What age group should my child try out for?

USAV Age Group Definitions for 2020-2021 can be viewed HERE.

What kind of a time commitment is required for the club season?

For Girls 10s: During the competitive season (January through May) teams practice generally twice per week and play in tournaments 1-2 weekends per month (1 day tournaments). Our 10s play locally in San Diego or within a 45 minute drive. For Girls 11s and older: During the competitive season (December through June) teams practice generally 2-3 times per week and play in tournaments 2 weekends per month (1 day tournaments), as well as travel to National Qualifier tournaments (1-2 of these in the Spring, 3 days each). The end of the season for teams 12 and older ends in late June/early July with a final 4-5 day travel National tournament. Check out the SCVA schedule for Girls (scvavolleyball.org).

For Boys 18 and under, practice is two days per week. National Qualifier tournament(s) and Nationals attendance is team-specific. Check out the SCVA schedule for Boys (scvavolleyball.org).

How do I get on an Email list?

Email rachel@wavevb.com to be added to our email list.

Do you Offer Private Lessons?

Yes. Please click here and feel free to contact any of our great coaching staff to set up a private lesson with the coach directly.

Do all Teams attend a post-season tournament?

Yes, by committing to WAVE for the club season you are committing to a post-season tournament event at the end of June for most teams and age-levels (with exception of Girls 10 & 11U, select older girls’ teams, and Boys 13/12).

What is the cost of the indoor club season?

WAVE’s cost is consistent and competitive with high-caliber elite volleyball clubs in the Southern California region. Cost varies by age group and team, with our younger teams costing less than our older teams. All cost information is readily available at tryouts. Club dues cover all tournaments, practices, uniforms, registration/membership fees, administrative costs, coaching expenses, and equipment costs. Families are separately responsible for any travel expenses and room and board.

How long is the indoor season?

Girls indoor season runs from November through May for teams 11 and under, and from November/December through the end of June for our teams 12 and older. Boys season for 14 and under runs from tryouts in September through June; boys season for 15s and older is from September through January, with a break in the spring from February-May, then resumes for May-June (to allow for the high school season in the Spring).

How many indoor teams do you take?

WAVE typically fields two to four teams per age group with approximately 12 players on each team. Many age groups will offer 4 or more teams per age group.

When are indoor tryouts?

For Girls: 14 and under team tryouts are generally in early October. For girls 15 and older, tryouts are taking place in mid-September. For Boys: tryouts for all ages take place in early September (only one tryout for the season for boys 14U); for high school age boys, there are two tryouts in a season, one in September (for September through January play), then again in May (for May through June play). Click here for tryout information and registration. All COVID-19 safety information will be emailed to registered families as tryouts approach. All cost information, coaching information, practice days/times, and schedules are released the weekend of each tryout.

How young can my daughter/son be to participate?

Our youngest age group offered for girls is our indoor K-2nd grade Ripple Program. Girls can also participate in our 3rd-6th grade Girls clinics on indoor or sand surfaces (Hardcourt Heroes and Sand Stars).  Our youngest age group offered for year-round competitive club competition is our Youth Development and 10 and under team program for Girls.  Beach club is open to girls in 6th-12th grade in Fall/Spring and open to girls in 3rd-12th grade in Summer.

For boys, the youngest age program we offer is our 2nd-8th grade Boys MiniSeason through the Fall, Winter, and Spring. The youngest competitive team is our 12 and under team for Boys up through 18 and under.  Beach club is open to boys in 5th-9th grade in the Summer.

Please click to view current Girls Programs or current Boys Programs.

What programs do you offer?

WAVE offers several year-round indoor and beach volleyball camp and clinic opportunities for Girls and Boys (open registration). We also offer a comprehensive Agility & Strength program. Our college-preparatory indoor club team program for Girls and Boys has seasonal tryouts every year and is highly competitive.