Monday, July 14, 2025

2025 Team Information

2025 Team Information
Please make sure to complete your athletic packet and physical before attending summer training and tryouts. 

Summer training information posted below.

This is a competitive program. Athletes who play club sometimes will not make their high school program/teams. Club programs have many teams, levels, and opportunities. High school has 3 levels and they are grade locked for the most part which limits the amount of athletes we can have in the program.

Our volleyball league implemented a frosh/soph team. Traditionally, the levels have been freshmen, JV, and Varsity. The freshmen team was only freshmen, the JV team was freshmen and sophomores, and the Varsity team was a mixture of athletes. A few years ago, the northern section of California adopted the southern California model allowing junior class athletes to play on JV which caused somewhat of an overload at the JV level. By changing freshmen to frosh/soph, we are able to make all of our teams and league play more competitive. 

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Frosh/Soph

- The expected roster will be 10-14+ athletes (coach decision). 
- Tryouts will take place the first 2 days of school 4:00PM - 6:00PM.
- Freshmen and Sophomore athletes are eligible to play on the team.
- The Frosh/Soph team will play in 1 to 2 tournaments and the season ends on the last league competition date. There are no playoffs or championships for Frosh/Soph.
Playing time is up to the coach, however we try to give all athletes opportunities in practice to prove their abilities and earn playing time. 

** Incoming Freshmen and returning Sophomore athletes are strongly encouraged to participate in a club/beach program to stay active and continue to develop their skills while out of season. Athletes who do not continue to build on their abilities may not be selected to the JV team the following season.
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Junior Varsity

- The expected roster will be 12+ athletes (coach decision).
- Tryouts will take place the first 2 days of school 4:00PM - 6:00PM. 
- Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior athletes are all eligible to play on the JV team.
- The JV team will play in 1 to 3 tournaments and the season ends on the last league competition date. There are no playoffs or championships for JV.
Playing time is up to the coach, however we try to give all athletes opportunities in practice to prove their abilities and earn playing time. 

** Junior Varsity athletes are expected to participate in a club/beach program to stay active and continue to develop their skills while out of season. Athletes who do not continue to build on their abilities may not be selected to the JV or Varsity team the following season.
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Varsity

- The roster will be 12-16+ athletes (coach decision).
- ALL ATHLETES who earn a spot on the Varsity roster; regardless of class, prior program or outside experience; will not be guaranteed playing time. Playing time is earned in practice and is determined by the coaching staff. Athletes are only guaranteed training opportunities in PRACTICE.
- Underclassmen athletes who make Varsity but may see a limited amount of play time will be offered the opportunity to play on the JV team if the opportunity for playing time would be better. Juniors who do not make Varsity will be asked to come to JV tryouts.
- The Varsity team will play in 3 to 5 tournaments and the season ends after playoffs (if the team qualifies through league).
- The varsity team is a competitive team and equal playing time is not to be expected as the goal is to qualify and compete in the playoffs. 

** Varsity athletes are expected to participate in a competitive club/beach program to stay active and continue to develop their skills while out of season. Athletes who do not continue to build on their abilities may not be asked to join the Varsity team the following season. Varsity athletes are also expected to attend summer conditioning, weights, or any other team activities. All Varsity athletes and parents will sign contracts that indicate that they are leaving their playing time up to their teams coach. 


See you in 2025!

GO RAIDERS

Thursday, March 20, 2025

SUMMER SCHEDULE - (Updated 7/13/25) PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

PLEASE COMPLETE THE RIO VOLLEYBALL INTEREST FORM ON THE POST BELOW

ALL Varsity athletes are expected to play volleyball in the off season (competitive indoor or outdoor) to improve their chances of continuing to make the Varsity roster. The Varsity team will be formed during the week of 7/15-7/18. Frosh/Soph and JV Tryouts will take place the first 2 days of school.

