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Youth Academy

 

 

VOLT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: 


Northwestern Mutual of Fargo

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

VOLT Academy is a beginner program designed for 3rd – 5th graders, interested in learning and playing the game of volleyball. VOLT is focused on teaching young volleyball players basic athletic movements, while introducing fundamental volleyball skills, and preparing them for competitive, game play.

  • Coaching Staff: Certified VOLT Coaches
  • Who: 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th  graders
  • Where: Fargo Sports Center or Rustad Recreation Center 
  • Timeline: 90-minute sessions

VOLT Academy is focused on players getting more touches by playing 2v2, 3v3 or 4v4 – maximizing the opportunities for individual skills and drill work

We encourage players to go through the academy for at least 2 sessions before being placed on a VOLT team prior to 6th grade.


WINTER SESSION 2025

The Winter 2025 Academy session will start the week of January 7th and run through the first week of March. 
Winter session will be held at the Fargo Sports Center in Fargo. 

  • NEW to ACADEMY: Tuesday:  4:30 – 6:00
  • Academy RETURNERS: Tuesday:  6:15 – 7:45 or Thursday:  4:30 – 6:00
  • REGISTER TODAY: Registration will be open through December 31st to ensure your players shirt and sizing.

Academy Skill Development

Prior to advancing to 11-12U programming, we are evaluating the following skills throughout our Academy sessions.  We highly recommend attending at least two Academy sessions prior to the competitive 11-12U program.

  • Serving consistently behind the legal 12U end line
  • Movement to the ball in serve receive
  • Game strategy - players looking to make (3) contacts prior to sending the ball back to the opposing team
  • Over-head contact / ability to downball over the net

Looking for the next Academy program....

VOLT runs 3-4 Academy session throughout the year, season by season.  Communication regarding the next Academy registration will be posted to social media and the VOLT website.  

  • FALL  (September - December)
  • WINTER / SPRING  (February - May)
  • SUMMER  (June - August)