Update Sunday 2/21/21
If we are not code red tomorrow Monday 2/22 then try outs will resume!  Make sure you get up and do your SWOL online by 11:00 AM tomorrow.  Try outs will be the same time.  Check In: 3:30. Try Out 4:00 - 6:00.
Practice might run a little long since we will need to meet with kids individually for team selection.
Update Friday, February 19th 
Colgan Volleyball Try Outs are canceled today Friday, February 19th due to the school being code red.  Try outs resume Monday, February 22nd. Check in will continue to be at 3:30 do not be late.  Try outs will be from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.  Do not forget to register for SWOL Monday morning by 11:00 AM.

Update Thursday, February 18th 
Colgan Volleyball Try Outs will not be held today Thursday, February 18th due to the school being code red all operations are closed.  Try Outs will resume Friday, February 19th unless we are code red again.  If we are code red Friday try out will then resume Monday, February 22nd which will be the last day of try outs.

Update Monday, February 15th 
Last Update before Try Outs
Make sure all players trying out get up tomorrow morning and fill out their Sportswear Online Requirement (SWOL) by 11:00 a.m.  I will start checking my list at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow morning.
Items that must be handed in before Tuesday, February 16th 
Physical, Concussion Training, Emergency Card
Register for Sportswear Online (SWOL)
Check In: 3:30 PM Door 28 (In between weight room and pool) DO NOT BE LATE or you could get locked out!
Try Outs Tuesday, February 16th, 4-6 PM, Wednesday, February 17th 4-6 PM, Thursday, February 18th 4-6 PM
SWOL Registration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Hny3dzvDQ&feature=youtu.be
YOU MUST WEAR A FACE MASK THE ENTIRE TIME YOU ARE HERE!
BRING YOUR OWN WATER!

Update Thursday, February 11th 
Try Outs Tuesday February 16th, Wednesday, February 17th, Thursday February 18th
Time:  Check In 3:30 PM Try Out 4-6 PM Enter Door 28
Do not be late! The doors will shut at 4:00 PM
What you need to have done before try outs and turned into Ms. Ausborn
Updated Physical
Concussion Training
Emergency Card
Registered and acceptance to SWOL by Ms. Ausborn
Directions to register for SWOL please go to the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Hny3dzvDQ&feature=youtu.be
You must go in the day of try outs by 11:00 AM and fill out your SWOL (Sportswear Online) information to be cleared to practice!

Updated Tuesday, February 2nd 
Try Outs Tuesday, February 16th, Wednesday, February 17th, Thursday, February 18th
Time:  Right now we are scheduled for 4-6 PM but that could change do to circumstances around us.
WHAT YOU NEED COMPLETED BEFORE TRY OUTS 
Updated Physical
Concussion Training
Emergency Card
These need to be turned in to Ms. Ausborn athletic trainer or the Front Desk during school office hours all forms can be located on the Colgan Athletic Website
Registration for SWOL Sportswear Online
This can only be done after your physical, concussion training and emergency card are truned in
If you have any issues registering for SWOL please contact Ms. Ausborn directly at

If you have any questions please contact D. Keith Mesa ar
News Update January 11th Please Read

Welcome to Colgan Volleyball 2021!
Please contact me with questions or if you are a freshman who is interested in playing this year.

Try Out Date Changed
Try Outs Now Febraury 16,17,18  4:00 PM - 6:00PM

Hello again everyone,
 We had a coaches meeting Friday and we do have some updates.  I would suggest reading this closely.
1st. - We are moving try outs back to Tuesday February 16th. (So, Feb. 16,17,18) February 15th is Presidents Day and I know a lot of people will be at tournaments so we are just going to move try outs back to Tuesday, February 16th.

2nd - All paper work needs to be in before the first day of try outs.  The paper work includes the following Your updated physical, your concussion training certificate, your emergency card.  All of them are located on the Colgan Canvas athletic page.  They are having a big turn in day Saturday, January 30th from 3:30 - 5:30. I know this poses some problems for people because if you are like me you are at a tournament that Saturday.  You can turn your paper work in at any time in the Colgan front office during business hours and they will submit it to Ms. Ausborn.  I would do this sooner rather than later as they will not make any exceptions this year.  If you turn it in on the first day of try outs, they will not let you try out that day.

