Tryout Process

Levels, evaluations, and decision-making from a club director’s perspective.

https://youtu.be/fEQienGHFFg

Beach Volleyball Discussion

Benefits of sand training, cross-over skills, and seasonal planning.

Video: https://youtu.be/dxyoVV42wgY

Expectations of an Elite Athlete

What separates good athletes from elite ones? This breakdown covers everything parents need to know — from building coachable, team-first athletes to balancing the rigors of the season. Learn how environment shapes elite development, why actions must match stated goals, and how to manage big personalities without losing team culture.

https://youtu.be/fPF8ZcQ87hE

VB 201: Offensive Systems, Serve Receive, Ref Calls

System types, patterns, referee signals, and intro to scouting.

VB 103: Culture, Etiquette, Terminology

Governing bodies, sideline etiquette, key terms, and the ‘unwritten rules.’

Challenges of Being a Teen on a Club Team

Social dynamics, pressure, comparison traps, and healthy boundaries.

Follow the practice of one of our Coach of Coaches while hearing from our National Coach Development team. We’ll discuss why she does certain things, what coaches are looking to accomplish, and what corrections are made in real time.

Supporting Your Child – NIL & Branding

Parents’ role in NIL readiness: guardrails, content basics, and strengths-based branding.

VB 101: Basic Skills, Positions, & Rotations

Court rules, rotations/overlaps, subs, and playing-time nuance for clubs.

Carli Lloyd and Juliann Faucette share:
- The pivotal lessons they learned from their own parents during their journeys.
- What they now focus on as parents themselves, shaping the next generation.
- Insight, inspiration, and perspective on supporting your athlete.

Parent Mentorship
Experienced parents mentor new families on travel, schedules, communication, and setting expectations.