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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][url]https://www.metrovbc.com/academyclinics[/url][/quote]
If you want to make Metro Travel 11, 12, 13, and 14, this is the fall academy to attend.[/quote]
With the caveat that you are not likely to make any Metro Travel team unless you are a top 1% player in the region. [b]Most players who show up to those clinics see how volleyball is played at high level and will decide that it is not even worth trying out[/b]. [/quote]
This is a true statement, but I think there is value in that experience. Many players and their parents don’t have a real sense as to how much different the level of play is between the very top tier of teams and lower level teams. If your DD has expressed a desire to be on a team like Metro Travel or Paramount, go to one of their clinics and get a taste of what it’s like. If they love it and are able to hang, then pursue it further. If they struggle or are scared, it’s probably not for them this season (and might never be) and you should focus on other clubs. There is value in knowing. [/quote]
I agree that you could do it once just to see how volleyball is played at that level. If you end up on the second court, you should see the writing on the wall. You should also see the writing on the wall if you are out of breath during the first 10-15 minutes at a Metro clinic. I wish more clubs would emphasize the importance of being in shape during their clinics, not just by talking about it, but by giving the players a taste of what it means not to be in shape. [/quote]

Keep in mind what the end goal is. If they want to play with friends and have fun, you don't have to chase the top clubs! [/quote]

If playing and having fun with friends is the goal, a club clinic is an overkill. Rec would be more than enough, plus you can buy more rec time with the money you would spend on a club clinic.[/quote]

Yes, after a while, you will outgrown rec clinics and it will be frustrating to play with beginners.  Club clinics are for higher-skilled players.  [/quote]

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