FAQ

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are excited for our 1st Team Indiana Boys season and want you to be a part of it! We have been training some of Indiana’s most elite female volleyball athletes since Team Indiana was founded in 2004, and can’t wait to provide the same great training for the Boys.  Below you will find a wide range of common questions that are asked regarding Team Indiana Boys, our policies, tryouts and philosophy. Although we have made an effort to help identify some of the questions and concerns you may have, we understand that we have not covered all of them. If you need any additional information or have any further questions, we invite you to contact us at 317.354.0570 or webmaster@teamindianavolleyball.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Additional FAQ will be added to this page soon, so please check back![/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”What is Team Indiana Volleyball?” tab_id=”1564604349139-d7c8dc73-348f”][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is our mission?” tab_id=”1564604349264-f1eb848d-2869″][vc_column_text]“Team Indiana is dedicated to the cultivation of developmental skills in young players and providing opportunities for girls to grow as individuals as well as elite volleyball players.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What does the season look like?” tab_id=”1564604500736-da03e891-99c9″][vc_column_text]

•  September – Mid-October: Positional Training – by skill Sunday and/or Monday evenings
• Mid-October through February: Team practices (3/week)
• March & April: Open Gyms for the high school aged-athletes will be held on Sunday’s, while they play in their high school season. Positional training for the non high school kids.
• Late May through early July: Team practices (3/week)

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is positional training?” tab_id=”1564604757918-f181ea64-7b91″][vc_column_text]We have seen great results in our girls training with positional training opportunities  This allows the athlete to really focus on their technique and train with coaches that specialize in that position.

• • Defense, passing, serve and serve receive with Lexi Sanglang, Melissa Antrim, Angie Adelesberger, Lauren
  • Hitting and blocking with Hall of famer Nate Berg (IPFW), National Champion Andrea Behling & Indiana All Star Luke Reks
  • Setting with Club director Brian Murray, National Champion Ryan Pence & Indiana All Star Timothy Cassaday

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• Signing Fee: $75 (due at signing)
• Clue Due: 10 monthly installments of $280 (due last day of the month – September – June)

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What do these club dues cover?” tab_id=”1566404324428-57a842cc-9229″][vc_column_text]Club dues cover practices (including positional training & sports performance training), insurance coverage, player pack, on-court coaching, tournament entry fees and coaches travel cost. It does NOT cover playing time at tournaments. Of course, everyone wants to play as much as possible in competitive matches, but in terms of player development, time spent in practice is more valuable than match time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is not included in the club dues? ” tab_id=”1566404393192-de6bc01b-53a8″][vc_column_text]Outside of your monthly installments, you will incur cost for your travel, USAV membership and any custom team spirit wear you choose to purchase.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do we pay our dues?” tab_id=”1566404418950-92e59b98-eecb”][vc_column_text]Invoices are emailed on a monthly basis. You can pay your bill online with a credit card, via check, or cash. The club dues can be paid up front with a 5% discount, but tournament fees and travel expenses will still be billed on each installment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How can we learn more?” tab_id=”1564605148960-8494d4d6-47dc”][vc_column_text]We will have an information meeting Sunday, August 18th at 6:30pm at Team Indiana.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1535137273896{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”How much are Team Indiana Club dues for the upcoming club season?” tab_id=”1505782932356-2a832ac7-f721″][vc_column_text]

• Tryout Registration fee: $175 (due at first tryout) – nonrefundable once teams are selected
• Elite 15s-18s fees: 6 monthly installments of  $495 (due last day of the month – December – May)
• Elite 14s / Elite 13.1:  6 monthly installments of $450 (due last day of the month – December – May)
• Elite 13s:  6 monthly installments of $390 (due last day of the month – December – May)
• Elite 11s/12s:  6 monthly installments of $270 (due last day of the month – December – May)
• Elite 10s:  4 monthly installments of $140 (due last day of the month – December – March)
• Regional:  4 monthly installments of $295 (due last day of the month – December – March)

