2021 fall season info

Welcome to AZ Fear, the premier club in AZ for Boy's Volleyball. We are focused solely on the growth and development of boys volleyball in AZ, as we do not have a girls side of the club. we are very excited about some new upgrades and additions this season.

​This page should help to break down information for our 2021 Fall Season Tryout, and help with most of the questions you might have for the upcoming season. There will also be an opportunity to register in advance at the bottom of the page. We are looking forward to another great year at AZ Fear, and look forward to some great things happening for Arizona volleyball.

About Fear

Established in 2006, Arizona Fear began with the goal of training players  with the tools to help them prepare for the next level, and to compete in the highest level of competition in the state.  Now entering our 15th year in the valley, we as a club strive to compete not only in Arizona, but at the national level while preparing athletes for collegiate play.  

Fear began with 3 total teams, and had won only 3 club national bronze medals in its first 10 years;  in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Since 2018, arizona fear now has 12 total teams, 17 nationals medals, and more than 80 athletes who have gone on to play at the college level. Come join us at tryouts and open gyms, and see what AZ Fear is all about. 

Tryout Format

**NEW FORMAT FOR PARENT ATTENDANCE- STAGGERED TIMES**
  • Parents MUST ATTEND the tryout meeting at the end of each tryout session. Tryout meetings will be done for the 15 minutes after the end of age group's tryout. 
  • Parents will have to attend parent meeting, to fill out paperwork. 
  • Players must enter the gym with all tryout documents prior to trying out. (documents will be loaded onto website soon, and will be posted below).
Tryout times will be staggered, in order to help for a smooth transition and registration. To register, find the age group at the bottom of your page. 
  • 15's/16's- 8-9:30 (parent meeting 9:30-9:45)
  • 17's/18's- 11-12:30 (parent meeting 12:30-12:45)
  • 14 & under- 2-3:30 (parent meeting 3:30-3:45)

Teams will be forming throughout tryouts, and parent meetings will be taking place. Parents, also please bring a form of payment, whether that is cash, check, or paying by card online (online payment will be a tab on website)

Why Choose Arizona Fear?

  • We  focus ONLY on boys club, no distractions during girls club season
  • Only club in Arizona with both Division I & NAIA coaches on staff
  • Top High School program coaches on staff
  • Most athletes recruited/signed to play at next level
  • Partnered with spiral and az region, consistent access to 12 courts without restrictions
  • No changes in practice schedules when girls season starts
Still not enough to convince? Check out Fear by the numbers:

Coaching Staff

Below you will see our list of elite coaches on staff, each with a number of accomplishments. 

Our coaching staff has the top coaches in AZ &  CA, including some division i & naia coaches, and players who have competed at the collegiate or professional level. Many of our coaches on staff have coached multiple teams to medals in the national championships,  won state championships, runners-up, and final fours. 

Troy Dueling (Sandra Day)- 2x state champion ('14 & '16), 2x state runner-up (2018, 2021), 1x az republic coach of the year (2016), bronze medalist (16usa, 2021)
Tony Oldani (Brophy)- National Champion (18 club, 2019), 3x state champion ('98, '03 & '06), 2x state runner-up ('12 & '15)
​Taylor Stallman (Benedictine university mesa)- 1x NAIA National Runner-Up, 1x state champion (2017), national champion (15 club, 2018), national runner-Up (16 open, 2019), bronze medal (15 open, 2021), NFHS coach of the year (2017)
Matt Werle (GCU)- GCU Head Coach, 3x national champion (juniata- '06, '07, '09), 4x all-American, diii player of the year ('07)
Keith Smith (GCU)- GCU Assistant Coach, all-time assists leader (GCU), National Champions (17usa, 2021) acva "30 under 30" recipient (2021), professional player in netherlands
John Beckwith- State Champion, national champion (18 club, 2019)
Joaquin Santa Cruz- National Runner-Up (16 0pen, 2019), National Champions (14 club, 2021)
Ryan Woodworth-​ gcu assistant ('09-'16), 7 gold region medals, National Champions (17usa, 2021)
Bobby Robson (Chandler)- 1x state champion (2019), national champion ( 15 club, 2018), state runner-up (2017), 2x coach of the year ('17 & '19)
David Thistle (Kellis)- 1x State Champion (2008), 2x State Runner-up ('10 & '11)
Ryan Meyn (Casteel)- 1x State Champion (2021), 1x Coach of the Year (2021)
Kendall LaCavita ( )- 

2021 coaching line-up (COMING SOON!)

