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At Top Select, we are committed to providing opportunities for athletes of all skill levels to grow and succeed in the sport of volleyball. To best serve our community, we offer multiple levels of competition and instruction, including local, state, and national-level teams during the club season. In addition, we host camps, clinics, and leagues throughout the year to support continued development.


Our program is designed to help every athlete reach their individual goals—whether that means preparing to play at the collegiate level, becoming a stronger high school player, building confidence, or simply developing a lifelong love for the game. From beginner athletes to elite competitors, we strive to create a positive environment focused on skill development, teamwork, discipline, and personal growth.


Top Select offers a competitive club volleyball season for girls ages 10–18 at our facilities in the Orlando area. Our club season runs from November through June, with teams practicing twice a week for two hours each session (typically beginning at 5:30 PM or 7:30 PM). Teams will compete in approximately 8–10 tournaments throughout the season. Elite-level teams may practice three times per week when tournament schedules allow.

For the club season, we currently offer four levels of teams:


ELITE:


This program is for the athlete who has a strong desire to play volleyball in college. The athlete must be fully committed to making volleyball a number one priority over other activities. The members of our elite teams will travel out-of-state to National Qualifiers where they will compete against the top teams in the country. 


These teams practice three times a week and may have additional practices added. It is also highly recommended that these athletes work on their physical training aspects and do not compete in other sports that will have conflicting schedules with their team at Top Select Volleyball Academy.

TOP:


This program is designed for the player who may also have a strong desire or have an interest in playing volleyball in college. The athlete must be willing to make the sacrifices necessary for her/his progress and that of the team.


While not quite as intense as the Elite Program, these teams are still very competitive. The members of our travel teams will compete in at least one National Qualifier. These teams practice two to three times a week.

SELECT:


This program is designed for the player who may also have a strong desire to play and reinforce her fundamentals.


These athletes may have interest in playing on their school team and may have some interest in playing in college.


These teams are ideal for the multi-sport athlete whose involvement in other sports makes it difficult to commit to a travel schedule. These teams practice twice a week.

GOLD TEAMS:


The Gold Program is our regular season-club volleyball alternative for families who want to receive GREAT training but want to commit to a shorter club season because of time commitments, travel commitments or financially. Gold Program teams are offered for the beginner to intermediate volleyball player ages 11-14. They practice two nights a week for 2 hours. Each Gold Program team could have up to 12 athletes with one coach. We practice two Gold Program teams together on the same court so up to 24 athletes and two coaches. 


They play in one United League tournament per month (January, February, March and April) in addition to at least two 2-day local AAU tournaments. The United League tournaments are one-day (on a Saturday) and will be located within a 2-hour radius of central Orlando. Tournament times are usually from 9 am until 4 pm.


Gold Program interested players will need to register and can attend regular season tryouts for their age group or Gold Only tryouts.

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TEAM LEVELS

FAQs


1. What team levels does the club offer?

We currently offer four levels of club teams: Elite Teams, Top Teams, Select Teams, and the Gold Program. Each program is designed to fit different levels of commitment, experience, and goals.

2. How do I know which team level is right for my child?

Placement depends on the athlete’s skill level, goals, experience, commitment level, and willingness to travel. Coaches evaluate players during tryouts and recommend the best fit for their development.

3. What is the difference between Elite, Top, Select, and Gold teams?

Each program varies in intensity, travel, practice schedule, and commitment level:

  • Elite Teams: Highest level of competition and travel
  • Top Teams: Competitive travel teams with strong college interest
  • Select Teams: Development-focused teams with moderate commitment
  • Gold Program: Beginner/intermediate alternative with reduced travel and cost

4. What is the Elite Team program?

Elite Teams are designed for athletes who aspire to play volleyball at the collegiate level and are ready to make volleyball a top priority. These teams compete nationally and travel out of state to National Qualifiers.

5. How often do Elite Teams practice?

Elite Teams practice three times per week, with the possibility of additional practices throughout the season.

6. Are Elite athletes allowed to play other sports?

It is strongly recommended that Elite athletes avoid participating in other sports that may conflict with volleyball practices, tournaments, or training schedules.

7. What are Top Teams?

Top Teams are highly competitive travel teams for athletes interested in progressing their volleyball skills and potentially playing in college. They compete in at least one National Qualifier during the season.

8. How often do Top Teams practice?

Top Teams practice two to three times per week.

9. What are Select Teams?

Select Teams are designed for athletes who want to continue developing strong volleyball fundamentals while balancing other activities or sports.

10. Are Select Teams good for multi-sport athletes?

Yes. Select Teams are ideal for athletes involved in multiple sports because they have a more manageable travel and practice commitment.

11. How often do Select Teams practice?

Select Teams practice twice a week.

12. What is the Gold Program?

The Gold Program is an alternative to a full club season for families seeking quality volleyball training with less travel, lower time commitment, and a more affordable option.

13. Who is the Gold Program designed for?

The Gold Program is designed for beginner to intermediate players ages 8–14.

14. How often do Gold Program teams practice?

Gold Program teams practice two nights per week for two hours each session.

15. How many players are on a Gold Program team?

Each Gold Program team may have up to 12 athletes with one coach. Two teams may practice together on the same court with two coaches.

16. What tournaments do Gold Program teams attend?

Gold teams participate in:

  • One United League tournament per month (January–April)
  • At least two local 2-day AAU tournaments

17. How far do Gold Program teams travel?

United League tournaments are typically within a 2-hour radius of the Central Orlando area.

