SPORTIME VBC provides young athletes, ages 7-18, with a comprehensive training program designed to introduce the game in a fun, competitive learning environment, supervised by the best volleyball coaches on Long Island. Players train both individually and with their teams to prepare for local, regional and national competitions, and through the process, learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship and conflict resolution. Our goal is to guide and challenge players to reach their greatest potential, on and off the court.
We offer a wide variety of VBC programs based on age, skill level, availability and financial resources. Please read below for detailed descriptions of all the exciting programs that we offer.
All VBC team programs listed below require players to participate in a tryout process and to be selected to join our program. *Does not apply to clinics and lessons
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Competitive Travel Teams: Ages 11-18 / Grades 6-12 Travel teams practice a minimum of 2-3 times per week throughout the club season. Each two-hour practice consists of circuit training to teach and develop skills, as well as 6 vs. 6 team training to prepare for competitions. Teams compete in a number of local, regional and national tournaments, with schedules determined by age and team level. During travel events that require hotel stays, players must stay with their parents. * All players receive a VBC Gear package that includes team jerseys, spandex, warm-up pants and pullover, jacket or sweatshirt and backpack. DEVELOPMENTAL TRAVEL TEAMS: Ages 11-13 / Grades 6-8 OPEN TRAVEL TEAMS: Ages 15-18 /Grades 9-12 ELITE TRAVEL TEAMS: Ages 15-18 /Grades 9-12 NCSA College Recruiting Service: Competitive Travel Players, Ages 15-18 |
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Hybrid Teams: Ages 14-16 / Grades 8-10 Players in our Hybrid program train one time per week. Each two-hour practice will consist of circuit training to teach and develop skills, as well as 6 vs. 6 team training to prepare for competitions. Traditionally, Hybrid teams participate in approximately 4-5 local tournaments and 1 travel tournament during the club season. During travel events that require hotel stays, players must stay with their parents. |
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Future Stars Developmental Program: Ages 10-13 / Grades 5-7 Our Future Stars Developmental program is designed to introduce young players to competitive volleyball. Coaches use age-appropriate equipment to teach proper technique, court positioning, game strategy and FUN! Future Stars have team practice on Sunday mornings from 9:00am-11:00am and an optional skills training session on Thursday evenings from 5:00pm-6:00pm. Players will participate in 1-2 structured competitions during the club season.. |
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VBC at Kings Park SPORTIME VBC is proud to offer additional VBC teams programs at our Kings Park location. These programs offer Suffolk County players the ability to train and compete closer to home, during the club season. Players must attend separate tryouts for this program at our SPORTIME Kings Park location. FULL TRAVEL CLUB TEAM: Ages 15-17 / Grades 9-11 For more information on these VBC programs, please contact a VBC Director at our main facility at 516-731-4432. |
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Instructional Clinics: Ages 7-17 For players who may not be ready or interested in a more intense competitive team program, our instructional clinics are a great way to improve skills and enjoy the game of volleyball. We offer 10-week sessions at multiple SPORTIME locations, all year round Program Cost: $335 per player Junior Volleyball Clinics |
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Private Training - All Ages & Levels SPORTIME VBC provides expert private instruction for boys and girls who are interested in receiving special one-on-one attention. Coaches help players focus on specific areas they can improve upon, including skill execution, court positioning and game strategy. Private Instruction is an excellent way to focus on specific skills, gain valuable feedback and receive a high number of skill repetitions. For private lesson fees or to schedule a private training session with one of our coaches, please contact Chris Husmann at Chusmann@sportimeny.com or call 516-731-4432.
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