U13's Information for 2023-2024 Season

We are thrilled to announce that we will again be offering a U-13 club opportunity to local players looking to learn to play at a high level as they progress through middle school with the goal of playing in high school and college.

Please see the open gym and tryout information below for more details on the dates and times! Club Prep clinics registration and information can be found on the "Registration Page" in September.

Register for the open gyms below using the link:

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

TTo register for one of the limited spots at open gyms and tryouts, you must register on the registration page of the website AND get a KRVA tryout for insurance purposes . ( https://krva.org/athlete-membership/)

We will Only Be Accepting Online Registrations.
Space is limited for all sessions and times are subject to change due to heavy demand. Don't miss out and register today!

Location- Redline Athletics (101 Commerce Drive, Montgomeryville)

U-13:
Co-Head Coach: Brandon Johnson
Co-Head Coach: Julie Booth
Asst. Coach- TBD

FREE Open Gyms:
(max 35 Players @ Tryouts, waivers & AAU membership required)

October 1st- 830-10 Am
October 8th- 830-10 Am
October 10th- 630-8 PM
October 15th- 830-10 Am

TRYOUTS ($30 fee):
October 22nd- 8-1o AM (subject to change)

U-13 Club Package details:

Estimated Cost Next Season: $2,450
(not including apparel- Approx. $140)
(Subject to Change based on schedule adjustments)

Projected Tournament Schedule

-2-3 Single Days

-7 Multi-Days

The team will play a challenging tournament schedule aimed at combining winning with being challenged every tournament weekend to get better. We will also focus on creating a passion, work ethic, and love for the game. We will combine several single day events with the bigger multi day tournaments, which we will use to seek exposure to higher levels of play.

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)
Prez Day : Feb 18-19 (*Hotel not required)
West Chester Beetle Bash (West Chester, PA): Mar 18-19 (*Hotel not required)
Northeast Qualifier (Philadelphia, PA) (*Hotels not included in club fees)
TBD (*Hotels not included in club fees)
TBD (*Hotels not included in club fees)
TBD (*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 (not

included in club fees

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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