Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

How to Choose a Volleyball Club That Best Suits the Player and the Family

Club volleyball requires an investment of both time and money. It is critical for every family to be educated, so please take the time to read through this information. Being informed helps make sure you are aware of the club requirements and expectations before making any decisions.

When looking at club volleyball options, compare apples to apples, not apples to oranges. Please don't make assumptions like "a big club is better than a small club" or "because something costs more, it is better." Don't assume the right fit for your friend is the right fit for you.

Things to consider when choosing a volleyball club

What age groups do you offer?
How do you select your players?
How many teams do you have at each age level?
Who are the coaches at each age level?
What is their background in coaching?
What is the club philosophy? (Does everyone play? Is it "play to win" all the time?)
What are your membership fees?
Is there a payment schedule?
What is covered / not covered in that fee?
Are there any other financial obligations? Travel? Fundraising? Uniforms?
Where, when, and how often do you practice?
Are practices mandatory? What if my child misses a practice or a tournament?
How long is your season?
How far will the team be traveling?

Do We Cut Athletes or Is Everyone Placed on a Team?

We try to place as many athletes as possible, but we are always limited by the number of courts and the number of coaches available.

At the 10U-12U level — The goal at this level is to place every athlete in this age group either on a travel team or the Attack Skill Development Training Program.

At the 13U-14U level — We use a combination of athletic testing and skill evaluation to determine the best fit for each program. This is a competitive level of volleyball, and athletes will be placed based on their skillset.

At the 15U-18U level — We use a combination of athletic testing and skill evaluation to determine the best fit. Position choice of the athlete is strongly taken into consideration, but we do move athletes to what we believe is the best fit. Position placement does influence our ability to make teams (we can't have a team of all setters).

Additional Questions to Ask Yourself as a Family

Once you have gathered information, take a minute to think about what the athlete and your family hope to get out of the experience:

Does my child want to play in high school? At what level in college?
Does my child just want to enjoy the game and play with friends?
What is my child's priority for allocating free time: job, activities with friends, other club sports, etc.?
Can my child keep up with schoolwork?
Can we afford the program we choose?

Final Thoughts

Sit down as a family and figure out which Attack program match your player's goals, commitment level, and financial situation. Once you've picked your top choice, look at the registration requirements for tryouts — when registering please identify which level you would like to pursue. If your athlete is not offered a spot for some reason, there are other options available within the Attack Volleyball Club program, such as the Attack Skill Development Program, Group & Individual Lessons, as well as Camps & Clinics.

Still Have Questions?

If you have a question and can't find an answer on our website, please head to the Contact page and send us a note. We'll guide you through the process.

Frequently Asked Questions