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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Having 2 kids that is playing vball in college, I recommend parents balance the "winning club" vs "court time".  Best club is competitive (not necessary have to win every tournament), focus on player development (ie. all players, especially young ones, get train in passing, setting and hitting).  Not easy to find such balance and it can be different for each age group.  Be positive and realize that each experience (good and bad) can be a learning opportunity - so parents, be an adult, and help you DD grow and mature from each obstacle.  [/quote]

+1.  It can be hard finding the balance that works best for your DD and your family.

Most competitive club teams will play a lot of matches in a season (some play 75+).  If you are worried about playing time at the U15+ level, you can ask the potential coach for a stat report from the prior year.  Most competitive clubs use HUDL, so its an easy request. One club showed us a season where 6-7 players played in virtually all the games and sets while the other 6-8 players on the team played in less than half the matches/sets even fewer sets.  We learned quickly which clubs focused on winning and always playing their stars vs. which clubs balance playing time with being competitive.  There are clubs out there where everyone plays in 80-90%+ of matches and sets, and the teams are very competitive at an open level.

At the U11-U14 level, everyone really should be developing strong fundamentals in practice and getting a lot of playing time in tournaments. Just remember that not every player is ready or able to play six rotations at that age, and good coaches figure out a way to get players on the court in a way that gives them a chance to succeed.

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