Beginner Programs

CJVA’s Youth Development program is designed for beginner players in 3rd to 8th grade. Coaches focus on teaching and refining the basic fundamental skills of volleyball, including passing, setting, serving, and hitting. Mastery of these basic skills is accomplished through progressive skill training, feedback, and games. As a player develops, they will advance to other programs, such as our seasonal Youth Leagues or Club Volleyball programs.

Summer Youth Development

Sign up for our summer season now! This season will run in July and August, with the options to sign up for one or two days per week. You can also sign up on a monthly basis, or sign up for both months for a discount!

Youth Development FAQ

What ages do these programs serve?

Our Youth Development programs are recommended for players aged 8-14. We recommend that older players, and more advanced younger players, sign up for our Youth Leagues or club volleyball programs.

What do the costs cover?

The price of our Youth Development program covers the costs of training for 1-2 practices per week, depending on your registration. The price also includes a CJVA T-shirt.

How long are the Youth Development seasons?

Our Youth Development program is a year-round program, broken up into 3 month "Seasons". Within a season, you can choose to register for the entire 3 months at the beginning for a discount, or you can register on a month-to-month basis.

What does my child need to bring to class?

All of our athletes must dress in athletic attire. This means sneakers, shorts or sweatpants, and a t-shirt. It's tough to play volleyball in jeans! In addition, we recommend players bring plenty of water, especially in the hot summer months!

Can I join in the middle of the month?

Our 3-month discount is only available prior to the start of the season. However, if there is room in the program, you can sign up for that month.

How do I register for more sessions?

Registration for our upcoming seasons usually opens up about a month before the start date of the season. So if a season is set to start in July, the registrations will open up in early June.

My child has been in Youth Development for a while. What's the next step?

If your child has attended our Youth Development for more than a few months, we recommend moving on to our seasonal Youth Leagues. These provide a much more team-based learning environment, where players can move on from learning fundamental skills, to improving those skills and learn to apply them in real games of volleyball!