Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find a wide range of common questions that are asked regarding Team Indiana, our policies, tryouts and philosophy. Although we have made an effort to help identify some of the questions and concerns you may have, we understand that we have not covered all of them. If you need any additional information or have any further questions, we invite you to contact us at 317.354.0570 or webmaster@teamindianavolleyball.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
- What is Team Indiana Volleyball?
Team Indiana is a volleyball club that is dedicated to the skill development of young female athletes ranging in ages from 18u-10u. We host our club season from January through the end of May or the end of June (depending on team placement). We also offer summer camps and fall clinics along with private lessons year round.
- What is the mission of Team Indiana Volleyball Club?
“Team Indiana is dedicated to the cultivation of developmental skills in young players and providing opportunities for girls to grow as individuals as well as elite volleyball players.”
- Who are the coaches at Team Indiana?
Team Indiana has one of the most experienced coaching staffs in the state of Indiana. We recruit, hire, train and retain the most dedicated coaches available. We offer training to all of our coaches year-round. The most important aspect of our staff is that all of our Team Indiana coaches make a commitment to serve the mission of our organization. Our 2012 coaching line up is listed on our coaches page of the website. There may be some changes with the coaching staff based on the IHSAA rules.
- What is JVA? JVA is a chapter of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). With a membership of over 4,900 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individual and companies dedicated to enhancing and developing the sport of volleyball. "The mission of the Junior Volleyball Association is to represent, communicate and lobby for the development, growth and marketing of all levels of Youth and Junior Volleyball. It will be an inclusive organization that allows all clubs a voice and a vote in helping shape a positive future for the sport."
- Why does Team Indiana chose to participate in JVA and not USAV?
- Here are a few of the main reasons why Team Indiana is exclusively JVA:
- Cost effective – parents will save nearly $2,000 a year by eliminating participation in USAV and USAV sanctioned events.
- Less travel – teams will not have to travel across the country to participate in qualifiers. Most tournaments are held regionally (Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, etc.).
- The clubs that are already involved in JVA are some of the most successful and dominating clubs across the country. Partnering with such elite clubs allows us to play some of the best competition at each tournament.
- How much are Team Indiana Club dues for the 2012 club season?
The club fee schedule Team Indiana Elite 15s/16s/17s/18s:
Tryout Deposit $300 (due at first tryout) – non refundable once teams are selected
Security Deposit $436 (due at TI scrimmage – 12/11/11)
First Installment $436 (due no later than 1/31/12)
Second Installment $436 (due no later than 2/29/12)
Third Installment $436 (due no later than 3/31/12)
Fourth Installment $436 (due no later than 4/30/12)
*Fifth Installment This will be used to budget out end of the year tournaments and travel (due no later than 5/31/12)
The club fee schedule for Team Indiana 15s/16s/17s/18s:
Tryout Deposit $300 (due at first tryout) – non refundable once teams are selected
Security Deposit $376 (due at TI scrimmage – 12/11/11)
First Installment $376 (due no later than 1/31/12)
Second Installment $376 (due no later than 2/29/12)
Third Installment $376 (due no later than 3/31/12)
Fourth Installment $376 (due no later than 4/30/12)
*Fifth Installment This will be used to budget out end of the year tournaments and travel (due no later than 5/31/12)
The club fee schedule for Team Indiana Elite 14s:
Tryout Deposit $300 (due at first tryout) – non refundable once teams are selected
Security Deposit $376 (due at TI scrimmage – 12/11/11)
First Installment $376 (due no later than 1/31/12)
Second Installment $376 (due no later than 2/29/12)
Third Installment $376 (due no later than 3/31/12)
Fourth Installment $376 (due no later than 4/30/12)
*Fifth Installment This will be used to budget out end of the year tournaments and travel (due no later than 5/31/12)
The club fee schedule for Team Indiana Elite 13s:
Tryout Deposit $300 (due at first tryout) – non refundable once teams are selected
Security Deposit $316 (due at TI scrimmage – 12/11/11)
First Installment $316 (due no later than 1/31/12)
Second Installment $316(due no later than 2/29/12)
Third Installment $316 (due no later than 3/31/12)
Fourth Installment $316 (due no later than 4/30/12)
*Fifth Installment This will be used to budget out end of the year tournaments and travel (due no later than 5/31/12)
The club fee schedule for Team Indiana 14s/13s:
Tryout Deposit $300 (due at first tryout) – non refundable once teams are selected
Security Deposit $276 (due at TI scrimmage – 12/11/11)
First Installment $276 (due no later than 1/31/12)
Second Installment $276(due no later than 2/29/12)
Third Installment $276 (due no later than 3/31/12)
Fourth Installment $276 (due no later than 4/30/12)
*Fifth Installment This will be used to budget out end of the year tournaments and travel (due no later than 5/31/12)
The club fee schedule for Team Indiana Elite 12s:
Tryout Deposit $300 (due at first tryout) – non refundable once teams are selected
Security Deposit $244 (due at TI scrimmage – 12/11/11)
First Installment $244 (due no later than 1/31/12)
Second Installment $244 (due no later than 2/29/12)
Third Installment $244 (due no later than 3/31/12)
Fourth Installment $244 (due no later than 4/30/12)
*Fifth Installment This will be used to budget out end of the year tournaments and travel (due no later than 5/31/12)
The club fee schedule for Team Indiana 12s:
Tryout Deposit $300 (due at first tryout) – non refundable once teams are selected
Security Deposit $190 (due at TI scrimmage – 12/11/11)
First Installment $190 (due no later than 1/31/12)
Second Installment $190 (due no later than 2/29/12)
Third Installment $190 (due no later than 3/31/12)
Fourth Installment $190 (due no later than 4/30/12)
*Fifth Installment This will be used to budget out end of the year tournaments and travel (due no later than 5/31/12)
The club fee schedule for Team Indiana 10s:
Tryout Deposit $300 (due at first tryout) – non refundable once teams are selected
Security Deposit $160 (due at TI scrimmage – 12/11/11)
First Installment $160 (due no later than 1/31/12)
Second Installment $160 (due no later than 2/29/12)
Third Installment $160 (due no later than 3/31/12)
Fourth Installment $160 (due no later than 4/30/12)
*Fifth Installment This will be used to budget out end of the year tournaments and travel (due no later than 5/31/12)
* Some teams may experience a sixth or seventh installment depending upon individualized team tournaments and travel expenses.
