Rhythm will cultivate a positive learning environment that fosters a love of the game, solid fundamental training, organization and ongoing growth in skill development. Our model also promotes sportsmanship and healthy relationships between teammates, coaches and supporters.
This slogan frames what we will offer each athlete within RVA. The best coaches are teachers. Our teachers utilize the volleyball court to train volleyball skills within a developmentally friendly environment where individual growth is the focus.
Rhythm will employ a “Consistent and Comprehensive” training approach that provides all players with a structured approach to player development and skill acquisition within our academy over multiple years. Rhythm has assembled proven coaches with a wide array of experiences who are eager and willing to work together to train athletes in our community. That collaborative effort breathes life into a “Consistent and Comprehensive” training model.
● Creation of an intimate training environment
● Establishing a friendly coach to player teaching ratio
● Measurable Collaboration (between athletes and coaches)
● Drill of the Month/Week
● Core Drills for All Teams
● Cue Sheet Coach Training Keys (for consistency in learning)
● Defined System and Style of Play for all teams at Rhythm
● Player and Team Building Activities before every practice
● Player Evaluations (to guide development in season and after the season)
● Age Group Skill Acquisition Expectations
● Pre, Mid and Post Season Coach Meetings with Director and Senior Coaches
● Professional Development and shared growth of coaching staff
Most impactful contributor to your daughter’s volleyball and competitive development will be your coaches. Rhythm coaches will be charged to develop a personal relationship with their athletes in a professional manner (abiding by all USAV Safe Sport expectations). Our training model will allow our coaches to mainstream their training outlooks, specialty traits and experiences in our club wide model. We understand the basic components of differentiated learning (we all learn in different ways with different timelines) and their influence on individual development along with enjoyment of our sport. It is essential for multiple coaches and trainers to continue to our club wide slogan: Teach | Train | Grow.
RVA employs an established training cycle which supports both athlete advancement and an appropriate balance between individual skill development, positional competency and team skills throughout the club season.
Rhythm coaches will focus their training efforts to meet the Skill Acquisition goals of each age group and appreciate the efforts of other age coaches as they strive in the same goal.
Rhythm’s inaugural club season will begin with USA Volleyball’s approved tryout window as established by the Southern Region Volleyball Association (SRVA). This governing body is one of 40 regions under the supervision of USA Volleyball. As a proud member club of the SRVA, RVA will follow all rules and expectations of the SRVA as we honor the guidelines of other volleyball governing organizations including the AAU and JVA.
For additional information on specific age group tryouts and dates, please use this link to be redirected to our tryout page.
Tryouts will be held at Blackman High School (356 Blaze Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37128)
All tryouts will cost $65 per player.
Teams will begin their practices in mid-November. October will serve a month for rest, recovery and education. RVA will host a wide range of “Complete Athlete” training during this month including recruiting seminars, Volleyball 101 session, and performance enhancement seminars (for players and families) Athletes can plan for time off during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter Holidays and most spring breaks along with a flexible May schedule including an extended Memorial Day Weekend break.
RVA event schedules are planned based upon:
● “Matched competition” – to ensure quality competition to foster growth
● Collegiate recruiting opportunities
● Financially thoughtful
● Balanced travel and time off
● Pending team, required amount of USAV Events for USAV national qualification
● Pending team, membership in the JVA’s Southeast Power League (SEPL)
RVA has been invited to be a member club of the SEPL (joining K2, A5, Tsunami, TK and Bama Elite), hosting Stop #2 of the league. The SEPL is a great opportunity for our 5-month teams to play similar teams against some of our region’s top clubs. This membership helps to ensure quality competitive experiences within these events.
Travel responsibilities are left to each family. Transportation and lodging costs are solely the responsibility of the individual family. Families need to get their athlete to and from each event and practice. RVA will attend events which are entitled “Stay to Play” where housing options are determined by the event host. Other events, RVA will work with select event hosts to block lodging options for the event. At the conclusion of an event (including referee assignment completion), athletes are free to exit the venue with their supervising adult. This will be completely reviewed with all RVA families.
Check your individual team page for more information on age specific schedules and club dues!
Rhythm will provide our families with first class resources for collegiate placement. Aaron Hastings will serve as our club’s Recruiting Coordinator. The long time NCAA D1 coach and current D1 Assistant Coach will offer his expertise and experience to prospective student athletes (PSA). Athletes will participate in large and small group evaluations along with options for individual engagement of Aaron (and Rhythm coaches with collegiate experience whether play or coaching). Hastings will educate our families on the ins and outs of the recruiting process. Rhythm will be hosting its own annual showcase recruiting clinics. Moreover, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Vballrecuiter, Kara Hill. Kara and her team will be in Murfreesboro this January to present more information about navigating the recruiting journey
