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Club Volleyball

Where can I learn more about VVA’s teams?
Please visit this link – https://www.valleyvolleyballacademy.com/teams/
Club volleyball is for athletes 12 to 18 years of age. Players of differing abilities are able to develop their volleyball skills through training and competition. To compete players must attend a tryout and be selected to play for a team based upon skill, athletic ability, attitude, and potential. Valley Volleyball Academy is a competitive club volleyball program and competes in the USA Volleyball (USAV), Junior Volleyball Association (JVA), and West Coast Volleyball Association (WCVBA) events. USAV and JVA are the primary organizers of tournaments around the country with a major annual season ending tournament. WCVBA is the regional league of JVA which is providing consistent, high-level play for only a few of the best clubs in Northern California.
We have the most experienced coaches who teach the fundamental skills in an enthusiastic environment where the athletes will be able to thrive. We are working to compete at the highest level nationally, and also looking to provide as many opportunities as possible for everyone to play regardless of level or financial situation. The synergy between high schools and colleges has produced a group of coaches and athletes that are passionate about the sport and committed to helping each athlete find joy in the game and achieve their max potential.
We are a team for all players from Bakersfield to Merced. There are no direct high school affiliations. The club exists for the betterment of the sport in our Valley and for the betterment of the athletes in the Valley. All are welcome to participate in our events and compete on our teams.
All age groups (except 12U-14U) have tryout sessions that take place before high school starts. Tryout format consists of testing, position-specific skill testing, overall skill testing, and team competition evaluation. All players are evaluated on all skills.
Players will receive an email notification of their team placement following the last day of tryouts. Players and their family will have 24 hours after receiving the team invitation to sign-up for the club season.
The 12U, 13U, and 14U tryouts will have one tryout session in October. The session will result in invites to the program to guarantee your daughter a place within our program. We do our best to accept all players, but the numbers may not allow us to take everyone depending on the coaching staff and facility availability.
During the tryout selection process, coaches evaluate all players and place them on teams appropriate for their level of ability. We work hard to place players in a position to increase their overall volleyball skills and have a successful season contributing to their team. Additionally, we take into consideration the level of financial and time commitment the athlete can make. We have structured the teams so that all teams get equal training time, however the experiences of coaches, travel schedule of the team, and extra sport performance can alter the cost of the teams. Families should make sure to sign up for the appropriate level of team they can commit to based upon finances and schedule commitments.
We have a Recruiting Coordinator on staff for our players on the National Level teams, as well as teams 16 and older to assist with the entire recruiting process. VVA offers players one-on-one meetings, assistance with email communications with college coaches, access to highlight reel creation (HUDL- match storage and creation platform), and assistance through the University Athlete platform. For those players wishing to play at the next level, we are committed to finding them a home to play! Please visit our Recruiting Page for more information on this process.
That is the age group in which she should be trying out. VVA recommends players play with their grade for recruiting purposes if they are eligible to play for two age groups (i.e. It is recommended a 13U player in 8th grade plays 14U with her grade). Please reference USAV’s age chart Age Classification for the 2023-24 Season.

Fees/Payments

What is the cost of the club season?
The season fee differs from team to team due to level, travel, and age.
The fees cover the cost of gym rental, equipment, insurance, tournament entry fees, coaches’ salaries, coaches’ travel, administrative fees, HUDL film access, and player gear.
Season fees do not include player airfare, hotels, food, or any ground transportation to and from practice sessions and out-of-town tournaments.
Once accepting a spot on the team, the families have a choice to either pay in full up front for a lower cost (lower rate because of eliminating credit card processing and other fees) or spread the payments out over the next 9 months. With the first payment in August, the last payment will finish in April. Once accepting a spot on a team, the remaining balance of the dues are non-refundable.
Valley Volleyball Academy is committed to being a home for players who wish to play regardless of financial status. Please ask us for an application to apply for financial assistance.

Tournaments

What is my daughter’s tournament schedule?
Tournament schedules vary based on which team your child plays for. Please ask your coach for tournament calendars or you can find them on VVA’s Instagram.
If you are unable to travel, you have the option of sending them with another family attending the same tournament or putting them on the same flight as your coach. Coaches will make sure to get players from the airplane to the hotel and from the hotel to the airplane in the absence of parents. Coaches are not responsible for any players at the hotel or during their down/free time. Please make sure to notify your coach and administrator that you need a flight travel companion for your daughter.
It is our goal to make sure all athletes are Student-Athletes first. There are times where tournament travel requires player to miss minimal school. All teams attending any in-state or out-of-state National Qualifiers will miss at least one day of school to participate (travel and or play).

Issues

What can my daughter expect in playing time?
Valley Volleyball Academy believes playing time is valuable to each players’ overall growth. We understand players need to be able to apply the skills and fundamentals learned in practice to live match situations. We work hard with our coaches to make sure we are finding as much quality playing time as possible for each player.
Players’ season fees go towards time and instruction by qualified, experienced coaches. Fees do not go towards playing time in tournaments. Playing time is earned by being at practice, working hard to improve, and executing the skills. Equal playing time is NOT guaranteed.
Coaches are advised to give everyone an opportunity to contribute their individual skills and abilities to the team during pool play matches. When teams advance past pool play, teams will tighten the line-up and play players who will put the team in the best position to be successful. Playing time amounts for all players is at the coaches’ discretion and may not be equal for all players.
The National level teams will be participating in more multi-day tournaments and qualifiers, placing them in environments which are more competitive where the line-ups are more narrow. If your priority is playing time, we encourage you to try out for a California or West Coast team to be competing more regularly in environments where everyone is playing equitably.
Although we hope it does not occur, we understand parents or players may not agree with all coaching decisions throughout the season and have questions. If a situation occurs, the first step is to have the player communicate with her coaches. If this does not resolve the issue, the second step is to set-up a meeting with the coaches, player, and parent. The final step is to set-up a meeting with a Director, coaches, player, and parents. Please understand there will not be any meetings without the player present. The Director will not take any meetings until the 48 hour rule has been applied, as well as steps one and two have been followed.
All players, parents, and coaches must adhere to a 48-hour rule: You must wait 48 hours until after tournament play has completed before emailing or calling in regard to playing time.
Parents are strictly forbidden from approaching coaches before, during, or immediately after tournament play with playtime issues.

Uniforms

What if my daughter is missing or has damaged equipment?
If you are missing equipment or have damaged equipment, you need to contact Lauren Winslow at info@valleyvolleyballacademy.com. Any gear that is lost or needs to be replaced during the season, will be an additional charge for the player.
Visit the Shop on our website to purchase Nike and VVA branded gear at lower prices than through the retail stores.
The standard for every team is all Nike: 2 jerseys, Black sleeves, 2 practice shirts, 1 warm-up jacket, 1 pair of joggers – all through our Nike partnership. Players are required to bring all issued gear with them to tournaments. Players must wear Nike or Valley Volleyball Academy gear at tournaments and practices.

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