Jr. Trojans Volleyball Club
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14 Royal/14 Gray
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13 White
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12 Blue
Philosophy
Jr. Trojans is a Volleyball Club for 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls primarily for our North Deanery student athletes, but is open to anyone who wants the opportunity to play with some of their potential future teammates, as well as be coached by our current high school staff. Our 8th grade team(s) will be primarily designated for athletes who believe they will be attending BCHS.
The philosophy of the Jr. Trojan Volleyball Club is to provide an opportunity for student athletes to participate in a volleyball club program without the high cost or demands of other alternative clubs, and one that will enable young athletes to compete in their school-sanctioned sports. The Jr. Trojan program philosophy is that family and school commitments, including in-season school sports (like CYO Volleyball), should take priority, and come before club.
Our goal is to provide a fun, supportive environment to develop volleyball skills through instruction and competition where fundamentals will be emphasized. In addition, we aspire to grow player’s knowledge of the game, understanding of game strategies, and the skills involved in building a team that works together.
Teams:
The Jr. Trojan Volleyball Club is for girls currently in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades.
The exact number of teams is not yet determined, as that will depend on the number of girls who are interested in playing. There is typically one team for each 6th, 7th, and 8th grade with 10-12 players per team.
Team placement after tryouts, will be dependent upon a players grade/age, skill set and ability.
Athletes will be allowed to play up an age group if their demonstrated skill set is better suited for an older team (with parent consent).
All players will play, but it is not necessarily equal playing time. This is due to positional needs (i.e. front row and back row players only) and team needs, at the discretion of the coaching staff.
Season/Time Commitment:
Try-outs and team selections will take place in October or November. Practices will begin in December and tournaments will start in January. All teams will be done by the end of April.
6th Grade teams
Practices – Teams will start practice in December 1x a week. Starting in January, teams will routinely practice 2x a week with one weekday and one weekend practice.
Tournaments – Teams will play in 5-6 tournaments, which will mostly consist of 1 day tournaments played on Saturdays or Sundays in the Indianapolis area.
7th and 8th Grade teams
Practices – Teams will start practice in December 1x a week. Starting in January, teams will routinely practice 2x a week with one weekday and one weekend practice.
Tournaments – Teams will play in 7-8 tournaments, which will mostly consist of 1 day tournaments played on Saturdays or Sundays in the Indianapolis area.
Note: Practice days and times will vary due to the Bishop Chatard gym availability.
Coaches:
The coaching staff will consist of the Bishop Chatard Volleyball Coaching staff as well as coaches who have coached at the high school level, or played at the collegiate level. All coaches within the program will be aligned with teaching skill technique, offensive and defensive strategies, and will impart consistent program philosophies.
Expectations:
Player expectations:
Players should attend all practices. Playing time could be impacted by unexcused absences from practices, poor sportsmanship toward others, or not being a good team player.
If a CYO game conflict is unavoidable with a tournament, the player is expected to attend their CYO match, and then make an effort to be at their Jr. Trojan tournament before and/or after their CYO match.
Players give 100% at all times and have a positive attitude.
Players are open minded, and willing to learn and try new things.
Players have FUN!
Cost:
The final cost will be determined by the number of players per team and number of tournaments the team participates in.
2023/2024 Season Costs (as a reference):
14 Royal and 14 Gray Teams: $950
13 White team: $850
12 Blue team: $750
The cost includes, but is not limited to:
Player packs consisting of two jerseys, a sweatshirt, sweatpants, a pair of spandex, two practice shirts, and a pair of socks
Tournament entry fees
Coaching expenses
Administrative fees and team registrations
Equipment fees
Club Director: Ellen Schroeder
If you have any questions, please contact BCHS Athletics Director, Kyle Reh at kreh@bishopchatard.org or Ellen Schroeder, club director, at eschroeder@bishopchatard.org