U16s Information for 2023-2024 Season

*Please note- tryouts were held in July 2023 this year due to changes in KRVA regulations but we are still looking for 1-2 additional players for 2023. Please email Coach Brandon with interest.

We are thrilled to announce that we will again be offering a U-16 club opportunity to local players looking to prepare for the higher levels of High School and playing collegiately. Tentative package information can be found at the bottom of this page, subject to change based on team selection and availability.

Please see the open gym and tryout information below for more details on the dates and times!

Free open gym and tryout registrations can be found using the link below:

https://www.pinnaclevba.com/club-registrations

To register for one of the limited spots at open gyms and tryouts, please register on the registration page of the website AND get a KRVA tryout membership.

Space is limited for all sessions and times are subject to change due to heavy demand. Don't miss out and register today!

TRYOUT LOCATION: Hatboro Hoops- 1250 Easton Road, Hatboro

U-16:
Co-head Coach- CoacH: Caitlin Saalfrank
Co-Head Coach: Colette Paterson

free Open Gyms:
(max 35 Players, waivers & USAV Tryout membership required)

Sunday June 25th- 400 pm-600 pm
Sunday July 9th- 400 pm-600 pm
Sunday July 16th- 400 pm-600 pm
Thursday July 20th-600-730 PM (*@ Bethany Bible in Hatfield)

TRYOUTS ($30 fee):
Sunday July 23rd- 11-1 CHANGED! PM

Call Back/2nd Tryout day- Tuesday 7/25

U-16 Club Package details:

Estimated Cost Next season: $TBD

(Subject to Change based on schedule adjustments)

Projected Tournament Schedule

-2-3 Single Days

-6-7 Multi-Days

The teams will play a challenging tournament schedule aimed at combining winning with being challenged every tournament weekend to get better. We will attend high level Multi-Day tournament schedule aimed at gaining player exposure for players with the goal of playing in college in the future and preparing players for High School varsity level volleyball.

Potential Multi-Day Tournaments include (Subject to Change Based on dates and schedule flexibility):

MLK Kickoff Classic (Manheim, PA): January 14-16, 2023 (*Hotels not included in club fees)
Capitol Hill Classic (Washington, DC): Feb 18-19 (*Hotels not included in club fees)
KRVA February Freeze (Manheim, PA) (*Hotels not included in club fees)
KRVA Bid Tournament (Harrisburg, PA) (*Hotels not included in club fees)
West Chester Beetle Bash (West Chester, PA): (*Hotel not required)
Northeast Qualifier (Philadelphia, PA 3 Days) (*Hotel not required)
BeachFest AAU Qualifier (*Hotels not included in club fees)

*AAU Nationals (if no bid won) or USA Volleyball Nationals (if Bid is won) - tentative based on team interest

Practices and Clinics:

Two team practices per week (4 hours- schedule to be determined)
Additional 1.5 or 2 hour Positional small group clinics each week (schedule to be determined)
Team agility training (1 hour) at Redline Athletics
Additional voluntary paid agility/ball control training with coach Brandon available

With the team playing a challenging schedule, practices and training will be the key to a successful season. With the great core group of coaches, Pinnacle VBA players will learn from several high level coaches throughout the season.

Two team practices per week (4 hours- schedule to be determined)
Additional 1.5 or 2 hour Positional small group clinics each week (schedule to be determined)
Required Weekly Zoom learning, mindset training, film review with Coach Brandon
Additional voluntary paid training with coach Brandon available
Early season team agility training at Redline Athletics (1 Hour)

Jerseys & Apparel:

Pinnacle Volleyball Academy prides itself on providing a high quality and affordable experience for all of our players. We understand every family and player has different preferences and we value providing a customizable experience for your club season. Below are some details on how we handle club apparel:

Each player receives 2 Pinnacle VBA Jerseys
Players will also be required to purchase 1 Long Sleeve and 1 Short Sleeve Pinnacle VBA Warm-Up/Shirts.
Players will also receive 3 required practice shirts this season in an effort to establish culture across the club.
Each team also has its own Pinnacle VBA store that they can purchase additional apparel for players,

parents, and siblings, at their preference.

Store Items include:

A) Volleyball Bags

B) Sweatshirts/"Hoodies"

C) Pullovers/Quarter Zips

D) Additional options for Long and Short Sleeve T-shirts

E) Hats

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