Power Volleyball Academy About Us

The Organization

Power Volleyball Academy is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the

sport

of volleyball in the Southwest Volusia County and surrounding areas. We

are recognized

by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt entity as

an affiliated

organization under the Amateur Athletic Union of the U.S. Inc.’s group

determination

ruling.

Introduction/Philosophy

The purpose of Power Volleyball Academy is to give every girl that is interested in

the

Southwest Volusia County and surrounding areas, the chance to learn and

enhance

their skills in the sport of volleyball. The name of the academy is based

on the truth, that

“God does not give us a spirit of fear, but rather one of POWER,

of love and of self-

discipline.” It is a visual of the physical strength they can have

as an individual, through

teamwork as well as spiritual strength through prayer

and God’s Word. PVA is

completely dedicated to providing its athletes with the

technical, tactical and physical

training needed to reach their highest possible

potential. We strive to help each and

every player regardless of age or ability.

We want to teach and advance the skills and techniques in each girl that

participates

through structured and disciplined practices and tournaments.

When athletes are

young, it is easy for players and parents to make the mistake

of getting caught up in

trying to find the best team to play on or trying to play with

their friends. In the search to

play on the best team, however, players often

overlook the most important element of

long-term growth in the sport of volleyball,

which is the training and development of

individual skills. College coaches do

not recruit elite teams; they recruit elite players

with elite skills. By providing the

best possible training and developing the skills of each

athlete, we can provide

the best possible club experience for each athlete.

We want to encourage and assist girls in reaching their goals and dreams to

play

volleyball in college and in life. We believe that being involved in sports will

give girls

valuable life experiences, the appreciation of hard work, self discipline,

respect,

commitment and intense training. This volleyball academy is designed

for high school,

middle school and elementary age athletes. Power Volleyball

Academy will field teams

in various age classifications sanctioned by the AAU

(Amateur Athletic Union).

We understand that we are providing a service to you, the players and parents,

not the

other way around. This understanding is what drives us to provide the

best possible

club experience for everyone involved.

“Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do.

Attitude

determines how well you do it."- Lou Holtz, college football coach

About the AAU

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is one of the largest, non-profit, volunteer,

sports

organizations in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is

dedicated

exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and

physical fitness

programs. The AAU was founded in 1888 to establish standards

and uniformity in

amateur sport. During its early years the AAU served as a leader

in international sport

representing the U.S. in the international sports federations.

The AAU worked closely

with the Olympic movement to prepare athletes for the

Olympic Games. After the

Amateur Sports Act of 1978, the AAU has focused its

efforts into providing sports

programs for all participants of all ages beginning at

the grass roots level. The

philosophy of "Sports for All, Forever" is shared by

nearly 500,000 participants, and over

50,000 volunteers. The AAU is divided into

57 distinct Associations. These Associations

annually sanction more than 34

sports programs, 250 national championships, and

over 10,000 local events.

Master Coach Concept/Systematic Approach to Training

Our desire here at PVA is to have each athlete receive the same comprehensive

training

as everyone else in her age group regardless of individual or team skill

level. In most

clubs, each athlete is at the mercy of his or her individual coach

and can result into

inefficient and poorly organized practices. The master coach

is in charge of developing

and implementing the practice plan for all the athletes

an making sue that all the

involved coaches understand the practice plan,

thereby assuring each athlete the same

high quality training during practice.

Having a systematic approach to training, players

can continue to develop and

improve each year and build on what they learn each

season instead of starting

over again each year with a new coach.

Life Lessons

Words and concepts such as Commitment, Sacrifice, Responsibility,

Accountability,

Dedication and Perseverance have great value in not only

athletics, but all areas of our

lives, when approached positively, athletics teaches

life skills. Our athletes learn the

lessons of winning and losing. Winning with

grace. Winning without false pride that

causes future failure. Losing with honor

and respect for the opponent. Our athletes learn

how to deal with pressure. The

butterflies an athlete feel when she serves game point?

Not unlike the butterflies

she feels when walking in the room to take the SAT. Our

athletes learn respect

for teamwork. The best player on a team cannot succeed by

herself. The

contributions of every player on the team are important. We also want our

players

to understand what it means to be part of a team and what the words TEAM an

TEAMMATE really stand for-a group of people who share a common goal

together and

understand and agree to make the sacrifices necessary to make

that goal become a

reality

Our athletes learn the importance of goal setting and how hard work in

preparation

leads to success. They learn to approach practice as a time to

change how they play, for

the better. Doing the wrong thing more often is not

much help. It is better to change, and

do the right thing.

It remains true that much of an athlete’s advancement and improvement is still

up to the

individual. Good work habits and commitment are necessary for top

success as an elite

player. And God given gifts of athletic talent, size and speed

are empowering. But this

athlete also needs elite training and positive structure.

Players from beginners to

seasoned veterans, who have a sincere desire and

commitment to improve, have found

that AAU club participation will maximize

their chance for success. If you share our

philosophy and our commitment to

excellence, we hope that you will consider Power

Volleyball Academy. Let us

succeed in helping you succeed. As part of PVA there will be

an emphasis on

team building activities within the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can athletes participate in other sports? Yes, of course. PVA athletes are

allowed to

play other sports. When you know what team you’re on and receive

your practice and

competition schedule then you will be able to see any conflicts

and make proper

arrangements. We ask that players inform us if they are

participating in another sport so

we can make that necessary arrangements for

their team as a whole if there are going

to be conflicts. Some athletes have

chosen as a goal to play volleyball at the collegiate

level and they must

understand that serious training and competition is necessary for a

player to

reach their potential and possibly achieve their goal.

Is there a tryout fee? Is there a tryout deposit required? No and No. We are

assuming if

you try-out for Power you will be playing for PVA.

Can I still make the club if I did not play here last year? Absolutely. We have an

OPEN

tryout for everyone and anyone. It does not matter if a new player played

elsewhere last

season; this is a new season and a fresh start.

How many players are on each team? We strive to have 8-10 players on each

team.

More than 10 makes it difficult for coaches to give all players playing time

and less than

ten can result in teams being short players in case of injury and/or

conflicts.

Do all players get “equal” playing time? This is a tricky question because there is

such thing as “equal” playing time in volleyball. Volleyball is different from

other sports in

that it is not a timed game; there are no innings, no quarters or

halves to base playing

time. Due to the nature and speed of the game, you

cannot judge “time” by rotations or

points in volleyball either. We understand that

all players practice so they can play in

games. We strive to give all players “fair”

playing time based on practice, ability,

attendance, skills, positions, situations,

etc.