M2 Volleyball 2024-2025 Season Parent Information Session Highlights
Explore the achievements and growth of M2 Volleyball as they head into their fourth season, emphasizing player development, competition, and success. Learn about the coaching staff, team expectations, and dedication required to be part of this esteemed volleyball club. Discover the opportunities for both players and parents to actively engage and contribute positively to the M2 community.
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Welcome to M2 Volleyball 2024-2025 Season Parent s Information Session
What is M2 Volleyball? Atlanta s most successful Intown Volleyball Club! Your player is our main job, our focus, and our passion! M2 Volleyball is a family We have fun, we get better together, we win together We Develop. We Compete. We Win. We Advance.
As we enter our fourth seasona quick look back Year 3: 28 Teams 359 Players 4 courts Dedicated workout space 7 USAV Nationals Bids Year 1: 11 Teams 140 players 1 new facility with 3 courts 1 USAV Nationals Bid Year 2: 20 Teams 255 players 2 USAV Nationals Bids Year 4: We will continue to grow slowly and responsibly. We are adding additional practice space at two local schools to allow us to add additional teams We will continue to adding programs to help develop new young players
M2 Coaching Staff Many have related degrees Team Assignments Our Coaches Our club directors Are all former players high school, club, college and/or professional! Work closely with all of our coaches to make sure they understand the M2 philosophy In Exercise Science, Counseling, or Psychology Final coaching decisions will be made at the conclusion of tryouts. Have multiple years of coaching experience They are great candidates to work with young players They are always here, they participate in practices and get to know all players! Have coached at multiple levels
What we will cover today: Player and parent expectations Team Levels, Practice Schedules, Costs Trying out and making a decision
Expectations: You have come to M2 because you want professionals to guide your daughter s volleyball experience. We have several opportunities for productive parent involvement. Please take advantage of these opportunities and let the club worry about the volleyball. When you sign with M2, regardless of the level of the team, you are committing to honor that agreement. Each team has approximately 12 players. Even one player who does not demonstrate the right level of commitment can impact the investment (in money, time and effort) of the rest of the team. You will read, sign, and abide by the M2 Code of Conduct, and agree to the consequences set forth in it. This applies to both players AND parents. Above all, you will be a positive force, whether within your team as a player or for your child as a parent. Negativity has no place at M2.
Communications: If you have questions after this presentation, please use one of the following methods to get an answer: We will have a Q&A session at the end of the presentation. Please try to avoid specific/personal situation questions to a minimum during this time. We will remain after this meeting for a while to answer more specific questions. Afterwards, you can email any questions to: info@m2volleyballclub.com We will try to answer questions in as timely a manner as possible. Please DO NOT text or call the club directors on their personal phones.
Elite Teams Highest level of commitment and the most competitive to be selected for. Practices Tournaments Dates Recruiting Recruiting services are included as part of the club fees for 16U + elite teams and 15-1s. 3 x week for 2 hours Up to 12 tournaments Elite teams compete through June. 14U teams practice earlier 4 National Qualifiers Players are expected to play through the end of the season. 1 or 2 Nationals* Uniform Package Practices are MANDATORY Tournaments are MANDATORY 3 Jerseys & Shorts, backpack, hoodie, practice shirts and knee pads. Travel 1 hour required conditioning weekly (as part of practice) *Nationals: 15U and below: one 16 and 17U: both 18U: No AAUs Required for at least 3 Qualifiers and Nationals. Photography Official team photo, 1 tournament video + 2 practice videos Airfare and lodging are not included in club fees *# of tournaments may vary by age group
