
ACADEMY
Our Academy program is a club-prep experience focused on individual skill development and local competition, offering a flexible schedule ideal for multi-sport athletes with weekly skills and team practices.
Questions?
DIG Academy program questions, contact
Katie Clouston at kclouston@dallassportsplex.com

Is Academy right for your player?
​(Ages 9U-12U. See chart below for age definitions.)
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Academy is a club prep style program the focuses on individual skill development of the athlete while introducing them to competitive volleyball in the North Texas Region. Players in Academy often play multiple sports. The practice and game/tournament schedule is a modified version of club to provide players with more flexibility to accommodate other activities while being fully committed to their teams. Players have a 1.5 hr skills training session on Sundays and a 1.5 hr team practice during the week. Teams will compete in competitive league play and two local NTR sanctioned tournaments. All practices and league games will be held at the Dallas Sportsplex. NTR tournaments are located in the greater DFW area.
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Whether your player is newer to the Club volleyball scene or looking for something that better fits their busy schedule, Academy is the place where they can grow and develop their skill sets, love for the game, and build great relationships along the way!​​​
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How to Prepare for Tryouts
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If you are new to the club, follow the DIG VBC social media to stay informed on upcoming events (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
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Get to know our exceptional coaching team by attending camps and clinics
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Ask coaches for feedback on areas for improvement
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Determine which team is the best fit for your athlete by getting to know the coaches, understanding the team commitment, cost and schedule

USAV Age Definitions (for 2025-2026 season)
To determine the correct age division, please find the Month of Birth in the left column and then the year of birth in the same row. The heading of the column matching the Year of Birth is the correct age bracket.
