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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Actually, on Academy's tryout page, U15 and U16 aren't listed.  Only 12U 13U 14U and then 17U.  https://academy-volleyball.sportngin.com/tryouts[/quote]

I see, you were looking whether Academy will have a 16 team this incoming season. It looks like they want to build the club starting from the bottom up. The coach likely wants to continue coaching the last year's 16s (that's why they have a 17 team), but the emphasis seems to be on the younger ages at this time. [/quote]

I think so -- my daughter really, really likes the coaches for this team.  Feels they are more positive and more focused on player development (rather than just tearing girls down, which she's felt with some of the other teams in the area).  The 13U team got off to a slow start last year because they were late forming and didn't really recruit, but they are planning on fielding a much more competitive team this season.  If your daughter wants a positive experience with great coaching, I think it's definitely one to look at, and I wouldn't let PP's critique scare you away.  [/quote]

This discussion evolved on a different thread: apparently, Academy will try to form teams from 12U all the way through 17U. My DD has a friend she keeps seeing during tryouts / clinics / leagues / tournaments (it's a small world). This friend turned down an offer she received from my DD's club to join Academy's 13U. She regretted her decision the entire season and will not go back. Academy 13U was one step above rec and didn't do very well in tournaments. I am not sure if other players had a better experience or what their plans are, so some might return. Talk to them or with their parents if you see them during the fall clinics. I am sure every club owner wants to have a stronger team going forward and - publicly - will express confidence that this will happen. The reality will hit after the tryouts. [/quote]

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