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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"something that exists but  cheaper" is everyone's business idea. Expensive stuff is expensive for a reason. [/quote]
You may have missed that the subject talks about a non-profit. This is not a business idea. [/quote]

I’m not the PP you are responding to, but even non profits need a business market to exist. I think the issue here is yes volleyball is expensive. Gyms cost $$, coaches cost $$, uniforms cost $$, referees cost $$, infrastructure (registration system, web, communications, marketing) all cost $$.

A non profit idea is nice, but it won’t meet [b]the needs of why most kids are playing club which is to be at the highest level of competition[/b]. The best players will stay in USAV travel teams that can compete and go to bigger national tournaments.

I’d like to be wrong but doubt this ever gets enough momentum and especially as a non profit to lift off. [/quote]

I agree that many players start volleyball with the hope of playing at the highest level of competition. Probably that's what parents also hope for. Then you meet Metro or Paramount on the court and you realize that playing at the highest level is just a dream for most. You have the few who are highly motivated and athletic to pursue that dream, but most have to be delusional to keep hoping after a few of years of club. There are still reasons to keep going (making the varsity in high school and / or for the social aspect). The writing is on the wall when most players don't make their varsity teams and that's when you see them quitting club volleyball. I am sure many players would continue if the time and financial commitments were more reasonable. [/quote]

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