Player Development/Training
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Jen Leo
EVJ Club Director & Player Development Coordinator
Parents and Athletes
Thanks for considering EVJ Sports Camps as your choice for player development and training. We welcome all club (regardless of club affiliation) and non-club players from 1st through 12th grade and all skill levels. Our program offers numerous training and play opportunities through out the year including a variety of Workshops, Training Camps, Specialty Skills Clinics, College Coach Led Camps, Beginner Academies, Positional Academies, Leagues, Tournaments and more.
Our commitment to you is that we will give our best effort to ensure that your experience is worth the time, effort and cost.
Our experienced coaches foster a high level, fast paced drill and play environment for experienced players and they will slow it down for the less experienced. Camp participants are separated by age/skill to ensure maximum training. Please see our skill level guidelines below. Coaches will stress success through individual/teamwork and commitment in an atmosphere that stresses attention to detail.
Our programs guarantee: sessions led by experienced coaches, excellent training, quality player to coach ratio, multi-court facility, lots of touches on the ball and fun sessions!
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Here is a general list of year-round training programs offered:
Spring Break Camps/Clinics (March)
Futures Academy (Mar-July)
Specialty Skills Clinics (May-Oct)
College Led (June)
4v4 Round Robin Tournaments (June-Oct)
Back-to-School Tune Up (July)
The Valley Volleyball League (Aug-Sept)
Futures Academy/Clinics/Workshop (Aug-Oct)
Positional Academies (May-Sept) Setting, Middles, PINS, Liberos
Fall Break (Oct)
Pre-Tryout (Oct-Nov)
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2024 Player Development EVENT Schedule
| Program | Dates | Grade/Skill Level | Location | Cost | Click Here To | Click Here For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July Open Gyms | July 22,29 | 5-8, 9-11 (All Levels) | Tempe/Court One | 20 | NA | |
| Setters Academy (Experienced) | July 27 Aug 3 | 11-12 +Coll Fresh (LvlV),8-11(Lvl4), 7-10(Lvl3), 4-8(Lvl2) | Tempe/Court One | 37.50/sess, 132 all 4 | NA | |
| Middle School/Jr High Tryout Prep | July 27 | 5-8 (All Levels) | Tempe/Court One | 50/sess; 132 all 4 | NA | |
| August Open Gyms | Aug 7,12,14 | 5-9 (All Levels) | Tempe/Court One | 20 | NA | |
| Futures Academy I | Aug 7,9,14,16,21,23 | 1-6 (Level I) | Tempe/Court One | 198 | NA | |
| Libero Academy | Aug 10,17,24 Sep 7,21 | 6-12 (Levels IV,III,II) | Tempe/Court One | 37.50 or 165 all 5 | NA | |
| PIN Hitters Academy | Aug 10,17,24 Sep 7,21 | 6-12 (Levels IV,III,II) | Tempe/Court One | 37.50 or 165 all 5 | NA | |
| Middle Hitters Academy | Aug 10,17,24 Sep 7,21 | 6-12 (Levels IV,III,II) | Tempe/Court One | 37.50 or 165 all 5 | NA | |
| Setters Academy | Aug 10,17,24 Sep 7,21 | 6-12 (Levels IV,III,II) | Tempe/Court One | 37.50 or 165 all 5 | NA | |
| Valley Volleyball League | Aug 16-Sep 27 (M/F) | 5-12 (All Levels) | Tempe/Court One | 525 | ||
| Various Specialty Skills Clinics | Aug 28 Sep 4,11,18,25, Oct 2,9,16 | 5-10 (Levels IV,III,II) | Tempe/Court One | 50 | Registration Link Coming Soon | NA |
| Futures Academy II | Sep 4,6,11,13,18,20 | 1-6 (Level I) | Tempe/Court One | 198 | NA |
PROGRAM FLYERS
SKILL LEVEL GUIDELINES
Level V (College Prep)
11th-12th Grade
Players who qualify for our Level V program have an elite skill set and are either committed to a collegiate program or are in the recruiting process with the intent to pursue a collegiate career.
Level IV (Elite)
8th-11th Grade
Players who qualify for our Level IV program have an advanced to elite skill set with a minimum of 3+ years of club volleyball and 2+ years of club volleyball travel experience. This level will include top level national club team players with an interest in pursuing a collegiate career.
Level III (Advanced)
7th-10th Grade
Players who qualify for our Level III program should have at least 2-5 years of club volleyball and may have 1+ years of club volleyball travel experience. These players are looking to grow their skill set to achieve our Level IV elite training level. Making their school varsity team or a top-level national club team are key areas of interest. While still developing all around players, position becomes more prominent as a focus at this level.
Level II (Intermediate)
5th-8th Grade
Players who qualify for our Level II program should have at least 2-4 years of organized volleyball and at least 1-2 years of club volleyball. These players must have a basic foundation in the six fundamentals of volleyball (serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking, and digging). The younger age players at this level continue to learn the sport of volleyball and are still exploring growth potential. The older age players at this level are typically looking to grow their skill set to make their school and club teams.
Level I (Futures/Beginners)
1st-6th Grade
Brand new to the sport or players with light or less than 2 years organized volleyball experience will begin with our Level I program. These players will get familiar with the six basic fundamentals of volleyball (serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking, and digging). At this stage it is all about building a volleyball foundation, learning to be a good teammate and having fun. Depending on age, players can spend 1-3 years at this level before moving up to Level II.
Rich Leo
Director, Business Operations
Phone: 480-220-9313
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