DIVISIONAL INFORMATION

NVVA comprises six Divisions:

• SELECT • select.director@nvva.com

Draws top players from the Northern Virginia region in each age bracket to form a dedicated group of volleyball players aspiring to play at the highest levels nationally. There is a significant commitment in terms of practice time (3 times per week) and travel (at least every other weekend). Due to the commitment level, players may be asked to limit outside activities that would interfere. The Select season will run from December into June or early July, culminating at a National event. Some age groups will attend several National Qualifying events, as well as other top-level overnight tournaments. These players will be seen by potential college recruiters at many/most of their tournaments. Last season's teams played in over 200 uniformed games on over 20 dates.

• ALEXANDRIA •

The Alexandria Division draws players from the city of Alexandria, Arlington, Alexandria county, and several neighboring counties. Alexandria is planning on four club teams this season, including a 13s, 14s, 15s, and 17s. The coaching staff at Alexandria is comprised of high school and house program coaches with years of experience developing core skills and fundamentals to new and seasoned players. This is Alexandria's inaugural season, and hopes to expand in the coming years.

• FAIRFAX • fairfax.director@nvva.com

Draws players from all of Fairfax County who will have numerous opportunities to play. The Fairfax Division is projected to have approximately 15 teams. Most age groups offer two levels of play, with the top tier teams at 16s, 17s, & 18s attending a National Qualifying event for exposure to a higher level of play and will be seen by potential college recruiters. Players will receive top-of-the-line instruction from a seasoned coaching staff. Last season saw all of the Fairfax teams in each age group "medal" in regional action. Several teams won divisional titles at the Regional Championships. Most teams will play in over 100 uniformed games. The Fairfax Division will continue to host several local tournaments this year.

• LOUDOUN • loudoun.director@nvva.com

Fed by a very successful house program, the Loudoun Division will field approximately 15 teams this season, covering all age groups. The Loudoun Division has numerous returning coaches and will have excellent practice and playing facilities. Most age groups will offer two levels of play, with the top tier teams at 16s, 17s, & 18s attending a National Qualifying event for exposure to a higher level of play and will be seen by potential college recruiters. Loudoun teams have enjoyed increasing success over the years. Most teams will play in over 100 uniformed games. The Loudoun Division will continue to host many local tournaments this year.

• SKYLINE • skyline.director@nvva.com

The Skyline Division draws players from many successful high school and middle school programs in Northern Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. Some of these high school players are from Sherando, Millbrook, James Wood, Strasburg, Hedgesville, and Mussellman High School. The division has five teams this season including two 15s teams, two 16s teams, and a 17s team. The coaching staff at Skyline provides strong instruction and we have had players from our programs become players at Potomac State, James Madison University, and join the select teams of NVVA. Our staff has helped foster the growth of volleyball in the northwestern part of Virginia and truly enjoys coaching volleyball. The Skyline program is growing and is looking forward to expanding each year. This year teams will attend the Capitol Hill Classic and the Shamrock Festival, while also attending local single day tournaments.

• BOYS • boys.director@nvva.com

NVVA continues our efforts to expand boys' volleyball in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. We plan to offer teams at the 14s, 15s, 16s, & 17s level this year. We continue to attempt to have practice space centrally located for all players. Last year saw outstanding performances from the teams, including the 16s team competing at Nationals. Like last year, most tournaments will be held either in southern Virginia or southern Pennsylvania.