Youth Development Program

Youth Development Program

Youth Development is Appropriate for 3rd-7th Graders

We are excited to announce that our Youth Development Program (YDP) is taking the next step! We are in the process of developing multiple levels of YDP with the goals of better individualizing training sessions to player abilities. Our hope is to develop the most comprehensive Youth Development Program around to help players take their game to the NEXT LEVEL!


Our YDP is a lighter version of club volleyball for Grades 3-7th. YDP is committed to skill training first! Players will tryout at the beginning of each session and be placed in the appropiate level group by ability. Our goal is help players progress towards competitve programs (ie. NVL, Regional Club Teams, and National Club Teams). Players will be placed into one of three levels. Each level will focus on a progression of skills. As players complete the competencies expected from each level, they will be progressed to the next level or program. Level 3 players will be guaranteed spots on our NVL teams and will be encouraged to advance to our Next Level Training program or consider trying out for a regional or national club team.


Do you have questions? Please email Kristen Shively at kristen@nebraskaelite.org



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Spring Development 2024

9-12U

March-May 2024

Ready to take your game to the NEXT LEVEL? The Spring Development Program is focused on helping 3-7th graders improve. The Spring Development Program is fast paced and will help your daughter take her volleyball skills to the NEXT LEVEL! New players will attend an evaluation night and be assigned to a specific YDP level. Returning players can register for the level they have achieved through previous programs. 


Our Spring Program level placement will be March 12 & 13. Practices will either be Tuesday/Friday or Wednesday/Friday, at the UBT Sports Complex. Tuesday/Friday and Wednesday/Friday will have two different times to choose from:  4:30-6 or 6-7:30. Players will be placed in training groups based on their skill level and will have a total of 15 practices over 9 weeks. The program will conclude with a 2 hour Linear Doubles Tournament on Friday, May 3.


The total cost for the program is only $475, a deposit of $275 due with your registration.


Players will be trained by Nebraska Elite coaches in a camp style setting. The focus of the program will include skill development, volleyball rules, game-like contacts, and volleyball IQ. Each player will receive a tryout t-shirt and a practice t-shirt. 


Practices start the week of March 12, 2024 and end May 3. Register early as the program is limited by day/time options.


To register, click on the link below for the nights you wish to participate. 


Total Program Cost: $475, Deposit of $275

Second Payment Taken March 26

March 12-May 3, 2024: Tuesday/Friday 4:30-6 PM March 12-May 3, 2024: Tuesday/Friday 6-7:30 PM March 13-May 3, 2024: Wednesday/Friday 4:30-6 PM March 13-May 3, 2024: Wednesday/Friday 6-7:30 PM Click Here to Learn About Our Spring League

February YDP Specialty

(3rd-7th Grade)

February 6-27, 2024

Specialty training is highly encouraged!  These sessions help players accelerate individual development.  These sessions are available to all players.  Our Specialty Training sets us above other clubs!  Our small groups provide players with the ability to sharpen their specialization or cross-train new skills and positions.  We will continue offering small group training opportunities for the 2024 season.  Each session will be limited to 20 players per group depending on the type of skill session.


Practices will be at UBT Sports Complex, 21015 Cumberland Drive, Elkhorn, NE 68022.


Players will sign-up for a package of 4 sessions for $80 and will meet on Tuesdays from February 6-27, 2024.   We offer your choice of Defense and/or Serve and Attacking.  These sessions will be facilitated by our most experienced coaches and trainers. 


Serving and Attacking:  Tuesdays 4-5 pm

Defense:  Tuesdays 5-6 pm

Registration Open for 2024!

Serving and Attacking: February 6-27, 2024 Tuesdays 4-5 pm Defense: February 6-27, 2024 Tuesdays 5-6 pm

New Year Development Program


January-February

Our New Year Development Program starts in January. Practices will be Monday/Thursday from 4:30-6:00pm at the UBT Sports Complex, 21015 Cumberland Drive, Elkhorn, NE.  Players will be placed in training groups based on their skill level and will have a total of 14 practices generally practicing 2 times per week for 1.5 hours each practice, with a competition camp on the last day.   The total cost for the program is $475, a deposit of $275 is due with your registration.


