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Hello to all and welcome to the upcoming 2024 season! The Fort Wayne Volleyball Club, located in northeastern Indiana, was founded in 1987 with nine players and one team. As we enter our 38th year the
programs goal is to give all participants an opportunity to increase their skills; train hard; have fun; learn what
is required to be part of a committed hard working team; make new friends; and pursue
college scholarships. We welcome players from all ages and all levels of experience. Our goal is to make the sport of volleyball accessible and affordable to all players interested in becoming better players and training at a high level. We began in 1987 with one team. 10 years later we had over 300 players and gained National Championship Titles. Travel was often and hotels became a common weekend stay. Over time the cost continued to rise creating an opportunity for only those who could afford the price and time commitment that goes along with that schedule. Todays cost for that would be $3000-$5000 dollars. Our club today is different. We do not have a large training center nor any full time employees. By design we cap our membership at approximately 95 players total. Ten teams with around 8-9 players per team. We offer two practices a week and play in one/two tournaments a month on Saturday or Sunday (Jan-May). Our elementary age training players have no weekend commitment. No overnight travel is involved with any of our teams. Our travel teams participate in one day events. The winter/spring season concludes in mid May. We have one of the strongest veteran coaching staff of any program in our area. Our players have the opportunity to learn proper skill technique and game strategies from the best. Sportsmanship and respect are a priority. All of this for $895 dollars total ($600 for elementary twice a week training / $300 for once a week training). This includes uniforms, equipment, insurance, court time, and coaches stipend. Please scroll down to review all the information available on our website. Do not hesitate to call me for more details.  Tony Terrell 260.437.0038 Club Founder/Director/Lead Trainer Head 14/13 Coach Four National Championship Titles [BIO read more...] |
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The Fort Wayne Volleyball Club is the oldest in the city and began in 1987. Our staff consists of highly regarded veteran coaches offering skill training with attention to detail. Please follow/share us on Facebook Not necessary to pay $3,000-$4,000 to be on a team when you can play with The Fort Wayne Volleyball Club for $895.00 or less and train with high level coaches? (and no hotels/gas/food expenses). What makes our program different: - Affordable program for thousands of dollars less than other city options. - No staff members are employed on a full time basis working for the club. (keeps fees lower) - Low overhead (No large field house) - We are the only not-for-profit 501(C) volleyball club in Fort Wayne. - Single day tournaments (Sat or Sun) eliminating over-night hotel,gas,food expense. - Lower travel/food expenses. - Tryout fee only $10. - Scholarships and sponsorships available for players who need financial aid. - Political free program. No special treatment based on school you attend or will attend. - Coaches with 20+ years of experience. - A national award winning program. Training and instruction are provided by veteran volleyball coaches with experience both in skill development and sportsmanship/leadership education. The FWVBC has membership in good standing with USAV (United States Volleyball Association), AAU (American Athletic Union, and JVA (Junior Volleyball Association). We hope you will consider joining our program and being part of one of the longest running clubs in the United States (since 1987), and the oldest club in our city. Please forward our club website address to area players interested in extending their volleyball skills. EARLY CLUB HISTORY Early Years 1987-1998 1987 Club started One month summer program 1988 Joined United States Volleyball Association One 14-under team. Schools represented: 2 Participants in program: 10 1989 Added the 16-under program One 14-under team and one 16-under team Schools represented: 12 All-American Honor: 1 1990 Added the 12-under program Schools represented: 25 All-American Honors: 6 1991 Added the 18-under program First year for Club Yearbook Schools represented: 40 All-American Honors: 10 1992 AAU National Champions in the 16-under and 14-under division. USAV 14-under National Champions. First year for Player Profile Book Schools represented: 53 All-American Honors: 15 1993 AAU National Champions in the 16-under and 14-under division. USAV 14-under National Runner-up. Added Instructional teams Schools represented: 77 All-American Honors: 13 1994 AAU National Champions in the 16-under and 14-under division. Added the City League Program Schools represented: 94 All-American Honors: 13 1995 AAU National Champions in the 18-under division Added Boys Program First year for Senior Luncheon "Media Award" presented to Blake Sebring - News Sentinel Schools represented: 104 All-American Honors: 4 1996 Added the Lil' Spikers program Revised City League format "Community Award" presented to Steve Dewitt - Brother's Screenprint Nine teams competed at National Tournaments All-American Honors: 7 1997 Added the 10-under and 9-under program Added 13/15/17-under Travel Teams Started the Fort Wayne Power League Started FWVBC Coaching Clinics "Outstanding Senior Award" presented to Stacy Zimmerman "Community Award" presented to Steve Johnson - Office Max Seven teams competed at National Tournaments All-American Honors: 7 1998 USAV 17-under Club National Runner-up Arnie Ball pre-season clinic International match with Gera, Germany Official Fort Wayne Volleyball Club Webpage created Parent/Club email link Seven teams competed at National Tournaments All-American Honors: 3 |