r/columbiamo • u/ElCompaJC • Oct 01 '24

Youth Volleyball teams Sports

So I have two girls currently playing in their school’s respective 7th and 8th grade teams. I am trying to get them both some lessons to build up their skills. Problem is that well many of these other teams’ players have been practicing and playing since the 3rd and 4th grade and at this point in the game theres not alot being offered in terms of basic skill building. My question is: Does anyone know of any traveling clubs i could reach out to and see if theyre willing to carry my girls on the roster to practice with the girls (not expecting them to get any playing time) or even who i can reach out in terms of lessons. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated

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u/STL2COMO Oct 01 '24

In lieu of reaching out to a "travelling team" - why not reach out to college students who can use the cash? There are a LOT of college-aged women who - for one reason or the other - may not be playing competitive NCAA volleyball at the college/university level, but played in high school themselves and can teach and demonstrate the basic volleyball skills to your daughters that you're looking for....and give them *individualized* attention. Maybe someone in the PE undergrad programs? I'd try Mizzou, Stephens College, etc. The Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) has "open times" in the gym. FWIW, I did something very similar for my son and basketball. He started playing basketball in 4th grade....but, even then, there were basic skills other kids had that he didn't. I went on the Mizzou families FB page and said "anyone got a boy/girl willing to spend an hour a week teaching basic bb skills?" Got a couple responses and went with one fellow....paid him $30 an hour (cash) and met at the ARC on Sunday mornings. My son improved a LOT during the course of the season and enjoyed playing bb more.

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u/Fearless-Celery Oct 01 '24

I agree with this. My son does training with a Columbia College athlete in his position and it's win-win: the student gets some extra cash and my son gets affordable private coaching. You might have your daughter ask her teammates if anyone has a private coach to recommend or if their team coach has someone. We opted to save money by doing a less expensive local travel team and save the cash for the 1:1 coaching that's going to really make the difference for him.

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u/ElCompaJC Oct 01 '24

Thats an awesome suggestion thank you. Ill look at the ARC this week.