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[quote=Anonymous]I know this thread is old but since we are coming up on tryout season, it's relevant all over again.  For anyone new-ish to club volleyball, you should know that it can be brutal at some of the top tier clubs especially 15-18.  Who gets cut from the previous year when someone better shows up, who plays and who works their butt off but sits on the bench all season anyway. For DD's 15s team last year some kids hardly ever played --some of them sat while a starter in a different position got injured then took over as starter in THEIR position when she recovered.  She was one of a core group they obviously wanted playing as much as possible so even in a new position she was going to play.  That core group at most clubs will likely receive offers before tryouts and everyone else will be competing for a few openings. Not saying it's right or wrong.  It's just reality.

If your daughter isn't interested in playing in college, think hard about where you want to accept an offer and put a priority on development, coaching style, and travel schedule.  There are enough clubs in the mid to lower tiers, some with 2 levels of teams, who can give your kid a good experience and help her grow by actually letting her play.  There is a right fit for everyone but go in eyes as open as possible.

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