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 NWJRS Elite Volleyball Club

 

INTRODUCTION

The Northwest Juniors VBC fields Elite teams (National/Travel) which compete in USA Volleyball tournaments in the 14-Under through 18-Under age divisions.  The Elite Teams play for NWJRS Elite Volleyball Club and play a Nationally Competitive Schedule and travel to different parts of the country seeking the best competition available.  Those players selected for the Elite Program will compete in regular season tournaments from January through May, and a post-season tournament in June/July.  Tournaments during the regular season are selected which will give the teams an opportunity to play regionally and nationally competitive teams and will give them a chance to qualify for the Junior National Championship Tournament.

The Travel practice season extends from December through June. Travel Teams travel to and compete in at least one to two tournaments each month, at least 11 tournaments over the course of the season depending on the age division. We will also send one U18 "All-star" and one U17 "All-star" team to the SCVA Las Vegas Invitational Tournament over President's Day Weekend.  We will conduct a tryout for all U18 and U17 players in the club and send one team in each age group. 

Elite teams also participate in the Pacific Northwest Qualifier in Spokane, the Willamette Classic in May and one additional National Qualifier during their regular season (this tournament is optional for our U14's).  Each team is given several opportunities to qualify for the National Championship  tournament.

Travel Teams who qualify will also participate at the Junior Nationals during late June or early July, this is mandatory for Travel Team participation. The Junior Nationals is a national elite tournament which requires teams to qualify at a Qualifier tournament or through their Region to receive a berth. Its venue changes from year to year: Columbus, OH in 2012; Dallas, TX in 2013; Minneapolis, MN in 2014.  Teams that do not qualify for Junior Nationals will participate in the VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL in Phoenix, Arizona -- this is mandatory for Travel Team Participation.

NW JRS ELITE VBC MISSION STATEMENT:

NW Juniors Elite VBC was founded to give local athletes who are motivated to play volleyball at the collegiate level an opportunity to excel, receive advanced training, and gain exposure for their hard work and dedication.

 

We do this by providing an environment where these motivated athletes will be exposed to high levels of training with an emphasis on fundamentals and sportsmanship, be given opportunities to compete with the best teams in the country, and offer them the tools to be successful. Among the tools we will provide:

  • Training in systems of play used by the greatest teams in the world. We advocate Gold Medal Squared system of play and principals which are currently being used by USA Volleyball's Women's National Team as well as the University of Washington.

  • Tools to promote themselves to college recruiters

  • An understanding of the importance of goal setting in developing the whole athlete and belief that in order to be successful, they must have a roadmap to success

  • Promote leadership and teach the importance of team unity

  • Stress the importance of personal discipline, organizational skills, time management, and character building

2012 COSTS FOR NW JUNIORS ELITE VBC

U15 - U18 Teams: $3700 for the season (December - June)

U14 Teams: $3000 for the season (December - June)

There will be a deposit collected when you sign with the club, and the rest will be spread out with additional payments over the course of the season

We offer a 5% discount to those that choose to pay the entire season in advance

We offer a 10% discount for siblings

 

Here is what is included in the costs.  Our club is one of the few clubs Nationally sponsored by Adidas. We have been an Adidas flagship club since 2002 and all uniforms, including footwear, are purchased from Adidas. Our Primary NW Juniors Elite Colors are Black and Columbia Blue (formerly Black & Gold)

 

UNIFORM PACKAGE: 3 jerseys, 2 practice tee-shirts (1 light, one dark) , Warm-up tops and bottoms, Adidas volleyball shoes (black), Black Spandex, 3 pairs of crew socks.

INCLUSIONS: Gym Rental, Tournament entry fees, Coaches pay, uniforms, dues, background checks, etc., Administrative fees (postage, copies, accounting, webmaster, etc.), Secondary Insurance fees, Equipment, Initial Medical Supplies / 1st Aid kit, 4-7 hours of practice per week (depending on whether or not they practice on Sundays).

