2024 Fall 2 Youth Academy

Our program offers a comprehensive and structured approach to training, designed to develop the skills and passion of young athletes. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and fostering a love for the sport at every level. With our four-tier system, we cater to players of different grade levels, creating an age-appropriate learning environment.

Facility Location:

Boiler Juniors Volleyball Center

4105 Haggerty Lane, Lafayette, IN 47905

 

Little Spikers

Little Spikers is our program specifically designed for our youngest athletes in PreK to 3rd grade. This tier focuses on introducing FUNdamental volleyball skills in a fun and engaging manner. Our experienced coaches use age-appropriate drills and activities to teach the basics of serving, bumping, setting, and hitting. We emphasize motor skill development, hand-eye coordination, and teamwork, creating a positive and supportive environment for our youngest participants to learn and grow.

 

Junior Spikers

The Junior Spikers program is designed for players in 3rd - 5th grade ready to enhance their volleyball skills. Building upon the fundamentals learned in Tier 1, this level delves deeper into technique, strategy, and game awareness. Our coaches work closely with each participant to improve their passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and defensive abilities. Through age-appropriate drills, games, and scrimmages, players will develop a solid foundation and gain confidence in their abilities.

 

Select Spikers

The Select Spikers program is designed for players in 4th - 6th grade ready to take the next step. Continuing to build on the skills learned as Little and Junior Spikers, this program is offered for players with some knowledge of the game! We will take the basic fundamentals of the game and begin to put them together. 

 

Advanced Spikers

The Advanced Spikers program is designs for players 6th - 8th grade, targeting players wanting to begin to compete in the sport. The fundamentals of volleyball will continue to be taught and focused on while simultaneously building toward small group cooperation and competition.

Contact Lauren Cox at Laurencox@theacademyvolleyball.com with any questions.