​JOIN WEST LA COLLEGE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM

If you are interested in competing for West LA Women's Volleyball Team in the Fall of 2022, please fill out the COMPETE FOR WEST questionnaire found on the RECRUITS tab above. You can also email Coach Anselmo at anselmj@wlac.edu

SUMMER PRACTICE (PRE SEASON)

• Incoming Freshman must complete the online Application (APPLY HERE), receive their Student ID# and enroll in the Summer Volleyball Class. Once athletes receive their enrollment date, they must set up a meeting with the Athletic Academic Counselor, Lily Mozafari: (310) 287-4273, mozafal@wlac.edu
• Players who wish to compete will be required to attend Summer workouts starting July 19th. Summer class will run Monday-Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm. Players must have coach approval to register for the Summer class. KIN ATH 552 - MANDATORY FOR ALL VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES

FALL PRACTICE (IN SEASON)

• Summer workouts continue into the first day of Fall classes.
• Fall classes begin Aug 30th. On this day practice time will change to 5:30-7:30pm.
• Physicals are due Aug 15th. WLAC will host medical doctors the first week of August to provide athletes with free physical exams. Athletes may also use their own doctor to complete the exam, paperwork (below) must be filled out correctly. Players will not be allowed to start practice on the 17th until Physical Form is complete (see document below). Completed Physicals must be turned into the athletic training staff, Vic Pulido or Allison Castillo.
• Required Fall Classes: KIN ATH 516 (3.0 unit), and KIN ATH 563 (1.0 unit). - BOTH CLASSES ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES, classes begin Aug. 30th. These units count toward the minimum 12 units required for eligibility.
• Players may be allowed to red shirt during a season of competition in order to preserve a year of eligibility. Red shirt players will not participate in competitions, however, they will enroll in both volleyball classes, practice with the team, participate in all team workouts and activities, and attend all competitions.

SPRING WORKOUTS (POST SEASON)

• Team athletes are expected to continue post season workouts 2X weekly Monday and Wednesday from 10:30am to 12:45pm.
  Athletes will work on a variety of skills including weightlifting, footwork and explosive technique, and endurance training. WLAC Beach Volleyball will begin Spring of 2022, all volleyball athletes are encouraged to participate. KIN ATH 563 - MANDATORY FOR ALL VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES

SEASON OF COMPETITION AND ELIGIBILITY

• Players must be enrolled in a total of 12 units to be eligible to compete.
• Players must be enrolled the Intercollegiate Volleyball Class (KIN ATH 516). This course will count as 3 of the 12 units.
• Players must be enrolled the Volleyball Strength and Conditioning Class (KIN ATH 563). This course will count as 1 of the 12 units.
• Eligibility is updated weekly. If a player drops below 12 units, they will not be eligible to compete.
• Players must complete 24 units BETWEEN SEASONS of competition to stay eligible for the following season.
• Athletes have 2 seasons of eligibility to compete. Athletes that participate in any competition during the season activate a season of eligibility. An athlete that does not participate in any team competition may preserve a season of eligibility (redshirt)

PHYSICALS

• Students enrolled in the Volleyball Class (KIN ATH 516, Section 2190) who wish to compete in the Fall must have a completed physical prior to participating in practices. Click below to download the Preparticipation Athlete Evaluation (Physical) form that needs to be filled out and signed by a doctor.
• West LA College will host complimentary physicals on one designated Saturday prior to the beginning of practices. Date TBD

WLAC ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

• Complete an online application (www.wlac.edu) or fill out paper application and turn in to the WLAC Admissions Office on campus.
• View academic programs and areas of study (http://www.wlac.edu/Academic/areas-of-study.aspx)
• Complete WEST EXPRESSWAY online (www.wlac.edu/sssp/express.aspx)
• Apply for financial aid through FAFSA (fafsa.ed.gov)
• Set up Educational Plan with Athletic Academic Counselor
• Enroll in academic and athletic classes.

HELPFUL LINKS

• School Site: www.wlac.edu
• Academic Calendar: http://www.wlac.edu/Academic/Academic-Calendar.aspx
• West Expressway / Enrollment: http://www.wlac.edu/sssp/express.aspx
• Areas of Study / Academic Programs: http://www.wlac.edu/Academic/areas-of-study.aspx
• Tuition and Fees: http://www.wlac.edu/Prospective-Students/index.aspx
• Financial Aid (FAFSA): http://www.wlac.edu/Financial-Aid/index.aspx
• Transfer Programs (IGETC): http://www.wlac.edu/Transfer-Programs/index.aspx

DOCUMENTS

• Physical Form
• U18 Release