Club Volleyball - question about playing time in tournaments

[Anonymous]

At u14 they shouldn't have designated spots unless your a 6"2 middle.

at u14 my daughter was a 5 foot 90lb kid and by the time she graduated she was a 5 8 all around player who could jump out of the gym as a blocker or a libero with a killer serve.

VB is strange that the coaches stay at the same age group but the players move on. Chances are at most clubs that have multiple teams in an age bracket after the second level they just take anyone for revenue to pay the coaches and support the top level team traveling all over. Metro is famous for that with their regional teams that subsidize the travel for their top teams.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks to all the replies above - she had a practice tonight which was a scrimmage against another team - benched entire time - thought practices were at least to be equal! But she still likes it and was cheering from the side…

Aww, hell no.

+20000

Sign her up for a spring rec program, dispute the cc charges.

[Anonymous]

I know they frown upon parents asking the coaches about playing time but could your daughter ask her coaches about her lack of playing time? Would she feel comfortable doing so?

I would also switch teams for next year.

[Anonymous]

You are still a customer, paying a lot of money and investing a lot of time. You are perfectly entitled to ask the question. You might not like the answer, but you should definitely ask

[Anonymous]

Happened to my child. At tournaments I started looking around for teams that didn’t have as many players or were not as good as the team my child was on. I found a team that lost most of their games but my child became a starter, got a lot of playing time, and most importantly got way better. I just approached the coach at a tournament.

[Anonymous]

my DD plays at a much smaller volleyball club, the coach purposely capped the team at 10 people so everyone can have some playtime. Mine is a setter so she gets to play most of the games.

I’d look around for other clubs where your DD can get more play time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Happened to my child. At tournaments I started looking around for teams that didn’t have as many players or were not as good as the team my child was on. I found a team that lost most of their games but my child became a starter, got a lot of playing time, and most importantly got way better. I just approached the coach at a tournament.

But how did you do this? CHRVA rules are clear that once an athlete has rostered with a club for their first tournament they cannot change clubs for the rest of the season. I think there was even a lawsuit about this a few years back. DD close friend last season was in a toxic environment and her parents really wanted to pull her - our club was willing to take her - but learned that there was no option because of Regional rules. They knew that if she didn't play the whole season she would essentially be done with volleyball so she stayed in but it was miserable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Happened to my child. At tournaments I started looking around for teams that didn’t have as many players or were not as good as the team my child was on. I found a team that lost most of their games but my child became a starter, got a lot of playing time, and most importantly got way better. I just approached the coach at a tournament.

But how did you do this? CHRVA rules are clear that once an athlete has rostered with a club for their first tournament they cannot change clubs for the rest of the season. I think there was even a lawsuit about this a few years back. DD close friend last season was in a toxic environment and her parents really wanted to pull her - our club was willing to take her - but learned that there was no option because of Regional rules. They knew that if she didn't play the whole season she would essentially be done with volleyball so she stayed in but it was miserable.

I am also curious how this was done. My kid is stuck in a really bad situation this season and I know there are potentially openings elsewhere but my understanding is same as PP -- basically no changes once the season has started.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Happened to my child. At tournaments I started looking around for teams that didn’t have as many players or were not as good as the team my child was on. I found a team that lost most of their games but my child became a starter, got a lot of playing time, and most importantly got way better. I just approached the coach at a tournament.

But how did you do this? CHRVA rules are clear that once an athlete has rostered with a club for their first tournament they cannot change clubs for the rest of the season. I think there was even a lawsuit about this a few years back. DD close friend last season was in a toxic environment and her parents really wanted to pull her - our club was willing to take her - but learned that there was no option because of Regional rules. They knew that if she didn't play the whole season she would essentially be done with volleyball so she stayed in but it was miserable.

I am also curious how this was done. My kid is stuck in a really bad situation this season and I know there are potentially openings elsewhere but my understanding is same as PP -- basically no changes once the season has started.

I think you can appeal to CHRVA for release, for specific situations (lack of playing time, I don’t think, is one of them)

[Anonymous]

Have her talk to the coach on what she can work on to get more play time. Teach her to advocate for herself. Things may not change but at least she spoke up.

[Anonymous]

This happened to our dd. Club volleyball is such a ripoff.

[Anonymous]

Many families are attracted by clubs that win tournament but those clubs tend to take large rosters and playtime will be an issue.

Smaller clubs are best for newer volleyball players

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Many families are attracted by clubs that win tournament but those clubs tend to take large rosters and playtime will be an issue.

Smaller clubs are best for newer volleyball players

+1

Applies to most sports.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Happened to my child. At tournaments I started looking around for teams that didn’t have as many players or were not as good as the team my child was on. I found a team that lost most of their games but my child became a starter, got a lot of playing time, and most importantly got way better. I just approached the coach at a tournament.

This is great advice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Happened to my child. At tournaments I started looking around for teams that didn’t have as many players or were not as good as the team my child was on. I found a team that lost most of their games but my child became a starter, got a lot of playing time, and most importantly got way better. I just approached the coach at a tournament.

Also important to look at the coaching style, especially when the team is not winning. Is the coach encouraging or demeaning to the players? Also look at the body language of the girls, are they still upbeat when they are down or are their shoulders slouching and disinterested in the game? On a small roster team, the girls are more likely to be engaged because they will be put into the game.