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🏐 2027–2028 SEASON

YOUR SPOT ON THE COURT STARTS HERE.

Compete for a roster spot on Southeast Missouri’s largest and only Nike-Sponsored volleyball club. Every athlete who walks in gets a real shot — no cherry-picking, no politics.

GIRLS TRYOUTS
BOYS TRYOUTS
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📍LOCATIONThe Sportsplex
Cape Girardeau, MO
💰TRYOUT FEE$25 Non-Refundable
(per athlete)
✅REGISTRATIONDATES COMING SOON
HS: July 2027 · Youth: Late Oct 2027
🎯SEASON2027–2028
Boys & Girls, Ages 10U–18U

GIRLS TRYOUTS

PICK YOUR TRYOUT DAY

Tryouts are required for all new and returning athletes. Walk-up registrations are accepted, but pre-registration is strongly recommended to guarantee a quicker check-in.

HIGH SCHOOL

15U – 18U Girls

JULY 2027 · DATE TBD

  • 🏐Three tiers offered: Nike National, Regional & Local
  • 🏐Some Nike National & Regional roster spots are offered at tryouts
  • 🏐Alternate spots are offered in order and are only guaranteed through Commitment Night
  • 🏐All Local teams (plus any remaining Nike National & Regional spots) are set after the 2nd practice in November
  • 🏐Commitment Night: date TBD

$25 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE

DATES COMING SOON

YOUTH

10U – 14U Girls

LATE OCT 2027 · DATE TBD

  • 🏐Three tiers offered: Nike National, Regional & Local
  • 🏐Some Nike National & Regional roster spots are offered at tryouts
  • 🏐Alternate spots are offered in order and are only guaranteed through Commitment Night
  • 🏐All Local teams (plus any remaining Nike National & Regional spots) are set after the 2nd practice in November
  • 🏐Commitment Night: date TBD

$25 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE

DATES COMING SOON

How Roster Spots Are Filled

Same process for High School (15U–18U, July 2027) and Youth (10U–14U, late October 2027). Exact dates TBD.

  • 🏐At tryouts: Some Nike National and Regional roster spots will be offered.
  • 🏐Alternates: Didn’t make one of those tiers but offered an alternate position? Alternates are offered in order, and your alternate spot is only guaranteed through Commitment Night.
  • 🏐November: All Local teams, plus any remaining Nike National or Regional roster spots, are determined after the second practice in November.
  • 🏐Open spots: If a position opens up in November (injury or change of mind), anyone who was cut or given an alternate spot may try out again — tryout fee waived.
  • 📣Watch social media: Open-spot notices are posted only on our social media (@nsscvolleyball) the week leading up to the first week of practice (the first Sunday in November).

BOYS TRYOUTS

BOYS CLUB IS GROWING

NSSC’s boys program is one of the fastest-growing in Southeast Missouri. Tryouts return in September 2027 — date TBD

HIGH SCHOOL

15U – 18U Boys

SEPTEMBER 2027 · DATE TBD

  • 🏐September 2027 · date & time TBD
  • 🏐Check-in opens 30 minutes before tryouts
  • 🏐One-day tryout for the 2027–2028 club season
  • 🏐See age chart below to confirm your division

$25 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE

Email Us For Open Spots

YOUTH

10U – 14U Boys

SEPTEMBER 2027 · DATE TBD

  • 🏐September 2027 · date & time TBD
  • 🏐Check-in opens 30 minutes before tryouts
  • 🏐Elementary & junior-high age boys welcome
  • 🏐See age chart below to confirm your division

$25 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE

EMAIL US FOR OPEN SPOTS
WHAT TO EXPECT

FROM REGISTRATION TO ROSTER

Here's exactly how tryout day goes — so you (and your player) walk in feeling confident, not nervous.

1

Register Online

Pre-register at nsscvolleyball.com to reserve your spot and skip the walk-up line.

2

Check In Early

Arrive one hour before your session. Bring your athlete dressed and ready to warm up.

3

Tryout & Evaluation

Drills, scrimmage play, and skill evaluations led by our coaching staff. Athletes wear a number — coaches score throughout.

4

Offers & Commitment

If selected, you'll be invited to Commitment Night for uniform sizing and to make your down payment.

TEAM LEVELS · 2027–2028

THREE TIERS. EVERY ATHLETE HAS A PATH.

NSSC offers three team levels so every player gets matched to the right level of challenge, travel, and time commitment.

TOP TIER

NIKE NATIONAL

Our highest-level competitive teams. National tournaments, top-tier travel, and elite coaching for athletes serious about college-pathway play.

COMPETITIVE

REGIONAL

High-level competitive play with a regional tournament schedule. Strong development with manageable travel for committed athletes.