- What do these club dues cover?
Club dues cover practice and court time, insurance coverage, JVA membership, Asics player pack and coaching. It does not pay for playing time. Of course, everyone wants to play as much as possible in competitive matches, but in terms of player development, time spent in practice is more valuable than match time.
- What is not included in the club dues?
Tournament fees (divided by all players on the team), coaches travel (divided by all players on the team), team travel, AAU membership, team gear and individual travel will be additional costs that you will see on your installments. These things will be in detail on your billing so that you know exactly where your money is going.
- How do we pay our dues?
Installments will be emailed out and posted on our web site under the Team Indiana login section. You can either pay your bill online with a credit card. You may also mail in a check or cash, or you can drop it in our payment box in the Team Indiana Lobby. The club installments can be paid up front with a 5% discount, but tournament fees and travel expenses will still be billed on each installment.
- When are tryouts for the 2012 club season?
Sunday, October 30th will be the first date for the 12s/13s/14s and all other age groups will begin on Sunday, November 6th. The complete tryout schedule is posted with exact dates and times for each age group.
- How often are practices?
All teams will practice three times per week (our Team Indiana Elite 14s will practice four times per week). Our Team Indiana Elite teams from 14 and up practice 8 hours a week, and all of our Team Indiana teams 12 and up practice 6 hours. The Team Indiana 10s will practice twice a week for 1 ½ each time. In general, two of these practices will take place on weeknights and will usually not begin earlier than 4:30 p.m. and will not run later than 10:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to schedule practices for our younger age groups early in the evening. Weekend practices may be on Saturdays or Sundays. However, Sunday practices will not begin before 12:00 noon to accommodate family and/or church commitments.
- Where are practices held?
All practices will be held in our state-of-the-art facility at 2570 North Shadeland Avenue. We do not use any other sites for practices.
- How often do teams play in tournaments? It is our belief that there are positive benefits to our athletes’ participation in tournaments. Dependent upon the age and competitive level of each team, the number of tournaments in which we participate will vary from team to team. On average our teams will play anywhere from 8 – 12 tournaments in a club season. Each coach will discuss each team’s goals with respect to the season and participation in tournaments further at a team meeting held by the head coach. Teams will average about two tournaments per month.
- When do we get tournament information (when and where they play)?
Most tournament schedules are not posted until two or three days prior to the event. We will have links on the team page so that you can check to see when schedules are posted. Team Indiana has no control on the time frame in which tournaments are posted.
- How long is the club season?
Tryouts are held in November, and we offer skill session nights in December along with the Team Indiana Scrimmage Day (12/11/11). Team practices will begin the week of January 2nd. The Team Indiana Elite teams will go until the end of June, and all of the Team Indiana teams will finish at the middle to end of May.
- Is playing time guaranteed?
Playing time is not guaranteed for anyone. Playing time is earned during practices and is left to the discretion of the coach. Club dues only cover practice times and not playing time. Of course, everyone wants to play as much as possible in competitive matches, but in terms of player development, time spent in practice is more valuable than match time.
- Can the multi-sport athlete play for Team Indiana?
Yes, many of our student-athletes participate in more than one sport, especially in our younger age groups. Naturally, as the teams advance to a higher level of competition, we see less of the multi-sport athlete. There is a section on the tryout registration where we ask our athletes if they intend to participate in additional sports or activities that may conflict with Team Indiana. The most important thing that a multi-sport athlete has to do is communicate with her coach regarding her other sport. Most coaches are willing to work around the athletes schedule if they are up front about conflicts.
- Does Team Indiana help with the college recruiting process?
Another benefit that Team Indiana is proud to provide is a dedicated Recruiting Coordinator. Michelle Coleman has been working hard and assisting Team Indiana athletes pursue their dreams of playing at the collegiate level. Team Indiana takes pride in providing one source for our athletes, our families and college coaches throughout the recruiting process. To date, every athlete that has wanted to play in college has been provided the opportunity to do so - a 100% success rate!!
- Can I work off or fundraise my fees?
We allow families to work in the pro shop or concession stand to help pay for their club dues. Those dates that are available for athletes and parents to work will be sent out to all who sign up at the beginning of the year.
- Are there any IHSAA rules that will affect us for Team Indiana?
- No staff members from a particular high school may coach roster players from that high school while school is in session. High school staff may coach players from other schools at any time, and their own players after the school year has ended.
- No more than three players from one high school may play for a single team.
- The above rule (number 2) does not apply to seniors, to grade school students or to students who are not on the school’s team.
- Athletes may play an outside sport at the same time as they play another sport for their high school. (You may play Team Indiana Volleyball and school basketball at the same time.)
- You may not play Team Indiana Volleyball and high school volleyball at the same time.
- Will you have any Open Houses or Information Nights?
We are currently working on our Open House schedule and Information Night dates. All dates and times will be posted online as they become available. We do suggest that anyone who is new to club volleyball or Team Indiana that you attend one of these so that you can get all of your questions answered prior to tryouts.
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