USA Junior Olympic Volleyball

USA Junior Olympic Volleyball (USAV) offers athletes the opportunity to play volleyball after their fall school season (girls) and before the spring school season (boys). Club volleyball, as it is commonly referred, is an avenue for girls and boys (beginner to elite) from ages 10 to 18 to play in competitive tournaments. To obtain advanced training, teams will be practicing two to three times a week. The Boy's season begins in late September to early March and concludes in June/July. The Girl's season begins in November and concludes in June/July. Under the governing body of USA Volleyball, age specific divisions compete against one another in local, regional, and national tournaments. These age divisions are determined as follows.

2008-2009 Age Qualifications for Juniors:

• 18 & Under: Players born on or after September 1, 1990 (Seniors)
• 17 & Under: Players born on or after September 1, 1991 (Juniors)
• 16 & Under: Players born on or after September 1, 1992 (Sophomore)
• 15 & Under: Players born on or after September 1, 1993 (Freshman)
• 14 & Under: Players born on or after September 1, 1994 (8th Grade)
• 13 & Under: Players born on or after September 1, 1995 (7th Grade)
• 12 & Under: Players born on or after September 1, 1996 (6th Grade)

Today, you will find that most athletes who compete at the collegiate level have participated in Club Volleyball during their Junior High School and High School years. Most successful High School coaches encourage their athletes to play Club Volleyball for the positive experience, quality instruction, and advanced training it provides.

Club Philosophy

Rolling Thunder Volleyball Club is a non-profit organization incorporated for the purpose of providing the student-athlete a challenging and supportive environment to further develop their individual and team game skills to their maximum potential and compete Regionally and Nationally.

Athletic Development

The Rolling Thunder Volleyball Club coaching staff are committed to develop your athlete in both the physical and mental aspects of the game.

Through detailed instruction, practices will emphasize individual development of volleyball fundamentals as a foundation. Team concepts and techniques will then be integrated in game like scrimmages designed to improve your athletes level of play.

Coaching Staff

The coaching staff at Rolling Thunder Volleyball Club are professional individuals dedicated to improve our athletes with the best coaching techniques through the combination of USAV IMPACT, ASEP(American Sport Education Program), and USAV CAP Level 1 and 2 (USA Volleyball Coaching Accreditation program). The coaching staff have instructed from youth level through the collegiate level. All coaches abide by the Great Lakes Region (USAV) coaches Code of Ethics. Our staff is highly committed to developing your athletes' performance, confidence, and knowledge of the game. Your athlete will be challenged! Your athlete will have a great experience! Your athlete will have fun as they improve!

Practice Facilities

Depending on age group, practices will be conducted two to three times per week between 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. at one or more of the following facilities: