Volleyball Girls
Head Coach: Patty Manhart
patriciamanhart@princetonk12.org
Please email to be added to the contact list.
JV Coach: Katie Dineen
katiedineen@princetonk12.org
2025 Season Start Date: Monday, August 18th
- Our fall season continues Monday – Saturday though November. Please plan your availability around this commitment.
- PHS athletics will send more information about registration, which must be completed with physical forms by August 1st.
Princeton High School has a varsity team and a junior varsity team. We do not have a freshman program.
Please follow these links for more info:
Getting Started with the Program
- What are tryouts like?
- Players will be split into grades 9+10 and grades 11+12. Players on the 9+10 court that demonstrate varsity level skill will be moved up to the 11+12 court during tryouts. Tryouts take place over the first several days during preseason, and consist of double-session training times around a team lunch. Final teams will be determined before the end of the first week of pre-season. During this first week, players will move through basic skills, conditioning, drills and game play.
- How should one prepare for tryouts?
- ​Players should prepare for tryouts by maintaining their fitness levels (see Off-Season Training page for more info here), and developing their volleyball skill set. If possible, players should attend training camps over the summer, or practice with a volleyball on their own at home. Players can work on ball-handling skills by peppering (passing) individually or with a partner. Check out this video for drills you can do at home.
- What equipment is needed?
- ​Athletic sneakers, comfortable clothes, ponytail holder for long hair, knee pads (optional), face mask & hand sanitizer, water, lunch (only during double sessions).
- When do practices take place, how often, where?
- ​Before school starts practices take place in the morning through afternoon at either JW or PHS new gym (click HERE for Google map) depending on availability and construction (I’ll send out more specifics as the season approaches!) During the school year we practice every day after school when we don’t have games, and on some Saturdays.
- I’ve never played before, is that ok?
- ​YES! We understand that this sport can be hard for younger players to get into as we don’t have many “feeder programs” in town, so many new players will be learning the sport for the first time. We encourage everyone to try their best and enjoy the experience!
Princeton University Volleyball Camp
Central Jersey Volleyball Academy
CORE Volleyball in Hillsborough
Beach Volleyball (information forthcoming for summer)
More Details:
2) Bucks County Elite Volleyball Camp
Link: https://www.playbuckselite.com/
Dates: July 24th to 27th at Council Rock North (10th-12th grade)
Homegrown camp spearheaded by Coach Adams – a fantastic opportunity for our girls to get some reps before high school tryouts and preseasons begin. Also great to reconnect with other PVC and Bucks County players from other club and school teams. Many of our girls have attended previously and often go together! Spots are almost full!
3) West Windsor Recreation Volleyball Camp (Day Camp)
Link: Grades 3-8 Click Here
Grades 9-12 Click Here
Dates: July 31st – Aug 4th
Homegrown camp spearheaded by Coach Adams – a fantastic opportunity for our girls to get some reps before high school tryouts and preseasons begin. Also great to reconnect with other PVC and Bucks County players from other club and school teams. Many of our girls have attended previously and often go together! Spots are almost full!
4) Princeton University Volleyball Camp (Overnight Available)
Link: https://www.princetonsportscamps.com/camps/girlsvolleyball.htm
Dates: July 14th to 16th (Session 1), July 21st to 23rd (Session 2) at Dillon Gym
Led by the Princeton coaching staff and current/former players – endless reps inside a hot, un-airconditioned historic Dillon gymnasium. Also great before HS preseason starts – many of our girls have attended previously and often go together! Meals are included as well as housing in camper fee!
5) UPENN 2-Day Prospect Camp
Link: https://www.upennvolleyballcamp.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1431179
Dates: July 14th to 15th (Session 1), July 21st to 22nd (Session 2) at Hutchinson Gym
2-day breakout camp for HS players that mirrors Upenn training environment and practices.
6) Rider University Bronc Volleyball Camp
Link: https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=8&id=238143
Dates: July 27th to 29th
Another local, popular summer camp that many PVC players have attended together.
7) Penn State Volleyball Camp
Link: https://gopsusports.com/sports/2018/8/8/camps-w-volley-camp-html.aspx?id=179#table
Dates: July 7th to 8th (Session 1), July 17th to 18th (Session 2)
8) Rutgers University Volleyball Camp
Link: https://www.rutgersvolleyballcamps.com/
Dates: July 14th to 15th