Developmental Club
Willowbrook Developmental Club - 2011-2012
Willowbrook Developmental Club is for girls in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. It is a great starting point for our nationally recognized Asics Willowbrook Junior Volleyball Club program. Asics Willowbrook Volleyball has been one of the top three clubs in Houston since it was founded in 2000, and we hold the distinction of being the first club in the Houston area to win the the Gold Medal at the USAV National Championships.
What makes the Developmental Club different from other volleyball programs, such as YMCA or a local sports association?
While those programs can be fun, they also have their flaws. Many times the coaching is inadequate, and there is no consistent training methodology. Without good coaching, you will find that each successive year brings more poor skills and bad habits that must be torn down, so that proper skills can be learned in their place. Plus, there are many clubs out there that have no capital investment other than a few dozen volleyballs.
Do you want a band-aid for your daugher’s current volleyball techniques? Or do you want to start her on the right track, learning the correct fundamental techniques from the start that will allow her to play at a high skill level?
Our idea is simple -- Each year, we will build consistent skills in young athletes by ensuring that every one of our coaches teaches "the Willowbrook Way" under the direction of our Training Director, Scott Mayhew.
When does the Developmental Club start and how long does it last?
The Developmental Club program first session begins in December. The second session begins in March. Practices are once a week on Sundays from 5:00pm - 7:00pm or Fridays 6:00pm - 8:00pm (due to holidays and tournaments). The teams will play in tournaments in the Houston area. The tournament schedule will be announced at a later date.
Cost
The total cost for the Developmental Program is $600 (plus $12 AAU sign up fee). There is a $200 Sign Up fee, which you pay online or in person. Then the other two payments ($200) are due on the 15th of each month (Dec/Jan for session 1, and Mar/Apr for session 2.)
Our Goal
Developing the younger athlete and allowing them to mature into excellent volleyball players is the goal of our club. Willowbrook is a true training club that stresses consistent teaching of technique and strategy across all teams and age groups. We train each athlete the same way from the age of 10 to 18. Each year in our program, she will advance her skills by learning more advanced techniques that build on what she has already learned.
Being a Willowbrook player is more than just being part of a volleyball team: it’s being part of an elite group of girls, all ages, that have the same goals! Each girl will form bonds with other players, find positive mentors, meet her next best friend, and above all, HAVE FUN! She will learn good fundamental skills, and at the same time she will find out what self-discipline, confidence and leadership is all about! And if she works hard and stays with the program, she can excel at the sport of volleyball.
How to Join
Developmental registration for the first session is NOW OPEN! This club is open registration (no tryout) and girls will be placed on teams after the first day based on age and skill. If you have friends you would like to be with, we will make sure that you get placed with them. If you are interested in becoming a Developmental Club player, you may register online here!
