What do I get with my entry fee? 
You get: Uniform, Entry into a minimum of 8 area tournaments, practice facilities, and Volleystrong "swag" (practice shirts and stuff). 

Are there additional charges? 
Players are recommended to get kneepads, volleyball shoes, or some type of court shoes and a gym bag.  We will have Mizuno shoes and gym bags available for sale if desired.  We will also have Volleystrong items for sale for parents and families.  Most items can be personalized with your child's number on them.  Each team will do one Qualifier in either Colorado, Minnesota or Kansas City.  Families are responsible for the entry fee of the tournament.  Also, any travel that we do is the responsibility of the families.  Rather than charge parents for coach's travel, we fundraise these amounts.  Generally, parents are needed to work the tournament fundraisers. 

If a team makes Nationals, there will be additional charges for travel, practices, etc.  Generally around $300 to cover the club costs plus travel. 

When are tournaments?
Tournaments are on Saturdays and Sundays.  For the younger ages, Sunday mornings, older girls play later.  Usually tournaments are split sessions where, for example, 13s play from 8:00am until 2:00 or so, and 14s play from 2:30 on. 

Is there much travelling?  
Each team will do at least one Qualifier.  Players will miss part or all of the Thursday or Friday from school and all of the Monday.  We may travel to Blair for a tournament and to Lincoln but not much further.  No additional travel will be planned unless discussed and agreed upon by the parents.

How many players will be on a team?
Generally 9-10.

What is your philosophy on playing time?
Playing time is determined by the coaching staff of a particular team.  In general, we feel that there should be starters and a bench.  Starters and bench players are not set in stone and are based on performance in practices and games, attitude and ability.  The same six starters in one tournament may not be the same six in the next tournament.  In the past, there had never been a tournament where every player did not see time on the court.  We do not select players just to have "bodies" on our teams.  We expect each player to have a role on our teams.  Because of this policy, it is important to understand the commitment of playing on a team, be at every practice and at every tournament.  Each team is dependent on each and every player to be successful. 

My daughter wants to play basketball too and it will run during the club volleyball season.  Do you allow that?

Players are required to come to every practice and tournament scheduled.  We prefer that volleyball be the only sport.  However, if the player and family can manage it and it does not interfere with any club activities, then go for it. 

Can parents help in practice?
In previous years, we have not allowed parents to watch practice unless it is pre-arranged.  We prefer to keep that policy for the 2009-2010 season.  It is our experience that players are more attentive when it is just the coaches present.  We do, occasionally, scrimmage other teams and invite parents to attend.   

What can parents do to help out?
Parents can help by carpooling, helping with travel, when we do travel, arranging a healthy lunch for the girls during tournaments, scorekeeping and social activities.  We love "team Moms!"  "Team moms" keep the girls together, plan little activities between matches, etc.  Also, be supportive.  Cheer your team on!  The louder the better, but be positive!

Will you provide a list of phone numbers of other parents on the team?
Yes.  Also, take the time to get to know the other parents.  Club volleyball should be a positive and fun experience.

Please email us if you have any questions that are not covered here!