June 2011 Training Teams       

Coaches, Format, and Cost        
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May 31st - July 29th (16 or 32 hours of court time plus and evaluation day)

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1st-2nd volleyball classes ($60) -  Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 beginning June 21st
 Level 1  3rd-4th volleyball classes ($60) - Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 beginning June 22nd
Level 2  3rd-4th volleyball classes ($60) - Thursdays 6:30-7:30 beginning June 23rd

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Age Groups:  This spring we are looking to form Training Teams in the 4th - 9th grades.  This session will include 3 levels of play in some age groups.  There will be an Elite Team, a Select Team, and a Drill Group focusing on skill development.  This is being done to reflect the needs we have seen after more than 16 sessions of Training Teams and the lessons we have learned.  This format will allow us to be more targeted in our practice plans and push players where needed and catch the rest up.  Each team will be led by an Elevation VBC lead trainer so you know that our goals will be reached.  All players will be evaluated before practices begin and then minor players swaps will be made during the 1st week of practice if needed.   There are no restrictions on the number of players from the same school practicing together during June and July.

Format:  The summer teams will meet twice a week in the upper age groups.  Practices are usually 1 hour and 50 minutes long and will begin the week of June 1st.  Most practices will be just that, team practices with drills and team concepts being taught along side drills to improve skills.   "Skills days" are dedicated to a specific skill if it is identified as necessary for any of the teams.  There will be no "league games" or tournaments requiring travel but there will be scrimmaging between the groups so we can work on team concepts.  We want to play games but only if we can coach the girls 1st so we can have a decent result.  Games for the sake of games simply isn't our philosophy with this activity.  There will also be a plyometric/conditioning component in many practices.  During the summer we also incorporate sand volleyball to add some energy to the training and to wear the players out by conditioning in the sand.

Goals:  Each team has a set of goals for the season which will include learning either Rover, Rotation, or Perimeter defense.  Since this is an 8 week session we will suspend more of the warm-up and cool down periods in order to fit in more scrimmaging after the first 3 weeks. Serving, attacking, passing, blocking (where applicable), and setting will be worked on by the entire group.  We will teach a 6-2 offense to most teams and we will at least introduce the group to many of the things they will see in the future.  We want to focus on training at a reasonable price and time commitment.  Our best coaches are committed to this endeavor.  This offering is for players who wish to pursue volleyball as a high school sport.  It is not a sign-up and play activity or something to get your daughter out of the house for some exercise.  We want to positively impact girls who think they may pursue volleyball as their future high school sport.  Teams with beginner players will be expected to compete in the same or similar drills as we push the more advanced players.  Each player will get out of this what they put into it.  Since wins and losses are not a factor in this activity, it does not matter that everyone is not at exactly the same level but we do have tryout/evaluations to split players into skill groups to help practices run more smoothly. 

Coaches:  This program is being developed and run by Elevation Volleyball Club.  Current and past coaches include Jeni Case, Amanda Schuler, Lisa Schaad, Rose Grafton, Mike Seibert, Cheryl Korfhagen, Karen Miranda, Karen Hess, Casie Garland, Erin Iceman, Marni Rhoads, Amy Doran, Chris Lovett, Amanda Binggeli, Jessica Russell, Gene Toms, and other guest instructors.  For your daughters volleyball development you're going to be hard pressed to find more knowledgeable coaches than these trainers. We are continually updating this offering to get the most out of our practice time with the girls.  The goal is to give players an opportunity to learn from upper level coaches at a price that is much less than JO's.  To enter 2 full sessions of Express Training (about 5 months) would cost less than $500 as opposed to a Regional JO team which costs about $1000-$1200 or a National JO team which costs about $1800-$2200.  The other advantage is not having to travel and you get a National level coach who can commit to this activity because of the schedule.  At the U10-U13 age groups this is a very good option.  By U14's most players who are playing volleyball as their main sport will gravitate toward JO's but not all due to the schedule and costs.  Having a set practice schedule, a great coach, and a facility and staff committed to volleyball ensures that any effort you give will be rewarded with better play and a better knowledge base.

Cost:  The cost for Express Training is based on roughly $28 per week of practice plus any fixed costs like shirts or balls that the players then get to keep.  The entire balance is due at your 1st evaluation or tryout.  This summer session will cost $240 and includes all courts fees, instructors, balls, misc. equipment, and 2 team shirts.  4th and 5th grade teams will pay $125 per player while the 3rd and 4th grade classes cost $60 for 8 weeks.  All players receive T-shirts.  Players in the Incoming 4th grade should attend the Friday classes if they have not played before.  Training Teams are for players with at least some experience.  5th and 6th grade players should think about summer camps if they have not played before.  We will allow you to register for a Training Team at that age with no experience but the group will be pushed at a faster pace than you may be comfortable.  This activity for players who are looking for volleyball, not a recreational activity.  We know that players will miss for vacation or random summer conflicts but do not sign up if you can only be here 1/2 of the time.

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