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What do these club dues cover? ” tab_id=”1505783049637-45758310-b793″][vc_column_text]Club dues cover practices, insurance coverage, player pack and on-court coaching. It does NOT cover playing time at tournaments. Of course, everyone wants to play as much as possible in competitive matches, but in terms of player development, time spent in practice is more valuable than match time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is not included in the club dues? ” tab_id=”1505783091056-9cf82d06-779e”][vc_column_text]In addition to club dues, tournament fees (divided by all players on the team) & coaches travel (divided by all players on the team) will be added to your monthly installment. These things will be in detail on your statement so that you know exactly where your money is going. Outside of your monthly installments, you will incur cost for your travel, AAU and/or USAV membership and any custom team spirit wear you choose to purchase. Even if you choose to pay club dues up front you will still receive monthly installments to cover expenses listed above.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do we pay our dues? ” tab_id=”1505783130529-a410302a-ef29″][vc_column_text]Invoices are emailed on a monthly basis. You can pay your bill online with a credit card, via check, or cash. The club dues can be paid up front with a 5% discount, but tournament fees and travel expenses will still be billed on each installment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is our mission?” tab_id=”1505495486176-7d06225a-5b67″][vc_column_text]“Team Indiana is dedicated to the cultivation of developmental skills in young players and providing opportunities for girls to grow as individuals as well as elite volleyball players.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is Team Indiana Volleyball?” tab_id=”1505495486079-44ea7c7c-f4af”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Does Team Indiana help with the college recruiting process?” tab_id=”1505495576303-9db15fdc-9f4c”][vc_column_text]ABSOLUTELY!  And no one does it like our dedicated Recruiting Coordinator. Michelle Coleman does!  Since 2005, she has been working hard and assisted over 170 athletes pursue their dreams of playing at the collegiate level! Team Indiana takes pride in providing one source for our athletes, our families and college coaches throughout the entire recruiting process. To date, every athlete that has wanted to play in college has been provided the opportunity to do so – a 100% success rate!  Our recruiting assistance is incomparable.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Who are the coaches at Team Indiana?” tab_id=”1505782848978-e5fd61d8-7b69″][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”When are tryouts for the upcoming club season? ” tab_id=”1505783178656-332671c0-0ad0″][vc_column_text]Sunday, October 21, 2018 will be the first date for the 10s/11s/12s/13s/14s.  The 15s/16s/17s/18s will begin Sunday, November 4, 2018.  The complete tryout schedule, including open gyms, pre-tryout clinics, open houses and information nights, can be found on the tryout information page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are tryouts like? ” tab_id=”1505783232477-602652a9-84b3″][vc_column_text]Tryouts will consist of physical testing, skill testing and game situations. Each age division tryout will be different based on needs and number of athletes trying out. Team Indiana’s tryout process is different than several area clubs in the fact that we do not give out offers or bids. We assume that every player going through tryouts wants to participate at Team Indiana. Once teams are selected, each athlete will receive a phone call from the coach of their team. At that time the coach will inform the athlete of the team level and the date of the preseason team meeting. If for some reason, we cannot place an athlete on a team, you will get a phone call from the office and at that time, the athlete can be put on our waiting list. However, we will do everything in our power to place every player who tries out for Team Indiana.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do you have anything prior to tryouts that players can attend?” tab_id=”1505783272895-712a2f1c-2461″][vc_column_text]Yes, Team Indiana hosts free clinics for ages 8-14 and open gyms for 15-18s prior to tryouts.   Athletes will need to complete the online RSVP & waiver to participate. This is a free of charge opportunity for players to come in and participate in a few drill and scrimmage situations.  Each open gym will be run by Team Indiana staff. Coaches and staff are always available to answer questions.   The complete tryout schedule, including open houses and information night, can be found on the tryout information page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Are parents allowed to watch the tryout process?” tab_id=”1505783338137-42e9c603-828d”][vc_column_text]Absolutely! Parents are welcomed to attend any and all tryout sessions, however, we require them to stay in the mezzanine during tryouts. We do ask that you make every effort to not distract the participants or our coaching staff. Please note that at all times only tryout participants and our coaching staff are allowed on the courts.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can a player who did not play at Team Indiana in the previous club season have a fair shot at making a top team?” tab_id=”1505783364505-4a48ba25-4b72″][vc_column_text]Absolutely! Each girl has an equal opportunity to make a top team! While we like to keep core groups together, we are always looking to improve the overall talent. Bottom line…if your daughter deserves to make a top team, she will.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is the age break down for the upcoming club season?” tab_id=”1505783418916-fe1e6f05-51ef”][vc_column_text]How old will your athlete be on September 1, 2018?  That is the age group she will play in.  If needed reference the Tryout Age Division Table to determine the proper age group.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Does my daughter have to play in the age division that she falls under?” tab_id=”1505783449408-448511e7-52fe”][vc_column_text]No.  With the combined tryout process, we will allow the opportunity for athletes in odd numbered age groups (13/15/17s) to play “up”.  We are doing this to create an environment where athletes of like mind and skill can work together to increase their abilities faster and have a better experience.  To help ensure a great experience for all, we still have a full offering of teams in the odd age groups.  