junior training program

Term 4 Info

TRAINING DAYS: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
VENUE: Brigidine College & Brisbane Boys College
COST: $180.00 per term

PROGRAMS:
Please see our full program offerings below. Please note that there is a capacity limit per program/day, registrations for session remain open throughout the term, and only close once a session hits capacity.

Read about our skill levels here.

FAQS

Foundational

  • Designed for athletes who are within their first year of volleyball and are still learning and developing their skills. 

  • Focuses on the fundamentals: passing, setting, serving, and basic attacking mechanics.  

  • Suitable for athletes with relatively little experience, who are yet to be introduced into a competitive environment.  

  • Sessions emphasise a fun, low-stakes environment, where athletes can build their confidence and learn the game of volleyball.  

  • Delivered in a supportive, structured environment with a wider range of abilities comparative to other sessions. Sessions focus primarily on working solo up to small groups to make sure each athlete can work at their own pace – whether that’s slower or faster than others.  

  • Typical age guide: Years 3,4,5,6,7 

intermediate

  • Designed for athletes who can perform core skills consistently and participate in gameplay, and are looking to progress their skills to perform in competitive environments.  

  • Suitable for players who have been involved in their school’s league, Club (JPVL/PVL) players, or those who have participated in previous squads from Wests or other clubs.  

  • Focuses on refining technique, improving consistency, and developing decision-making in game-like scenarios. 

  • Introduces more structured gameplay, including positioning, movement patterns, and team-based play. Focus is placed on both technique progression and outcomes.  

  • Balances skill development with competitive, game-like drills, in a high energy session. 

  • Typical age guide: Years 7,8,9,10  

Emerging

  • Designed for athletes who are within their first to second year of volleyball, who have learned the basics but are still developing towards a competitive environment. This includes those who have previously participated in the foundational squads, school P.E. programs or school team sessions. 

  • Focuses on the development of fundamentals: passing, setting, serving, and basic attacking mechanics as well as the introduction of a more competitive setting 

  • Sessions emphasise a mix of development and fun through both drills and gameplay. 

  • Sessions work through both individual and group work, introducing ideas of working as a group, whilst still working on individual progress. 

  • Typical age guide: Years 5,6,7,8 

Advanced

  • Designed for athletes competing in high-level school teams, development programs, or JPVL / PVL. 

  • Focuses on polishing technical execution, gameplay decision-making, and tactical understanding whilst building confidence and experience.

  • Includes position-specific training and system-based play. 

  • Greater emphasis on game intensity, tempo, and performance under pressure.

  • Sessions are structured around gameplay scenarios with focus on the biomechanics of volleyball and performance.  

  • Typical age guide: Years 9,10,11