Elite Travel (Open) Teams
**We won’t form teams unless they are truly capable of competing at the Open level.  Every year the amount of teams we have depends on the skill level that comes to us. **

Our travel teams will comprise anywhere from 1 to 3 teams at each age group from U14-U18.  The teams will play against other travel teams.   Being on an Elite travel team should be about playing at a high level – either because of the desire to be recruited or a desire to be challenged (or both).   Very high commitment level is required with the season starting in December and running until late May and some into early June.

• Any player who does not make the Elite travel team will be assessed for one of our Regional  Travel & Club division.
• Practices will either be 2 to 3 times a week, roughly around 60-70 practices for the season. **Other clubs practice 1 to 2 times a week (around 28 practices for the season)
• The tournament schedule includes the following: 5 region Tournaments, Qualifiers in January/February, 1-2 local Multi day tourneys, 2 to 3 out of state tournaments (will be chosen as a team) and opportunity to go to Nationals* (*at additional cost…more information to come).   For complete tournament list go here
• NERVA Tournaments are usually within an hour’s drive but some may be up to two hours away.  
• Parents provide transportation to practices and tournaments.
• Players are expected to attend all practices and tournaments.  We do understand that there can be some conflicts, but we expect that your volleyball team will be your 2nd priority behind schoolwork if you are on an Elite team. (Your family is also very important).
• Players will need to fill out a commitment form, stating which tournaments they can attend as well as practice scheduling problems for the whole season.  Your availability and scheduling commitment level can affect which team you get placed on.
• Time Commitment Expectations: Players are required to make practices and tournaments.  Completing your academic work is priority but our schedules are set up months in advance. Learning to balance your time to get all your academic work done should be taken seriously.  A coach should not find out the morning of that you are unable to make a practice or tournament.  If you have a conflict with a tournament you are to notify your coach 1 month in advance.  If you have a conflict with a practice, please notify your coach or Director 24hrs in advance.  Failure to notify your coach can have a negative effect on the teams practice session.
• If a player tests positive for Covid-19 they will not be allowed to return to team activities until after the 5-day quarantine.  Each player must have a face mask with them throughout the season as there may be facilities & tournaments that the requirement in order to participate.
• Failure to attend a tournament does not absolve you of the requirement to pay for that tournament (our costs won’t/do not go down if fewer players attend!)
• Player Recruiting Profile available for all players.
• No Team is formed in advance to tryouts. Teams will be chosen and posted by: October 31st (U12 & U14), November 14th (U15 to U18) by 8pm. All final rosters will post by November 18th, 2022, after players accept them spot
• **Please note that players have the chance of being given a spot on a team after the first tryout date. If you don’t receive one after 1st tryout it is only because we need to see more before making final decision on the players.

                        
Regional Travel Teams
**We won’t form teams unless they are truly capable of competing at the level.  Every year the number of teams we have depends on the skill level that comes to us. **

Our regional travel teams will comprise anywhere from 1-2 teams at the U14 level & 1- 3 teams each age group from U15-U18 depending on skill level at tryouts.  We will NOT make teams just to have them.  The teams will play against other club teams & travel teams.   Being on a regional team should be about playing at a high level – either because of the desire to be recruited or a desire to be challenged (or both).   Very high commitment level is required with the season starting in December and running until earlier or late May.