We are not allowed to let players play “down” their required age group.  If needed reference the Tryout Age Division Table to determine the proper age group.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Will my daughter make a team if she participates in the tryouts? ” tab_id=”1505783561903-4c094a54-fa59″][vc_column_text]We will offer as many Team Indiana Elite and Regional teams as appropriate in each age group based on the number of athletes trying out in each division.  Any athlete that is not placed on a Elite roster will be automatically placed in the regional program (16U & below). In the 17 & 18s age groups we will do everything that we can to place every athlete on a team but we can not guarantee placement in those two age groups.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How much is it to tryout at Team Indiana?” tab_id=”1505783648718-36ae6d4d-71f3″][vc_column_text]$175 is due at the time of tryouts. This payment is non-refundable at the time that teams are selected.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What if my daughter is chosen for a team, but we choose not to play for Team Indiana?” tab_id=”1505783678767-be7bd3a7-8a75″][vc_column_text]If your daughter is chosen for a team, you will forfeit your $175 if you decide not to play for Team Indiana. If you withdraw after individual team meetings (the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding), you will be responsible for all club dues and team costs for the 2019 club season.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What if we withdraw our daughter before teams are selected? ” tab_id=”1505783706982-310c9094-2d50″][vc_column_text]If you chose to withdraw from tryouts, you will receive $50 back from your initial $175 at the conclusion of tryouts.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Does Team Indiana offer anything for under 10? ” tab_id=”1505783741007-365448cf-1c04″][vc_column_text]Team Indiana offers teams for athletes 10 and under. In the past few years we have had multiple 10u teams, one of which that is dedicated to athletes 8 years and younger. Learn all about our 10U program here![/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Does Team Indiana offer private lessons? ” tab_id=”1505783774463-bb364b65-55f3″][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How much travel is involved with Team Indiana Volleyball Club?” tab_id=”1505783811591-46bf581c-cd16″][vc_column_text]The Team Indiana Elite teams will travel to a few tournaments that our out of state (Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, etc). It is our goal for all of our Elite teams to finish at a National competition, Junior Olympics or AAUs. All Regional program teams will play locally.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How many players will be on each team? ” tab_id=”1505783873545-a5afd698-2560″][vc_column_text]The amount of players for each team will be set during the tryout process and will be determined based on the makeup of each individual team.  For example, if a team were to run a 5-1, a 10 player roster would be suitable for the makeup of that team.  If a team is going to run a 6-2, the roster may have either 11 or 12 players.  On average we like to keep the number close to 10, so we can reduce playing time issues.  Once again, we will do everything possible to place every athlete on a viable team for the 2019 club season.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How often are practices? ” tab_id=”1505783909399-c5a7b4cf-b555″][vc_column_text]Practice times and frequency will vary based off of age group and training level during the 2019 season.
Regional level teams practice 4 hours a week. Team Indiana Elite level teams practice 6-8 hours a week (depending on age group). The full practice schedule for the season will be posted by the middle of December to aid in planning. Please note, weekend practices may be on Saturdays or Sundays.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Where are practices held? ” tab_id=”1505783954489-a9c52596-f836″][vc_column_text]Regional practices and 10U practices will be held at Incrediplex. Team Indiana Elite practices will be held at Team Indiana.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How often do teams play in tournaments? ” tab_id=”1505783992056-33066202-dba0″][vc_column_text]It is our belief that there are positive benefits to our athletes’ participation in tournaments. Dependent upon the age and competitive level of each team, the number of tournaments in which we participate will vary from team to team. Each Elite team will play in 8 or more tournaments throughout the season. Each coach will discuss each team’s goals with respect to the season and participation in tournaments further at a team meeting held by the head coach.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How long is the club season? ” tab_id=”1506527621664-d583902c-ce35″][vc_column_text]Tryouts are held in October and November, and full team practices will begin after Thanksgiving. The Team Indiana Elite teams will finish at a national competition at the end of June, whereas the Regional Program teams will finish around spring break.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is playing time guaranteed? ” tab_id=”1506527698924-50f6b5c3-d20a”][vc_column_text]Playing time is not guaranteed for anyone. Playing time is earned during practices and is left to the discretion of the coach. Club dues only cover practice times and not playing time. Of course, everyone wants to play as much as possible in competitive matches, but in terms of player development, time spent in practice is more valuable than match time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can the multi-sport athlete play for Team Indiana?” tab_id=”1506527729489-469fd25a-7f30″][vc_column_text]Yes, many of our student-athletes participate in more than one sport, especially in our younger age groups. Naturally, as the teams advance to a higher level of competition, we see less of the multi-sport athlete. The most important thing that a multi-sport athlete has to do is communicate with her coach regarding her other sport. Our coaches are willing to work around the athletes schedule if they are up front about conflicts.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can I work off or fund raise my fees? ” tab_id=”1506527770421-efdbf700-8e0b”][vc_column_text]

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Will you have any Information Nights?” tab_id=”1506527838700-3948becf-dca5″][vc_column_text]Starting in the October, Free Clinics and Open Gyms will have coaches available to answer questions during the sessions in the mezzanine.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]