2015-16 Information Session
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We are a parent organized
Non-Profit 501(c) 3
membership organization
made-up of female and
male athletes ages 10-18.
USAV is the governing
body and is divided into
geographic regions (40)
We are part of the Carolina
Region
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www.carolinaregionvb.org
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East Carolina Junior Volleyball Club will
provide the resources and education necessary
to develop a solid foundation of volleyball
skills for every student-athlete. We strive to
foster a solid technical knowledge base, skillset, sportsmanlike conduct, and a love for the
game in each player.
We provide the opportunity to develop our
student-athletes' leadership skills, competitive
attitude, and a desire to achieve their highest
goals.
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First teams formed in 1995 and
incorporated as a non-profit in 1999
Rated top 8 clubs in North Carolina
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Quality coaching
Competing
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16 Black team ranked 60th in Nation last
season
4 Teams finished in the top 5 of the
Carolina Region points standings
Strong nationally
High level
Recruiting
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Collegiate players at every level
Over 10 players playing at the D1-D3 level
right now
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Board Members- dedicated volunteer parents
Serve in an advisory position and sets policy and
procedures for the club
 Liaison between parents and coaches
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Business Manager- Lisa Douglas
Accounting, budgeting
 Assist with travel coordination
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Executive Director- Kelley Wernert Krainiak
Program director
 In charge of coaches, teams, and tournaments
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Coaching Staff
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Talented and knowledgeable coaches
We provide:
 Quality coaching by
knowledgeable staff
 Challenging interregional
competition
 National competition
 Specialized skills, strength, and
conditioning clinics
 Dedicated practice facilities
Martin Gym
1071 Taylor’s Creek Drive
Greenville, NC 27834
Next Level Training Center
1750 Wimbledon Drive
Greenville, NC 27858
We base our cost on number of players in the
club.
Cost includes:
 All Tournaments
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Registration fees, coaches travel expenses
 1 day regionals and multi-day tournaments/Qualifiers
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Coaching and Instruction
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Programs and Training
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All practices through season
Club Training Camp
Strength and agility training
Additional camps/clinics at a discounted rate
Facility/Equipment Cost
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Head and Assistant Coach compensation
Usage and fees for 2 facilities
Administrative Costs
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Insurance, Business Manager, website, etc.
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Highest level- exposure to
college coaches, very competitive
play
Ages 13-17’s
More multi-day tournaments,
fewer regionals
Will play through June at AAU
Nationals in Orlando
$250 deposit on signing night,
followed by 7 monthly payments
Dec-June
Ability to fundraise for
registration fee and additional
costs for AAU’s
Uniform payment includes 3
jerseys, a warmup jacket, and 2
practice t-shirts
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Includes regional tournaments
and multi-day tournaments
Ages 14-18’s
Will play at Big South in
Atlanta in March
16-18’s will play in Capitol
Hill in D.C. Feb 13-15th
$250 deposit on signing night,
followed by 5 monthly
payments Dec-Apr
Uniform payment includes 3
jerseys, 2 practice t-shirts
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Warmup jacket is optional
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Participate in mainly
regional level tournaments
plus 2 multi-day
tournaments
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Raleigh and Williamsburg, VA
Ages 12-15’s
$200 deposit on signing
night, followed by 5
monthly payments Dec-Apr
Uniform payment includes
2 jerseys, 2 practice t-shirts
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Warmup jacket is optional
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All tournaments will be
one day events in Eastern
NC
Ages 11-13’s
$200 deposit on signing
night, followed by 5
monthly payments DecApr
Uniform payment
includes 2 jerseys, 2
practice t-shirts
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Warmup jacket is optional
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2 hour Saturday practices
beginning Nov 21st- Mar 19th
Ages 10-14’s
You do not need to attend
travel tryouts if you’re only
interested in this level
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Separate registration form/fee
If you do not make a travel
team, we will offer the
Developmental option to
players ages 14 and under
Will participate in 2 half-day
tournaments in Raleigh
One-time fee of $350
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Practice t-shirt and 1 jersey
included
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Dates
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Registration form
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1-3 sessions per age group
It would be in your best interest to attend all sessions
Tryouts will be held at Next Level Training Center and are
closed to parents
ECJVC coaches will evaluate players based on ability,
leadership, & commitment
Players will be contacted by phone or email throughout the
tryout week
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Choose the level you are interested in playing
Tryout by grade level
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Middle School (14 and under) October 25-28th
High School (15 and over) November 8-11th
Everyone will be contacted no matter what!
Signing nights November 2nd for 11-14’s and November 16th
for 15-18’s
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*USAV Age Definitions for 2015-16
18 & Under - Born on or after Sept 1, 1997 or
still in HS
17 & Under - Born on or after Sept 1, 1998
16 & Under - Born on or after Sept 1, 1999
15 & Under - Born on or after Sept 1, 2000
14 & Under - Born on or after Sept 1, 2001
13 & Under - Born on or after Sept 1, 2002
12 & Under - Born on or after Sept 1, 2003
11 & Under - Born on or after Sept 1, 2004
How old will you be on August 31st, 2016?
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That is the age group you will play in
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After all teams are confirmed, ECJVC will hold
mandatory Club Training Camp sessions
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Begins the week of November 16th
Main focus is specific technical training in:
 Passing, serving, defense, hitting skills
Consistent coaching of fundamentals across all ages
 Sessions will be held at Next Level or Martin Gym
 Multiple sessions will be offered for all age groups,
dates/time TBD
 All ECJVC players must attend at least 2 sessions
 Last training session will be Tuesday, November 24th
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Team practices will begin the week of
December 1st
We will create a practice schedule based on
what you have communicated on your tryout
registration form
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Be very clear with your daughter’s schedule!
Practices are two times per week for 2-2.5
hours depending on age and competitive level
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National and Semi-National teams will practice 2.5
hours, 2 hours of volleyball, 30 minutes of
conditioning/strength training
Regional and Semi-Regional will practice 2 hours
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Practices will be held at both
facilities
A monthly practice schedule
will go out to all members
by email and will be posted
on ECJVC website
Practice tees
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Mandatory on practice days
Included in the uniform
package
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New for 2016! The Carolina Region will have
one-day regional tournaments on Saturdays
and Sundays depending on the age group.
Each age group is scheduled to play on one
Sunday during the season. Complete schedule
is on the CR website and can be viewed at
http://www.carolinaregionvb.org/juniorindo
orschedule.
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11-14’s
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Erin Brackett
Danielle Buchanan
Kendal Carter
Taylor Carangi
Wendie DeHart
Bridget Dyer
Vanna Evans
Ginny Howard
Kelley Krainiak
Natalie Montini
Izzy Piedmonte
Morgan Taylor
Caroline Wainwright
Caitlin Wainwright
Kori West
Megan Williams
15-18’s
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Jessica Clayburn
Pammy Craigle
Tim Ebbecke
Vanna Evans
Hope Gibson
Breana Hall
Alex Jessett
Kelley Krainiak
Stacy Krainiak
Tori Morgan
Kayla Ruffin
Brian Stutz
Developmental
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Kellie Brumble
Kaitlyn Spencer
Carly Whitham
Cara Pittman
*Coaching assignments are subject to change