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[quote=Anonymous]Quick nuggets for newbies with an attempt to focus on the positive.

Do your best to get all around training!  Focusing on only one position could mean loss of position as the teams age.  Hitters that do not grow often take over as DS/L.  Injuries require athletes to fill needs during the season.  The more versatile your athlete is, the more court time they may earn.  No guarantees.

Grit Volleyball is great for all around training.  It is Beach Volleyball.  There are some great coaches and they do teach actual technique that helps with indoor.  Lots of touches with just 2 on a court.  Leagues can be for fun or can be for stepping stones to make the Beach club team.  Owner is great at helping athletes find partners.  Blue Ridge of course is another great option, but much farther out.  Other teams are forming beach leagues, but these 2 historically do quite well building strong all around players for beach and indoor volleyball.

The new director of training at American Volleyball in Manassas is worth a look if you don’t mind the drive.  He has his own training business outside of the club called Rise Sports Performance, LLC. He originated outside of the CHRVA region.  His approach is fresh and very competitive.

Arrington Elite can help advise a particularly tall and athletic girl since that has been mentioned in this thread.  Others will benefit from the competitive play and training.  This is not a competitive club.  Training and development are their forte.  There is a connection to Metro, but they train across all clubs if the anthletes are allowed to train outside of their current club.  Do communicate the sports background and current level of play upfront.  Clinics can and will move fast. True beginners might get lost and discouraged unless they pick things up fast.  It is a wonderful spot to learn court IQ.  Talk to the coaches! Communication is way to get feedback directly and a pipeline to learning what your athlete’s current and future needs for training could be.

Virginia Rise is another option.  The owner does have a direct connection to Paramount, It is worth a shot for training or a league to play in.  She is particularly strong for younger ages.  The owner offers private lessons which are a great option to help get your athlete evaluated.

It is worth emailing the local clubs and/or coaches regarding your athlete.  Some will make an effort to work with strong athletes who have played soccer and basketball and are of a competitive and driven mindset.

Stick with a good and encouraging environment.  It’s easy to get lost if you are not the parent of an over 6 ft tall athlete.  Be aware that some clubs will “require” lessons before and after the teams have formed.

St. James is a worth a tiny last mention.  It may be an option to learn if your athlete likes volleyball.  High turnover over coaches, so be careful using their past seasons for a gauge of success.  Go and watch different levels and ages of their teams during practice.  The upper level has viewing windows.  Lower court-side views are also available through the windows.  Watch the kids interact with each other and their coaches.  It’s also a great place to view the differences that exist between the quality of coaching for the boys vs girls volleyball.

Tryout clinics are the best way to get seen prior to the actual tryouts.  Coaches often have their teams “formed” prior to the weekend of tryouts.  Talk to them afterward if time permits.  They may let you know where you stand in generic terms.  No position is guaranteed in until the actual emailed offer is made.

Good luck![/quote]

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