Your Best Season Awaits: Why Choose Team Illinois Volleyball for 2025-2026
Are you searching for a club that prioritizes your daughter's growth not just as an athlete, but as a person? Do you want a positive, fun, and focused environment where getting better is the number one goal?
Look no further than Team Illinois Volleyball (TIV) for the 2025-2026 club season!
We understand that choosing a club can be stressful. You don't want to feel like a number in a giant program, or worry about your daughter losing her love for the game. At TIV, we offer a refreshingly different experience—one focused on quality training, positive coaching, and a rewarding season.
Here’s why Team Illinois Volleyball should be your top choice this year:
1. A Focus on Quality, Not Quantity
In the world of club volleyball, some organizations focus on packing as many players as possible into their programs. TIV operates with a different philosophy: Quality over Quantity.
Small Roster Sizes for More Individual Attention: Our 2025/2026 High School Regional Club program (Ages 15/16/17/18) is limiting teams to 12 players each. This small-team approach ensures every athlete receives valuable individual feedback, more repetitions, and consistent playing time in practice and games.
Targeted Skill Development: Our goal is simple: to make every player better over the course of the season. Practices are structured to focus on fundamentals, individual skills, game-like situations, and scrimmages, guaranteeing tangible improvement.
2. A Positive, Athlete-First Environment
We believe that getting better at volleyball should never be "stressful and defeating." Our entire program is built to combat the negative aspects sometimes found in club sports:
Less Stress, More Fun: Players consistently talk about the positive attitudes and close bonds within our teams. As one player said, “No matter what mood I’m in, I always leave practice happy!”
Safe and Encouraging Space: TIV is committed to providing a safe practice environment where players feel encouraged, confident, and empowered to hone and polish their skills.
Developing the Complete Athlete: Our history and focus are on the development of an athlete as both a player and a person, instilling commitment and a high level of success on and off the court.
3. Regional Program Designed for Multi-Sport Athletes
For our high school athletes (Ages 15-18), our Regional Club program offers a structured, competitive experience without the intensive travel commitment of a national program.
Convenient Practice Schedule: Practices are held two days per week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Wood Dale Park District.
Perfect for Multi-Sport Athletes: Our season runs from the beginning of December to Mid-March. This schedule is intentionally designed to allow athletes to participate and excel in other sports or activities without year-round conflicts.
Cost-Effective Option: With a season cost of just $1450 (plus a uniform package), TIV provides excellent training and competition at a competitive price point, with multiple payment options available.
4. Experienced and Coordinated Coaching Staff
Coaching matters, and at TIV, you'll benefit from an experienced staff led by a unified vision.
Veteran Leadership: Team Illinois Head Coach Dawn Gross, an 8-year veteran of club coaching, oversees all practices and the entire coaching staff. Her leadership ensures all players receive a great learning experience and are challenged to be better every time they step on the court.
Focus on the Fundamentals: Our coaches are passionate about focusing on the basics and helping players learn what it takes to compete at a higher level of play.
Ready to Join Team Illinois Volleyball for 2025-2026?
If you're ready for a club experience where your daughter will Practice Better and Play Better in a fun, competitive, and supportive environment, Team Illinois Volleyball is the right choice.
Tryouts for the 2025/2026 season are happening soon! Secure your daughter’s spot to be evaluated by registering for our tryouts today.
Don't just play volleyball. Get Better at Volleyball with Team Illinois!
