| 13-Elite |
7th grade and under |
Intensive coverage of basic passing, setting, spiking, and serving skills. |
Key moves and techniques associated with each position presented and drilled. |
4-2 (2 setters; Setter sets from the right front position) |
Awareness of recruitment as a long term objective joined with importance on academic progress. |
| 14-Elite/Select |
8th grade |
Increased emphasis of basic skills with attention on game application. |
Knowledge of position moves and techniques with a demonstrated ability to apply in game situations. |
4-2 or 6-2 (2 setters; Setter sets from the right back position) |
Awareness of recruitment as a long term objective joined with importance on academic progress. |
| 15-Elite/Select/Capital |
9th grade |
Basic skills at upper limits of age group with focus on technique. Blocking technique added to skill set. Application in game situations consistently effective. |
Application of positional skill set in game situations, and development of offensive setting strategy |
6-2 or 5-1 (1 Setter: Setter sets from both right front and right back position) |
Introduction to the relationship between competition, commitment to athletic accomplishment, and educational goals and aspirations. |
| 16-Elite/Select/Capital |
10th grade |
Mastery of basic skills. Adaptation to court awareness and setting strategy. |
Use of positional plays and techniques in game situations support effective offensive setting schemes. |
6-2 or 5-1 |
Beginning to formulate recruitment plan, identification of educational goals, and initiation of communication with college coaches. |
| 17-Elite/Select |
11th grade |
Contiuation of focus on technique and reinforcement of game-offensive strategy |
Competitive and effective offensive setting strategy coupled with defense driven plays. |
6-2 or 5-1 |
Active execution of recruitment plan, exploration of alternatives and options, and use of decision-making tools to finalize college objectives. |
| 18-Elite |
12th grade |
Highest level of skill. Preparation for next level of play. |
Mastery of multiple offensive attacks with consistency with each play |
6-2 or 5-1 |
College commitment and or acceptance. |
