How much does FVA cost?
Where do FVA teams travel to?
Who will be my coach? Do you know who will be coaching what team?
What is Club Fusion's policy on parent involvement? Are parents asked to volunteer their time for Club Fusion?
Can my daughter play school sports, such as basketball or softball, and still play on a Club Fusion travel team?
What is Club Fusion's philosophy on playing time
I cannot make a tryout date. What should I do?
I don't know what age group my daughter should tryout for. How is that determined?
Is there a fee for the tryouts? What do we need to bring?
Can I pre-register for the tryouts? What paperwork can I fill out prior to the tryout?
My team is going down state and I want to tryout; what do I do?
What will I be doing at the tryouts?
How does Club Fusion select players? What are you looking for in a potential player?
Q: How much does FVA cost?
A:
Cost information is disclosed at the parent information meeting held at every tryout. You may also contact the FVA office at 815-561.1068. We are confident that our dues are competitive with other programs in the area.
Dues are paid on a payment schedule of 3 payments. Other fees might include: uniform package*, a Molten volleyball*, and travel expenses.
A unique fundraising opportunity is available to all families to offset dues. And, no, we do not require fundraising, nor does our fundraising opportunity require selling anything door to door.
*These fees do not apply if you are a returning player unless you need replacements or the package has changed. The only exception is our team shoe/t-shirt.
Q: Where do FVA teams travel to?
A:
FVA teams travel to Freeport, Marengo, Aurora ~ we try to keep the majority of our tournaments local. There will be optional multi-day event in March and then the end of season event in April, both at the WI Dells.
Please note that this schedule is subject to change and should not be considered complete or accurate until you receive information at our tryouts.
Q: Who will be my coach? Do you know who will be coaching what team?
A:
We will rarely disclose coaching information prior to our parent's night meeting. The reason is simple. We wait to finalize our coaching staff until the tryouts have completed and we have time to analyze our potential teams.
We want to discourage players from coming to Club Fusion Volleyball solely for the purpose of playing for an individual coach. We want our players to believe in our system and our entire coaching staff, as players will work with several coaches throughout the season and will have many different coaches throughout their career.
Q: What is Club Fusion's policy on parent involvement? Are parents asked to volunteer their time for Club Fusion?
A:
Club Fusion prides itself on our relationship with our parents. Club Fusion has an open door policy with our parents and encourages our parents to communicate with our staff. The open door policy does not exist during tournaments and practices when we feel a neutral time is the best for staff/parent discussions. We encourage parents to support their daughter and the athletes on her team.
Q: Can my daughter play school sports, such as basketball or softball, and still play on a Club Fusion travel team?
A:
Yes, any athlete can participate in school athletics while playing for Club Fusion. The athlete will not be penalized for missing practice; however, playing time is usually determined by practice performance. Club Fusion celebrates our multi-sport athletes and is extremely proud to have them in our program.
Q: What is Club Fusion's philosophy on playing time
A:
At FVA we believe playing time is earned, not given. FVA's dues guarantee the athlete quality coaching, practice time, uniforms, registration and training. Playing time is determined by the coach based on several criteria - practice, attitude, game performance & skill. Every player has the opportunity to prove themselves at practice.
*Playing time and related issues are encouraged to be resolved between player and coach. After such meetings, if the issue still remains, a formal meeting with the player, coach and director will be held.*
Q: I cannot make a tryout date. What should I do?
A:
If you know you can not make a tryout or missed a tryout please contact the Director of the program for a possible alternate tryout. Please note - After the final tryout there is a possibility that there are limited or no opportunities to make a team in that program!
Please see the "Contact Us" page on each programs site to contact these directors or call 815-561-1068.
Q: I don't know what age group my daughter should tryout for. How is that determined?
A:
The following chart will help you determine which age group to tryout for.
18 and Under
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1990 *
17 and Under
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1991
16 and Under
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1992
15 and Under
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1993
14 and Under
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1994
13 and Under
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1995
12 and Under
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1996
Q: Is there a fee for the tryouts? What do we need to bring?
A:
Each athlete must pay a $40 fee to tryout. Each athlete is encouraged to bring non-marking rubber soled shoes, athletic clothing (spandex recommended), water bottle and a towel.
Q: Can I pre-register for the tryouts? What paperwork can I fill out prior to the tryout?
A:
Yes, pre-registration is available on the FVA Tryout Page. In fact, pre-registration is required. The USAV Liability Wavier and Release form can be filled out during pre-registration. Even with pre-registration, some forms may be required at check-in for your tryout. All forms needed are available at check-in.
Q: My team is going down state and I want to tryout; what do I do?
A:
Club Fusion applauds and celebrates athletes that make it down state. We ask that you contact the Fusion Staff and inform us of your desire to tryout for Club Fusion. You will then be asked to fill out an information sheet and attend all tryouts for your age group. You will not be asked to do any physical workouts until your team has been eliminated from the state playoffs. Although the IHSA allows athletes to tryout during their season, Fusion will not require it.
Q: What will I be doing at the tryouts?
A:
FVA tryouts are broken up into three phases. First, we do a series of physical tests to determine the athletic quotient of each athlete. Scores from these tests are placed into a program that; thru a series of equations, gives us the athletes' data. FVA uses this data for tryouts and to track the progress of the athlete while at Fusion. Second, we run the athletes thru a series of drills for skills evaluation by the coaching staff. These drills are similar to the drills an athlete would see in practice. Third, the athletes are placed in game simulation drills to evaluate their team leadership, court awareness and overall game play.
Q: How does Club Fusion select players? What are you looking for in a potential player?
A:
Club Fusion is very proud of our players and their actions/accomplishments. In building on a tradition we look for three characteristics and/or qualities in a potential volleyball player.
1. Is the athlete coach-able/accountable?
2. How is the athletes attitude?
3. Does the player have athleticism?
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