3rd - Why does that have to be done.  You also need to register for SWOL - Sportswear Online.  I believe it is also on the Colgan Canvas athletic page.  If you have any issues, contact Ms. Ausborn directly at but you have to turn your paper work in and then register and then she will approve you.

4th - Your SWOL paper work online will need to be filled out every day before noon in order for you to practice or play on that day.

5th - You won't be able to be late for practice.  You will need to check in 30 minutes before practices or matches and once the doors close, they stay closed.

6th - There will be no locker room usage, so you need to come ready to practice.  You also need to bring plenty of water as the water fountains are shut down and there will be no coolers.

7th - In order to view the games, you will need to obtain a NFHS subscription to view them online

I know that is a lot to digest.  But we as a staff are committed to keeping our players and staff safe this season.  I would suggest just starting with number 1 and going to the Colgan athletic site and getting your physical, concussion training, and Emergency card done and turned in.

Right now, we are slated to practice 4:00 - 6:00. 

I hope everyone is safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing those that choose to come out on February 16th.
 

Practices and matches will begin right after try outs if you are selected and will be Monday - Friday with some selected Saturdays. Practices and matches are mandatory with the obvious exception of illness.

Obviously we will have additional Covid protocols in place which will most likely include wearing masks at practices and matches and completing the Covid contact form the day of practice and matches by noon that day.  If the Covid contact form is not completed you will not be allowed to participate that day.

Volleyball Game Schedule

Updated: 11/12/20

Below is a body weight workout you can do at home to prepare for try outs. Please come in, in shape and ready to play as this is a short season.

Colgan Volleyball Body Weight Workout

Day 1, Day 3, Day 5

Body Squat 2 sets of 25 and 1 set until failure (until failure means you can’t physically do it anymore)

Load and Explode 3 set of 15 – Load and extend up through

Your toes into a calf raise position. Don’t

Forget to use your arms

Push Up or Negative Push Ups 3 sets until failure

35444. Raises (Quarter load to calf extended up on your toes) 2 sets of 15, 1 set til failure

Explosion Jumps 2 sets of 15, 1 set til failure. Load into full

Squat and jump as high as you can using

Your arms and throwing them to the ceiling

Tricep Push Ups or Diamond Push Ups 3 sets til failure

Lunges 3 sets of 15

Side Lunges 3 set of 15

Burpees with full push Up 3 sets of 10

See Page 2 for even day workouts

Day 2, 4, 6 Workout

Core

Knees bent at 90 degrees in the air 3 sets of 20

Feet on ground knees bent, cross right leg over left

Go opposite elbow to opposite knee 3 sets of 20

Switch knees 3 set of 20

Legs Straight up in the air 90 degrees at the hip 3 sets of 20

Hand to opposite ankle 3 sets of 20

Switch 3 sets of 20

183256443. (Hold 30 seconds) 3 sets (Hold for 30

Seconds)

On your back hold your ankles 2-6 inches off the ground 3 sets (Hold for 30

Seconds)

Superman 3 sets (Hold for 30

Seconds)

Banana 3 sets (Hold for 30

Seconds)

Glute Bridge 3 sets (Hold for 30

Seconds)

Cardio

You can do this in various ways Exercise Bike, Stair climber, tread mill, or go out and run in your neighborhood

The best way to go about your cardio to be volleyball ready is to spring hard for 30 seconds and then relax to a slow jog for a minute and then sprint hard for 30 seconds and then slow jog for a minute. If you are on an exercise machine, then you should crank up the resistance for the 30 seconds and then take it back to 1 for the 1 minute. This should be done for about 20 minutes or until failure. You will probably reach failure first at least when you start.

Please contact me at if you have any questions or if you are a rising freshman interested in trying out for the team. We will also need managers so if you are not selected for the team please consider earning a varsity letter by being a manager.
Take care and be safe and healthy.
D. Keith Mesa
Head Coach Colgan Volleyball