Tournament Schedule

Tournaments/Travel Info

  • ALL  AZ Fear teams will compete in the Arizona Region Tournaments
  • The expectation is that all arizona fear travel teams will be attending 3 out of state tournaments, as well as national championships.
  • Our travel and regional team fees will be found under "pricing" on this page. 
  • 18-1, 18-2, 17-1, 16-1, 15-1  will be considered travel teams. 

PRACTICES

Returning this year, we are working to get back to practices at both locations to accommodate all families in our pursuit of creating the most competitive teams the state can build. we are very optimistic that we will be able to use brophy as a facility, and will have more information as high schools open back up for the fall semester. 
All teams- our goal to begin season is that all teams will practice at both az region facility and brophy.
West Valley 14's- both practices will be either at brophy, or another west valley location. 
East Valley 14's- both practices will be at the az region facility. 

pricing breakdowns

Travel Teams
The following teams will be considered travel teams, and will follow the pricing outlined below
15-sl, 6-ts, 17-ks, 18-jb, 18-sb
Regional Teams
14-east, 14-west, 15-cu, 16-br, 16-dd, 17-rm, 18-dt
Tryout & Start Up Fees
There is a nonrefundable $10.00 tryout fee.  If your son makes a team, you will be responsible for paying the start-up fee, and setting up the remaining season's monthly dues. 

Depending on the team you make, at tryouts you are committing to either the entire fall season (August-December), or for the entire club season (August 2021-July 2022). if you are committing to the club season, there will be a season contract at tryouts which will outline the cost breakdown/commitment. For a full breakdown of season dues, please click here.

for more information on the upcoming additional travel or regionals teams, or for pricing details and payment plans, please email us at fearadmin@azfearvbc.com, or call Troy Dueling at (623)262-0276.

Forms/Paperwork

ALL PLAYERS should print, sign, and bring the following forms with you to the tryout. 
Uniform Sizing- Click Here
Medical Release Form- Click Here
Safe Sport- Click Here
Concussion- Click Here
Player Info Form- Click Here
**PLEASE BRING A COPY OF YOUR SON'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE (IF NEW TO AZ REGION)**
Please print, fill out, and bring the following forms with you to tryouts​

UNIFORMS

Arizona Fear is moving forward with Imperial Point & Slunks for the uniforms this year. All players will receive two jerseys, two  pair of shorts, long sleeve, and a custom backpack. 

15's/16's Tryout Info

WHO- 15's & 16's (all high school age)
WHERE- AZ Region Volleyball Facility, 7100 W. Erie Street, Chandler, AZ  85226
WHEN- Saturday, August 14th
REGISTRATION TIME- 7:30-8:00 am
TRYOUT TIME- 8-9:30 am
PARENT MEETINGS/UNIFORMS- start at 9:30 am (*parents will be required to be there)

    15's & 16's tryout pre-registration

17's/18's Tryout Info

​WHO- 17's & 18's (All High School Age)
WHERE- AZ Region Volleyball Facility, 7100 W. Erie Street, Chandler, AZ  85226
WHEN- Saturday, August 14th
REGISTRATION TIME- 10:30-11 am
TRYOUT TIME- 11:00-12:30 pm
PARENT MEETINGS/UNIFORMS- start at 12:30 pm (*parents will be required to be there)

    17's & 18's tryout pre-registration

14 & Under Tryout Info

**TRYOUTS FOR BOTH EAST & NORTHWEST TEAMS WILL BE AT SPIRAL**
WHO- 14's (all junior high and below age)
WHERE- AZ Region Volleyball Facility, 7100 W. Erie Street, Chandler, AZ  85226
WHEN- Saturday, August 14th
REGISTRATION TIME- 1:30-2 pm
TRYOUT TIME- 2-3:30 pm
PARENT MEETINGS/UNIFORMS-  start at 3:30 pm (*parents will be required to be there)

    14 & under tryout pre-registration

QUESTIONS?

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We can be reached by email at fearadmin@fearvbc.com, or call Troy Dueling at 623-262-0276