Tryouts & Open Gyms
Come see what Carolina Advantage is all about. Experience our coaching staff, our training environment, and our facilities — then compete for your spot.
This Isn't Your Average Club.
At Carolina Advantage, every team — from 12s to 18s — trains under the same system, led by the same Directors of Training. JP and Emma write every practice plan and facilitate every session. Your athlete won't be stranded on an island with coaches who aren't supported. They'll be part of a unified program built for growth.
We run more team training than any club in the Triangle. Three to four practices per week, individual position training every other week, strength and conditioning, and dedicated mental toughness work. Every team. Every age group. The same standard.
What Sets Us Apart
Over 80% of our coaching staff has coached or played at the collegiate level. Here's what your athlete gets at Advantage.
3–4 Practices Per Week
More reps than any club in the Triangle. Period.
Director of Training Model
JP & Emma lead every practice across every team in the club.
TPT Every Other Week
Technical Position Training tailored to each athlete individually.
Complete Development
S&C, mental toughness, and recruiting support — all built in.
We don't just develop players. We develop the whole athlete.
Come Play. Come See for Yourself.
Open Gym is your opportunity to experience the Advantage coaching staff, training environment, and facilities before tryouts. We're offering 6 sessions per age group across 3 weekends. Register once and attend as many as you'd like — no formal check-in, no pressure. Our intent is simply to show off our awesome staff and for your daughter to have some fun.
Location: Netsports
Wave #1 — 15U through 18U
Wave #1 covers our older age groups and leads into the 15U–18U tryout window.
18s & 17s Open Gym Schedule
| Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| July 11 | Friday | 4:30 – 6:00 PM |
| July 12 | Saturday | 1:00 – 2:30 PM |
| July 18 | Friday | 4:30 – 6:00 PM |
| July 19 | Saturday | 1:00 – 2:30 PM |
| July 25 | Friday | 4:30 – 6:00 PM |
| July 26 | Saturday | 1:00 – 2:30 PM |
16s Open Gym Schedule
| Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| July 11 | Friday | 2:30 – 4:00 PM |
| July 12 | Saturday | 3:00 – 4:30 PM |
| July 18 | Friday | 2:30 – 4:00 PM |
| July 19 | Saturday | 3:00 – 4:30 PM |
| July 25 | Friday | 2:30 – 4:00 PM |
| July 26 | Saturday | 3:00 – 4:30 PM |
15s Open Gym Schedule
| Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| July 11 | Friday | 12:30 – 2:00 PM |
| July 12 | Saturday | 5:00 – 6:30 PM |
| July 18 | Friday | 12:30 – 2:00 PM |
| July 19 | Saturday | 5:00 – 6:30 PM |
| July 25 | Friday | 12:30 – 2:00 PM |
| July 26 | Saturday | 5:00 – 6:30 PM |
15U – 18U Tryout Dates
Tryout dates and times for Wave #1 age groups will be posted here once confirmed.
For the Parents
We'll run parent information sessions in conjunction with select open gyms — so while your daughter gets to play, you can hear directly from JP and Emma about what sets Carolina Advantage apart from other club options in the area.
We'll present on our program, open the floor for questions about the upcoming season, and give you a real feel for how we operate. Parent sessions will be held during the open gyms on the final three dates of each wave.
If you're unable to attend, please feel free to reach out to us at info@advantagevb.com — we're more than happy to jump on a call or answer any questions via email to help make this the best club tryout experience possible.
Coming Soon
Wave #2 covers our younger age groups (11U–14U). Open gym and tryout dates, registration, and details will be posted here once confirmed. Check back soon!
What to Expect This Season
"Team Guides" give you the full picture of what to expect from your club volleyball experience — tournament schedule, practice schedule, coaching, added training benefits, and pricing. You'll find an exact breakdown per age group, per team, along with an overview of our "Advantages" programs.
How It Works
Transparency matters to us. Here's exactly how our tryout process works so there are no surprises.
No Pre-Tryout Offers
Every slot is available going into the first tryout session. We do everything in our power to get an accurate evaluation, but a one-tryout sample size is small — the more we see you in our competition series, camps, and open gyms, the better picture we get. If you cannot attend tryouts, we'll work with you to provide a supplementary evaluation before the tryout dates.
Open to Parents
Our tryouts are open to parents. We believe that parents witnessing how we interact, instruct, and evaluate athletes is a benefit to our program. We love when parents want to watch tryouts, practices, clinics, and more.
Offers & Commitment Timeline
Offers go out immediately after the first tryout session — everyone's odds are best by making it to the first day. We aim to give families 48 hours to consider offers. As we work through the process, timelines may shorten to ensure committed members have a completed team to compete for.
Finding the Right Fit
Some athletes' birth dates fall into a different group than their school grade. We believe in finding the best fit based on the totality of factors — level of play, maturity, recruiting implications, and more. We evaluate and allow players to "play up" when the fit makes sense.
2026–2027 USAV Age Groups
| 11U | 12U | 13U | 14U | 15U | 16U | 17U | 18U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2014 – 6/30/2015 |
7/1/2013 – 6/30/2014 |
7/1/2012 – 6/30/2013 |
7/1/2011 – 6/30/2012 |
7/1/2010 – 6/30/2011 |
7/1/2009 – 6/30/2010 |
7/1/2008 – 6/30/2009 |
7/1/2007 – 6/30/2008 |
Questions?
Reach out any time — we're happy to jump on a call, answer emails, or help make this the best tryout experience possible.
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