DEVELOPMENTAL

LOCAL

Local-focused competitive teams perfect for first-year club athletes or families who want growth without heavy travel weekends.

26-27 NSSC HS Club Fees
NSSC 26-27 Fees - 13U & 14U
26-27 Fees - 10U-12U copy
SHOW UP READY

WHAT TO BRING TO TRYOUTS

  • Athletic clothing your athlete can move freely in
  • Court shoes (clean, non-marking soles)
  • Knee pads
  • Water bottle (and a snack for between sessions)
  • Hair tied back — long hair up
  • A parent or guardian for check-in & paperwork
  • Pre-registration confirmation (digital or printed)
  • A great attitude — coaches evaluate effort, too!

🎉 SELECTED FOR A TEAM? HERE'S WHAT'S NEXT.

If your athlete earns a spot, you'll be invited to Commitment Night & Uniform Sizing — a $600 down payment is required to secure the roster spot.
Girls HS: Follows July tryouts · Date TBD  |  Girls Youth: Follows late-October tryouts · Date TBD

NEW TO CLUB VOLLEYBALL?

WE'VE GOT YOU.

Club tryouts can feel intense for first-time families. Here's why NSSC parents say their first tryout was easier than they expected.

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Real Coaches, Real Care

Our coaches care about every athlete on the court — not just the top scorers. Effort, attitude, and growth matter here.

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A Spot for Every Level

With three tiers per age division we make room for development athletes — not just elite ones.

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The NSSC Family

You're not joining a roster — you're joining a community. Families make lifelong friends here, and teams cheer for each other.

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Local-First = Lower Cost

We self-host tournaments. That means more time playing, less time (and money) traveling on weekends.

USAV AGE CHART

FIND YOUR AGE DIVISION

For the 2027–2028 USAV season, the age determination date is July 1, 2028. Find your athlete's birth month, match it to their birth year, and confirm their division.

Player Age Definition · 2027–2028 Season

Find the birth month in the left column, then the birth year in that row. The column heading is the correct age division.

Birth Month18 & Under (1)18 & Under (2)17 & Under16 & Under15 & Under14 & Under13 & Under12 & Under11 & Under10 & Under9 & Under8 & Under
July200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Aug200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Sept200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Oct200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Nov200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Dec200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Jan200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020
Feb200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020
Mar200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020
Apr200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020
May200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020
June200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020

(1) Players born on or after July 1, 2008 who are high school students in 12th grade or below during some part of the current academic year are eligible to compete in 18 & Under.

(2) Players in this age range who have graduated high school are ineligible only if they are enrolled at a university, college, community college or junior college AND have been cleared to participate in that school’s volleyball program.

Players born on or after July 1, 2009 (18 & Under by the USAV age definition) who are in 11th grade for the academic year are eligible to compete in 17 & Under.

FAQs

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED.

How long does tryouts last?
Each session runs about 2–3 hours, including check-in and warm-up. Plan to be at The Sportsplex for the full session.
Is my $25 fee refundable?
No — the $25 tryout fee is non-refundable, regardless of attendance or roster outcome.
What happens if my athlete is offered a spot?
You'll receive an invitation to Commitment Night and Uniform Sizing the following Sunday. A down payment is required at Commitment Night.
What happens if my athlete isn't offered a spot?
Some athletes are offered an alternate position — alternates are offered in order, and an alternate spot is only guaranteed through Commitment Night. All Local teams and any remaining Nike National or Regional spots are set after the second practice in November. If a roster spot opens in November (injury or change of mind), any athlete who was cut or offered an alternate spot may try out again with the tryout fee waived. Those open-spot notices are posted only on our social media the week leading up to the first practice (the first Sunday in November). Our coaches give honest evaluations, and we encourage all athletes to keep training. Skills clinics, open gyms, and private lessons are great next steps.
Can I just show up — do I have to pre-register?
Walk-up registrations are accepted but strongly discouraged due to time restraints.
What if my athlete has never played club volleyball before?
That's exactly who we love seeing at tryouts. Our Local teams are perfect for first-year club athletes who want to grow without heavy travel commitments.
What's the difference between Nike National, Regional, and Local teams?
Nike National teams compete at the highest level with national travel. Regional teams compete with a regional schedule. Local teams focus on local competitions — great for developmental athletes and first-time club families.
What should we wear to tryouts?
Athletic clothing, court shoes with clean non-marking soles, knee pads, and a water bottle. Hair tied back.
Are tryouts open or closed to parents?
Parents are welcome to watch from the designated viewing areas at The Sportsplex.
I still have questions. Who do I contact?
Reach out anytime. Contact NSSC →

READY TO RISE?

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