Join Altitude's Development program, and elevate your volleyball skills without the hefty price tag or overwhelming time commitment of club volleyball. Our 16-week program is designed for those who can't do club for various reasons, offering a supportive and competitive environment to master the fundamentals of volleyball and teamwork. Unlock your potential with the Altitude Development Program!

WHO: For players ages 10-17

 

TRYOUTS: Tryouts will be held at Jenkins MS on October 29th.  Middle School is from 9-11am and High School is from 12-2pm. Our tryout process is only for ensuring athletes get on a team that matches their skill level and somewhat their age. We do NOT cut players from this tryout. We want all players to have an opportunity to be involved and get to play. We also make sure to have enough coaches available for all teams. Please visit the Tryouts page for more information, including what we will need from you for registration.

 

COST:

$25 for tryouts - online or at tryouts

$700 check for the season - November 27th, 2023 through mid-March 2024

***Payment Plans - We ask for one payment of $700, but plans are available upon request on the day of tryouts.***

 

OBJECTIVE: Continue teaching middle and high school-age girls the sport of volleyball in a positive, competitive environment. Expand upon the concept of playing as a team where everyone has their own responsibilities on the court. Players will begin to understand the different positions in volleyball and will be coached to improve proficiency in the basic skills. Playing time will be even as the players are learning how to play with each other on the court.

 

SKILLS LEARNED: The 5 basic skills of volleyball will be taught extensively at this level.

1. Serving – tossing, swing speed, consistency of serve, placement of serve(zones), jump serving
2. Passing – base, platform, movement training, target area, ready position
3. Setting – base, hand placement, footwork, high repetition, placement of sets
4. Attacking – free balls, down balls, attacks at the net, attacks from the attack line, approach footwork, jump training
5. Blocking – Basics of footwork taught at this level, progression of play (ball, setter, ball, hitter), the timing of the jump

 

Offensive system training (4-2, 6-2, 5-1)

Defensive systems training (perimeter, rotational, man-up, etc.)

Specific position training (setter, hitter, defensive specialist, etc.)

 

COACHING STAFF: CSA Staff:

Lyndsi Quiroz

Tamera Reub

Ashleigh Graves

Lily Ainsworth

Katy Vance

Kelsey Lambright

Erica Grove

Aly Rinehart

Alex Woods

Reilly Babcock

Michelle Hammers

Ayla Bransford

Sarah Hutton

Dani Winkler

 

PRACTICES:  All teams will begin practice the week of November 27th and practice 2 times per week for 2 hours. The practice schedule is either Monday/Friday, Tuesday/Friday, or Wednesday/Friday. One of the practices will be replaced with the league, once Friday Night League starts.

 

MATCHES: Developmental teams will participate in Friday Night League, hosted by CSA. League will take place on Friday evenings, starting in January and continuing through mid-March. Teams will get 12 matches of play. If we must cancel due to weather, we have a make-up day schedule before the season ends. Friday Night League locations vary; We utilize local schools around the Colorado Springs area. The start time is anywhere from 5:30-7:30 pm, depending on the location. Each team will play two matches each night. For our Developmental teams, League will take the place of the 2nd practice.  The developmental season starts in November and ends in mid-March, with up to 6 weeks of play. Check the Friday Night League tab for more information about the league!

 

GOALS:

1. Become more proficient at volleyball skills.
2. Understand the different positions on the court and their duties.
3. Become more efficient at using offensive/defensive systems.
4. Make or continue to make their school teams.
5. Have fun!!!

If you have any questions, please contact the Lead Development Coach, Lyndsi Quiroz.