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Select Divisions

New this Spring Season - 5th Grade Select Division

Our 5th Grade Select Division is designed for players who have solid volleyball experience and are ready for a more competitive level of play. This division bridges the gap between our 4th–5th Grade Recreational League and our 6th–8th Grade Select Division. Players will build on their foundational skills while learning how to apply them in faster-paced, more advanced game situations.
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Key Features
  • For experienced 5th graders only (true beginners should register for the recreational division).
  • 90-minute practices each week with trained select-level coaches.
  • Focus on advanced skill development, positional play, and team systems.
  • Introduction to rotations, transitions, offensive and defensive formations, and the libero position.
  • 4-team format where teams compete against each other throughout the season.
  • Playing time is not guaranteed to be equal as coaches will consider effort, attitude, attendance, and positional needs, similar to our older Select Division expectations.
Why We Created This Division
This program offers motivated 5th graders the opportunity to grow in a structured, competitive environment. It is ideal for players who want to be challenged, prepare for middle school or club tryouts, or simply enjoy a higher level of team play. Some athletes may even choose to play both Select and Club in the spring season to gain more court experience.
Practice Focus
  • Technical skill refinement (serving, passing, setting, hitting)
  • Offensive and defensive systems
  • Court awareness and transitions
  • Rotations, communication, and teamwork
The 5th Grade Select Division emphasizes both individual improvement and team strategy, helping players learn how and why to move on the court, not just where.

6th-8th Grade Select Division

​Our 6th–8th Grade Select Division is designed for players who are experienced, coachable, and motivated to compete at a higher level. This division focuses on developing complete volleyball players by combining strong technical training with advanced game strategy. Athletes learn to execute faster offensive and defensive systems, refine their positional roles, and strengthen their volleyball IQ through competitive drills and match play.
Select teams practice 90 minutes each week under the direction of experienced coaches who emphasize accountability, teamwork, and effort. Players are expected to understand rotations, transitions, serve receive patterns, and in-game adjustments. Playing time is not guaranteed to be equal and is based on effort, attitude, attendance, and positional needs.

While this division offers a more competitive environment, it is not a club program. Expectations should remain appropriate for a recreational-based select division. Skill levels among players may vary, and we ask families to support an environment focused on development, learning, and fun competition. If a player or parent expects all teammates to perform at the same level as their own child or desires a full club-style experience, club volleyball would be a better fit.
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This program is ideal for athletes preparing for middle school, high school, or club tryouts who want to grow their skills, game awareness, and confidence in a positive and balanced setting.
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