Pre-Tryout Clinics
& Tryouts
Ages 12-18 · Boys & Girls
Train, compete, and get evaluated before club tryouts. These sessions are built to give athletes the chance to improve their skills while United TX coaches identify players for the upcoming club season.
Required before tryouts
USAV Membership Required
If your athlete did not play club volleyball last season or does not have a current USAV membership (including athletes who played AAU only), they must purchase a USAV membership before attending tryouts.
United TX Tryouts
Registration is open for both: boys all ages (August 22-23) and girls 11-14U (October 3-4).
Newport Coast Community Center
6401 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Open in Google MapsAttend either day - pick your day and age group at registration. Note the two days are at different locations.
One of Texas's most committed club programs
Developing the next generation of Texas volleyball athletes
More than a summer camp
These are not just summer skills camps. Each day also functions as a structured pre-tryout clinic where athletes receive high-level training, competitive reps, and exposure to United TX coaches before the official tryout season.
Looking for casual drop-in play instead? Our Girls Open Gym runs at University High School - $15 for 90 minutes, 14 spots per day.
Who Should Attend?
Boys & Girls, ages 8-18
Athletes interested in club volleyball, improving before tryouts, or being evaluated for future team placement. All skill levels welcome - coaches will group athletes for the right intensity.
Coach Evaluation
What our coaches look for
Coaches observe athletes during drills and gameplay to better understand skill level, effort, attitude, and team fit. Notes from these sessions directly inform team-placement decisions for the upcoming season.
Daily Pre-Tryout Sessions
Weekday afternoon clinics at The Map Sports Facility in Garden Grove. Each card is one age group - pick the dates that work for you at $40 per session, no full-week commitment.
Prepare for Club Volleyball Tryouts in Texas
United TX Volleyball Club provides summer volleyball training and pre-tryout clinics for athletes in Texas. These sessions are designed for athletes preparing for the upcoming club volleyball season while gaining valuable exposure to coaches in a competitive training environment.
Our coaches at these clinics
National team, collegiate, and professional volleyball experience - evaluating your athlete during every session.
Morteza Shiari
Over a decade of coaching at USA Volleyball, UCLA Men's Volleyball, and the USA National Team Development Program. Former captain of Iran National Team.
Mehdi Bazargard
Longtime volleyball leader and Head Coach and a major contributor to United TX's operations and coaching environment, bringing deep international experience and elite-level insight to TXVA.
Farhad Zarif
A central figure within United TX's operations and coaching environment, bringing deep international experience and elite-level insight.
Damon Kooiman
Head Coach at United TX. Runs practice environments built around clean technique, competitive reps, and confident match decisions.
Mackenzie Dorney
Assistant Coach working with athletes on everyday habits - footwork, reads, and the detail work that shows up in matches.
Eleni Gorchaniuk
Former Ukrainian National Team athlete with 10+ years competing in the Greek Championship. Brings elite international perspective to every session.
Marissa Harmon
Three-time USAV Open Division National Champion. Combines high-energy training with detail-oriented technical correction.
USAV Age Division Chart
For the 2025-2026 USAV season. Your athlete’s USAV age is their age on July 1, 2025. Find their birth window below to identify the right division.
Born between
July 2007 - June 2008
Born between
July 2008 - June 2009
Born between
July 2009 - June 2010
Born between
July 2010 - June 2011
Born between
July 2011 - June 2012
Born between
July 2012 - June 2013
Born between
July 2013 - June 2014
Born between
July 2014 - June 2015
Born between
July 2015 - June 2016
USAV Exceptions
12th grade 18U eligibility: Athletes born on or after July 1, 2006, who are in 12th grade (or below) during the current academic year, are eligible to compete in 18 & Under.
Girls 11th grade 17U waiver: Female athletes born on or after July 1, 2007, in 11th grade, are waivered to compete in 17 & Under (a recruiting waiver so 11th grade girls aren’t required to play 18U qualifiers).
Source: USA Volleyball - Junior Player Age Definition for the 2025-2026 season.
Get evaluated before tryouts
Pick one day at $80, or stack the full week - every session is a structured pre-tryout clinic with United TX coaches who lead club-team placement decisions.