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[quote=FPYCparent]It'll cost some money, but try to have you player attend some of the ongoing clinics prior to tryouts.  You/your player may get a sense of the club's culture before you have to commit to anything long term.

Look on the club websites to get a sense of where the teams practice.  Some facilities are great (The St. James, on the inside at least), others are relatively accessible (close to interstate/Beltway exits), while others are at churches or schools.  You may end up driving your kid to these locations three times a week, so make sure the practice locations make sense logistically for your household.  Also check out practice times, if they are already posted.  There are some weeknight practices that may start as early as 4:30/5PM or may end at 9PM or later ... and you still have to drive home after that!

Also, look at the events where the club intends to compete.  Some are putting out their tournament schedules now.  Get to know where some of these events are ... Volley by the James (Richmond), M-APL (Hampton, Raleigh, York in the past), Capital City Classic (DC), Big South (Atlanta), Music City (New Orleans), Sunshine (Orlando), Show Me (Kansas City), NEQ (Philadelphia), etc.  Some of these schedules can be budget busters, so go into the season fully armed with an understanding of the intended schedule ... and fists full of dollars.

For high school families who may be pursuing club for the first time ... talk to outer parents.  See if there are players that have already played a club season or two.[/quote]

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