (Scarlet, Gray & Royal) division teams require the least commitment. They are a great fit for athletes who are newer to the sport or prefer less travel.
Note: During the tryout registration process you can select which division(s) you are interested in. If you only want to play on a regional division team, you can specify that, and your daughter will only be placed on a regional team at tryouts.
Differences in Divisions:
Season
Practices
Tournaments
Regional
December – April/May
1 hour 45 minutes, 2 times a week
8-10 playdates, limited travel, 1-2 day tournaments
American
December – April/May
1 hour 45 minutes, 3 times a week
10-12 playdates, may travel outside of Ohio, 1-2 day tournaments
National
December – June/July
1 hour 45 minutes, 3-4 times a week
8-10 tournaments, travel outside of Ohio 2-3 day tournaments
Tuition price range
Regional (10s and 11s included): $1,550-$2,550
American: $2,375-$3,875
National: $1,900-$4,900
NOTE: information is subject to change
5. ATTEND TRYOUTS
Everyone must attend tryouts to play on a team. You must register with the OVR for a tryout membership and also register through our website prior to attending tryouts.
Age groups: Determined by both grade and DOB, age groups are defined by USA Volleyball.
Everyone who attends the original tryout date for our 10s & 11s age groups are guaranteed to make a team!
*Applicable for 14U-18U Summer Tryouts: If the athlete trying out played for a USAV team during the 2025-26 season, they do not need to purchase a 2026-27 tryout membership. If the athlete is new to USAV/club volleyball, they will need to purchase a 2026-27 tryout membership – available for purchase starting July 1, 2026.
*For ALL Fall Tryouts: If the athlete plans on trying out in the Fall (October/November), they will need to purchase the 2026-27 full time membership/tryout membership, regardless of if you played on a USAV team during the 2025-26 season.
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