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CLUB MISSIONS

Our teams have different goals.

Our Platinum Teams main goal is to help athletes move on to play in college by giving them the tools necessary to not only earn scholarships but also be successful wherever they go.

Our #1 and #2 teams are set up to compete at the highest level both within the region and Nationally. As a result, our mission, goals, playing time rules, costs, amount of training, travel, etc. are different.

Our #3 and #4 teams are set up to compete at a level that fits the team. In the past, we have had highly competitive #3 & #4 teams and we have had teams that are not. Regardless, the mission of this team program is to provide opportunities; because we feel that the sport of volleyball is for everyone, not just the "elite" athlete.  It is a life-long sport for players of all levels and all ages. We do select top athletes to compete in our #3 program, but the mission is geared towards development and growth.

NWJRS Elite VBC --U16 & U17 Platinum Teams

NEW as of 2025/2026 club Season: one U17 and one U16 team in 2025-26 and draw athletes whose main goal is to play college volleyball. We will add U18 and U15 for the 2026-27 season. The teams will not be separated by geography like our typical “Eastside” and “Northend” teams. We plan to split practices between our two locations and draw athletes from all over the greater Puget Sound area. 

Our goal for these teams is to help athletes move on to play in college by giving them the tools necessary to not only earn scholarships but also be successful wherever they go. Our staff will be comprised of current and former college coaches and athletes. Current committed staff are Tony Miranda, Vettiar Chup (University of Puget Sound), and Eric Han (fmr. UPS); with more coaches being added. 

We understand that great volleyball players need more than the experience of being on a #1 team and playing in a season filled with tournaments that will get them noticed. They need other tools to be successful once they arrive on campus:

  • They need to know and understand how to be an active participant in their growth and success on and off the court.
  • They need to learn how to “be coached” by coaches that will ask them to continually improve and be accountable. 
  • They need to learn how to be good teammates.
  • They need to prioritize academics. 
  • They need to take personal control of their recruiting process.
  • They need to put themselves in front of recruiters as often as possible.
  • They need to become familiar with the weight room

Training Plan:

  • 2 practices per week
  • Positional training
  • Additional athletic training (either weight room or Speed and Agility based)
  • Participate in tournaments that put them in front of recruiters; tournaments that have College Combines that offer added exposure. The tournaments will be selected and finalized once National Qualifier schedules are published.
  • PSR Power League and bid tournament to try to earn a region based bid to USAV Nationals.

NWJRS Elite VBC -- Program #1 & #2 Teams: (Blue & Black) & (Grey & White)

INTRODUCTION

The Northwest Juniors Elite VBC fields our #1 and #2 teams which compete in USA Volleyball tournaments in the 12-Under through 18-Under age divisions.  These teams play a Nationally Competitive Schedule and travel to different parts of the country seeking the best competition available. 

We offer a #1 and in some cases #1 and #2 teams in their age group in a given location (we often field two teams in the U14-U16 age groups). Players selected for our #1 and #2 teams will compete in regular season tournaments from January through May. 

These teams also have the opportunity to continue past May if they qualify for Nationals.

Tournaments during the regular season are selected to give our teams an opportunity to play regionally and nationally competitive teams and  give them a chance to qualify for the Junior National Championship Tournament.

*Our #1 and #2 Under Armour teams tournament schedules are posted at the bottom of our team page.

 

NWJRS Elite VBC -- Program #3 & #4 Teams (Aqua, Teal, Navy)


#3 team at Yakima Jamboree

INTRODUCTION

The Northwest Juniors #3 & #4 Team program is a lower cost program that provides strong coaching and competition against clubs in the Puget Sound Region. All teams travel to one out of region tournament.  Overnight stay in our club hosted tournaments in Centralia is optional. The season ends the last weekend of April, or first weekend of May depending on Power League.

  •  Our #3 & #4 teams practice 2 times per week. Often at least one practice is on the weekend.
  • There are three periods during the season where these teams may have limited practice because of limited gym availability (Winter Break, Mid-Winter Break, & Spring Break).

*Our #3 & #4 teams tournament schedules are posted at the bottom of our team page.

Tryouts are required for all of our indoor club teams.

#1 and #2 Teams Mission Statement (Blue & Black)

Our Team program for #1 & #2 teams was founded to give local athletes who are motivated to play volleyball at the collegiate level an opportunity to excel, receive advanced training, and gain exposure for their hard work and dedication.

We do this by providing an environment where these motivated athletes will be exposed to high levels of training with an emphasis on fundamentals and sportsmanship, be given opportunities to compete with the best teams in the country, and offer them the tools to be successful. Among the tools we will provide:

  • Training in sound systems of play used by the some of the greatest teams in the world. Many of our coaches are versed and trained in the Gold Medal Squared systems of play as well as other systems used by college programs throughout the country. We do not advocate just one system of play as there are many systems taught at the collegiate level. We like our athletes to be well-rounded.
  • Tools to promote themselves to college recruiters
  • Promote leadership and teach the importance of team unity.
  • Stress the importance of personal discipline, organizational skills, time management, and character building.

