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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is a difference between being on a volleyball team and being a volleyball player.

For the person who said it is not very complicated, you are playing basic volleyball.

My kid started in 8th grade and other family members around the same time 2 of the 3 are division 1 players.

It wasn't just being on a club, it was doing extra work.  That is what separates the kids.

There are clubs for each level and I have personally seen kids walk into he gym for high school tryouts who never payed but are athletic and excel.  I have seen kids who have played since u12 attend the same tryouts and get cut.

Volleyball is interesting because you can catch up quickly to get to the basic level to make it enjoyable but to get to a serious level with complicated schemes, high speed, powerful jumps and hits, it takes an exceptional athlete.

Is your kid willing to stand in front of a ball being hit at 80 to 120 mph?  I have seen too many casual players come and go for exactly that reason.  They became scared after playing for a few years.  [/quote]

THIS.   Pretty obvious at tournaments which girls/teams/clubs are full of "volleyball players."  Nothing wrong with that.  Just keep in mind that you are still paying upwards of $4000 plus travel expenses regardless of whether you are on a high level team or not[/quote]

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