Frequently Asked Questions

What is club volleyball?
Club volleyball is a highly organized, nationwide competitive volleyball network designed for athletes to refine their volleyball skills, compete at the regional and national level, expose their abilities to collegiate recruiters and train to achieve any development goals they may have for the sport of volleyball.
What are some of the accomplishments of Tampa Bay Junior Teams/Athletes?
2007 US Junior Olympic Gold Medal National Champions (15 National Division), 2004 US Junior Olympic Gold Medal National Champions (16 Club Division), 26 consecutive years of USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championship appearances by Tampa Bay Teams, 4 USAV National Team Member, 17 USAV Youth or Junior National Team Members, 195+ college scholarship recipients, 27 USAV All Tournament athletes at USJOVCs, 4 USAV All Tournament MVP, 21 AAU All American Athletes at the AAU Championships, 18 Volleyball Magazine “Fab 50” athletes, 4 Tampa Tribune All Century Athletes, 140+ USAV Florida Region titles
What are some of the accomplishments of Tampa Bay Junior Staff/Coaches? 
3 USAV Florida Region Hall of Fame members, 4 USAV Florida Region Coaches of the Year, 1 Mizuno All Star Coach of the Year, 5 USAV Florida Region officers or directors members, 1 USAV National VP of Juniors Olympic Division member, 1 USAV National Board of Directors member, 37 State High School Championship coaches
Can the multi-sport athlete play in Tampa Bay Juniors? 
Yes, a large number of TBJVC members participate in more than one sport, especially in the younger age divisions.
What is the roster size and number of teams in Tampa Bay Juniors?
Roster sizes vary usually consisting of between 9 and 12 athletes.
Who coaches at Tampa Bay Juniors?
The coaching staff at TBJVC is the best in the region. All of our coaches have previous coaching experience and have received certification from the Florida Region and/or USA Volleyball. Coaches are assigned to only one team with most teams having an assistant coach as well. Randy Dagostino, the Director of Coaches, is nationally recognized as one of the best junior volleyball coaches in the country.
When does club volleyball take place? 
Practices and competitions for all teams begin in January and go through May. Teams that qualify for the USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships will continue through late June/early July. 
Where do teams practice? 
Tampa Bay currently uses Berkeley Prep for practice facilities.
How often do teams practice?
All girls teams practice 3 times a week for a total of 7 hours.
How are teams chaperoned on trips?
The coaches for age divisions are responsible to set the plan for team activities but require that there is parent participation. For the older age divisions it is a shared responsibility. The coaches stay at the same hotel near the girls rooms. The club also recognizes parents that plan to travel to the events as well and asks for their assistance in being another set of eyes. Parents are always welcomed and encouraged to attend any team activity.
Does Tampa Bay only field competitive club teams? 
The primary focus of Tampa Bay Juniors is to develop the competitive athlete. Teams ages 14 and up are geared for the athlete that is looking not only to refine or perfect their skills, but to compete at the highest level possible.
What are the USA Volleyball Age Definitions for the 2011 Season?
To determine a player's age group for the 2011 season in the chart below, find the month and year in which the player was born.