• Any player who does not make the regional level team will be accessed for our Regional Club division or In-House team.
• Practices will be 2 times a week, roughly around 40-50 practices for the season along with skills practices throughout the season. **Other clubs practice 1 to 2 times a week (around 28 practices for the season)
• The tournament schedule includes the following: 5 NERVA Tournaments, 2 or 3 Multi day New England Region local tournaments (depending on the team).
•   For complete tournament list go here
• NERVA Tournaments are usually within an hour’s drive, but some may be up to two hours away.  
• Parents provide transportation to practices and tournaments.
• Players are expected to attend all practices and tournaments.  We do understand that there can be some conflicts, but we expect that your volleyball team will be your 2nd priority behind schoolwork if you are on an Elite team. (Your family is also very important)
• Players will need to fill out a commitment form, stating which tournaments they can attend as well as practice scheduling problems for the whole season.  Your availability and scheduling commitment level can affect which team you get placed on.
• Time Commitment Expectations: Players are required to make practices and tournaments.  Completing your academic work is priority but our schedules are set up months in advance. Learning to balance your time to get all your academic work done should be taken seriously.  A coach should not find out the morning of that you are unable to make a practice or tournament.  If you have a conflict with a tournament, you are to notify your coach 1 month in advance.  If you have a conflict with a practice, please notify your coach or Director 24hrs in advance.  Failure to notify your coach can have a negative effect on the teams practice session.
• Failure to attend a tournament does not absolve you of the requirement to pay for that tournament (our costs won’t/do not go down if fewer players attend!)
• If a player tests positive for Covid-19 they will not be allowed to return to team activities until after the 5-day quarantine after the start of symptoms. Each player must have a face mask with them throughout the season as there may be facilities & tournaments that the requirement in order to participate.
• Player Recruiting Profile available for all players interested.
• No Team is formed in advance to tryouts. Teams will be chosen and posted by: October 31st (U12 & U14), November 14th (U15 to U18) by 8pm. All final rosters will post by November 18th, 2022, after players accept them spot
• **Please note that players have the chance of being given a spot on a team after the first tryout date. If you don’t receive one after 1st tryout it is only because we need to see more before making final decision on the players.

Regional Club Teams
Our Regional Program comprises teams at every skill level.  It’s open to players 12 years old and under through U18.  Whether you are just starting to play volleyball, play multiple sports for school or you are a skilled player who doesn’t wish to commit to the more intense Elite & regional travel program, we have a team for you!  

• Teams are formed by age and skill level.  
• The season runs from January through the beginning of May

• Each Regional Club team practices approximately 2.5-3 hours on Saturdays or Sundays * (end up with more practices than other clubs because they practice on Sundays).  Players should try to plan their vacations around practices and tournaments to the extent possible.
•  Includes a total of five NERVA tournaments.  All five tournaments are single-day events that take place on Sundays in the New England area and will be either in morning or afternoon.  ** Our club teams will have a chance to participate at Nike Boston tournament & other local multi day tourneys which will be an added price to those teams.  For complete tournament list go here
• Parents provide transportation to practices and tournaments.  Most Regional Club tournaments are within an hour’s drive, but some may be up to 2 hours away.
• Additional Skills Practices will be available during the week for players looking to get more time in or looking to work on specific skill.   More info to come…. stay tuned. 
• Players will need to fill out a commitment form, stating which tournaments they can attend as well as practice scheduling problems for the whole season.  Your availability and scheduling commitment level can affect which team’s you get placed on.
• Time Commitment Expectations: Players are required to make practices and tournaments.  Completing your academic work is priority but our schedules are set up months in advance. Learning to balance your time to get all your academic work done should be taken seriously.  A coach should not find out the morning of that you are unable to make a practice or tournament.  If you have a conflict with a tournament, you are to notify your coach 1 month in advance.  If you have a conflict with a practice, please notify your coach or Director 24hrs in advance.  Failure to notify your coach can have a negative effect on the teams practice session.
• If injured, you are still expected to be at practice.  Of course, we would never have you attend if it proved to be detrimental to your recovery process.  There are many things to be learned by sitting on the sidelines listening or helping assist a coach while recovering from your injury. 
• If a player tests positive for Covid-19 they will not be allowed to return to team activities until after the 5-day quarantine and/or negative test result. Each player must have a face mask with them throughout the season as there may be facilities & tournaments that the requirement in order to participate.
• Cuts will be made at tryouts.  Even though the commitment is less than our Elite & Regional Travel program we are looking to have a very strong skill level in our Regional Club Division.
• No Team is formed in advance to tryouts. Teams will be chosen and posted by: October 31st (U12 & U14), November 14th (U15 to U18) by 8pm. All final rosters will post by November 18th, 2022, after players accept them spot
• **Please note that players have the chance of being given a spot on a team after the first tryout date. If you don’t receive one after 1st tryout it is only because we need to see more before making final decision on the players.

                                       If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us. 

 In House Practice Team

This is for players we feel that could benefit from more coaching, were on the fence from making one of our teams above or for players who can’t commit to full season. Teams will be divided and made up by skill level.  Emphasis is placed on players learning, gaining and improving the skills required to compete.  They will have the ability to scrimmage the club teams and players will be given the opportunity to fill in on a club team when need.  Practices will be a once or twice a week & will be confirmed after everyone confirms all their information.   Season will start up in January and run until May.  This is a great opportunity for players looking to improve their skills in the off season.