National Teams Second highest level of commitment and still very competitive. Recruiting Practices Tournaments Dates Available for 15U + players upon request for an additional fee. 3 x week for 2 hours* Up to 9 tournaments* Players will compete through June. 14U teams practice earlier Teams will play 3 qualifiers (one requiring travel) Players are expected to play through the end of the season. Uniform Package Practices are MANDATORY 3 Jerseys + shorts, backpack, hoodie, practice shirts and knee pads. Tournaments are MANDATORY Travel Weekly conditioning available. Teams will play AAUs or USAV Nationals Required for at least two tournament. Photography 11U teams practice 1.4 hours *# of tournaments varies with age group Travel and lodging are not included in club fees Official team photo, 1 tournament video + 2 practice videos
Regional Teams Best option for players with other extracurriculars Practices Tournaments Dates Uniform Package: 2 x week for 2 hours* Up to 6 Tournaments with at least one requiring overnight travel within the region. Players will compete through April/May depending on tournaments and players are expected to play through the end of the season. 2 jerseys + shorts, backpack, hoodie, practice shirts and knee pads. Some teams will have one practice on weekends. 12U and Below will play up to 5 tournaments. Photography Official team photo, 1 tournament video + 2 practice videos 11U teams will practice for 1.5 hours. Travel Regional within driving distance. Travel costs are not included in club fees
Expectations Regional Teams Expectations: Volleyball is one of your extra-curriculars (and your favorite) Practices and tournaments are mandatory without previous approval, but we understand there may be conflicts. National Teams Expectations: Volleyball is your main extra-curricular All practices are mandatory All tournaments are mandatory unless officially excused Approved exceptions for school trips, family weddings, etc. Elite Teams Expectations: Volleyball is your primary non-school focus All practices and tournaments are mandatory Missing practices or tournaments will have consequences Other activities are not an excuse
Planned teams (Subject to change based on tryout results.) Age Group Regional National Elite 10U* 1 0 0 11U* 1 1 0 12U* 2 1 1 13U 4 1 or 2 1 14U 3 2 3 15U 1 or 2 1 or 2 3 16U 1 or 2 1 or 2 3 17U 1 1 or 2 3 or 4 18U 1 1 1 or 2 No cuts at 12U and below. We will not form a team if it will not be competitive or a positive experience for players.
Team Level Age Group Payment Plan Credit Only Full Payment Credit Full Payment Cash # Monthly Min Deposit Pmts 2 0 2 4 / 2 5 10s-11s $2850 $2650 $2565 8 $263 12s $3550 $3305 $3195 8 $350 13s $3850 $3580 $3465 8 $388 $750 Regional 14 17s $4150 $3860 $3735 8 $425 18s $4150 $3860 $3735 7 $486 11s $3650 $3395 $3285 9 $294 12s $3850 $3580 $3465 9 $317 National 13s $4850 $4510 $4365 9 $428 $1000 14 17s $5150 $4790 $4635 9 $461 18s $4850 $4510 $4365 7 $550 F e e s 12s $4550 $4235 $4095 9 $339 13s $5150 $4790 $4635 9 $406 14s $5550 $5165 $4995 9 $450 Elite $1500 15E2 + 3s $5550 $5165 $4995 9 $450 15E1, 16-17s $5850 $5440 $5265 9 $483 18s $5550 $5165 $4995 7 $579
Club Fees and Commitment Club Fees: Dependent on team level as outlined on the previous pages Do not include travel (hotel or airfare) at any level Do not include Shoes or other equipment other than listed previously Do not include additional training or clinics offered by the club. Financial Commitment: Once you commit to a team, you are responsible for payment of all fees for the season, including in the following situations: Injury prevents you daughter from competing for some or all of the season. You willingly leave the team or are asked to leave the team due to code of conduct violations. Financial hardship. Insurance is an option to assist in these situations. Deposits are due at time of commitment as follows: Elite teams deposits are due on day of offer National teams deposits are due within 24 hours of offer Regional teams deposits are due within 48 hours of offer At time of commitment, you will be required to sigh a financial agreement and select a payment plan.
Financial Responsibilities Payments can be made in full or via a monthly pay plan set up through SportsEngine. There is a 7% discount for full payment, and an additional 3% discount for full payment in cash. Siblings receive a 5% discount off of each child s fees. We cannot take monthly payments in any other form other than through SportsEngine. If your account is behind, your daughter will not be able to participate in practices or tournaments until it is current. Reminder: Full payment is due even if your daughter does not complete the season for any reason.