Players will be trained by Nebraska Elite coaches in a camp style setting and have controlled scrimmages throughout the program. The focus of the program will be on skill development, volleyball rules, and officiating, not scoring points and winning.  Individual skill development will be tracked on a nightly basis. Each player will receive a Nebraska Elite t-shirt. 


This program has helped Nebraska Elite Volleyball record 26 top 20 finishes at Junior Volleyball Nationals the past 5 years and one AAU National Championship!


The next session starts January 8, 2024 and ends February 22, 2024. Register early as the program is limited.

Appropriate for 3rd - 7th graders or ages 9U-12U.


Total Program Cost: $475, Deposit of $275

Second Payment Taken January 22


REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

January 8-February 22, 2024: Monday/Thursday 4:30-6 PM

Winter Development Program

November 2023 - January 2024

Our Winter Program starts November 1, 2023. Practices will either be Tuesday/Friday or Wednesday/Friday, at the UBT Sports Complex (21015 Cumberland Drive, Elkhorn, NE).  There will be two different times to choose from: 4:30-6 pm or 6-7:30 pm. The time you choose for your Tuesday or Wednesday session is the time you will practice on Fridays.


THERE WILL BE NO PRACTICE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: 

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 (Halloween, all players will attend on November 1)
Friday, November 3, 2023 (High School State Volleyball)

November 21-24, 2023 (Thanksgiving break)

December 22, 2023 - January 1, 2024 (Christmas/New Years break)


Players will be placed in training groups based on their skill level and will have a total of 20 practices, 2 times per week for 1.5 hours each practice. No practices over the holiday period so you can enjoy the holiday with your families. The total cost for the program is only $595, a deposit of $345 due with your registration.


Players will be trained by Nebraska Elite coaches in a camp style setting and have controlled scrimmages throughout the program. The focus of the program will be on skill development, volleyball rules, and officiating, not scoring points and winning. Individual skill development will be tracked on a nightly basis. Each player will receive a t-shirt jersey, a practice tee, and program book. 


This program has helped Nebraska Elite Volleyball record 26 top 20 finishes at Junior Volleyball Nationals the past 5 years and two AAU National Championships!


 The next sessions start the November 1, 2023. The final session is January 26, 2024. 

 Session schedule is available on the registration link. Register early as the program is limited by day/time options.


Program Director: Kristen Shively, kristen@nebraskaelite.org

 

Register Below!

November 1, 2023-January 26, 2024: Tuesday/Friday 4:30-6 November 1, 2023-January 26, 2024: Tuesday/Friday 6-7:30 November 1, 2023-January 26, 2024: Wednesday/Friday 4:30-6 November 1, 2023-January 26, 2024: Wednesday/Friday 6-7:30

Fall Development 2023

September-October

We offer two sessions of Fall Development. The Fall Development Program will include Level I and II as we encourage Level III players to participate in our Fall League. Players that have graduated to Level III YDP during previous sessions will be guaranteed a spot on a Fall League Team.  Fall League registrants will still need to attend the tryout.


If you have questions about Fall League, look under our Leagues tab at the top of our website!


All players are welcome to attend the NVL tryout for team placement in the fall. Players that are not yet ready for NVL will be referred to the appropriate YDP level to help them improve their skills.


Practices will be held at UBT Sports Complex, 21015 Cumberland Drive, Elkhorn, NE 68022. Players will be placed in training groups based on their skill level and will have a total of 8 practices over 4 weeks 2 times per week.


The total cost for the program is only $275, a deposit of $150 due with your registration. Final payments will be deducted on the first day of training for each session.


Players will be trained by Nebraska Elite coaches in a camp style setting and have controlled scrimmages throughout the program. The focus of the program will be on skill development, volleyball rules, and officiating, not scoring points and winning. Each player will receive a Nebraska Elite T-shirt.


This program has helped Nebraska Elite Volleyball record 27 top 20 finishes at Junior Volleyball Nationals the past 5 years and two AAU National Championship!


Register early as the program is limited by day/time options.


Register below now!

