

CONTACT US:
info@shenandoahsurge.com or
Heather@shenandoahsurge.com
Contact us: 757-749-3511
Mailing Address: 6174 Bakerton Rd. Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Welcome To Shenandoah Surge!
APPLY TODAY! WE ARE SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS!
send email to info@shenandoahsurge.com
We are looking for volleyball talent and administrative roles to help grow the game in WV and MD. Do you or someone you know have the skill to coach at the next level? We'd love to hear from you!

Medical Form
Liability Waiver
For Tryouts! Please bring your CHRVA membership, Med Form & Waiver (below)
Dashboard: Important Info.....
updated: 10/27/23:
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WE HAVE ADDED MD Times & Locations for TRYOUTS!!!
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Open Gym Date! 10/27 - St. Maria Goretti High School Gym (5:30-7:30)
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Open Gym Date! 10/29 - Ranson Civic Center (5-7pm)
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Open Gym Date! 11/1 Ruth Ann Monroe Elementary (6-8pm)
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*New Team Structure & Fees
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*Tryouts Posted, get registered ASAP
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Any questions, please email info@shenandoahsurge.com
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** Private Lessons - beginning again in the summer
Be sure to scroll down for all info.
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Register: Select Open Gym Tab above:
10/22 & 10/29 - Ranson Civic Center
10/27 - St. Maria Goretti Gym
11/1 - Ruth Anne Monroe Elementary
Age Definitions
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Coaches will be looking for several things at tryouts and some of them will have nothing to do with volleyball. We want everyone to have a positive experience since we are all in this together. In addition to the basic skills of passing, setting, hitting and serving, we will also be keeping a keen eye out for the following:
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Are you on time? Being on time is a key element to life and it will start with tryouts. All players will be expected to be on time (early is better) for all practices, team events and tournaments.
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Attitude: We want positive team players.
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Is the player coachable?: Is the player willing to listen and take direction from the coaches?
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Sportsmanship: Is the player congratulating others for good plays and supportive when errors happen?
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Hustle: Is the player hustling for every ball and not getting it--that is ok! Always hustle!
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Below you will find 3 videos that focus on the basics of passing, setting and serving. I would highly encourage you to review these videos and practice with your player. Click on each picture to go to the video.
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We find you don't have to talk too much. Show them the skills and then toss them lots of balls. They will work out for themselves what adjustments need to be made. Constant talking and coaching disrupts their thought process. "The Game Teaches the Game.” is a mantra of USA Volleyball, so many reps help a lot!
Preparing for Tryouts
Passing

Passing is a cornerstone to volleyball. Make sure to square up and use little to no arm swing!
Setting
Setting is how you set up for the hit. It is essential in placing the ball just right for the hitter to hit!
Serving
Having a great serve is essential. Missing the serve gives the opposition the point with no effort.