2021 Spring Academy Programs held in the Frisbie Center Gym of the Bible Fellowship Church of Newark.
Address: 808 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702.
The age/grade range of the 2 programs is suggestive in nature. The Experience/Skill level of the player will determine the program placement. Players may be moved between programs upon Coach discretion.
Academy for 5th & 6th grade - Beginner/Intermediate - $75
Mondays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm with Coach Jen Osborn
Dates are: Mon 5/17, Mon 5/24, Mon 6/7, Mon 6/14, Mon 6/28.
This program is for Beginner players or those with limited previous volleyball experience.
Generally this is the 10 - 12 year old player in about 5th or 6th grade. Older players that are just learning the sport are welcome and will benefit from solid instruction on the foundational skills of the sport.
Academy for 7th & 8th grade - Intermediate/Advanced - $75
Thursdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm with Coach Ken Cranker
Dates are: Thurs 5/20, Thurs 5/27, Thurs 6/3, Thurs 6/10, Thurs 6/17.
This program is for Intermediate/Advanced players with previous volleyball experience.
Generally this is the 13 - 14 year old player in about 7th or 8th grade.
Drills are more game-like and a general familiarity of the rules and strategies of VBall are expected.
Stars Volleyball Club seeks to challenge at their own age and ability levels to advance in volleyball.
The practice environment will promote the following elements:
Physical conditioning, Strategic learning, Technical repetition,
Sport understanding, Teamwork, FUN & Enjoyment .
Stars volleyball Academy offers comprehensive volleyball and athletic training for young players (grades 3rd - 8th)
- Beginner - lighter ball (Volley Lite), and lowered nets. Program focuses on fun & enjoyment; while developing agility, hand eye coordination, body movement & ball control. Team play is added as possible.
- Intermediate - Continue to develop agility, hand eye coordination and court movement. Game play situations are increased. This is a great way to hone skills or prepare for middle school or club tryouts
- Advanced - For those who want to sharpen their skills, cannot commit to travel volleyball or just want additional training. Sessions cover instruction-based drills, progress to competitive play
- where athletes will be divided into teams with a regulation ball, and regulation height net.
- Competitive game play situations are the norm and rotations are introduced.
- Skill advancement accelerates when players train in multiple programs throughout the year.
- Programs feature practices led by a master coach and club assistants.
- Club Director & Staff visit often to work with and meet the players.