Player Essentials
- ✅ Uniforms (jerseys, spandex, socks)
- ✅ Knee pads (bring a backup pair)
- ✅ Volleyball shoes (plus casual shoes)
- ✅ Warm-ups / hoodie / sweatpants
- ✅ Water bottle (labeled)
- ✅ Athletic tape, braces, recovery tools eg. massage gun
- ✅ Hair ties, clips, headbands
Health & Recovery
- ✅ Healthy snacks (protein bars, fruit, trail mix)
- ✅ Electrolytes / hydration packets
- ✅ Foam roller or massage ball
- ✅ Personal meds / inhaler (if applicable)
- ✅ Band-Aids, blister care
Travel & Venue
- ✅ Phone + portable charger
- ✅ Backpack or drawstring bag
- ✅ Cash / card for parking & food
- ✅ Tournament schedule / app access
- ✅ Seating cushion or foldable chair (if allowed)
Hotel Must-Haves
- ✅ Alarm clock (or backup phone alarm)
- ✅ Slides or recovery sandals
- ✅ Ice packs (hotel ice machines are gold)
- ✅ Homework or school materials (if needed)
💡 Pro tip: Lay everything out the night before — missing knee pads at 6 a.m. is no one’s favorite memory.
