Centercourt Volleyball Junior Development Program
Our Centercourt Volleyball Junior Development Program is crafted for players ages 5 through 12, welcoming all skill levels.

We foster a dynamic and progressive learning atmosphere, grouping athletes by age and rotating them through drills, exercises, and simulated gameplay.

This program is intentionally designed for long-term athlete development - helping players move upward as they grow.

Beyond volleyball skills, we provide an environment for the fully rounded athlete, integrating strength, movement, and conditioning work - ensuring each player develops holistically on and off the court. Athlete-to-coach ratios are structured to support optimal development: VolleyToss & Mini Movers will train in groups of four athletes per coach, while the MicroVolleys and Flight Development League train in groups of six athletes per coach.

Schedule:
Dates: 3/24-5/1 (6 Weeks)

Session Options:

Level 1 - Volley Toss (Ages 5-6)
Tuesdays, 5pm-6pm / Wednesdays, 5pm-6pm / Fridays, 5pm-6pm

Level 2 - Mini Movers (Ages 7-8)
Tuesdays, 5pm-6pm / Wednesdays, 5pm-6pm / Fridays, 5pm-6pm

Level 3 - Micro Volleys (Ages 9-10)
Tuesdays, 5pm-6pm / Wednesdays, 5pm-6pm / Fridays, 5pm-6pm

Level 4 - Flight Development League (Ages 11-12)
Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6pm / Wednesdays, 4:30pm-6pm / Fridays, 4:30pm-6pm

Cost: 
Level 1 - Volley Toss (Ages 5-6) - $150
Level 2 - Mini Movers (Ages 7-8) - $150
Level 3 - Micro Volleys (Ages 9-10) - $270
Level 4 - Flight Development League (Ages 11-12) - $315
5% Discount for multi-day registrants

Location: Centercourt Lawrence - 1080 Spruce Street, Lawrence, NJ

Program Director: Dan Ford - DFord@centercourtclub.com

Level 1 -- Volley Toss (Ages 5-6)
Volley Toss is the first stage of the Centercourt Volleyball Developmental Flight Path. This program introduces young athletes to volleyball while building coordination, confidence, teamwork, and fundamental athletic movement in a fun and engaging environment.

Program Highlights
> Designed to introduce young athletes to volleyball
> Modified courts and equipment suited for younger players
> Learn through catch-and-throw progressions that build volleyball skills
> Develop ball tracking, ball control, footwork, coordination, and teamwork
> Coaches emphasize movement, communication, and confidence
> Athletes earn a Volley Toss Flight Card upon completion, preparing players to advance to Level 2 -- MiniMovers
> Athlete-to-Coach Ratio: 4:1

Level 2 -- MiniMovers (Ages 7-8)
MiniMovers is the second stage of the Centercourt Volleyball Developmental Flight Path. Athletes begin transitioning from catch-and-throw progressions into true volleyball skills while continuing to build coordination, teamwork, and confidence with the ball.

Program Highlights
> Introduction to passing and setting fundamentals
> Players develop better control and movement to the ball
> Athletes begin understanding the early stages of volleyball gameplay
> Modified court sizes and net heights for development
> Completion earns a MiniMovers Flight Car,d preparing players for Level 3 -- MicroVolleys
> Athlete-to-Coach Ratio: 4:1

Level 3 -- MicroVolleys (Ages 9-10)
MicroVolleys is the third stage of the Centercourt Volleyball Developmental Flight Path. At this level, athletes transition onto a real volleyball court environment while continuing to develop ball control, movement, and gameplay awareness.

Program Highlights
> Transition to a real volleyball court environment
> Focus on passing accuracy, setting control, and movement before contact
> Development of rally consistency, ball control, game awareness, and strategy
> Introduction to volleyball rally patterns and gameplay rhythm
> Small-sided games including 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4
> Modified court sizes and net heights for development
> Completion earns a MicroVolleys Flight Card, preparing athletes for the Flight Development League
> Athlete-to-Coach Ratio: 6:1

Level 4 -- Development Flight League (Ages 11-12)
The Development Flight League is the fourth stage of the Centercourt Volleyball Developmental Flight Path. At this level, athletes continue developing their skills on a full volleyball court while learning more advanced ball control, movement patterns, and structured gameplay concepts. The program bridges the gap between developmental training and competitive volleyball by combining skill instruction with game-based learning.

Program Highlights
> Continued training on a full volleyball court environment, with modified net heights and court dimensions suited for athlete development
> Focus on passing accuracy, setting consistency, and attacking mechanics
> Development of defensive movement and overall ball control
> Emphasis on team communication and volleyball strategy
> Extended small-sided gameplay including 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4
> Game formats increase touches, decision-making, and confidence
> Completion earns a Flight League Card, preparing athletes for higher-level training and competitive volleyball opportunities
> Athlete-to-Coach Ratio: 6:1