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.
Foundational: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
Emerging: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
Intermediate: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
Advanced: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
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The West Brisbane Warriors Junior Training Program (JTP) is a weekly volleyball program designed to help young athletes learn, enjoy, and develop their skills in a supportive and structured environment.
JTP is designed for a wide range of abilities, for anyone from beginners trying volleyball for the first time to experienced, competition level players looking to refine their game. Training focuses on fundamental skills, game understanding, teamwork, and confidence, with sessions grouped by year level and ability to ensure appropriate challenge for every athlete.
Led by experienced coaches, the program emphasizes positive learning, enjoyment, and long-term development, while providing a pathway for athletes to progress within West Brisbane Warriors.
JTP is ideal for juniors who want to stay active, build strong volleyball foundations, and develop a lasting love for the sport.
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If you're signing up before the beginning of the term, simply submit the form linked above in the tile “Signup for Term 4”
If you are signing up after the term has commenced, get in contact with juniors@westbrisbanevolleyball to receive a prorated signup.
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If you haven’t participated within the JTP program at Wests, you are able to come along for a session to try out the program for no signup fee. Please complete this signup form linked below this message to come along. Please note, this is not the primary form for JTP, and if you are looking to signup for the term, the official form (linked at the top of the page) must be completed.
If you have any questions about the program Contact us.
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JTP sessions will run weekly throughout Term 4 on Mondays, Tuesday, and Thursdays, with multiple sessions running each night for different skill levels. For a specific timetable of this term’s sessions, please see the visual of the schedule above, or see the signup form, where specific times, and venue locations are discussed.
For Term 4, the program will commence in Week 1 of the Queensland school term and run through until week 9. For specific dates please see the signup form.
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JTP Term 4 will be running out of Brigidine College and Brisbane Boys College (BBC).(See links below for Venue Information):
For all venue information please see our venues.
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For Term 4, JTP will offer three nights of weekly training sessions run across two venue locations, with sessions being grouped by skill level and age range. To read about our skill levels click here, or scroll below.
To ensure the best training environment for all athletes, session selection should primarily be based on skill level and experience, with year levels used as strictly as a general, secondary guide. If your child falls under the bottom of the age range of the session that you think best suits them, please reach out first via email unless specifically asked to join that squad.
Wests reserves the right to adjust placements if necessary. If you are unsure about where your child’s level is at, feel free to reach out for consultation. If your child falls under the bottom of the age range of the session that you think best suits them, please reach out first via email unless you’ve been invited into that squad.
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The Junior Training Program (JTP) is $180.00 AUD per athlete per session for term 4.
FAQS
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Yes, athletes can attend more than one session a week, however they will need to be registered for each session they attend.
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PlayOn! (PlayFair) Vouchers accepted at Wests - please reach out to the JTP Manager to activate your voucher.
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If you wish to signup after the start of the term (first session), no issues at all!
Get in touch with the JTP Manager, and we’ll guide you through with a pro-rated term cost.
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Generally yes, but this will be dealt with on a case by case basis. The general rule is; given the session you are attempting to swap to isn’t at full capacity or swapping would impede either squad in any other way, a transfer will be granted.
If you are seeking to swap squads, either day or levels, please contact juniors@westbrisbanevolleyball.com
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