ELITE EXTRAS: Position Tutoring, Recruiting Seminar, Club Recruiting coordinator, Nutrition Seminar, Goal-Setting, grade checks, online profile available to recruiters, including link to online video (if you make it available to us).

TRAVEL: All travel costs are included in the dues except individual airfare.  In 2013 we will also include the cost of the post-season tournament in the dues.  For travel within the Northwest (Spokane, Yakima, Corvallis) travel costs include tournament fees and lodging for players, coaches and one team chaperone -- they do not include transportation costs.  For travel outside the Northwest that requires a flight, travel costs include tournament fees, lodging for players, coaches, and one team chaperone; airfare for coaches and one chaperone; transportation while at the tournament (usually two vehicles), Fuel and parking costs for rental vehicles; club overhead for securing travel; chaperone USAV Membership and Background Screening.

 

Not Included:

USAV DUES are not included in the cost.  Players pay for a USAV basic membership when they sign up for tryouts and pay the balance once they are selected for the club.

SAQ TRAINING: Speed, Agility, Quickness, is not included , but through an agreement with Precision Sports Performance in Bothell (PSP), Elite team members can purchase SAQ training for $85 per month ($85 for 8 sessions, 2 sessions per week).  PSP offers this training for $150 per month to the general public.

 

 

ELITE TEAM TRAVEL: *TBA Qualifier is one of these: Far Western in Reno or Southern California in Anaheim

  • 18 Elite Black & Blue: Las Vegas (select players), PNQ in Spokane, TBA Qualifier, Willamette Classic, Post season Tournament*

  • 17 Elite Black & Blue: Las Vegas (select players), PNQ in Spokane, TBA Qualifier, Willamette Classic, Post season Tournament*

  • 16 Elite Black & Blue: PNQ in Spokane, TBA Qualifier, Willamette Classic, Post season Tournament*

  • 15 Elite Black & Blue: PNQ in Spokane, TBA Qualifier, Willamette Classic, Post season Tournament*

  • 14 Elite Black & Blue: PNQ in Spokane, Willamette Classic, Post season Tournament, TBA Qualifier can be added at an additional cost

 

EXTRA TRAVEL: Your dues pay for club costs through the June.  Post season travel is not optional, but is billed throughout the season as part of your dues.  The costs for each of the available post season events is similar.  Should speculated costs rise beyond our budgeted costs, there may be an additional amount collected at the end of the season.  Possible post season travel scenarios include:

  • If an Elite team qualifies for Nationals, they are required to attend.  The tournament is different days for different age groups. 

  • Any Elite that does not qualify for Junior Nationals will attend one of three other post-season tournaments.   The club will decide which trip is the best option for our teams, all teams will attend the same tournament.  Currently these are the options in place for Elite teams to:

NWJRS ELITE VBC RESOURCES

Please refer to these links to access some of the tools we have provided for our member's success.

PLAYER PROFILE SHEET:

Please fill out this sheet and email it as an attachment to our recruiting coordinator.  This page will be attached to your name on the online roster.

 

GRADE REPORT FORM:

Please fill out this sheet and turn into your coach on January 3rd..  Please follow up after every grading period.

 

NW JRS ELITE RECRUITING PACKET:

All the information you need to get started in the recruiting process.

 

GOAL-SETTING: Description  |  Worksheet

 

NUTRITION:  Olympic Caliber Nutrition  | Volleyball Nutrition Poster  | Snack List (for tournaments)

 

Northwest Juniors Volleyball Club will be working with the WIN Forum To help our athletes and their families learn more about sports nutrition.  We encourage all of our athletes to download and read the Sports Nutrition Game Plan.  We typically host a Sports Nutrition Seminar early in the season if the WIN Forum representatives are available.

 
COLLEGE RECRUITING RESOURCES

Resources for NW Juniors  ELITE Players wishing to play volleyball in college:

NCAA Handouts Distributed at Recruiting Seminar:

Northwest Juniors Volleyball Club: 15821 NE 8th St., Suite W-200 / Bellevue, WA 98008