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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're very new to all of this and I have so many questions. My daughter is a freshmen and just made JV as first string setter. She tried out for club last year and didn't make any teams, so she tried being a practice player (it was a bad experience so won't name the club).

Club fees and demands will be a stretch for us and hard on the rest of the family, but we'll do it if we have to.

I guess my questions are: What's the end game? She's 5'6 but probably won't grow too much more. Does she have a future if she doesn't do club? Does it make sense to do it just so she can make Varsity? If she makes Varsity, what are the actual chances she will be recruited? Does the fact that she made JV as a freshmen mean she's ahead of the game and stands a better chance of making Varsity if she continues to practice and train? Would private lessons once a week be a substitute for club (because somehow that's cheaper). Does a regional club "count" as much as a club that competes nationally?

She's extremely dedicated. We bought one of those set net things and she goes out there and practices for hours at a time when she's not at team practice.

Any insight will behelpful. Thank you in advance![/quote]
The end game is really up to you. Volleyball has all the usual learning experiences that come along with team sports and those apply whether she's playing only on the HS team or for a high level club team. And while height is important for volleyball, being 5'6" doesn't exclude her from playing in college if she's athletic and motivated   Obviously she's not likely to get a full ride to Texas or Nebraska as a shorter setter but there are many shorter setters playing in college, especially in D2 and D3. As to whether a regional club teams "counts" as much as a more competitive team that plays nationally, again it depends on what the goal is.  A regional club team would probably allow her to improve enough to make varsity in a future year, but might not be enough to get her recruited to play in college. Volleyball is a sport where most of the recruiting happens from club teams. If the club team doesn't go to big tournaments with teams from all over the country, it will be more difficult for her to be seen by college coaches.[/quote]

I like the analysis above. I would just add that making JV is not a big deal. It only means that your DD is ahead of the curve this year in your particular HS. It might be the case that club volleyball is not very popular in your school district. Which means your DD will have a good chance to stay on the team, then move on to the varsity team. Or, your HS doesn't have a lot of club players this year. Some players will likely start playing club after the JV season is over. Your DD may be cut at any point (next JV season or any V season) if she doesn't stay competitive. You need to read the room and figure out whether the other girls try harder or take it slow. If the end game is being recruited in college, participation on the HS team is likely not enough.[/quote]

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