NORTH TEXAS ELITE JUNIORS VOLLEYBALL CLUB Thank you for your interest in EXCEL Volleyball Club! EXCEL S mission is to develop each player as an athlete and as a person. Our coaching team is dedicated to providing a fun, challenging environment for our members to become better athletes and responsible citizens. Athletes will learn about the game of volleyball and the commitment required to reach and maintain a high level of success. We are committed to promoting and developing our athletes and the sport of volleyball. CLUB TEAMS EXCEL Elite and National teams are highly competitive travel teams. They compete in tournaments within the North Texas Region (NTR) and travel to national qualifiers. These teams require a high level of commitment. Athletes on these teams often aspire to are designed to offer athletes local competitive volleyball. The training and play collegiate volleyball. Red National teams are competitive and require committed athletes. These teams will compete in local tournaments and national qualifiers. Some Red Nationals teams will compete in travel national qualifiers. Regional and EXCEL Performance Volleyball (EPV) teams tournament schedule is less hectic allowing athletes on these teams to pursue other interests. PROGRAMS CONDITIONING, SPORTS ENHANCEMENT & INJURY PREVENTION! EXCEL offers group and individualized support for conditioning, sports enhancement and injury prevention.! The 14 & under program consists speed, agility, coordination and footwork patterns. Instruction is adjusted based on individual team needs.! The High School program incorporates jump training, injury prevention, stretching routines, and core strength o Instructional programs that will focus on spinal stability, shoulder strength, knee and hip strength, ankle mobility and injury prevention o Informational sessions will be offered outside of the normal practice court! Partnership with Dr. Steven Morgan, Orthopaedic Associates of North Texas; Dr. Morgan will attend one practice per month to provide complimentary consultation for sports injury prevention and treatment COLLEGE RECRUITING! Laura Fossier is our dedicated College Recruiting Director! EXCEL ensures your athlete has the opportunity to be seen by colleges of their choice! We act as a liaison between your athlete and colleges! EXCEL helps athletes find colleges where they can be part of a competitive team and receive an excellent education www.excelvbc.com 1 of 5 info@excelvbc.com
INTERNATIONAL! Opportunity to compete and train internationally (e.g., Italy, Germany, France, Canada)! Culture immersion COMMUNITY SERVICE! Club members have the opportunity to volunteer for activities that help promote team building, camaraderie and a sense of accomplishment for our athletes on and off the volleyball court! This year EXCEL has partnered with Grisham Farms Therapy Zoo. Grisham Farms is a safe private place for children and adults to work on social, emotional, behavioral and cognitive skill development FUNDRAISING (OPTIONAL)! Opportunity to raise money to cover club dues and/or travel costs! Open to all club members TRYOUT SCHEDULE AGE GROUP AGE DEFINITION 1 ST TRYOUT 2 ND TRYOUT 11U Born on or after Sept 1, 2000 Sat, Oct 29 th 12U Born on or after Sept 1, 1999 Sat, Oct 29 th 13U Born on or after Sept 1, 1998 Sat, Oct 29 th 14U Born on or after Sept 1, 1997 Sat, Nov 5 th (6:30-9:30pm) Sun, Nov 6 th 15U Born on or after Sept 1, 1996 Sat, Nov 5 th (6:30-9:30pm) Sun, Nov 6 th 16U Born on or after Sept 1, 1995 Sat, Nov 12 th 17U Born on or after Sept 1, 1994 Sat, Nov 12 th 18U Born on or after Sept 1, 1993 Sat, Nov 12 th Loc: Net Results Sports Center, 2600 Research Dr, Plano Tryout Fee: $40 (12s & Under); $60 (13 & Over) Note: Check our website for updates throughout tryouts www.excelvbc.com 2 of 5 info@excelvbc.com
