Coast Volleyball welcomes newcomers
Many families that are new to club volleyball have questions about what program is best for their daughter. Below is an overview of a typical path a volleyball player may follow over the course of their playing career. Keep in mind, players find the sport at many different ages and with various starting points in skill-level, so each person’s path will be unique. The following is an example of a common trajectory for a typical player.
Players that are new to the sport or have some level of volleyball experience may benefit from training programs. These programs get your child on the court and allow them to start building a foundation of skills such as passing, defense, hitting, setting and serving.
After spending some time on the court, it is a natural progression for a player to gravitate toward a team experience. Depending on a player’s skill and overall commitment level, there are several types of team options available.
Players participate in a tryout process to be placed on a team. / Age groups begin as young as 10 & under and continue up to 18 & under. / Depending on their initial skill-set and overall commitment level, many players will begin on a local team and work their way up to the regional and elite team levels.
Competitions in San Diego County
Season Runs ~November – May
Lowest Commitment Level
(Dependent Upon Age)
Competitions in Orange County Area
Season Runs ~November – Mid-June
Medium Commitment Level
(Dependent Upon Age)
Competitions in Orange County Area & Out-of-state
Season Runs ~November – Early July
Largest Commitment Level
(Dependent Upon Age)
Players oftentimes participate on their school teams (if offered). The girls indoor season takes place in the fall and concludes right as club team tryouts commence in July (high school) and October (middle school).
If a player does not play for their school team, they are able to participate on a Fall Local team at COAST beginning as early as mid-August that mimics the schedule and experience of a school team.
Sand volleyball is a wonderful complement to indoor training. There are various training programs offered to fit the needs of athletes at a range of skill levels.
COAST places on average twenty female players into collegiate volleyball programs each year. Players utilize in-house resources to identify, communicate, and commit to a college program that fits their academic and athletic goals.