#3 and #4 Teams Mission Statement (Aqua, Teal, Navy)

Our #3 and #4 teams are committed to providing opportunities for young athletes at all levels of development to engage in quality, competitive experiences. We are dedicated to the idea that any player, regardless of size or skill level, who wants to participate in the USAV Junior Volleyball Program, should be given that opportunity.

A competitive athletic experience can instill good work habits, enhance social development, contribute to mental and physical health, and teach values of personal responsibility, self-discipline, self-motivation, and teamwork. Participation in junior volleyball also improves the athlete’s opportunity to realize the goals of:

  • Improving individual skills and ability to play and contribute as a member of a team.
  • Earning or keeping a position on the school volleyball team.
  • Setting themselves up to earn a college scholarship.

Each of the above goals involves individual player growth. This includes improvement in skill level AND in the mental outlook necessary to be a successful member of a volleyball team. The Northwest Juniors philosophy regarding player growth is simple; one must play to improve. Regional teams' focus is on skill development through practice/training and the inclusion of competition to use those skills at game-speed.

COSTS - NW Juniors Elite VBC Teams

U15-U18 (Summer Tryouts) - Estimated Club cost information will be made available and posted as a PDF to our Tryout-Details page before tryouts. 
U12-U14 - (Fall Tryouts) Club cost information will be made available and posted as a PDF to our Tryout-Details page before tryouts. 
 

Here is an example of our Uniform package. (Player uniform cost is not included in club dues). Our Primary NW Juniors Colors are Black and Columbia Blue.

#1 & #2 UNIFORM PACKAGE: 3 jerseys, 2 practice tee-shirts (1 light, one dark), Warm-up tops and bottoms, volleyball shoes, black spandex, knee pads, Backpack. Note, we do uniform fittings after team selection and you order and pay for your uniform package online. The uniforms will be shipped directly to your home.

#3 & #4 UNIFORM PACKAGE: 2 jerseys, 2 practice tee-shirts (1 light, one dark) Warm-up tops and bottoms, volleyball shoes, black spandex, knee pads,  Backpack. Note, we do uniform fittings after team selection and you order and pay for your uniform package online. The uniforms will be shipped directly to your home.

INCLUSIONS: Gym rental, tournament entry fees, coaches pay, coaches uniforms, dues, background checks, etc., administrative fees, secondary Insurance fees, equipment, Initial Medical Supplies / 1st Aid kit, 4-7 hours of practice per week, team and individual pictures.

USAV membership is not included in the cost.  Players pay for a USAV tryout membership when they sign up for tryouts and pay the balance to upgrade to a full membership once they are selected for the club.

TRAVEL

BELOW IS AN EXAMPLE OF CLUB SEASON TRAVEL

TRAVEL: Travel costs are listed separately from our club dues in our program costs. The cost of post season travel is not included.  Every team in the club travels. Here is an overview of travel tournaments.

  • Oregon MHM Tournament (USAV) in Eugene (Jan.): U18, U17, U16, U15  #1 teams. Hotel costs for players, coaches, chaperone are included in travel costs. Transportation and food are NOT included.
  • NW Juniors AAU Spring Classic in Centralia (March): Hotel costs for coaches is included in travel costs. Hotel, Transportation and food are NOT included for player - overnight stay is optional.
  • Pacific Northwest Qualifier (USAV) in Spokane (end of March, beginning of April; two weekends): All #1 & #2 (U12-U18) Teams attend. Hotel costs for players, coaches, chaperone are included in travel costs. Transportation and food are NOT included. U12 and U13's teams see notes below regarding hotels.
  • Flying Qualifier #1 teams:  U14, U15, U16, U17 teams attend. Examples (but not limited to) of where teams have competed are Dallas, Austin, Reno, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Boise. Travel costs:
    **U15-U18 include hotel, ground transportation and parking in the destination city for players, coaches, and a chaperone. Does NOT include food or airfare for players. 
  • **U14 Players stay in their parent's hotel room. The Club reserves a parent hotel room block for parents to reserve and pay directly to hotel.
  • Memorial Day Weekend in Centralia (May): Hotel costs for coaches is included in travel costs. Hotel, Transportation and food are NOT included for player - overnight stay is optional.
  • Post Season Tournament**: Post season tournament is not included. However, if a team earns a bid to Nationals it is mandatory for all players on the team to go.  This comes at an additional cost (deadlines exist). Travel costs would include tournament entry fee, hotel, airfare for coaches and chaperone, ground transportation & parking in the destination city. Player food and airfare costs are NOT included.
  • For ALL U12 & U13 teams traveling within the Northwest, travel costs include tournament entry fee, and the costs to transport and house the coaches and IS INCLUDED in your dues.  It does not include hotel or transportation costs for the players.  Parents are responsible to secure and house their players for Northwest area travel. We encourage all parents to attend Northwest area travel tournaments. 

**Post Season travel is an additional charge and will be billed separately to individual player accounts.

For tournament schedules for all teams see our "teams" tab on our menu bar.