Lil Venoms
Frequently Asked Questions
League Information
What makes our youth Volleyball league different?
We are an affordable sports league run by actual sports performance specialists and club volleyball program. We refuse to offer the same old boring sports program. Creativity and innovation are highly encouraged in our youth volleyball program.
What is the age range of players?
Age divisions will be based on grade level, season and skill level of play. Players grades 3rd-8th grade are encouraged to participate. This means as early as 8-years-old or as late as 15-years-old. More advanced players may play up into the next age division if their age is within one year of the next division's age range. Players are not allowed to move down in a younger division
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What if my child has never played sports before?
Our program is designed with every skill level in mind. From the beginner to the advanced athlete, everyone gets equal playing time. All teams are formed to ensure a balanced team on every level.
My child is special needs. Can he/she play?
Yes. We ensure that special needs participants have a positive sporting experience. Please discuss your specific needs with the League Director to ensure the best placement.
Will we give out awards to the participants?
To keep our operating expenses down which allows us to pass those savings on to our parents, we encourage parents to purchase trophies at the end of the season themselves through our local vendor.
About the Weekly Clinics
Lil Venoms Clinics are included with your registration!
What is the cost of the Lil Venoms Clinics?
Lil Venom clinics are included with registration.
What are the age groups for clinics?
Our instructional clinics are open to participants 8-15 years old (or 3rd-8th grade), no prior experience necessary. We group participants according to age and/or skill level during the first week. We then adjust participants to the appropriate groups depending on how they progress each week. The group they will work with may vary from week to week. We welcome 9th graders (or 14’s eligible participants) who do not have club experience but desire to make their high school Freshman or JV teams. Our instructional clinics are designed with beginners and intermediates in mind. We recommend our Summer Camps or classes offered for high school players seeking a more intense training regimen at a higher level.
What is the experience required?
No previous volleyball or athletic experience necessary. Our instructional programs are designed with beginners and intermediates in mind. Intermediates can still benefit from repetitions through skill progressions and technique adjustments. We adjust our instruction based on the skill level of our participants. All players are accepted, regardless of background in the sport. We group players based on their abilities and/or appropriate age group during the first session and adjust accordingly as they progress.
What equipment does my child have to bring to the clinics?
Any athletic attire is ok – t-shirt, shorts, athletic shoes. Kneepads are recommended but not required. Any brand of soft knee pads available at your local sports store is acceptable. Please make sure your child has ample hydration (water or sports drinks are ok) at each session.
What does the instructional program entail?
Part of our success is our coaching methods and philosophy. We believe in technique progressions and high repetitions. We insist on doing each skill repetition the correct way every time. Everyone, regardless of skill level, will start off with core drills that emphasize the basic fundamental skills of volleyball. Each week, we focus on one particular skill set, then build upon it each session. We end each training session with competitive game play. Towards the end of the program, participants compete against each other in different competitive formats.
What will my child learn during the clinics?
Our programs are designed to learn the game and/or sharpen a player’s skills in an enjoyable and fun way. We focus on teaching court movement and proper contact of the ball.. Players will gain confidence and will continue to be challenged. We value giving individual instruction based on where players are in the learning process.
