BEGIN YOUR VOLLEYBALL JOURNEY

MOD’s Youth Programs introduce athletes to volleyball through progressive tiers of training, building fundamental skills, confidence, teamwork, and communication. Each level prepares athletes for the next step toward club volleyball in a fun, age-appropriate environment.

At this time, the following tiers are available within our Youth Program:

• MOD Minis (K-4th Grade) | Designed for kids that are new to the sport, MOD Minis serves as our base level of physical training and athlete education. Participants will explore each of the core skills, learn the rules of the game, and focus on developing the strength, coordination, and communication skills required for cohesive team play. Typical session length is 1-2 months.

• Coed Team Training (3rd & 4th Grade) | Built for those that have worked through the basics but are not quite ready for the rigors of a complete club season, you can think of this program as “level two” of MOD’s introductory training. Practice time will be split between technical training and competitive play, providing a high repetition, fast-paced learning environment for our athletes to further hone their skills. Typical session length is 1-2 months. Note: Athletes must complete at least 1 series of MOD Minis training before they are eligible to advance!

• Girls 11/12U Club Season | At the 11U level, we offer our entry level club team program, which competes locally from November to late April/early May with 2 practices per week and weekend tournaments. This is considered our “Regional” program and is a great introduction to the club volleyball experience! At 12U, we offer both a Regional and an “Elite”, or travel team option, for our more advanced players. The 12U Elite program will run November through June, practicing 2x per week, and will compete in local tournaments as well as 2 overnight/travel events, with the season culminating at AAU Nationals in June. 12U Regional will mirror the 11U Regional program, but will include one overnight weekend travel tournament. For further details click here, or email our Youth Program Director, Eunice An, for more info.

• Boys 12U Club Season | The entry level for our boys team-based programs. We offer 12U boys options in two seasons each year-- Sept to Feb and March-June. For more info click here, or contact our Boys Middle School Director, Blake Orlov, for additional details.

Below you will find registration links for all of our current options. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Youth Director at eunice@modvolleyball.com.

CO-ED |K-4th Grade

MOD Minis Winter Round 2 (K-4th Grade)

Designed to teach BOYS & GIRLS the FUNdamentals of volleyball. Through drills using ladders, large volleyballs, and kid friendly equipment to train, kids will increase foot speed, develop hand-eye coordination, and grow in their social skills. This is where we spark the first love of volleyball!

• Dates: Saturdays Jan 24, 31 and Feb 7, 14, 21
• Location: Fairview South Elementary
• Time: 9:00am-10:15am
• Cost: $190 (not including processing fees), Cost $215 after Dec 21st

Winter co-ed Team Training round 2 (3rd/4th) 

This program bridges the gap between our MOD Minis programming (introductory training) and our 11/12U club seasons, providing a balanced curriculum that continues to develop the essential skills while preparing athletes for the fast-paced competition and structure of a full club season. The first section of practice athletes will learn a new skill. The last portion will be a fun variety of game play! In order to register for this session, you must first participate in our MOD Minis program OR reach out to eunice@modvolleyball.com for approval – this ensures that each participant is up to speed on all introductory concepts before we tackle new material. Our Coed Team Training is a recurring series and we’ll have sessions available throughout the year!

• Practice Location: Fairview South School
• Practice Dates: Saturdays | Jan 24, 31 and Feb 7, 14, 21
• Time: 10:30-noon
• Cost: $225 (not including processing fees), Cost 250$ after Dec 21st

Girls | 5th – 8th Grade

Team In Training – Winter Round 2

This program mirrors our club team practice curriculum, focusing on team-based drills and match-play scenarios. Each session includes skill work, agility/conditioning and play. Play focuses on multiple contacts in mostly small sided situations. Team in Training is a great fit for both beginners and those looking to raise their current skills.

• Dates: Wednesdays Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 and Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
• Location: NSSC- Northbrook
• Times:
  • 5th/6th Grade: 4:30-6pm
  • 7th/8th Grade 4:30-6pm
• Cost: $360 (not including processing fees), Cost $395 after Dec 21st

Gameplay Clinic – Winter Round 2

Lace up and get after it! These sessions emphasize fast paced play and game-like scenarios along with some skill- building feedback and reps. Each session will cover both skill and team concepts. Team concepts covered include- freeball movement, serve receive rotations and depending on level of the group team defense. Game play is both small sided and 6v6. Game Play is the most advanced of the clinics we offer but is still appropriate to younger athletes newer to the game.

• Dates: Mondays Jan 12, 26 and Feb 2, 9, 23
• Location | NSSC- Northbrook
• Times:
  • 5th/6th Grade: 4:30-6pm
  • 7th/8th Grade 4:30-6pm
• Cost: $225 (not including processing fees); Cost $250 after Dec 21st

All-Skills Clinic –Winter Round 2

This offering provides tons of reps across each of the essential volleyball skills. Athletes will also play in both small group and full court games. Skills is a great opportunity to learn more about and practice the individual skills of serving, passing, setting, attacking and digging. Skills is the most basic clinic that we offer and perfect for beginners and those still developing their skills.

• Dates: Fridays Jan 9, 23, 30 and Feb 6, 20, 27
• Location | NSSC- Northbrook
• Times: 
  • 5th-8th  Grade 4:15-5:30pm
• Cost: $225 (not including processing fees), $250 after Dec 21st

Boys | 5th – 8th Grade 

Team In Training – Winter Round 2 

This program mirrors our club team practice curriculum, focusing on team-based drills and match-play scenarios. Each session includes skill work, agility/conditioning and play. Play focuses on multiple contacts in mostly small sided situations. Team in Training is a great fit for both beginners and those looking to raise their current skills.

• Dates: Wednesdays Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 and Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
• Location: NSSC- Northbrook
• Times:
  • 5th/6th Grade: 4:30-6pm
• Cost: $360 (not including processing fees), Cost 395$ after Dec 21st

Gameplay Clinic – Winter Round 2

Lace up and get after it! These sessions emphasize fast paced play and game-like scenarios along with some skill- building feedback and reps. Each session will cover both skill and team concepts. Team concepts covered include- freeball movement, serve receive rotations and depending on level of the group team defense. Game play is both small sided and 6v6. Game Play is the most advanced of the clinics we offer but is still appropriate to younger athletes newer to the game.

• Dates: Mondays Jan 12, 26 and Feb 2, 9, 23
• Location: NSSC- Northbrook
• Times:
  • 5th/6th Grade: 4:30-6pm
• Cost: $225 (not including processing fees), Cost 250$ after Dec 21st

All-Skills Clinic – Winter Round 2

This offering provides tons of reps across each of the essential volleyball skills. Athletes will also play in both small group and full court games. Skills is a great opportunity to learn more about and practice the individual skills of serving, passing, setting, attacking and digging. Skills is the most basic clinic that we offer and perfect for beginners and those still developing their skills.

• Dates: Fridays Jan 9, 23, 30 and Feb 6, 20, 27
• Location | NSSC- Northbrook
• Times: 
  • 5th-8th  Grade 4:15-5:30pm
• Cost: $225 (not including processing fees), Cost 250$ after Dec 21st