Grade School (U13 - U14) Volleyball Program In St. Louis, MO
A competitive yet development-focused environment where players continue to refine their fundamental skills and begin mastering more advanced techniques.
This program introduces higher-level concepts such as game strategy, court awareness, and position-specific training while reinforcing teamwork, discipline, and confidence. Athletes train in structured sessions that blend technical drills with real-game scenarios to deepen their volleyball IQ. Clubs like PAO STL offer consistent, coach-led training that emphasizes both performance and personal growth.
It’s a crucial stage for athletes preparing to transition into high school-level play with a strong foundation and competitive edge.
Athletes in the U13–U14 age group enter a crucial development phase where training becomes more competitive and purpose-driven.
While continuing to refine foundational skills like passing, serving, and hitting, players are introduced to more advanced techniques in a structured, high-energy environment. Programs at this level, like those offered by PAO STL, focus on enhancing consistency, discipline, and confidence while helping athletes push their physical and mental limits through performance-based reps and team-focused drills.
In addition to technical growth, these programs emphasize strategic understanding, court awareness, and position-specific training to deepen volleyball IQ. Coaches lead structured sessions that blend skill-building with real-game scenarios to prepare athletes for high school-level play.
The goal is not just to improve performance, but to build complete athletes equipped with the confidence, leadership, and teamwork skills needed to succeed both on and off the court.
Designed to meet young athletes where they are bridging the gap between foundational development and competitive play.
- Helps athletes transition from basic skill-building to more competitive, position-specific play.
- Training emphasizes team dynamics, communication, and advanced offensive/defensive systems.
- Programs like PAO STL focus on both athletic development and personal growth through leadership and mentorship.
- Athletes build confidence, accountability, and life skills to prepare for high school volleyball and beyond.
At this level, players begin to specialize in positions and are challenged with more complex offensive and defensive systems. The focus expands beyond individual skill to include team dynamics, communication, and situational decision-making. Training environments are high-energy and intentional, giving athletes the repetition and coaching they need to sharpen their technique while building game-ready confidence.
This holistic approach ensures that athletes are not only prepared for the transition into high school volleyball but are also equipped with life skills that extend far beyond the court.
Our coaches are more than just instructors—they’re carefully chosen by our leadership team to ensure they reflect the values and high standards of our club.
- Handpicked by Leadership: Every coach is carefully selected to align with PAO STL’s core values and high standards.
- Elite-Level Development: Coaches attend national conferences, training seminars, and receive exclusive coaching resources.
- Ongoing Education: Bi-monthly Zoom sessions and video reviews keep coaches up-to-date with the latest techniques.
- Athlete-Centered Impact: Continuous learning ensures coaches deliver high-quality, modern training that helps athletes grow stronger, smarter, and more confident.
We believe that great coaching creates great athletes, which is why we invest in our staff’s development just as much as we invest in our players.
Our coaches have access to top-tier educational opportunities like national conferences, elite training seminars, and hands-on coaching resources. They also participate in bi-monthly Zoom sessions and detailed video analysis reviews to stay on the cutting edge of the game.
This continuous education guarantees that your athlete is learning from coaches who are not only passionate and experienced but also equipped with the most current and effective training techniques—helping them grow stronger, smarter, and more confident with every session.
We focus on more than just sharpening skills—we aim to make a lasting impact on each athlete’s development.
- Focused on making a lasting impact—not just improving skills
- Coaches use a player-first approach to train both individuals and teams
- Emphasis on technical development, confidence, and mental toughness
- Supportive mentorship environment helps athletes reach their full potential on and off the court
Our coaches are prepared to work with both individual players and full teams, using a player-first approach that emphasizes technical refinement, confidence-building, and personal growth. Practices are designed to challenge athletes physically while also encouraging mental toughness and belief in their abilities.
Through consistent mentorship and a supportive training atmosphere, we ensure every athlete feels valued, motivated, and empowered to push toward their full potential—on and off the court.
Real success isn’t just about wins and losses—it’s about building a foundation that lasts well beyond the court.
- We focus on long-term growth—not just wins—helping athletes build a strong foundation that lasts beyond the court.
- Expert coaches develop both technical skills and personal traits like confidence, discipline, and teamwork.
- Our athlete-first approach ensures every player feels supported, challenged, and valued in their development journey.
- We’re building a mentorship-driven community where passion, purpose, and opportunity fuel every athlete’s potential.
Our athletes thrive in an environment where expert coaches focus equally on skill development and personal growth. We help players strengthen not only their technique, but also their confidence, discipline, and ability to work as a team—traits that serve them in both volleyball and everyday life.
By keeping the athlete’s experience at the center of everything we do, we’re creating a vibrant community rooted in mentorship, passion, and opportunity—where players are challenged, supported, and inspired to become their best selves, both on and off the court.
Grade School (U13 - U14) Training Information
Monday | Training Day 1
- Club Training (Skills & Performance).
- 120 minutes.
- Training Session conducted by club trainers and team coaches.
