How do I make the team? What do I need to know?

Question
this is my firrst year trying out for volleyball. And, i need to know exactly how to play. Like the basics and the rules.

Answer
Good morning Jalease and welcome to www.allexperts.  It's great to hear from you.

But your question is SO broad!  It's like if someone came to you and asked, "I'm 12, and tell me how to start being a teenager."  You'd go, "Ahhhh, this would take a entire day to tell you!"  

Well, we probably don't want to spend an entire day texting & emailing.........so, here's a start!  :)
a) Have your parents call the all the schools in your area and find out if they have any summer camps, and ask them if you can attend.  This includes high schools and middle schools, public and private.

b) Meanwhile, both you and your parents search the internet for college camps in your area.  Some are incredibly expensive, but don't let that stop you.  Camps at smaller colleges are usually cheaper (and often just as good) and camps at middle schools and high schools are even cheaper (even though usually not as good).  

c) Go to the coach that you will play for next fall, and ask her about camps, clinics and open gyms this spring and summer.  Then attend as many of those as possible!  

If you email me at [email protected], I will send you an article I wrote a few years ago titled, "How Do I Make The Team," and it'll tell you more.  In fact, anyone can email me.

Thanks again for contacting me.  When you have a moment, please visit me at www.coachhouser.com.  You'll LOVE all the pages for both coaches and kids, and you'll love the smiling faces!  

Have a great Wednesday!
Coach Houser