How do I know which is right for my daughter? Decide upfront how important volleyball is vs. other activities How many days/week can you commit to practice? Look at the tournament schedule vs. other priorities (school holidays/spring break are NOT an excuse to miss a tournament) What can you afford to spend on volleyball? Travel expenses include airfare for you and your daughter, sometimes to inconvenient places. Most tournaments require that you stay at tournament hotels (chosen by the club) while we strive to book moderate options, they may not be the lowest cost option. Are you willing and able to commit through the end of the season? Do your homework before tryouts and don t get caught up in the moment and make a decision you ll regret!
Tryout Conflicts Conflicts are inevitable! Arriving late is not a conflict. Just communicate! If you have a tight turnaround between tryouts, just let us know. Arriving a few minutes late will not impact our decisions. Get to know the clubs. Do your research, attend open gyms and clinics. That will help you prioritize which tryouts to attend on day one. All Clubs want to form teams on the first day. Players asked to join an Elite-1 team will be asked to commit on Tryout day. Others we may ask to come back the next day so we can evaluate further. If you cannot make Day One, by all means come on Day Two! However, understand that by that time, many decisions may already have been made.
Tournament Conflicts Communication is key. If we know up front what conflicts you have, we can consider other options (like a different team with different practice dates). If a player is a great fit for a team, and has one tournament conflict, we may be able to work around it. The higher the level, the less likelihood that conflicts can be addressed. At an Elite level, missing a tournament, or a practice on a regular basis can have a profound impact on the rest of the team. Do not accept a spot on a team knowing you have a conflict without discussing it with us first!
Recruiting* * Recruiting services are included in our 16, 17, and 15-1 Elite team club fees and are available for our National teams (either as a team or individually) upon request.
How does the tryout process work? Register as soon as possible so we can plan! Tryout fees goes to $60 on July 1. Attend tryouts. Tryouts will be drop off. We do not have room for parent observations at the facility. We plan to form our elite teams on the first day of tryouts. We will ask players to make a financial commitment at that time to guarantee their spots. At this time, we will also start to extend offers to players we have observed during the pre-tryout process. We will notify parents of players being offered an elite team spot by text prior to the end of tryouts so you can return and help their daughters with the decision! National players have 24 hours from the start of tryouts to accept an offer and regional teams will have 48 hours to accept an offer. We may also ask some girls to return for call backs if we need more time to observe them. Throughout the process including callbacks, girls will be offered spots on teams and we will have callbacks and make-up tryouts for younger players and regional teams late summer/early fall. Formal signing will take place on September 1st.
If you will not be in town for tryouts: Register anyway. If you can attend any other Pre-tryout clinics or camps prior to tryouts, that will help the coaches get to know you, but these will not count as an official observation. All players who are observed prior to tryouts will be notified of their status within 3 days of tryouts. We will also be having additional tryouts later in the summer to fill out any remaining positions, primarily on our national and regional teams. If your daughter is trying out for 11 s and 12 s and cannot make tryouts or the pre-tryout clinics, we will not be doing cuts at this level. You can let us know that your daughter definitely wants to play and we will include her. We will be doing evaluations/team forming for 11 s and 12 s later in the summer. Formal signing will take place on September 1st.
Other Questions My daughter is new, and we don t know what position she plays! What do we do? Don t know is a valid answer on the registration form! We understand that especially for younger players, they don t have a position yet. My daughter ONLY wants to play for an Elite team (or regional, etc.), how do we indicate this? If you are ONLY interested in a particular level, please let us know at tryouts. Otherwise, we will offer her the highest level she qualifies for. My daughter is willing to play (or does play) more than one position. Which one does she try out for? You can select a primary and secondary position. If she is new and doesn t have a position yet, select don t know.
Next Steps: A copy of this presentation will be on our website Tryouts Page The Code of Conduct is on our Website. Please read it before Trying Out at M2 Sign up for Tryouts ASAP Attend a pre-tryout clinic if at all possible to get to know the club.
What to expect on Tryout Day: Arrive and fill out a Tryout Card (indicate team level and position) Check in at the Front Desk with your daughter Your daughter will go to the back, and you can leave and return at the end of tryouts. If your daughter is offered a position on an Elite team, you will receive a text and be asked to return to the club a bit early. All other players will receive an offer card indicating either a team offer or waitlist. You can accept all offers and pay a deposit online (timeline varies based on team level) Elite offers need to accept and pay a deposit prior to leaving tryouts.
