What is club volleyball?

Club volleyball is a competitive program designed to give volleyball players an additional opportunity to compete in the game of volleyball. It is a program that strives to challenge the athletes to improve and mature as volleyball players and teammates. Whether a player is graduating from high school and preparing themselves for the collegiate level, or a high school or middle school team, the club program helps the athlete become more skillful, coachable, and experienced for their next school.

who are the coaches?

We’re lucky to have an incredible team leading the Cayuga Cascade, learn more about their stellar histories here!

where are tournaments and how often do you practice?

Currently, the Cayuga Cascade plans to compete in tournaments based in or near Albany, Rochester and Syracuse. The team practices two times per week.

How many players are on a team, what’s the age, and how many teams will be formed?

We’re open to working with players of all ages and skill levels, and teams will be created based on interest received. We aim to have 10-12 players per team. Contact us to see if we have players recruited for your age bracket. USA Volleyball defines the Junior League ages by the following parameters.

Can student-athletes “play up” with an older age group?

Yes, this is possible, however, we encourage players to play within their own age. We treat each situation on a case-by-case basis in order to make the most competitive teams in our program.

Is there a playing time philosophy?

We do not have a playing time policy at the Cayuga Cascade. Our philosophy is to encourage all athletes to earn their time on the court and to have a role on their team. We focus on a balance of player development of every athlete on every team and competitive success. At younger ages, playing time is more equal. At the older ages, playing time becomes less equal. On every team we feel that playing time distribution is of great importance, however, playing time does NOT have to be equal. No team will have 100% equal playing time.

What are your parent policies?

• Support the team and club, not just one’s own child.

• Attempt to look out for, protect, and seek out the best interest of the team and the club, not just the best interest of one’s child—understanding that what is best for one, is not always best for the collective.

• Keep “negative” or “critical” communication private and away from one’s child.

• Allow your child to develop their own opinions about the team coach, teammates, and club – recognizing that their opinion may be different from your own.

• Actively seek positive ways to help the team.

• Remember the implications of social networking sites…please remain positive and supportive when posting anything online.

• Any spectator that comes to watch your child play is bound to the same contract that you are.