MINI CLUB (AUG-OCT)

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WE HAVE ONLY A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF OPENINGS IN THE 10U-12U AGE GROUPS. WE ARE SOLD OUT FOR THE 13U & 14U AGE GROUPS.

PRACTICE LOCATION IS HAILE MIDDLE SCHOOL (SR 64)

What is Mini Club?

Mini-Club is a 8-9 week program that is a mini version of club volleyball. Elementary and Middle School aged athletes practice and train within a team setting, participate in 2 one day events against other clubs, during the Fall season when HS volleyball is typically taking place. This is our most popular program outside of our travel teams. It is great for newer kids who want to experience what club volleyball is as well as our more experienced Middle School age players who are looking to prep for the upcoming club season.

Unlike Travel, we do not have a tryout for mini-club. We will ability group players within age groups and select teams once we are able to work with the players over a few practices. Practices are heavy in skill, movement, and game like concepts that will prepare players to be able to play at the highest levels. We teach our players foundational skills that will be used at the High School and throughout their volleyball careers. We incorporate competitive concepts to keep the training fast paced and challenging. Majority of our coaches are educators and all have head coaching experience at the High School and Club levels. They do an excellent job of breaking down skills and building them up so kids can apply them to various situations.

Cost: $550
(1) Full Payment of $550 on Aug 18
(2) Payments of $300 on Aug 18 & $250 on Sep 17

Exact Cash in an envelope with player’s name on it or Check made out to WAVE with player’s name in the memo section.

Placement: We do our best to place everyone on a team after the first 2-3 practices and work to not hold a tryout. Depending on the numbers we may host a tryout with specific ages or teams. Again this is not the goal, but may be an option if we need to. If a player does not make a team, we will look at training only or refund your money. Having a tryouts has only occurred one time in our 12 years of mini-club.

Typically we have a 10U, 11U, (2) 12U, (2) 13U, & (2-3) 14U teams.

Grades: 4th to 8th

Chart to use for Age groups.

Practice Dates:
Aug: 18, 20, 25, 27, 28, (5 practices)
Sep: 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 (8 practices)
Oct: 1, 6, 8 (3 practices) – 14th & 16th will be used as make up days
*Optional Flex days are Sunday Mornings at Braden River HS if needed

Practice Times:
10U-12U 5:45-7:15
13U-14U 7:15-8:45

Practice Location:
HAILE MIDDLE

Duration: 8-9 Weeks (16 Practices)

Tournaments: EXACT EVENTS ARE TBD

Late September – Wiregrass Sports Complex – Wesley Chapel
Early October – Advent Health Fieldhouse – Winter Haven
* These are one day events. Play takes place either 8a-2p or 3p-9p

We do not know the day/schedule until week of event unfortunately.

Needed Apparel:

Provided to player: 1 Numbered Uniform Top & 1 Practice Shirt

Must Have: Black Nike Spandex Shorts, White Nike Knee Pads

Coaches: Ralph McElhiney, Jeff Schmucker, Jon Sherfy, Emily Camp, Jordan Martin, Aleks Rowan

Required Membership: AAU Youth membership.

  • Visit AAUsports.org & register for a 25-26 youth athlete membership
    The members window runs (8/15/2025 to 8/31/2026)
  • Must have a 2025-2026 membership to participate.
  • Select WAVE Volleyball by using club code: w3debf