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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, and 5th graders
  • Where: Rustad Recreation Center
  • Timeline: 90-minute sessions

VOLT Academy is focus 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.

ACADEMY SCHEDULE - FALL SESSION 2023

VOLT Volleyball will be running the following Academy program and dates in the Fall 2023. 
Please note that the Academy program is designed for players entering grade 3-5 and have an interest in being apart of the VOLT Volleyball program as they approach the 12's level.  If 10-11U players are interested in trying out for a team this fall, we highly suggest participants join fall academy for proper assessment and skills training.  If your player is planning to attend a 11-12U tryout, we do recommend attending the Fall Academy sessions.
 
  • COST:  $250.00 
  • CAMP LOCATION: RUSTAD RECREATION CENTER, WEST FARGO
Dates Time Location
Sunday, October 1st *3:15 - 4:45 PM or 5:00 - 6:30 PM Rustad Recreation Center or Local School
Sunday, October 8th *3:15 - 4:45 PM or 5:00 – 6:30 PM Rustad Recreation Center or Local School
Sunday, October 22nd *3:15 - 4:45 PM or 5:00 – 6:30 PM Rustad Recreation Center or Local School
Sunday, November 5th 4:30 – 6:00 PM Rustad Recreation Center
Sunday, November 12th 4:30 – 6:00 PM Rustad Recreation Center
Sunday, November 19th 4:30 - 6:00 PM Rustad Recreation Center
Wednesday, November 22nd 5:00 - 6:30 PM Rustad Recreation Center
Sunday, November 26th 4:30 – 6:00 PM Rustad Recreation Center
Sunday, December 3rd 4:30 – 6:00 PM Rustad Recreation Center
Sunday, December 10th VOLT DAY OF FUN SCRIMMAGE (TIME: TBD) Rustad Recreation Center

* Final schedule update for times in October will be released September 6th based on availability at the Rustad Recreation Center.  It will be either 3:30 - 5:00 PM or 4:30 - 6:00 PM.  

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