High Performance Tryout Update (January 23):
The January 23 High Performance tryouts for both Boys and Girls have been postponed. The new tryout date for Girls is listed in the table below. Boys coaches are currently deliberating on an alternate date, which will be announced soon (TBD).
No Dinx /NCVA High Performance - Indoor
The High Performance program is the NCVA’s ‘All-Star’ team. Players from clubs across the region will have a chance to become a region ‘All Stars’!
Age definitions will determine which team a player will join, with Boys offering U17- U19, and Girls offering a U17-U20 (breakdown below). The NCVA hopes to field two teams per age group.
The goal of the High Performance Program for the last 22 years is to provide volleyball athletes with the best coaching and competition available in Northern California.
2026 Girls' Tryouts - The Global Challenge
Girls Jan 23rd HP Tryout Update: Due to the feedback regarding the early start time, the Jan 23rd Girls HP Tryout has been postponed to Friday, Feb 20th, at the Capital Sports Center from 6:30 – 8:30 PM (6:00 PM check-in).
For any questions or concerns please contact [email protected].
| GIRLS | Times (all divisions) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 9th, 2026 | Check-in: 6:00pm 6:30pm -8:30pm | Capital Sports Center (CSC) |
POSTPONED! Friday, January 23rd, 2026 | POSTPONED! Check-in: 3:30pm 4:00pm -6:00pm | POSTPONED! |
| Friday, February 6th, 2026 | Check-in: 6:00pm 6:30pm -8:30pm | Tice Valley Gym |
NEWLY ADDED! Friday, February 20th, 2026 | Check-in: 6:00pm 6:30pm -8:30pm | Capital Sports Center (CSC) |
GIRLS TRIP & TOURNAMENT INFO
Global Challenge (July 8-19, 2026)
PLAYING SITE: Pula, Croatia
Travel Days: July 8 2026 - July 19, 2026
Tournament Dates July 14-17, 2026
Age Groups: U20 (2005-2007) / U17 (2008-2010)
2026 Boys' Tryouts - The Global Challenge
Boys Jan 23rd HP Tryout Update: The Boys HP tryout originally scheduled for this Friday at the Capital Sports Center (CSC) has been postponed due to a last-minute scheduling adjustment. We will share the new date as soon as it is confirmed.
For any questions or concerns please contact [email protected].
| BOYS | Times (all divisions) | Location |
|---|---|---|
POSTPONED! Friday, January 23rd, 2026 | POSTPONED! Check-in: 6:00pm 6:30pm – 8:30pm | POSTPONED! |
| Saturday, February 7, 2026 | Check-in 11:30am 12:00pm-2:00pm | |
| Sunday, February 22, 2026 | Check-in: 12:30pm Tryout: 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Pioneer Valley High School, Santa Maria CA |
| Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Check-in: 3:30pm Tryout: 4:00pm – 6:00pm | San Mateo Event Center |
Boys Global Challenge (July 18-28, 2026)
PLAYING SITE: Maribor, Slovenia (Site TBA)
Travel Days: July 18, 2026
Tournament Dates July 24-26, 2026
Age Groups: U19 (2005-2007) / U17 (2008-2010)
Members of NCVA High Performance teams will have the opportunity to:
- Compete with the best athletes in the country within their age groups both in the USA and abroad.
- Play with some of the best athletes in Northern California.
- Receive top quality coaching and instruction.
- Learn USA Volleyball systems and techniques.
- Increase individual visibility, particularly for those from club teams with low exposure.
- College Exposure
Girls HP Coaches
Boys HP Coaches
Boys - USAV ALL Star (teams not final)
Girls Tryouts Schedule
| Girls | 13/14/15/16U | 17/18/19U | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Tryout #1 December 16, 2023 ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED | Check-in: 4:30pm 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Check-in: 4:30pm 5:00pm – 7:00pm | |
Tryout #2 January 12th, 2024 ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED | Check-in: 5:00pm 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Check-in: 5:00pm 5:30pm – 7:30pm | San Mateo Event Center |
Tryout #3 February 2nd, 2024 ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED | Check-in: 5:00pm 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Check-in: 5:00pm 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Capital Sports Center (CSC), McClellan |
U18 & U16 Boys' Tryouts - Winter Cup/ Bear Wool Volley Tournament
| Boys | Boys 18U/16U | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, September 14th, 2024 | Check-in: 5:30pm 6:00pm -8:00pm | @theGrounds, Roseville |
| Saturday, October 5th, 2024 | Check-in: 6:00pm 6:30pm -8:30pm | San Mateo Event Center |
| NEW: Friday, October 11th, 2024 | Check-in: 6:30pm 7:00pm -9:00pm | Rage Volleyball, Ripon |
TRIP & TOURNAMENT INFO
Moma Winter Cup/ Bear Wool Volley Tournament (Dec 28-30, 2024/Jan 3-5, 2025)
PLAYING SITE: Modena & Biella, Italy
Travel Days: Dec 26, 2024-Jan 6, 2025
Tournament Dates Dec 28-30, 2024/Jan 3-5, 2025
*NorCal HP is only taking 1 Boys U18 and 1 U16 team.*
(U19 DoB: 2006-2007)/(U16 DoB: 2008-2010)
PLAYER FORMS
HP Boys Final Team Selections Update (4/5/2023)
BOYS TRYOUT #2 DATE: March. 26th, 2023
BOYS SELECT AGES 12-15
Capitol Sports Center, 5209 Luce Ave, McClellan Park, CA 95652
REG AT 9:00 AM
TRYOUT 9:30-11:30 AM
Cost $40.00
Parent Informational Meeting: 9:45 AM
BOYS YOUTH/NATIONAL/JUNIOR Ages 16-18
Capitol Sports Center, 5209 Luce Ave, McClellan Park, CA 95652
REG AT 12:00 PM
12:30-2:30 TRYOUT
Cost $40.00
Parent Informational Meeting: 12:45 PM
Tryout & Notification
- Players will receive an email from NCVA. Players will be given 72 hours to confirm position.
- Once a player is confirmed, they are posted on the website.
- After a team is filled, alternates will be selected and invited to participate. Should any player be unable
to travel, an alternate would be invited in their place.
Not an NCVA Member? Purchase a TRYOUT Pass below
*DO NOT PURCHASE A TRYOUT PASS IF YOU’RE ALREADY A 2022/2023 NCVA MEMBER*
All Star Championships
July 18-21, 2024
Pricing: $1600.00 (Hotel/Airfare/Meals not included, all payments are non-refundable)
PLAYING SITE:
Iowa Events Center
Des Moines, IA
Pre-Tournament Camp: TBA
Travel Days Depart: July 17, 2024 Return: July 21, 2024
Tournament Dates July 18-21, 2024
2024 Global Challenge
July 15- 19, 2024
Pricing: $3300.00 (Airfare/Non-team meals not included, all payments are non-refundable)
PLAYING SITE:
Pula, Croatia
Travel Days Depart: July 10, 2024 Return: July 21, 2024
Tournament Dates July 16 – 19, 2024
**HP will ONLY be taking a Girls U19 team**
Global Challenge Age Definitions:
U19 – Born on/after Jan 1st, 2006
All Star Champs Boys' Age Definitions/Teams
Boys U19 – Born in 2006-2007
Boys U17 – Born in 2008 or 2009
Boys U15 – Born in 2010 or later
All Star Champs Girls' Age Definitions/Teams
Girls U19 – Born in 2006-2007
Girls U17 – Born in 2008 or 2009
Girls U15 – Born in 2010 or 2011
Girls U13 – Born in 2012 or later
