Youth Phoenix

Youth Indoor Phoenix is a state team program in New South Wales that offers a remarkable opportunity for young athletes aiming to represent their state at the Australian Youth Volleyball Championship (AYVC). This performance oriented program goes through a multi-stage selection process to secure the top athletes in each age group. The program then goes on to provide top athletes in each age group with elevated skill and game play training environments designed to prepare teams for the peak moment of the season – AYVC.

Trials: Youth Indoor Phoenix is gearing up for its upcoming trials, scheduled to take place starting from 25th of May to 8th of June. The trials are open to aspiring athletes born in 2011 and later. This two-stage selection process will determine the most promising athletes to progress further into the program. Athletes will be selected based off their skill, game IQ as well as their talent potential.

Playday: Designed to give athletes the opportunity to play and showcase their skills. Athletes who attended one of the trial sessions will be invited to  kick off the full session with games on the 15th of June. After June 15th, the selections will be made based of the trial day and play day and only invited athletes will be able to progress into the Squad phase. 

Squad Phase: Once trials are completed, successful athletes will enter the squad phase of the Youth Indoor Phoenix program. This phase offers a unique opportunity for selected athletes to receive intensive training and coaching, further honing their skills and preparing them for the challenges of the AYVC. The focus during this stage will be on positional and game system development in an open team environment. Athletes in this phase will be further evaluated on their techniques, competitive mindset and ability to perform during match play with top athletes being nominated to the Team.

Team Phase: Following the squad phase, the program enters the team phase, where the final selections are made to form the representative state teams. This is the final phase of the program where selected athletes will finalize their team systems and dynamics in a highly focused environment led by our experienced coaches and mentors. Ultimately the U14-U18 state teams will then travel to Bendigo to represent New South Wales at the AYVC, competing against other talented players from across Australia.

Benefits and Opportunities: Youth Indoor Phoenix provides a host of benefits and opportunities for aspiring volleyball players. Firstly, it offers access to high-quality training sessions conducted by skilled coaches who possess vast experience in the sport. Athletes will receive personalized attention, enabling them to improve their skills and reach their maximum potential.

Furthermore, participation in Youth Indoor Phoenix opens doors for exposure to the wider volleyball community and offers a chance to showcase talent at the AYVC. The championship serves as a platform for young athletes to gain recognition, potentially leading to further opportunities at national and even international levels.

Youth Indoor Phoenix is a top 3 state team program in Australia and has a strong history of excellence. The program offers opportunities for both metro and regional athletes and paves the way for aspiring volleyball players to prepare for and excel on the national stage. By providing intensive training, careful selection processes, and the opportunity to represent their state at the AYVC, the program nurtures and develops talented athletes. Through Youth Indoor Phoenix, young volleyball players can unleash their potential, elevate their skills, and take significant steps towards achieving their sporting dreams.