Tryout Checklist! Bring court shoes, knee pads and water to tryouts! Arrive 30 minutes prior to tryouts! Check-in at the registration table with required forms o Proof of USAV membership (www.ntrvolleyball.org) o Completed USAV Medical Release Form o Completed Excel/Net Results Waiver Form o Tryout fee (pre-pay online, cash or check accepted); the cutoff for pre-payments online is Friday at 4:00pm (prior to a tryout weekend)! Wear numbered tryout t-shirt and go to designated court TRYOUT PROCESS! Attend Pre-Tryout Clinics! Pre-register for tryouts on our website (www.excelvbc.com)! Attend the first tryout session (offers will be given out the first day)! Callbacks during second tryout time! An athlete can accept an offer on the day of the tryout; offers are valid through noon on Monday following a tryout weekend; unaccepted offers are void after the signing period expires; coaches will offer open positions to other athletes! To accept an offer, a guardian and player must sign the contract and make the down payment (cash or check)! It is the athlete s responsibility to contact EXCEL to accept an offer TRAINING SCHEDULE EXCEL teams practice at Net Results Sports Center. Our teams practice on Tuesday and Thursdays. Weekday practice times range from 4:30-6:00pm, 6:00-8:00pm and 8:00-10:00pm. Positional practices will be held on Sundays between 4:00pm and 6:00pm. Positional practices are open to club members 13 and over. Practice begins on Tuesday, November 29 th. holidays. We follow the Plano ISD calendar for all major www.excelvbc.com 3 of 5 info@excelvbc.com
TOURNAMENTS 11 Elite 8 tournaments including 1 national qualifier and 1-2 11 Regional 6 local tournaments 12 Elite 9 tournaments including 2 national qualifiers and 3 12 National 9 tournaments including 1 national qualifier and 2-3 12 Red National 8 tournaments including 1 national qualifier and 1-2 13 Elite 10 tournaments including 3 national qualifiers and 3 13 National 10 tournaments including 2 national qualifiers and 2-3 13 Red National 10 tournaments including 1 national qualifier and 2-3 14 Elite 10 tournaments including 3 national qualifiers and 3 14 Elite National 10 tournaments including 2-3 national qualifiers and 2-3 14 Red National 10 tournaments including 2 national qualifiers and 2-3 15 Elite 10 tournaments including 3 national qualifiers and 3 15 Elite National 10 tournaments including 3 national qualifiers and 2-3 16 Elite 10-11 tournaments including 3 national qualifiers and 3 16 Elite National 10-11 tournaments including 3 national qualifiers and 2-3 17 Elite 17 Elite National 17 Red National 10 tournaments including 2 national qualifiers and 2-3 18 Elite TEAM COACHES TRAVEL EXPENSE TOTAL CLUB COST 11 ELITE $1600 NA $1600 11 REGIONAL $1300 NA $1300 12 ELITE $2300 $150-250 $2450-2550 12 NATIONAL $2000 NA $2000 12 RED NATIONAL $1600 NA $1600 13 ELITE $2600 $300-500 $2900-3100 13 NATIONAL $2400 $150-250 $2550-2650 13 RED NATIONAL $2200 NA $2200 14 ELITE $2700 $300-500 $3000-3200 14 ELITE NATIONAL $2500 $300-500 $2800-3000 14 RED NATIONAL $2300 $150-250 $2450-2550 15 ELITE $2700 $300-500 $3000-3200 15 ELITE NATIONAL $2500 $300-500 $2800-3000 16 ELITE $2700 $300-500 $3000-3200 16 NATIONAL $2500 $300-500 $2800-3000 www.excelvbc.com 4 of 5 info@excelvbc.com
TEAM COACHES TRAVEL EXPENSE TOTAL CLUB COST 17 ELITE $2850 $300-600 $3150-3450 17 ELITE NATIONAL $2700 $300-600 $3000-3300 17 RED NATIONAL $2300 $150-250 $2450-2550 18 ELITE $2850 $300-600 $3150-3450 Inclusions: Uniform package Tournament and court fees Coaching costs Coaches travel expenses Exclusions: Fees do not include player travel expenses (transportation, lodging & meals) Fees do not include post-season expenses Fees do not include the $70 recruiting fee (16s, 17s & 18s only); payable at the uniform fitting Post-Season Teams that qualify for Nationals will have a post-season expense of $650-750. This fee will cover the tournament fees, court costs, coaching fees and coaches travel expenses. UNIFORMS The uniform package includes 2 jerseys, 2 spandex, 2 practice tees, backpack or duffel bag, warm-up pullover jacket and warm-up pants. Teams traveling to two or more travel tournaments will receive 3 jerseys. Excel members will receive preferred pricing on volleyball equipment such as knee pads, shoes, ankle braces, socks, and extra spandex. Uniform fittings will be held on the Thursday following tryouts at Team Leader from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Players are required to attend the fitting. Spirit wear will also be available for purchase. Team Leader is located at 2901 Summit Ave #300 in Plano. MORE INFORMATION Thank you for attending the EXCEL Information Meeting! Our coaches and leadership team are available to answer your specific questions. For additional information, visit our website at www.excelvbc.com. We look forward to seeing your daughter on the courts! www.excelvbc.com 5 of 5 info@excelvbc.com