IMPORTANT! STUDENTS ON THE PEP SCHOLARSHIP ARE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY ON OUR TEAMS. PLEASE CONTACT [email protected]! Tampa Bay HEAT Boys High School Volleyball Tryout and Season Information Teams: Boys High School Varsity Team Boys High School JV Team Please note: If you have a boy volleyball player who is high school aged or 7th-8th grade that you feel is playing at a high school level and would like to try out for the high school team, there is mandatory FHSAA paperwork that must be completed. Tryout Dates (**Attend all tryout sessions): Monday, 2/3 Wednesday, 2/5 Friday 2/7 3:15-5:15 PM Practices begin February 10th 3:15=5:15 Tryout & Practice Location: New Hope United Methodist Church Life Center (Gym) 213 N. Knights Avenue Brandon, FL 33510 FHSAA Paperwork Information: * The FHSAA paperwork is mandatory and has a strict deadline of Monday, January 29th. There are forms to go to the county and a physical is required, so do not wait until the last minute to complete! You cannot tryout for the team until paperwork has been submitted. FHSAA Sports Forms IMPORTANT! STUDENTS ON THE PEP SCHOLARSHIP ARE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY ON OUR TEAMS. PLEASE CONTACT [email protected]! *New-to-HEAT athletes complete this list: EL7 (including EL7V), EL2, EL3, GA4, EL9 with updated transcript with cumulative GPA* and age verification (attach copy of birth certificate). *Returning HEAT athletes complete this one: EL7V (page 3 of the EL7 form), EL2, EL3 and updated transcript with cumulative GPA. Winter/Spring athletes will also need EL9. *Paperwork help: There is mandatory FHSAA paperwork that must be completed to participate in high school-level sports. This must be completed and submitted before your athlete can participate in tryouts. JV Team Information: Placement is based on their experience and ability, not their age. Since this will be a high school level team, boys who are middle school-aged should have experience and athletic ability. Games take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays with a weekend (Friday/Saturday) tournament. Season Fees: JV team: $500 per athlete or submit all FHSAA paperwork by 1/28 and receive a $50 discount on season fees. Fees include equipment, coaching, practice facility, home games, officials fees and insurance. There are uniforms available but the teams may decide to purchase individual uniforms this season. You may pay the season fees after tryouts in full or by dividing the season fees into 3 equal payments and submitting post-dated checks for February 13th, March 1st and April 1st. Varsity Team Information: Placement is based on their experience and ability, not their age. Varsity athletes are expected to be advanced in their technical skill and in their game knowledge. Games take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays with 2 weekend (Friday/Saturday) tournaments. Post-Season Information: The Varsity team has a post-season beginning with the District Tournament and ending with the State Championship. Only the District tournament is guaranteed. All future matches are contingent upon winning the current round. Season Fees: Varsity team: $600 per athlete or submit all FHSAA paperwork by 1/28 and receive a $50 discount on season fees Fees include equipment, coaching, practice facility, home games, officials fees and insurance. There are uniforms available but the teams may decide to purchase individual uniforms this season. You may pay the season fees after tryouts in full or by dividing the season fees into 3 equal payments and submitting post-dated checks for February 20th, March 7th, and April 1st. Coach Brad Jergensen Tampa Bay HEAT Boys Head Coach 2023 and 2024 Season Berkeley Prep Varsity Girls Head Coach | 1 season Varsity Girls Assistant Coach | 3 seasons Berkeley Prep Varsity Boys Head Coach | 2 seasons Freedom HS Varsity Boys Assistant Coach | 1 season If your athlete needs a physical, contact Dr. April Lee at (941) 809-1706 to schedule. | 