Q: Tryout Details

BOYS Ages 12-18 Brainerd High School - Main Gym September 21st 2026 GIRLS - 8th Grade and Under Ages: 8th Grade & Under Brainerd High School - Main Gym October 2026 25th 2026 GIRLS - 9th - 11th Grade Ages: 9th - 11th Grade Brainerd High School - Main Gym Sunday November 15th 2026

Q: What to bring:

ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE SIGNED WAIVER You must have this or you WILL NOT be permitted to participate. ***Online Waiver Form*** Choose Club: Northern Heat VBC, Brainerd, MN Waiver form link/QR Code will be posted on-site during tryouts as well. Volleyball/Athletic Shoes Shorts or Spandex Athletic shirt Knee Pads Other athletic needs: Inhaler, Ankle brace etc. $25 Tryout Fee - Register and Pay Online in advance please.

Question 1

FEES

Accepted Answer

$25 per player. Please Register and Pay Online.

We are implementing a new system this year through TeamSnap.

Question 2

Experienced Professional Coaches:

Accepted Answer

All teams will be coached by qualified and experienced adult coaches. Our certified coaching staff has over 125 years combined experience including collegiate, high school, Junior Olympic and AAU Nationals.

Question 3

Tryout Details

Accepted Answer

BOYS

Ages 12-18
Brainerd High School - Main Gym
September 21st 2026

GIRLS - 8th Grade and Under

Ages: 8th Grade & Under
Brainerd High School - Main Gym
October 2026 25th 2026

GIRLS - 9th - 11th Grade

Ages: 9th - 11th Grade
Brainerd High School - Main Gym
Sunday November 15th 2026

Question 4

What to expect at the tryout

Accepted Answer

Tentative practice and tournament schedules will be available at tryouts
Plan to play and run drills – so be prepared!
We may not have a spot for all players, expect an honest and an up-front assessment of your skills from our expert coaches.
Teams will be selected based on ability, with a focus on player development and fielding competitive teams. If deemed appropriate from a maturity and skills development standpoint, younger players may be asked to “play-up” with parent approval.

Question 5

What to expect from the season:

Accepted Answer

Smaller teams – 10-12 players max on each roster
Approximately 6-8 tournaments
Practices approximately 2 times per week
Season length
- Girls: Dec – April
- National BOYS OCT - JULY 2027 with break Mar-June)
- Younger Boys - Feb-March (tentative)
Estimated Fees - TBD
Flexibility – School sports take priority, and we make an effort to work with players/parents to allow players to do both.
MORE DETAILED INFORMATION WILL BE HANDED OUT AT OR BEFORE TRYOUTS.

Question 6

What to bring:

Accepted Answer

ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE SIGNED WAIVER
- You must have this or you WILL NOT be permitted to participate.
- ***Online Waiver Form***
- Choose Club: Northern Heat VBC, Brainerd, MN
- Waiver form link/QR Code will be posted on-site during tryouts as well.
Volleyball/Athletic Shoes
Shorts or Spandex
Athletic shirt
Knee Pads
Other athletic needs: Inhaler, Ankle brace etc.
$25 Tryout Fee - Register and Pay Online in advance please.

TRYOUT INFO

updated 08/17/2026