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Club volleyball tryouts are your opportunity to compete, connect with coaches, and find the team environment that fits your next stage of development.



Whether this is your first club tryout or you’ve been through the process before, our goal is to make the experience clear, organized, and welcoming.

2026-27 TRYOUT DATES

12U–14U


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026

📍 Spectrum High School
⏰ Tryout times coming soon


Registration opens soon...

15U–18U


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026

📍 Spectrum High School
⏰ Tryout times coming soon


Registration opens soon...

OPEN GYMS


Train. Meet. Prepare.


Get in the gym with ACE before tryout day.


ACE Elite Open Gyms provide athletes an opportunity to train in a structured, coach-led environment, meet ACE coaches, and become more comfortable in the gym before club tryouts.


12U

  • October 20 & 22 | 5:00-6:30 PM


13U-14U

  • October 22 & 24 | 6:30-8:00 PM


15U

  • November 3, 5, 10 & 12 | 5:00-6:30 PM


16U

  • November 3, 5, 10 & 12 | 6:30-8:00 PM


17U-18U

  • November 4, 9 & 11 | 5:00-6:30 PM


All Open Gyms are located at Kaleidoscope Charter School in Otsego, MN.


Open Gyms are optional and are not formal evaluations. Participation does not impact team placement.

BEFORE TRYOUT DAY


COME READY TO COMPETE. GROW. ENJOY.


Tryouts don’t require perfection.


Coaches are evaluating volleyball skills, but they’re also paying attention to how athletes compete, communicate, respond to feedback, interact with teammates, and handle mistakes.

  • COMPETE

    Bring energy, effort, communication, and a willingness to pursue every ball.

  • GROW

    Listen to feedback, make adjustments, and show coaches that you’re ready to learn.

  • ENJOY

    Play the game you love. Compete hard, support the athletes around you, and let your personality show.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?


TRYOUT DAY CHECKLIST

🏐 Volleyball shoes
🏐 Knee pads
🏐 Water bottle
🏐 Athletic clothing
🏐 Hair ties / personal items


ALSO BRING:


Effort • Energy • Communication • Coachability • A Willingness to Compete


Arrive early. Give yourself enough time to check in, get your gear on, and be ready when evaluations begin.


WHAT ARE COACHES EVALUATING?


SKILL MATTERS. SO DOES EVERYTHING ELSE.


During tryouts, coaches will evaluate volleyball skills such as passing, serving, setting, attacking, movement, and defense.

But they’re also watching what happens between the contacts.


Effort
Do you pursue the ball even when the play looks lost?


Communication
Do you contribute to what’s happening on the court?


Coachability
Can you receive feedback and make an adjustment?


Body Language
How do you respond when things don’t go your way?


Competitiveness
Do you continue competing when things get difficult?


Teamwork
Do you make the athletes around you better?


Focus
Are you listening and ready when it’s your turn?

HOW ARE TEAMS SELECTED?


TEAM SELECTION ISN’T A RANKING. IT’S A PUZZLE.


Coaches are not simply ranking every athlete from first to last.


Team formation takes multiple factors into consideration, including:


Skill • Position • Athleticism • Volleyball IQ • Experience • Coachability • Potential • Team Needs • Chemistry


The goal is to build complete teams with the right combination of athletes, positions, experience, and developmental potential.


Because of that, a team placement should not be viewed as a ranking of an athlete’s value or long-term potential.



Athletes develop at different rates. One tryout and one team placement do not define a volleyball career.

ACE TEAM LEVELS


FINDING THE RIGHT LEVEL


ACE Elite offers different competitive experiences based on age group, athlete development, team needs, and available programming.

Depending on the age group, team opportunities may include:


NATIONAL

Higher competition level with a greater tournament and travel commitment.


REGIONAL

Competitive tournament schedule with a balance of development, competition, and travel.


LOCAL

A more localized competition experience focused on development and growth.


Team levels offered may vary by age group and season. Final team offerings are determined after registration and tryout evaluations.

TRYOUT FAQ

  • Do athletes need previous club experience?

    No. Athletes with a range of volleyball backgrounds may attend tryouts. Coaches evaluate current ability, athleticism, coachability, potential, and overall team fit.

  • Does every athlete make a team?

    Team availability depends on registration numbers, age groups, available coaching staff, roster needs, and facility capacity.

  • Should athletes try out for a specific position?

    Athletes should share their experience and preferred position, but coaches may also evaluate athletes in other roles based on skill set and team needs.

  • Can my athlete play another sport?

    Multi-sport participation may be possible depending on the team level, schedule, and commitment expectations. Families should review expectations before accepting a roster spot.

  • When will tryout times be posted?

    Exact tryout times will be published once schedules are finalized.

  • Will there be open gyms before tryouts?

    Yes. ACE plans to offer open gym opportunities leading up to tryouts. Dates and registration information will be announced separately.

  • Where are tryouts held?

    2026–27 tryouts are scheduled at Spectrum High School in Elk River, Minnesota.

  • How will families receive updates?

    Tryout updates will be posted through ACE Elite communications and the website. Families can also join the ACE mailing list to receive announcements directly.

READY TO TAKE THE COURT?


2026–27 ACE Elite tryout dates are set.


12U–14U • October 25
 15U–18U • November 15


Registration and tryout times are coming soon.