September 5-29, 2023: Tuesday/Friday 4:30-6 pm September 5-29, 2023: Tuesday/Friday 6-7:30 pm October 3-26, 2023: Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-6 pm October 3-26, 2023: Tuesday/Thursday 6-7:30 pm

Summer Intensive Development

June-August

We know summers are hectic and many families take vacations. Thus, we have reorganized our Summer Development Program into three week intensive sessions. The Summer Development Program is focused on helping 3-7th graders improve. We train 3 times a week for three week sessions. We run three different sessions during the summer. The Summer Development Program is the perfect format to help your daughter take her volleyball skills to the NEXT LEVEL! New players will attend an evaluation night and be assigned to a specific YDP level. Returning players can register for the level they have achieved through previous programs. 


Practices will be held Monday/Tuesdays/Thursday from 4:30-6pm or 6-7:30pm, at Nebraska Elite Volleyball. Players will be placed in training groups based on their skill level and will have a total of 9 practices over 3 weeks. All Summer Development Sessions will conclude with a linear doubles tournament. That tournament will be 3 hours on the Friday following the last Summer Development Session. The total cost for the program is only $325, a deposit of $175 is due with your registration.


Players are welcome to register for multiple sessions and will be placed into YDP levels based on their skill progression. Players will be trained by Nebraska Elite coaches in a camp style setting. The focus of the program will include skill development, volleyball rules, game-like contacts, and volleyball IQ. Each player will receive a summer camp t-shirt.


Session I:  June 5-22, 2023 4:30-6pm or 6-7:30 pm

Session II:  July 3-20, 2023 4:30-6pm or 6-7:30 pm

              **The Week of July 4, participants will practice Monday/Wednesday/Thursday.  We will not have practice on Tuesday, July 4. 

Session III:  July 24-August 10, 2023 4:30-6pm or 6-7:30 pm


Registration Open Now!

Session I: June 5-22, 2023: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-6PM Session I: June 5-22, 2023: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 6-7:30PM Session II: July 3-20, 2023: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-6PM Session II: July 3-20, 2023: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 6-7:30 PM Session III: July 24-August 10, 2023: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-6PM Session III: July 24-August 10, 2023: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 6-7:30 PM

May Intensive Development 2023

May 2-25, 2023

Our May Intensive Development Program is focused on helping 3-7th graders improve. Practices will be held Tuesday/Thursday from 4:30-6:00 pm, at the Union Bank and Sports Complex, 21015 Cumberland Drive, Elkhorn, NE 68022. Players will be placed in training groups based on their skill level and will have a total of 8 practices over 4 weeks, twice per week. The total cost for the program is only $275, a deposit of $150 due with your registration.


Players will be trained by Nebraska Elite coaches in a camp style setting. The focus of the program will include skill development, volleyball rules, game-like contacts, and volleyball IQ. Each player will receive a tryout t-shirt and a practice t-shirt. 


Practices start May 2. Register early as the program is limited.


To register, click on the link below for the nights you wish to participate. 


Total Program Cost: $275, Deposit of $150

Second Payment Taken May 10

May 2-May 25, 2023: Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-6 PM

May YDP Specialty

May  1-22, 2023

Specialty training is highly encouraged!  These sessions help players accelerate individual development.  These sessions are available to all players.  Our Specialty Training sets us above other clubs!  Our small groups provide players with the ability to sharpen their specialization or cross-train new skills and positions.  We will continue offering small group training opportunities for the 2023 season.  Each session will be limited to 20 players per group depending on the type of skill session.


Practices will be at UBT Sports Complex, 21015 Cumberland Drive, Elkhorn, NE 68022.


Players will sign-up for a package of 4 sessions for $80 and will meet on Mondays from May 1-22, 2023.   We offer your choice of Defense and/or Serve and Attacking.  These sessions will be facilitated by our most experienced coaches and trainers. 


Defense:  Mondays 4-5 pm

Serving and Attacking:  Mondays 5-6 pm

Registration Open for 2023!


Defense: May 1-22, 2023 Mondays 4-5 pm Serving and Attacking: May 1-22, 2023 Mondays 5-6 pm
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