Summer Information - Updated 7/25/26

Remember to: 
1) Get all paperwork and medical clearance completed - physicals etc - and uploaded to SportsNet (Information below)
2) Read over Tryout Information below. 
3) Check back to look at dates and any updated information

Varsity Selection Period Begins July 20.
Attending Varsity Position specific training does not guarantee a spot on varsity.
It is encouraged that IF you attend the position specific training, you also attend the 1st or 2nd half of open gym. 

Varsity Invites Round 1 Posted by 7/25: If you are a Freshmen, Sophomore, or Junior and are not selected to continue training with the Varsity team, please attend Open Gym moving forward if you are still interested in either Frosh/Soph or JV. The following athletes are invited to continue training with the varsity team. 

Seniors: Grace Hussey, Jill Gundlach
Juniors: Caroline Synhorst, Lily Ghazanfari, Harper Anderson, Khloe Wallin, Chloe Peterson, T Callas, Emma Simmons, Kwynn Carrillo, Lila Richins, Samiya Foster, Mya Del Real, Giana Kordazakis
Sophomores: Olivia Labia, Brynn Mason, Dara Wilson, Kevan Mikacich, Riley Suggs
Freshmen: Claire Carson, Ally Arceo, Emma Del Agua 


Week of July 27-30: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Varsity Position Specific Training (Small Gym - invite only) and Open Gym: Fr/So and JV (large gym)

July 27
- 9:00-12:00 (Open Gym all levels are welcome)
- 9:00-10:00 (Varsity: Setters only)
- 10:00-12:00 (Varsity: ALL)

July 28
- 9:00-12:00 (Open Gym - all levels are welcome)
- 9:00-10:15 (Varsity: Setters and Middles)
- 10:15-12:00 (Varsity: ALL)

July 29
- 9:00-12:00 (Open Gym - all levels are welcome)
- 9:00-10:15 (Varsity: Setters and Pins)
- 10:15-12:00 (Varsity: ALL)

July 30
- 9:00-12:00 Open Gym (all levels)
- 9:00-10:15 (Varsity: Setters and Liberos)
- 10:15-12:00 (Varsity: ALL)

Varsity Invites Round 2 Posted 8/1: If you are a Freshmen, Sophomore, or Junior and are not selected to continue training with the Varsity team, please attend Open Gym moving forward if you are still interested in either Frosh/Soph or JV. Varsity team finalized Monday August 3rd at the latest.

Week of August 3-6

August 3
9:00- 12:00 - Open Gym (all levels)
9:00-11:30 Varsity Tryouts (Invite Only)

August 4
- 9:00-12:00 (Open Gym all levels are welcome)
- 9:00-11:30 Varsity Practice

August 5
- 9:00-12:00 (Open Gym - all levels are welcome)
- 9:00-11:30 Varsity Practice 

August 6
- 9:00-12:00 (Open Gym - all levels are welcome)
- 9:00-11:30 Varsity Practice

Week of August 10-12: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Open Gym (all levels)

First day of school: August 13 
Frosh and JV tryouts: August 13 and 14: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Varsity practice 5:30-7:00 these days - Varsity players will help with tryouts)

Varsity MaxPreps Schedule

ARCHIVED SUMMER

Week of June 29: Monday (ONLY) - open gym - all athletes are welcome 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Led by Coach Kimo, Coach Erin, and Coach Gary

Week of June 22: Monday/Wednesday open gym - all athletes are welcome 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
** Additional days may be added to this week 
- Led by Coach John, Coach Kimo, and Coach Gary

Week of June 15: Monday/Wednesday open gym - all athletes are welcome 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

- Led by Coach Kimo, Coach Erin, and Coach GaryDead Period: July 1 - July 14: NO High School Volleyball training allowed

Limited Period: July 15 - July 31: Post dead period training 

July 15, 16: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Open Gym (all levels)

Week of July 20-23: 9:00am - 12:00pm 

Varsity Position Specific Training and Open Gym (large gym)
July 20
- 9:00-12:00 (Open Gym all levels are welcome)
- 9:00-10:30 (Varsity: Setters and Liberos)
- 10:30-12:00 (Varsity: Pins and Middles)

July 21
- 9:00-12:00 (Open Gym - all levels are welcome)
- 9:00-10:30 (Varsity: Setters and Middles)
- 10:30-12:00 (Varsity: Pins and Liberos)

July 22
- 9:00-12:00 (Open Gym - all levels are welcome)
- 9:00-10:30 (Varsity: Setters and Pins)
- 10:30-12:00 (Varsity: Liberos and Middles)

July 23 CANCELED
- 9:00-12:00 Open Gym (all levels)

2026 Interest Form and Clearance Information

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

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.

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

If you are planning on returning to play this upcoming season OR you will be an incoming freshman (c/o 2030) please complete the 2026 Rio Americano Girls Volleyball Interest Form 

PARENTS - SportsNet is Open for 2026-2027, please ensure your athletes is cleared before the start of conditioning/practice. Athletes/parents/guardians, 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 intake hundreds of SJUSD athletes every year.

Sokolov and Sokolov

2026 Tryout Information

2026 Tryout Information

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

Rio Volleyball 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. Club is NOT a requirement, sometimes athletes who have potential (but no prior experience) will make a team.

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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 team will be mostly Freshmen and up to 3 sophomores.
- 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 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. All Frosh/Soph athletes and parents will sign contracts that acknowledge a series of program wide rules and expectations. 
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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 team will be mostly Sophomores, a few freshmen and no more than 3 juniors. 
- 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 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 or Varsity team the following season. All JV athletes and parents will sign contracts that acknowledge a series of program wide rules and expectations. 
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Varsity
- The roster will be 12+ athletes, up to 20 total (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 who make Varsity will receive the same training opportunities as all other Varsity athletes. 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 strongly encouraged 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 acknowledge a series of program wide rules and expectations. 

See you in 2026!

GO RAIDERS