18. What are tournament days like for Gold teams?

Most United League tournaments are one-day Saturday events and usually run from approximately 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

19. Can beginners join the club?

Yes. The club offers opportunities for beginner, intermediate, and advanced athletes through various programs, camps, clinics, and leagues.

20. Does the club only focus on college recruiting?

No. While the club strongly supports athletes who want to play in college, the overall mission is to help every athlete grow, improve, and enjoy the game regardless of their long-term goals.

21. What other programs are offered outside the club season?

We also offer camps, clinics, and leagues throughout the year for athletes of different ages and experience levels.

22. Can athletes attend tryouts for the Gold Program?

Yes. Interested athletes may attend regular season tryouts for their age group or participate in Gold Only tryouts.

23. What if my child wants to improve but is not ready for high travel commitments?

The Select Teams or Gold Program are great options for athletes looking to develop skills without the extensive travel and time commitment of higher-level teams.

24. Is every athlete expected to have college aspirations?

No. The club supports athletes with a variety of goals, including improving school team performance, increasing fitness, learning the game, or pursuing collegiate volleyball opportunities.

25. What qualities help athletes succeed in higher-level programs?

Athletes who thrive in competitive programs typically demonstrate strong work ethic, commitment, coachability, athleticism, leadership, and a passion for improvement.

TEAM LEVELS

FAQs

1. What team levels does the club offer?

We currently offer four levels of club teams: Elite Teams, Top Teams, Select Teams, and the Gold Program. Each program is designed to fit different levels of commitment, experience, and goals.

2. How do I know which team level is right for my child?

Placement depends on the athlete’s skill level, goals, experience, commitment level, and willingness to travel. Coaches evaluate players during tryouts and recommend the best fit for their development.

3. What is the difference between Elite, Top, Select, and Gold teams?

Each program varies in intensity, travel, practice schedule, and commitment level:

  • Elite Teams: Highest level of competition and travel
  • Top Teams: Competitive travel teams with strong college interest
  • Select Teams: Development-focused teams with moderate commitment
  • Gold Program: Beginner/intermediate alternative with reduced travel and cost

4. What is the Elite Team program?

Elite Teams are designed for athletes who aspire to play volleyball at the collegiate level and are ready to make volleyball a top priority. These teams compete nationally and travel out of state to National Qualifiers.

5. How often do Elite Teams practice?

Elite Teams practice three times per week, with the possibility of additional practices throughout the season.

6. Are Elite athletes allowed to play other sports?

It is strongly recommended that Elite athletes avoid participating in other sports that may conflict with volleyball practices, tournaments, or training schedules.

7. What are Top Teams?

Top Teams are highly competitive travel teams for athletes interested in progressing their volleyball skills and potentially playing in college. They compete in at least one National Qualifier during the season.

8. How often do Top Teams practice?

Top Teams practice two to three times per week.

9. What are Select Teams?

Select Teams are designed for athletes who want to continue developing strong volleyball fundamentals while balancing other activities or sports.

10. Are Select Teams good for multi-sport athletes?

Yes. Select Teams are ideal for athletes involved in multiple sports because they have a more manageable travel and practice commitment.

11. How often do Select Teams practice?

Select Teams practice twice a week.

12. What is the Gold Program?

The Gold Program is an alternative to a full club season for families seeking quality volleyball training with less travel, lower time commitment, and a more affordable option.













13. Who is the Gold Program designed for?

The Gold Program is designed for beginner to intermediate players ages 8–14.

14. How often do Gold Program teams practice?

Gold Program teams practice two nights per week for two hours each session.

15. How many players are on a Gold Program team?

Each Gold Program team may have up to 12 athletes with one coach. Two teams may practice together on the same court with two coaches.

16. What tournaments do Gold Program teams attend?

Gold teams participate in:

  • One United League tournament per month (January–April)
  • At least two local 2-day AAU tournaments

17. How far do Gold Program teams travel?

United League tournaments are typically within a 2-hour radius of the Central Orlando area.

18. What are tournament days like for Gold teams?

Most United League tournaments are one-day Saturday events and usually run from approximately 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

19. Can beginners join the club?

Yes. The club offers opportunities for beginner, intermediate, and advanced athletes through various programs, camps, clinics, and leagues.

20. Does the club only focus on college recruiting?

No. While the club strongly supports athletes who want to play in college, the overall mission is to help every athlete grow, improve, and enjoy the game regardless of their long-term goals.

21. What other programs are offered outside the club season?

We also offer camps, clinics, and leagues throughout the year for athletes of different ages and experience levels.

22. Can athletes attend tryouts for the Gold Program?

Yes. Interested athletes may attend regular season tryouts for their age group or participate in Gold Only tryouts.

23. What if my child wants to improve but is not ready for high travel commitments?

The Select Teams or Gold Program are great options for athletes looking to develop skills without the extensive travel and time commitment of higher-level teams.

24. Is every athlete expected to have college aspirations?

No. The club supports athletes with a variety of goals, including improving school team performance, increasing fitness, learning the game, or pursuing collegiate volleyball opportunities.

25. What qualities help athletes succeed in higher-level programs?

Athletes who thrive in competitive programs typically demonstrate strong work ethic, commitment, coachability, athleticism, leadership, and a passion for improvement.