Updated: April 16, 2021

TRYOUTS:

Run from August 2-6, 2021. Please make sure that you are available for EVERY day of tryouts, if you want to play volleyball for Woodson this coming season.

Students need to bring enough water for the entire time they will be at tryouts (minimum recommended amount is 32 ounces -- we strongly encourage each student to bring more).

MANDATORY (click HERE to find the forms)

• Concussion Education Training - See the Message below about the updated concussion education requirements and procedures
• VHSL Physical Requirements, and
• Paperwork requirements
• Tryouts

*Players must be present at tryouts to make the team. No exceptions.

ATTIRE

Players will be expected to be wearing proper volleyball attire when in the gym:
- T-shirts (short or long sleeve) -- NOTE: NO tank tops, crop top/cut-off shirts, or sleeveless shirts
- Spandex shorts (gym shorts are acceptable)
- If you make a team, you will be required to purchase spandex shorts as that is part of the uniform (exceptions will be made to this requirement if, for religious reasons, you cannot wear spandex shorts)
- Volleyball or gym shoes (non-marking soles) -- NOTE: do NOT wear running shoes, as they do not provide the lateral stability required for volleyball activities
- Hair must be kept off the face, so recommend hair ties: metal hair pins or clips are NOT permitted
- Knee pads are strongly recommended (NOTE: if you make a team, you will need white knee pads without large logos on them)

Do NOT wear the following items:
   Tank tops
   Crop top/Cut-off shirts
   Sleeveless shirts
   Cut-off shorts
   Running Shoes
   Metal Hair Pins
   Hair Clips

PRACTICE

Practices start immediately after tryouts and run from August to late-October/mid-November.

Practice occurs every day after school (varsity and JV will occasionally have Saturday practices). There are no practices on match days. Practice times will change for inclement weather, and/or school events as designated by the DSA office. On days of inclement weather or school events, the DSA office will contact coaches, who will notify the team captains to tell the players for their respective teams. Varsity is usually the only team that will practice during inclement weather.

TRYOUTS: August 2, 2021 to August 6, 2021

Tryouts times are subject to change due to school maintenance and inclement weather. Please check the website regularly for updates.

TRYOUTS include:

• Athletic Testing: F, SO, JR, SR, and new players to the program
• 3-4 days of tryouts for V
• 4-5 days of tryout for JV and F (dependent on coaches)

Tryouts are very competitive and it is not an easy experience for coaches, players, or parents. It is very stressful and demanding. We ask that if your child does not make a team - please be supportive and aware that there are many opportunities to participate in other sports, clubs, and organizations at Woodson.

All communication is done by email or through the Team Captains once teams are selected. Important announcements will also go out over the wtwoodsonsports.com website. The schedule is also available at this site along with the practice schedule for the year. Any changes to the standard schedule will be sent by email or in handouts to players – we ask that you remain flexible, as there will be changes.

Any questions please contact the head coach, Len Palaschak at: or 703-969-9399 (cell). If emailing Coach Palaschak, please make sure to CC the assistant coach, Sam Mackin at and .

MANDATORY ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS:

1. VHSL Physical (fillable PDF form - click HERE to get the current form)

1. A player must have a physical in order to tryout or play.
2. You must use the current VHSL Physical Form (revised January 2021). No other forms will be accepted!
3. Physical must occur after May 1, 2021 (dates prior to May 1, will not be accepted).
4. Physicals must be turned in to the Athletic Training office. It is best to turn the form in at least two weeks before tryouts begin. Keep a copy of the form for your records and bring a copy with you to tryouts.
5. W.T. Woodson Sports Physicals are offered! (Pre- register at TBD)
   1. TBD
   2. Cost per student is $50 if registration is done online, $75 if paying at the door.
   3. Athletes will need to bring their VHSL physical forms with pages 1, 2, and 4 completed and signed by a parent/guardian. These forms can be downloaded from our Files location, picked up in the Activities Office, or found online at www.vhsl.org
   4. Walk-ins will be accepted at the WTW ATC Office
   5. If you are not available on TBD, you can use other FCPS schools that offer physicals. Please check out their dates on the website listed above.

2. Emergency Care Form (fillable PDF form - click HERE to get the current form)

1. Players must bring 1 copy of the Emergency Care Form to tryouts and hand it in at the check-in table (be sure to keep an additional copy for your own records).
2. The form is available at the DSA office or online HERE.

3. Concussion Education Training (see news entry above for updated procedure)

1. Must take test after June 1, 2021
2. Both the player and one parent must take the test before tryouts start.
3. To take this test you need your student I.D. (You must be a registered Woodson student for the academic year, prior to taking the test.)
4. A list of names are printed out and given to the coach before tryouts begin. If your name is not on the list, you cannot begin tryouts until signed off from the athletic trainer or DSA office.
5. The presentation can be found at: LINK TBD
6. For more information on concussions, parents may also visit the Center for Disease Control’s website: http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/index.html or talk to the athletic trainer.

4. Health Insurance

1. Health Insurance is mandatory in order to participate in any sport.
2. If you don’t have coverage, it can be purchased through the school. See the DSA office or the Athletic Trainer for more information regarding health insurance.

CONCUSSION EDUCATION:

UPDATED: June 29, 2020

***We have received updated information on Concussion Ed and the process in which it will need to be completed. For the time being, since the online system is continuing to have issues. The County is switching to a paper method. The process will be completed as follows:

A PDF version of the Concussion Education presentation has been released/available to the community.

The Student AND at least One Parent must review the PDF, print and sign the last slide (both the parent and the student must sign it). You will only need to print the last page, NOT the entire 48-page packet.

Once you have signed the last page of the presentation, please turn it in to Christopher Hogge, who is our Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).

You can also put the signed page into the ATC mailbox, which is just outside the DSA office (turn left immediately after entering Door 3 -- it will be one of the wooden boxes outside the first door on your left).

Ideally, you will turn in the form with your physical, but it can be turned in separately.
Mr. Hogge will enter confirmation that you completed the education into the compliance list and the FCPS medical records system.

The PDF can be found on our Team Files tab (click HERE or use the URL below to access the file directly):
FCPS Concussion Education Website

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our ATC:
Christopher Hogge: