How many girls do you keep on a team?
Our goal is for every team to have 10 players max.
Circumstances may change this but that is the goal.
Are there any fundraising opportunities, and are they mandatory?
None
of our fundraising activities are mandatory. Any fundraiser you want to
organize will be endorsed, within reason. RMR scholarships can be
applied for, after making a team. If special payment plans need to be
made, after tryouts, these can also be arranged.
What is Elite Elevation's position on multi-sport athletes?
We
HIGHLY
endorse other school sports. We do ask for communication between both
sports coaches -- as to potential conflicts with practices/matches. We
understand last minute changes and will work with each athlete and their
team to move practices to accommodate multi-sport athletes. National
Qualifiers MUST be attended.
Is it true you only practice twice a week?
Yes,
on Sunday we will hold two practices for our teams with players
traveling over one hour one way. We will have optional position clinics
on Thursdays – 3 times a month. Our teams with the majority of their
players within an hour from our practice facility will potentially have
practice on Thursdays.
How do you stay competitive with other clubs that practice more often?
We believe with committed athletes, parents and coaches, we can and do
compete. Other programs with a similar philosophy have shown this works!
Do you actively recruit to your club?
Yes!
We identify athletes we think can compete at the next level. We also
recruit players from our camps and clinics. We also see players in high
school, middle school, the day of tryouts and so on! If you are
interested in playing for Elite Elevation - come to tryouts!
Do you assist players with the recruiting process?
We believe recruiting is a 2 year process beginning at 16's and a
significant portion
of our job as club coaches/directors. We work at getting each athlete
the best fit athletically and academically. We assist in making the
video, we personally call/email any school you are interested in, plus
we follow-up at tournaments. It is marketing, and there's no one better
at it than Elite Elevation. Club volleyball is a means to the end of a
successful collegiate volleyball career and scholarship.
How do you handle team travel?
Each team member is allowed to get to the tournament any way she can
(frequent flyer miles, non-rev, different itinerary to do college
visits, etc.); but the club does purchase group flight tickets for
players and any remaining seats the parents may purchase. Each team will
have a van to transport to/from the hotel and playing site, and for
sightseeing.
Do your players receive individual feedback from coaches?
Yes!
mid-season every coach and player have a one on
one session to go over where the player stands, field questions, and
tell them what they need work on. Also an end of season written
evaluation by each coach for each player, and club director comments, is
mailed to each athlete - along with an end of season survey for
parents/players to fill out and return to the club.
What is the
Elite Elevation Volleyball Club
is dedicated to providing training in the skills and techniques of
volleyball, promoting interest in the sport of volleyball, and fostering
the ideas of teamwork and sportsmanship in
What is club
volleyball?
USA Junior
Olympic (sometimes called J.O.) volleyball or club volleyball is a
nationwide, junior volleyball system comprised of individual clubs
organized by region under the parent organization, USA Volleyball, for
the primary purpose of growing and supporting the sport. Generally, club
volleyball offers participants the opportunity to continue to compete
and develop skills well beyond the relatively short middle school and
high school seasons.
Club
volleyball programs, literally and figuratively, come in many different
shapes and sizes in terms of programming, administration, benefits
provided, etc. Some organizations serve a small niche (e.g., low
commitment developmental, high commitment competitive, and everything
in-between). Some organizations, like Elite Elevation, commit to
providing a wide-range of opportunities for willing participants.
Elite
Elevation Volleyball Club is a member of the Rocky Mountain Region of
USA Volleyball and the United States Volleyball Association (USAV).
When does club
volleyball take place?
Again, there
is some variation between clubs. Elite Elevation teams begin formal
practices immediately after our club tryouts in late November/early
December.
Most Elite
Elevation teams begin formal competitions in early January (sometimes
late December). Elite Elevation Volleyball Club Teams compete through
the USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships late June, early July,
if qualified.
What is the
role of parents in Elite Elevation Volleyball Club?
As coaches,
administrators, and parents, we are committed to the creation of a
positive athletic experience for all members of our Club. Elite
Elevation Volleyball Club recognizes the vital role that parents play in
their daughter’s growth as a student-athlete. Elite Elevation cannot be
successful without the support of our student-athletes’ families. We
solicit and value our parents input on a variety of issues relating to
the operation of our club and its programs. Parents actively support our
mission and contribute to our success in roles as ambassadors, in
advisory positions and as volunteers.
Who coaches at
Elite Elevation Volleyball Club?
Elite
Elevation Volleyball Club recruits, hires, trains, and retains the most
experienced and committed coaches available. We offer training and
mentorship for all coaches. And, above all, Elite Elevation coaches make
a commitment to serve the mission of our organization.
How many teams
will Elite Elevation Volleyball Club field this year?
The number
of teams that Elite Elevation fields each season is mission-driven. What
does this mean? It means that we do not field teams that we cannot fully
support.
Where do teams
practice?
All Elite
Elevation teams will practice in the Grand Junction Area.
How often do
teams practice?
Teams will
practice minimally two (2) times a week. Depending on the make up
of a team, those practices could occur on one day. To meet the
Mission of Elite Elevation, it may be necessary for us to have two-a-day
practices on Sunday.
How often are
tournaments?
This depends
on the team. Regional tournaments are scheduled every other weekend from
January until mid-April. Travel tournaments outside the Rocky Mountain
Region, are an essential component of our teams’ competitive experience.