Included Camps:
- Pre-Season Club Camp--Conducted by PAO STL Coaches
- Week 1: 11/102025 -11/13/2025
- Week 2: 11/172025 -11/20/2025
- Camp will include fundamental skills, small group games, team tactics, offensive & defensive systems, club-wide college match, & referee clinics & practical.
Performance Lab Testing:
- Measure height, wing span, standing reach, vertical, beep test, t-shuffle, push ups, sit ups, & air squats.
- Testing Date 1 - 11/24/2025
- Testing Date 2 - 4/27/2026
Tue & Wed | Training Day 2
- Team Training (Speed & Agility and Practice).
- 120 minutes.
- Training Session conducted by team coaches.
Club Training Session:
- Training will focus on fundamental skill training, individual positional tutoring, physical training, conditioning, and overall health wellness.
- Each session will consist of 60 minutes on-court volleyball training and 60 minutes of strength & conditioning.
Team Training Session:
- Team Training will focus on teaching and developing fundamental skills and team oriented tactics and systems.
- Each session will consist of 90 minutes on-court volleyball.
- On Tuesdays, all teams will get 30 minutes of speed & agility training.
- On Thursday, all teams will get 30 minutes off the court to conduct team bonding, video review, team meetings, etc. at their coaches discretion.
Thursday | Training Day 3
- Team Training (Practice & Team Bonding)
- 120 minutes.
- Training Session conducted by team coaches
Training Hours:
- Regular Season Dates: 11/10/2025-4/27/2026
- Club Camp: 2 Weeks
- Club Training: 21 Weeks
- Off Days: 12/22/25 & 2/16/26
- Team Training: 24 Weeks
- Off Days: 11/27/2025, 12/25/2025, 12/31/2026
- Total Training Hours: 144 Hours
- Club Camp: 16 Hours
- Club Training: 38 Hours
- Team Training: 90 Hours
Post Season:
- Dates: 5/4/2026-6/11/2026
- Team training sessions only
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Total Training Hours (22-24 Hours; depending on when team travels to Nationals)
- Additional Club Fees ($250/player for gym space & nationals apparel) & Team Fees (Tournaments, Coaches Fees & Travel Reimbursements) Associated with participation in Post-Season.
- Post-Season is reserved for any PAO STL Team that earns a USAV Bid, AAU Nationals Free Entry, and/or decides to pay to participate at AAU Nationals.
Pricing Information for Grade School (U13 - U14) Volleyball Program
| Club Fee | Included | Coaching Fees (est. per player: $400-$600 for the season) | Tournament Fees (est. per player: $400-$700 for the season) | Membership Fees (est. per player: $100-$125 for the season)* | Uniforms & Apparel (est. per player: $250-$400 for the season) |
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$1,950 |
• 144 Training Hours (gym time, trainers, equipment, operations) • Admin Operations & Costs • 8 Trivia Night Tickets • PAO T-Shirt & Hoodie • HUDL/Balltime App Access (for video and stats) • Coaches Apparel • Coaches Education |
• Staff Head Coach/Asst. Coach Fee for PAO STL RDA Black, RDA Green, RDA White & RDA Southside —Head Coach: $3,000.00 /Asst. Coach: $1,750.00 per season/per team • This is an additional fee per team, per season that is paid directly to the head coach/asst. coach. All rates have been approved by PAO STL. There is an additional fee for teams who travel out of town, this fee covers the travel expenses for the coaches and is equally shared by all players. Expenses include: round trip airfare (if needed), rental vehicle, gas, meals and hotel. Coaches fees will always be due the first Tuesday of every month (Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, & April) |
• Each team member will be equally responsible towards teams tournaments fees and coaches travel reimbursement fees. • Tournament fees include leagues and local & travel tournaments. • Travel Reimbursements include Hotel, Rental Car, Round Trip Airfare, Gas (calculated via FuelEconomy.gov calculator) , & Food per diem. |
• Each team member will be equally responsible towards players & coach memberships (USAV/AAU/JVA). • All team members (coaches, players, & chaperones who will be involved with the team and participate on the bench) will be required to carry memberships with USAV/AAU/JVA. |
• Each playing team member will be required to purchase a uniform package (3 Jerseys, Spandex Shorts and/or Leggings, Backpack & Ball). Parents and Players will also be able to purchase sprit wear during our ordering window in November. • Team Fees are comprised of Fixed and Variable expenses. Since each team varies in the number of players, tournaments, etc. these fees will be determined upon the completion of formation of teams and schedules. |
Payment Options for Grade School (U13 - U14) Volleyball Program
| Payment Options: U13-U14 ($1,950.00) | Amount |
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• Commitment Payment (Due 10/25/2025) • [1] Payment (once the commitment payment is satisfied) • [2] Payments (once the commitment payment is satisfied) • [4] Payments (once the commitment payment is satisfied) |
$700 $1,250 $625.00 X 2 = $1,250.00 $312.50 X 4 = $1,250.00 |
