Will Problems arise?
You bet! With several years of directing experience and going through almost every possible problem which could arise, you can be assured we will not satisfy EVERY player and parent in the club. Charleston Juniors states in writing what your benefits are and what you can expect. Players and Parents are required to read the Player/Parent Manual and our commitment agreement.

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What is the difference in National, Regional and Instructional Teams?
National Team(s) are for the player whose goal is to play at the college level. Regional Teams are for those players trying to raise their skill level to play on a (1) National Team or (2) High School Varsity or JV Team. Instructional Teams are to introduce the younger player to volleyball, teaching them the fundamentals and for those girls who are 12 and under, improve their fundamentals and further their skills.

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What is the cost and what do the fees include?
The fees include all coaching, gym and uniform expenses, but does not include any travel related expenses (food, transportation and lodging) that are incurred for tournaments. Charleston Juniors has a season fee based on the team you are placed on (See fee section for amounts) The cost to participate is one total fee, we divide the fee into installments as a convenience to parents. Please have the courtesy to pay on time.

A good two day summer camp for Volleyball may cost between $200-$500. This is for a 2 day camp which may have 10-12 hours of instruction and 1-2 hours of play. For 40-50 hours of practice and 60-80 games, the cost of Club is much less expensive. Players in larger programs pay $1,000 to $5,000 to join.

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How long does the season last?
We begin team placement tryouts November. Practice begins after team assignments are made. All teams will play through the Palmetto Regional Tournament in April, regular season ends on this date. Should a team advance to the Nationals, their season will continue until the first week of July.

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Will I play the same position that I play in school?
Not always. We may move and train a player to play a different position than they played in school based on the need of the team. On our top teams, you must be willing to play any position.

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How is tournament play time handled?
Most parents want or expect their child to play all the time during tournament play. This is the number one problem of clubs throughout the United States. We hope the following will resolve most concerns. Charleston Juniors has designed a program to offer everyone a choice. All players should get equal practice time. Charleston Juniors will give NO guarantee of playing time for the teams, they will offer fair playing time to each team player. Fair is not equal, we will play your daughter as much as possible taking into consideration skill level, competition, position and practice time attended.

The player and only the player can discuss playing time with a Coach. Do not discuss playing time at a tournament. The time to discuss playing time is at the practice following the tournament.

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How many players will be assigned to a team?
We try to limit team size to approximately 10 players. There may be a special circumstance where there would be more than 10 on a team.

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What if I quit or leave the program early?
We hope a player does not quit. Sometimes circumstances require one to leave the program. Please be aware you are responsible for your entire uniform cost and for the installment fee in the month you leave. If you plan to leave, we require you notify us in writing. No refunds will be given.

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How are practice locations assigned?
One of the most difficult things we face each year is finding practice locations. If you can help us retain gyms, please contact the club director. Players must be willing to practice at the locations we have available. Team practice sites will be announced by the end of tryouts.

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Can players miss practices or tournaments?
We request initially you consider our practice schedule and tournament travel. We want girls who are committed. If you miss a practice, we require you to notify your coach a minimum of 48hours in advance. Fees are the same regardless if you miss any practices or tournaments. Check practice requirements of the different type teams before you commit.

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Are all players required to attend tournaments?
You Bet! The National Team requires mandatory attendance to all tournaments. Regional Team members are REQUIRED to inform their coach a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of not being able to attend a tournament. It is not fair to the team, coach, club and tournament host for players to call at the last minute and cancel.

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How is the quality of training?
The Charleston Juniors prides itself on having the best coaches available for training. We limit the number of teams we will provide to the number of quality coaches we can acquire. Charleston Junior coaches train each player with the same drills and skills the junior national team uses. Team coaches will be announced at the end of tryouts.

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How is team placement handled?
Another major concern for many players and parents is team placement. I can assure you that the tryout system we use is very fair and accurate. There will be players who are on the border between being placed on a higher or lower team. If a player is a number 7,8, or 9 player on the team, they could be the number 1,2, or 3 player on the next team. There are advantages to playing on a lower team, more playing time, being one of the top players verses the lower players, self-esteem, etc. Our entire coaching staff evaluates each player and a committee makes placement decisions. Teams from previous years are not necessarily kept together, each year talent is re-evaluated. National Team members will be determined after try-outs.

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How do I handle a problem?
If a problem arises, we ask that the player, and only the player, approach the coach. If a parent needs to get involved or is not satisfied, we require the complaint be placed in writing and submitted to the director. At no time is a coach to be approached or confronted with a complaint. If a coach is confronted directly during a tournament, your daughter will be benched for the remainder of the game. The coach will decide whether the player will be allowed to play during the remainder of the tournament. Many players are only a few years from college, we believe the player, not the parent, must learn to discuss their concerns with their coach.

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