Wizard Volleyball Academy

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Club volleyball training for kids ages 10-18 who want to compete beyond school teams, with competitive travel teams that play in regional and national tournaments. Coach Merlin Theleus runs the academy with a focus on technique progressions and high repetitions to build fundamental skills. Your kid can start with instructional clinics open to ages 6-17 with no experience required, then try out for competitive teams. Tryouts happen in July, and younger teams generally don't cut players. The competitive season runs November through April with tournament play most weekends.

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Programs (7)

• Wizard Volley League

  Class
  Ages 6–17· Thursday, Saturday· Evening· Paid

  Kids work on basic volleyball fundamentals through skill progressions and high repetitions in structured two-hour sessions. The program runs Thursday and Saturday evenings for twelve consecutive weeks, perfect for kids with no volleyball experience. Each week focuses on one particular skill set, building up to competitive gameplay by the end of the program.

• Club Volleyball

  Class
  Ages 10–18· Evening· Paid

  Kids practice volleyball skills and compete on teams against other regional clubs through tournaments that run from fall through spring. Teams practice 2-3 times per week with tryouts in July, and the competitive season runs from late fall to spring with weekend tournaments. Your kid gets consistent coaching from certified instructors with a focus on character development alongside volleyball skills.

• High School Elite Position Camp

  Camp
  Ages 14–18· Paid

  High school players work on position-specific skills like setting, libero play, or hitting in intensive training sessions. This camp targets kids who want to develop advanced skills for their specific volleyball position. Training focuses on the technical and tactical aspects needed for competitive high school volleyball.

• AAU National Training

  Class
  Ages 13–18· Paid

  Elite players train 2-3 times per week in intensive sessions preparing for AAU Nationals in Orlando. This is for kids on competitive teams who qualified for the national tournament level. Training focuses on advanced individual skills and team strategy over six weeks leading up to the four-day national competition.

• Middle School Elite Fall Volleyball

  Class
  Ages 11–14· Paid

  Middle school players practice advanced volleyball skills and competitive gameplay in preparation for school teams and club tryouts. The program runs during fall season with focus on developing the technical and tactical skills needed for middle school competition. Kids work on all volleyball fundamentals with an emphasis on game application.

• Fall Elite Clinics

  Class
  Ages 6–17· Paid

  Kids practice volleyball skills through focused clinics that target specific techniques like serving, passing, or position play. These fall sessions help build confidence and skills before club tryouts in July. The clinics are open to players of all experience levels and focus on repetitive skill development.

• Summer-Fall Training

  Camp
  Ages 6–17· Paid

  Kids practice volleyball fundamentals through technique progressions and repetitive drills in short but intense training sessions. These camps run during the summer and fall offseason, focusing on skill development and preparation for school or club tryouts. Sessions emphasize doing each skill correctly every time, ending with competitive gameplay.