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Post by chisue on Jul 13, 2004 1:51:27 GMT -5
Hello everyone. I'm a vb mom and I'm wondering for those that live in the Chicago area if you can tell me of any club teams around this way. I have a son that's interested in playing so we're both searching for teams. We live in the Oak Park area and would travel no more than an hour for practices (at least until he gets his license). Websites, contact info, and price for the season would be awesome. Thanks in advance!
-Sue
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Post by IdahoBoy on Jul 13, 2004 4:59:57 GMT -5
Hi chisue, There may be some responses from the knowledgable fan base on this forum. But, since it is Men's collegiate off-season, and a lot of people hibernate, I highly recommend checking into prepvolleyball.com's message board and asking the same question. You'll more than likely get a lot more information for high school prep clubs in the midwest than here. For now, the message board is free, but the articles and information at prepvolleyball is $20 a year. I would say the coverage is predominately girl's volleyball, but that is the major market, however, there are enough cross-overs to make it worth your interest, I would think. -IdahoBoy PrepVolleyball.com Message Forum Link: pub186.ezboard.com/bprepvolleyball |
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Post by palo on Jul 13, 2004 11:39:47 GMT -5
All the clubs in illinois are listed on the great lakes website. www.greatlakesvolleyball.orgMany have their own sites and links through the GL region. |
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Post by cyberVBmidwest on Jul 13, 2004 11:44:01 GMT -5
Hi chisue, I highly recommend checking into prepvolleyball.com's message board and asking the same question. You'll more than likely get a lot more information for high school prep clubs in the midwest than here. Prepvolleyball.com is a great source for girl's volleyball info but I don't remember it covering the boys scene. Has it changed since it went commercial? I remember asking (for boys coverage) several times but he indicated there was not enough interest. Other sites: Great Lakes Region Database www.greatlakesvolleyball.org/USAV/viewclubs.asp?div=j&gen=Jr.%20BA few of the boys message boards are: forums.prospero.com/sp-preps Men's Volleyball (mostly Chicago high school and very quiet this time of the year) www.volleyballmag.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi Indoor Volleyball (Men-boys) This is a national board focused mostly on Club w/ some HS. |
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Post by IdahoBoy on Jul 13, 2004 15:06:35 GMT -5
Prepvolleyball.com is a great source for girl's volleyball info but I don't remember it covering the boys scene. Has it changed since it went commercial? I remember asking (for boys coverage) several times but he indicated there was not enough interest. Great links guys! You did good. I guess that I only know people involved with the boy's game there because of long chats and long time of reading posts. I know that there are some very informative people that frequent there that know about boy's volleyball. The prescription part doesn't cover boy's volleyball. The message forum dabbles in it. |
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Post by simplycurious on Jul 13, 2004 17:42:46 GMT -5
The prescription part doesn't cover boy's volleyball. The message forum dabbles in it. , do you mean subscription or are there some drugs being dispensed at PrepVolleyball that I'm unaware of (but could use)!?! ;D |
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Post by Roofan on Jul 13, 2004 19:11:11 GMT -5
Sue I do know a few of the players on Oak Park last year play for SPVB. Here is their link... www.spvb.com/I don't know if your son is going to OPRF, but I do know their coach John Kasik is a big fan of the SPVB program. Hope that helps! Roofan |
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Post by Beachy on Jul 15, 2004 1:09:30 GMT -5
Roofie, if this kid is 6'8" and jumps out of the gym, I will have to smack you down!  Chisue, if your son is 6'8', move to Cali! ;D, there is a good club out there. |
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Post by midwestfan on Jul 15, 2004 1:20:52 GMT -5
Roofie, if this kid is 6'8" and jumps out of the gym, I will have to smack you down! I wanna come and watch ... should be an epic battle!  |
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Post by chisue on Jul 15, 2004 2:38:31 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for all the help. I looked at some teams and I was wondering for those in the Midwest, what are your thoughts on the following teams:
Kaboom
CVC
Lions Jrs
Side Out
I know I left out high caliber teams like Adversity and SPVB but my son just wants to test out volleyball a bit. He plays soccer too and doesn't want to commit to a serious team yet. If he's serious by next year and sticks with vb (which I hope he does) he could give Adversity or SPVB a shot. Thanks again!
-Sue
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Post by chisue on Jul 15, 2004 2:40:17 GMT -5
Chisue, if your son is 6'8', move to Cali! ;D, there is a good club out there. He's more like 5'10. But he's got nice vert though, I think he touches 10'10'' |
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Post by cyberVBmidwest on Jul 15, 2004 11:10:52 GMT -5
Kaboom CVC Lions Jrs Side Out -Sue With a 10'10" touch he would have a good chance at some DI college money depending on how well he develops his skills and continued to expand the vertical. If DI college is a goal for him, then get him into a top level club ASAP. If he just wants to play for fun, the other clubs are fine. IMHO, CVC and Side Out are the best two out of the four you have listed. |
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Post by vb on Jul 15, 2004 12:59:42 GMT -5
Given the "test out"...take the closest club. Also consider his eventual position. Certain clubs have a knack for certain positions. (Adversity and MB..4 or 5 playing D1 next year)
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Post by chisue on Jul 15, 2004 17:53:41 GMT -5
IMHO, CVC and Side Out are the best two out of the four you have listed. I couldn't find a website for CVC. What area of Chicago are they located. Sorry for all the questions guys.  |
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Post by cyberVBmidwest on Jul 16, 2004 8:28:48 GMT -5
I couldn't find a website for CVC. What area of Chicago are they located. Sorry for all the questions guys. I don't think they have a web site but you can find a contact name at the same Great Lakes Volleyball region web site (listed in a previous post above) or call the Palos Courts (http://www.paloscourts.net/main/) website. I am pretty sure CVC practices at Palos. |
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