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
Competitive Travel Teams: Ages 12-18 / Grades 7-12 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. ELITE TRAVEL TEAMS: Ages 15-18 / Grades 9-12 REGIONAL TRAVEL TEAMS: Ages 15-18 / Grades 9-12 2022-2023 Club Program Fee: $1,950 *to be paid in 5 installments NCSA College Recruiting Service: Competitive Travel Players, Ages 16-18 |
Travel Teams- Middle School Level: Ages 13-14 Players ages 11-14 will tryout to secure an invitation to join one of our teams. 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.
Practice: Our Boys 13s/14s teams will practice two times per week from mid-September until the end of November. They will then practice one time per week until mid-December. Their season will end at the overnight Winterfest competition in mid-January. Those who choose to extend their season will continue to practice one time per week from February though April and then practice two times per week until the end of May. Their season will end at the overnight East Coast Championships in Richmond, VA.
Traditionally, travel teams participate in approximately 1-2 local tournaments and 1-2 overnight travel tournaments throughout the club season. This season, competitions will be determined based upon guidelines provided by USA Volleyball, GEVA, the CDC and the State of New York. In addition, during travel events that require hotel stays, players must stay with their parents.
2022-2023 Club Program Fee / September-November: $1,950 *to be paid in 3 installments 2022-2023 Extenstion Program Fee / February-May: $1,950 *to be paid in 3 installments
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Regional Travel Team: Ages 14-17 Players ages 15-18 will tryout to secure an invitation to join one of our teams. Each age group will train together 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, Regional teams participate in approximately 2-3 local tournaments tournaments and 2-3 overnight travel tournaments throughout the club season. This season, competitions will be determined based upon guidelines provided by USA Volleyball, GEVA, the CDC and the State of New York.
2022-2023 Club Program Fee: $1,950 *to be paid in 5 installments
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VBC Lynbrook Regional Team: Ages and Grade level may vary depending on interest This new program trains players and teams from our Sportime Lynbrook facility, located at 175 Merrick Road in Lynbrook. Players train one time per week and prepare for 1-2 local tournaments and 1-2 travel tournaments. 2022-2023 Club Program Fee: $1,950 *to be paid in 5 installments |
Instructional Clinics: Ages 7-17 For players who may not be ready or interested in a more intense travel 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 |
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. |
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