premier youth academy
youth skills classes for ages 3-11
Our experienced coaches bring their knowledge to the court to help younger athletes develop motor skills, age-appropriate skill development, fundamentals and technique of volleyball, coordination, improve agility, develop hand-eye coordination, and all in a FUN, volleyball related setting.
Age and ability appropriate groups will be taught the fundamentals of volleyball. Young ones will learn to enjoy the game of volleyball through the introduction of drills and games, utilizing a much lighter ball and a lower net. Volleyball is the ultimate team sport, so these small athletes will also learn the benefits of teamwork as they learn to play the game.
Teaching the correct technique for all the fundamentals is very important at a young age. At Ohio Premier Youth Academy, our focus is proper technique to develop good habits and muscle memory in our youth players.
As the players grow and gain experience, we are able to tailor all practices to allow athletes with no experience to get better and allow the most experienced athletes to continue to grow and develop. Classes are for all skill levels.
For frequently asked questions (click here)
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For any other questions, contact Jenna Suttles:
Email: jenna@ohiopremiervc.com
Phone: 513-207-2539
DATES FOR 2023/2024 class sessions
SESSION 1
August 28th-October 21st
(Closed for Labor Day)
Fridays Closed for Tournaments:
None
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Registration opens August 10th
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SESSION 2
October 23rd-December 16th
(Closed for Thanksgiving & Black Friday)
Fridays Closed for Tournaments:
None
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Registration opens October 5th
SESSION 3
January 1st-February 24th
(No Holidays)
Fridays Closed for Tournaments:
None
Registration opens December 7th
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SESSION 4
February 26th-April 20th
(No Holidays)
Fridays Closed for Tournaments:
Mar. 15th, Mar. 29th, Apr. 5th, Apr. 19th
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Registration opens February 8th
SESSION 5
April 22nd-June 15th
(Closed for Memorial Day)
Fridays Closed for Tournaments:
Apr. 26th, May 17th
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Registration opens April 4th
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SESSION 6
June 17th-August 17th
(Closed the Week of July 1st)
Fridays Closed for Tournaments:
Jun. 21st
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Registration opens May 23rd
Session 5 registration NOW OPEN
VolleyBeans
3 Years - Kindergarten | Co-Ed
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We use a lighter bigger ball, smaller court segments and lower nets. The program’s focal point is fun and enjoyment; at the same time developing agility, hand eye coordination, body movement and ball control work. This program will teach agility, coordination, and first touches on youth volleyballs. Get your child moving on the court and an introduction to the great game of Volleyball in a FUN Positive environment!
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Mondays OR Wednesdays
4:40pm - 5:25pm Price: $147 per 8 weeks
Session length is 8 weeks.
Volleysprouts
1st and 2nd grade | Co-Ed
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We use a lighter ball, smaller court segments and lower nets. The program’s focal point is fun and enjoyment; at the same time developing agility, hand eye coordination, body movement and ball control work. We will continue to teach the fundamentals of the skills and reinforce the skills in fun drills. Team play is incorporated with motor learning and skill development.
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Mondays OR Wednesdays
5:35pm - 6:20pm Price: $191 per 8 weeks
Session length is 8 weeks.
Volleyaces
3rd and 4th grade | Co-Ed
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We continue to develop agility, hand eye coordination and court movement. More game play situations are introduced. Proper skill development for passing, setting, hitting, and serving are taught and reinforced. We will do combination drills and some game play. The net is 6 feet and we will use a volleylite ball.
There are two levels of VolleyAces classes. Level 1 on Mondays is for beginner players, Current 3rd and 4th graders who are just starting, have never played before, and are learning the skills for the first time.
Level 2 on Wednesdays is for current 4th graders only and players who have learned how to perform the skills and are working to get better. Players need have played at least one year of school youth league team or one year of club volleyball to enroll in Level 2. Overhand serving will be part of the Level 2 skills class.
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Level 1 - 3rd/4th Grade Beginners
Mondays, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Level 2 - 4th Grade Advanced
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Price: $230 per 8 weeks
Session length is 8 weeks.
Volleyspikers
5th and 6th grade | girls only
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We are introducing a Level 1 and Level 2 Volleyball Spikers Skill Class for 5th/6th graders. Level 1 is for beginners. This class is for players that have never played volleyball or have only one year playing experience. Level 2 is for advanced players. This class is for players that have played for 2 or 3 years and can overhand serve consistently and have had experience playing on a club team. If you are not sure of which class to register for please contact Ginger. We will move players if we feel needed based on skill level. For our Volley Spikers Classes proper technique and skill development will be emphasized along with proper footwork and court movement. For this grade more game play situations will be introduced and at a faster pace for the advanced class Level 2. More advanced drills, combination drills and court situations will be worked on for the Level 2 advanced group. The net height will be 7 foot and this age group uses a volley lite ball. Once you are in the Level 1 class you can be recommended by the coach to move up to Level 2 based on skill level.
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Fridays Level 1 5:35pm - 6:35pm
Level 2 6:40pm - 7:40pm
Price: $230 per 8 weeks
Session length is 8 weeks.
boys' Premier skills class
5th and 6th grade | BOYS only
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We are introducing a Volleyball Premier Skills Class for 5th/6th grade boys. All skill levels are welcome in this class. Volleyball skills covered will be passing, serving, hitting and setting. The class will mainly be working on correct fundamentals with some game play at the end of each class. Max 14 players.
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Fridays 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Price: $230 per 8 weeks
Session length is 8 weeks.
