Common Myths About Club Volleyball Tryouts (And What You Actually Need to Know)
Tryouts can feel like a big mystery—for both players and parents. You walk into a gym full of hopeful athletes, clipboard-carrying coaches, and that buzzing energy of “this could be something big.” We get it—it can be a little intimidating. But guess what?...
Intro to Club Volleyball: Why Club Volleyball Offers More than School Leagues
When your child first falls in love with volleyball, school teams often feel like the natural starting point. And there’s no question — school volleyball offers great opportunities for learning the game, building friendships, and experiencing team competition....
🎉 172 Athletes, 14 Teams, 1 Incredible Tryout Day: NSSC 15U–18U Girls Tryouts Recap
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, Cape Girardeau was buzzing with energy, excitement, and fierce determination as the NSSC Volleyball Club hosted its Girls 15U–18U Tryouts for the 2025-26 season. And what a day it was. 💥 172 Athletes Showed Up. Every One Gave It Their All.🌎...
Understanding Post-Season National Volleyball Tournaments: USAV, AAU, and JVA
As the club volleyball season progresses, many players and families start hearing about “Nationals”—but with multiple event options, it can be hard to know the difference. At NSSC Volleyball, we encourage our athletes and parents to be informed...
8 Game-Changing Tips for Volleyball Club Tryouts
How to help your athlete prepare, perform, and feel confident—on and off the court Whether you’re new to the club scene or a seasoned player chasing a Nike-level roster spot, club volleyball tryouts can feel intense. The nerves, the competition, the pressure to...
Why a 2-Hour Tryout Doesn’t Tell the Full Story — And How We’re Changing the Game at NSSC
Let’s be honest — two hours is not long enough to truly evaluate an athlete. 🙅‍♀️ At NSSC, we see the heart, hustle, and work ethic your athlete pours into their game. And as coaches and staff who genuinely care about helping each player find...
Announcing Our 2026 15U–17U Black, White, and Gray Coaching Staff
At NSSC Volleyball Club, Every Athlete Matters — And Every Coach Has A Purpose At NSSC Volleyball Club, we believe excellence is earned, not given. That truth doesn’t just guide how we train our athletes — it shapes how we build our teams and select the...
Why Volleyball Makes Boys Better at Other Sports Too
Volleyball might not be the first sport that comes to mind when you’re thinking about how to help your son become a better athlete—but maybe it should be. Boys playing volleyball not only develop powerful athletic skills—they strengthen the very foundations of...
Introducing Our 2025–2026 Nike Coaches: Leading the Charge for NSSC’s New Era
The bar just got higher.For the first time in NSSC Volleyball Club history, we’re proud to announce our official Nike Coaching lineup for Girls 11U through 18U—and it’s more than just a roster. This is NSSC’s elite-level coaching tier, carefully chosen...
