The 2023-2024 season has concluded. We hope to see you next season...check back September 2024 for updated information!
High school club is a rec division of NIVA open to 9th-12th graders that want to continue to work on their volleyball skills in the off-season but do not wish to dedicate as much time and/or money to volleyball as the travel program requires.
Once in 9th grade, only 3 players from a high school can be on a team in the offseason.
Players in 9th-11th grade also cannot play for anyone that coaches at their high school.
*12th graders do not count towards the rule of 3 or for playing for their high school coaches.
Below are some Q & A to help you understand more about our HS Club division:
How are teams picked?
Players are evaluated at tryouts and ranked according to skill, attitude and hustle. Your grade does not matter and is not taken into account when teams are chosen.
We also have to pay attention to make sure each team gets all the positions they need to play and we don't have more than 3 girls from a high school.
Do you make cuts?
Yes, we at times have to make cuts in this program. We make every effort to find enough coaches for all girls to make a team but we don't always have enough players to field a whole team. If we have more girls than we have qualified coaches or if there are not enough players to field all positions on a team, we will email those that did not make it and refund your tryout fee.
How many girls are on a team?
Our goal is 8-10 players but we can have up to 12 in order to make sure all girls have a spot.
Who picks the teams?
The high school club coaches pick the teams. Team 1 coaches get their pick first of the top players they want and then team 2 and so on.
Who are the coaches?
We have college players, ex-club and travel players, local professional athletes and adults that play on travel volleyball teams.
Where do they practice?
Practice location for 2023-2024 is Elkhart High School
**if you are in an area where this is too far to drive, we have the option of making "satellite" teams with girls from your area. Email us to ask about this option**
When do they practice?
Sundays only
-we will schedule a weekday practice each week over Christmas break due to the holidays falling on Sundays this year
Time TBA (usually evening hours ie 4-6 or 5-7ish)
We will announce the exact practice schedule for the whole season by November 1st.
What's the club's policy on playing time?
At the high school level, we do not guarantee equal playing time but every girl will play in tournaments. Players with the best attitude, hustle, skill and practice attendance will get the most playing time but coaches will make sure everyone gets playing experience.
What are the play dates?
2024-2025 dated TBA
Where do they play?
Teams will play locally at area schools and facilities. Teams can expect to drive up to an hour to play on Sundays.
How many games do they play?
Generally teams will play 3 matches on a tournament day so they will get a minimum of 18 matches this season.
How do we know the playing schedule?
The dates are set for the whole season above but your playing time and location may change each tournament. The schedule is posted each week by Wednesday evening before a power league day. The schedule is posted on our website under the tab "Power League Info." Your coach will also communicate the schedule to you/the players.
What is expected of the coaches?
NIVA expects each set of coaches to train the girls in all volleyball skills and help them grow their game. They are expected to have practice plans that push the players while helping them love the game and enjoy their experience. They are expected to make game-time decisions for the best of the team while also caring about each player's individual growth.
What is expected of the players?
NIVA and the coaches expect players to be at all practices and games. If a player is going to miss, they should communicate that with their individual team coach. Every effort should be made to be at practices and games. If attendance is an issue, the coach(es) may reduce playing time to keep it fair for other players.
Players are expected to come to practice and games ready to listen to their coaches and work hard. In order to grow as volleyball athletes, they have to learn new skills and push themselves outside of their current abilities.