Varsity Summer Training/Evaluations                                                              

7/15: Positional Training (Rio Americano Small Gym)

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Varsity Setters and DS/Liberos ONLY (if you are trying out for the Varsity Roster, please attend these sessions) 

1:30 - 3:00: Incoming Freshmen and Sophomores (who are planning on trying out for frosh/soph or JV)

3:00 - 4:30: Varsity Pins and Middles ONLY (if you are trying out for the Varsity Roster, please attend these sessions) 

7/16: Positional Training
 (Rio Americano Small Gym) - TIME CHANGE

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Varsity Setters and DS/Liberos ONLY (if you are trying out for the Varsity Roster, please attend these sessions) 

2:30 - 4:00: Incoming Freshmen and Sophomores (who are planning on trying out for frosh/soph or JV)

4:00 - 5:30: Varsity Pins and Middles ONLY (if you are trying out for the Varsity Roster, please attend these sessions) 

7/17 AND 7/18: Varsity Training
3:00 - 5:30: All athletes who want to be considered for the Varsity roster. - Rio Americano Small Gym

7/21 - 7/24 (4 days): Varsity Practice 
9:00 AM - 10:00 Setters Only
10:00 - 12:00 PM Varsity Practice

7/29 - 8/1 (4 days): Varsity Practice
9:00 AM - 10:00 Setters Only
10:00 - 12:00 PM Varsity Practice

8/4 - 8/8 (5 days): Varsity Practice
9:00 AM - 10:00 Setters Only
10:00 - 12:00 PM Varsity Practice

8/11 - 8/14: Varsity Practice
4:30 - 7:30 PM

** 8/14 (First Day of School): Varsity Practice 6:30 - 9:00 PM

8/14 and 8/15
(Frosh/Soph and JV Tryouts - Varsity Volunteers Needed (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

8/16: Varsity PRE Season Scrimmage - OMNI Volleyball Club - TIME TBD

Varsity Tournament Schedule (Tentative)
8/23: NorCal Invitational: Vintage High School
8/30: NorCal Invitational: Rancho Cotate
9/6: CIVT PSV: Capital Sports Center - McClellan
9/27: CIVT LSV: Capital Sports Center - McClellan
10/11: Stockton Classic: TBD

JV and Frosh/Soph Summer Training                                                     

7/15
1:30 - 3:00: Incoming Freshmen and Sophomores (who are trying out for frosh/soph or JV) - ADDED
7/16
2:30 - 4:00
: Incoming Freshmen and Sophomores (who are trying out for frosh/soph or JV) - ADDED

7/29 - 8/1 (4 days): Open Gym
9:00 - 11:30 AM

8/4 - 8/8 (5 days): Open Gym
9:00 - 11:30 AM

8/14 and 8/15
(Frosh/Soph and JV Tryouts - Varsity Volunteers Needed (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

Sunday, January 26, 2025

2025 Interest Form

Hello, thank you for visiting the Rio Americano Girl's Volleyball Page, home of the RIO RAIDERS! 

The schedule for summer and the upcoming season is being worked on currently, we appreciate your patience. 

If you are planning on returning to play this upcoming season OR you are an incoming freshman (c/o 2029) please complete the 2025 Rio Interest Form. 

This form will be used to evaluate potential athletes coming in over the summer and/or attending tryouts. This blog is where any and all information will be posted, we will not be sending out any information via email. 

Please take a few minutes to fill our our: 2025 Rio Americano Girls Volleyball Interest Form 


PARENTS - Please complete to ensure your student is able to try out.

SportsNet is open for 2025-2026.  Encourage your athletes to get cleared before the start of conditioning/practice.

Athletes/parents please complete the physical form and Click Here to register your athlete

Also below is a link for Sokolov and Sokolov for quick and easy physical – they do hundreds of SJUSD athletes every year.


Sokolov and Sokolov



2025 INFORMATION: CIF SJS

Last Day of SJUSD June 10th
Summer Period: June 1 - June 30: No volleyball
Dead Period: July 1 - July 14: NO HS Volleyball training
Limited Period: July 15 - August 3: Post dead period training
Varsity selection period: July 15 - 18, Varsity Pre-Season Practice: 7/21 - 8/13

First day of school: August 14
Frosh and JV tryouts: August 14 and 15

First Scrimmage Date (may be held): August 15
First Contest Date: August 22
Last Contest Date: October 23


Wednesday, July 14, 2021