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[quote=Anonymous]Thank you. I just checked out Libero’s website, and it seems they offer many more clinics than other clubs. I also reached out about private lessons and received a lightning-fast response. We’ll definitely check it out

[quote=Anonymous]You may want to consider Libero. They have smaller rosters, heavy focus on player development, coaching is fantastic and a supportive atmosphere. There is also enough of a tournament schedule across all levels to make it competitive but not so heavy that it becomes as much of time suck / chasing bids. They have their own facilities and combine conditioning and film review in their practices.

Many of the really good players from Libero end up at Paramount or VA Juniors…so it could be a good fit for your player.

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wish I had read these discussions earlier so I could have avoided some of the pitfalls DD experienced this season. I agree with many of the neutral observations shared here about Paramount’s culture. Looking back, there were several red flags I didn’t recognize at the time, such as the high turnover rate (8 new players and only 6 returning on our team) and the large roster sizes, which leave non-starting players with very limited or sometimes no playing time.

I feel sorry for DD because she was such a happy and confident player before this season, and I wish I had done more research to avoid this difficult experience. Since I’m still new to volleyball, I may not fully understand all the strategies involved, but my impression is that some of the 2s teams are scheduled against weaker opponents to maximize wins and improve AES rankings. It also seems that earning USAV bids is the primary focus, while the final placement at Nationals matters less because the bids themselves are a major part of the club’s marketing.

Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and insights. While DD has no intention of playing volleyball in college, the “win at all costs” environment is not the right fit for her. We hope to find a club that places more emphasis on player development, confidence, and enjoyment of the game. Most of all, I hope she can regain the confidence and happiness she had before this season.[/quote]
VA Juniors seems to be the first choice of those leaving Paramount.[/quote]

We definitely want to try out for Junior, but it might be a bit of a reach for us right now. Do you have any recommendations for clubs that are a step above MOJO but below Junior? It seems like BRYC has a pretty good reputation, while I’ve heard more mixed things about VAE. On our list: Junior, BRYC, Loudon elite[/quote][/quote][/quote]

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