TOP TEN PRE SEASON FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
Q #1 What can we expect at each of the Organizational Meeting?
• Intro To Club Volleyball
• Staff Introductions
• Tryouts/Team Selections
• Program Descriptions
• Regional
• Junior National
• Boy's
• Youth Volleyball Academy
• Anatomy Of A Practice
• Training System
• Position Training
• Strength & Conditioning Program
• College Recruitment
• Common Club Misconceptions
Q #2 What is the process to register for your tryouts?
In order to attend a clinic or tryout, prospective athletes must be registered with the Badger Region for the new season. Specific step by step instructions for registration are posted at www.BadgerVolleyball.org. Once you register online, please print your USAV Membership card and bring it to tryouts (along with your Medical Release Form). No one will be allowed to tryout without presenting their USAV Membership Card and medical release form at check-in.
Q #3 Do your Pre Tryout Skills Clinics have openings?
Each of our Pre Tryout Skills Clinics still have openings. Please remember, the cost per clinic is $40.00. Clinic registration form can be found on our web site's Tryouts page.
Q #4 What programs are you offering this year?
Junior National Program
Ages: 13-18
Features:
• a December thru May season
• volleyball twice a week (i.e. two practices or a practice and a tournament)
• position training
• ten (10) league/tournament date schedule
• travel required
• college recruiting assistance
• volleyball-specific strength training
Regional Program
Ages: 12-17
Features:
• a December thru March season
• volleyball twice a week (i.e. two practices or a practice and a tournament)
• position training
• six (6) league/tournament date schedule
• limited travel required!
• college recruiting assistance
• volleyball-specific strength training
Boy's Program
Ages: 12-18
Features:
• a December thru March season
• volleyball twice a week (i.e. two practices or a practice and a tournament)
• position training
• six (6) league/tournament date schedule
• some travel required
• college recruiting assistance
• volleyball-specific strength training
Tournament team fees cover:
• JVA/AAU Membership, if necessary (insurance, team and player fees)
• Tournament Entry Fees
• Practice Facility Expenses
• Uniform Package (2 jerseys, 2 practice t-shirts, spandex/shorts, warm-up jacket, travel bag)
• Coaches Salary
• Equipment
• Administrative Fees
** NOTE: USAV fees are covered by you during the online registration process *
Q #5 What is the cost of each?
Junior National - $1,250
Regional - $825
Boy's - $750
And yes, each of the services listed above are included in your dues. Because of sponsorships we have in place, as well as a slight mark up in our pricing, we are able to enhance each of our programs and offer more than any other club in the area can....for less money!
Q #6 When do we pay for your programs? Payment options?
Your membership dues will be paid in three installments during the season (December 5th, January 16th, February 27th). Visa, MasterCard, and American Express accepted.
Q #7 When and where will we practice?
Recognizing a need to better serve the volleyball community in the Greater Madison area, we have relocated our training location.
Practice schedules for the season are as follows:
TUESDAYS
5:30pm till 7:30pm
All 15's Girls
7:30pm till 9:30pm
All 16's Girls
WEDNESDAYS
5:30pm till 7:30pm
All 12's, 13's and 14's Girls
7:30pm till 9:30pm
All 17's and 18's Girls
All Boys
SUNDAYS (if you do not have a tournament during the weekend)
10:00am till 12:00pm
All 15's Girls
12:00pm till 2:00pm
All 16's Girls
2:00pm till 4:00pm
All 12's, 13's and 14's Girls
4:00pm till 6:00pm
All 17's and 18's Girls
All Boys
Q #8 What can we expect for a tournament schedule?
REGIONAL
(seven single day events)
• State school events (UW Whitewater, UW Oshkosh, UW Platteville)
• Performance Tournament Series
• Events hosted by other club's (Rockford, Dubuque, Madison-area, etc)
JUNIOR NATIONAL
(seven in-state, single day events and three out-of-state multi-day events)
• Participating in the Badger Tour League, and/or the Great Lakes League
• Badger Region Championships
• 1-2 college events (UW Whitewater, UW Oshkosh, UW Platteville, Dubuque)
BOYS
(two single day events and four multi-day events)
• Gateway Boy's Festival, St Louis
• Molten Wisconsin Boy's Volleyball Festival, Waukesha
• Boy's Great Lakes Festival, Chicago
• Badger Region Championships, Milwaukee
Q #9 I have interest in playing in college. Can you help?
Absolutely! Our club has been in the Junior Olympic volleyball business for twelve years now. Over those twelve years, we have developed relationships with our extensive database of college coaches across the country at EVERY level. Coaches that understand when the athlete's academics are a priority, she has an above average understanding of the game of volleyball, and can play at a level that separates him/her from others....we are an email or a phone call away.
Participants in our Junior National program will be given the opportunity to compete in some of the biggest events USAV and JVA have to offer. These events are target-rich environments for college coaches from across the nation to get out and recruit. When it comes time for you to take those steps, count on us to assist with a recruiting video, develop your player bio, and our Recruiting 101 seminar....all free of charge!
If college volleyball is a dream of yours, and you have the desire, commitment and skill level to back it up....we can help. Just ask any of our over 80 former athletes that have gone on to the next level!
Q #10 Who will be training/coaching my daughter/son?
A very popular question, and one that is difficult for us to put on paper until after our teams are set. Until the tryouts/commitment period dust settles, and in all fairness to you....plugging coaches into specific coaching assignments is something we like to wait on.
That being said, know two things going in;
1) Each of our coaches have many years of both coaching and playing experience at the USAV, high school and/or college levels. To ensure the quality of instruction being provided to our athletes remains second-to-none, each of our coaches are required to complete the IMPACT certification, as well as a background screen completed by the Badger Region and USA Volleyball. Most of our coaches have completed the CAP I certification as well.
In addition, and no different than any successful high school program, we implement a proven club-wide training system each season. Under the guidance and direction of our Coaching Advisors, our Junior National coaches serve as lead instructors for their specific age group. These lead instructors will develop practice itineraries for all teams within their age group to ensure consistent training techniques for both Regional and Junior National players.
2) Our 2010-11 Coaching staff will be posted on our web site in the next few weeks!
Any other questions? Please don't hesitate to contact us!
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