Scheduling for these tournaments can vary year to year and is done by
independent organizations-we have no control over the travel schedule
and must simply select the best tournaments by team based on schedule,
anticipated costs and competitiveness. As such some end up as
substitutes for regional tournaments and others are on the typical “off”
weekend and are therefore, in addition to the regional tournament
schedule. As a general guideline, Elite Elevation teams compete in one
regional and one out-of-state tournament each month.
For an
“out-of-state” tournament, how far do you travel?
Most of our
teams will travel in the
How do you
determine the age-eligibility of a student-athlete for the purposes of
team placement?
This is
determined by our governing body, USAV, and simply stated it is the age
your child will be on September 1, 2009. For more details please visit
the Rocky Mountain Region website.
I/We have two
daughters that would like to be on the same team. Can you accommodate
this request?
Possibly, it
depends on a variety of factors. If this is your situation we suggest
you bring this to our attention early in the tryout process.
Additionally, we do offer help for families with multiple athletes in
the Club. Please contact us for details on this.
Does Elite
Elevation Volleyball Club only field teams that compete at a high level?
While all of
our teams compete at a high level, within the Rocky Mountain Region
there are divisions created based on the number of teams. Each division
will have 8 or 12 teams in it. In the early phase of the regional club
season a team’s performance will establish their placement in one of
these divisions. This ensures that each team has the appropriate level
of competition relative to their skill and ability. Elite Elevation
Volleyball Club also recognizes that in the younger age divisions
(10-13) we will compete locally, with the goal being to take them to one
National level competition.
My daughter
will be trying out for other clubs after the Elite Elevation tryouts, if
she's offered a spot with Elite Elevation will she have to accept it or
risk losing her spot before she hears from the other clubs she is trying
out for?
Unfortunately, this pressure tactic is often used by volleyball programs (both collegiate and club) as a response, among other things, to the serious reality that teams need players in order to fully form. At Elite Elevation, we place no higher priority than the well-being of the student-athlete and strictly adhere to the recruiting guidelines set forth by the Rocky Mountain Region that prohibit all clubs from requiring player commitments prior to the official region signing day (For the 2009 season it is December 1, 2008). We promise to conduct our tryouts with the utmost integrity. When you receive an offer from Elite Elevation, that offer stands and is available until the student-athlete and her family have taken sufficient time and opportunity to weigh all factors. Note that we will NOT offer more positions than exist on our teams. Please refer to Tryout Page for more information.
Are we able to
watch the tryout process?
You are
certainly able to watch tryouts but we ask that you make every effort to
not distract the student-athletes or our coaching staff. Please note
that at all times only participants are allowed on the playing surface.
Will you field
as many teams as you have players (i.e. will you make up teams from all
players available at tryouts)
We are a
mission-driven organization and it is imperative that our efforts are
directed at fulfilling all aspects of our mission. With this in mind, we
will field as many complete teams as possible PROVIDING we have
sufficient space in our facility AND we are able to recruit experienced
staff of the caliber we have set as our standard.
Will we have a
choice or say in what team our daughter plays on (i.e., playing up
vs. playing at age-level)?
Yes, you are
asked to indicate your preference when you register for tryouts. We also
work with families throughout the tryout process to determine the best
fit.
What if we have
schedule conflicts during the club volleyball season (i.e., vacations,
year round school, etc.)?
We strongly
believe in the concept of TEAM…that the team is strongest only when all
members are present. That being said, our philosophy is to put health,
family, and academics above club volleyball in terms of priorities.
Please let us know if you have scheduling conflicts, we make every
effort to find ways to make Elite Elevation possible for those who want
the experience we offer.
Although our
daughter is able to travel on weekends our family situation will not
allow for me to accompany her, can my daughter still play on a club team
at Elite Elevation?
Yes! Our
travel tournament program provides chaperoning and coach monitoring. In
addition, travel assessments cover all meals, lodging and transportation
(where required). Please note that Triangle is willing to assist in
these types of situations.
What does it
cost to play?
All teams
have a specific tuition/dues rate. Uniform packages are included and
will depend on the age and team level. Travel costs are assessed
separately and depend on the individual travel schedule for each team.
Please note that your travel assessment includes all costs associated
with the student-athletes participation in the travel tournament
(lodging, food, and transportation costs*)
*transportation costs only apply when
teams travel by bus or plane.
Why are dues
stated as TBD? When will that information be available?
Dues are
stated as TBD largely because many tournaments have not yet established
their entry fees for the 2009 season. Please be assured that, consistent
with our mission and our non-profit status, we work diligently to make
Elite Elevation as affordable as possible and will always do our best to
work out a financial formula that is reasonable for families committed
to our Club.
How much are
uniforms?
The cost of
uniforms varies depending on the program and team placement for each
student-athlete. Uniform items include jerseys, spandex, practice
uniforms, knee pads, socks, back pack, travel bag. Requirements are
based on the level of team. We also offer Elite Elevation logo
merchandise for players and their families. The purchase of these items
is strictly optional.
How do I pay
for club?
Our payment
plan offers families the opportunity to spread costs out over the length
of the season. Payment plan information is available on our
Programs
page. Club membership fees may be paid using cash or check. Checks
that come back with insufficient funds will be charged an additional $25
plus your athlete will be unable to practice or play until sufficient
funds are received.
