FAQ

Club volleyball is organized volleyball outside of the school season, typically running from winter through spring. Players practice with a team, compete in regional tournaments, and get more opportunities to grow their skills, confidence, and understanding of the game.

Club volleyball gives players more meaningful reps, stronger competition, and a team environment where they can keep learning beyond the school season. Some players use club to prepare for high school or college opportunities. Others play because they enjoy the game and want to keep improving.

TVVC is for players and families who want a competitive but healthy volleyball experience. We are a good fit for athletes who want to improve, compete locally, be part of a team, and learn the game in an environment built around growth, joy, and purpose.

TVVC is built to be more accessible, more local, and more player-centered. We keep costs lower, limit unnecessary travel, and use smaller rosters when possible so players have more opportunities to learn and compete.

Our practices are designed to help players solve the real game. That means we do not just chase perfect-looking drills. We help players read what is happening, make decisions, communicate, adapt, and play with purpose.

We want players to feel challenged, supported, and safe enough to learn. Volleyball should be competitive and joyful. We expect effort, accountability, curiosity, and respect, but we do not believe fear or embarrassment are good teaching tools.

Modern training means we train skills in situations that look and feel more like volleyball. Players still work on serving, passing, setting, attacking, defending, and blocking, but those skills are connected to reading the game, making decisions, communicating, and adapting under pressure.

TVVC practices are designed to help players get better at real volleyball, not just isolated skills. Players still work on serving, passing, setting, attacking, defending, and blocking, but those skills are trained inside situations where they also have to read the game, make decisions, communicate, and adapt.

We want players to become more confident problem-solvers, not just athletes waiting for the coach to tell them exactly what to do.

Practices are held at:

TVVC
2820 SE 58th Court
Hillsboro, OR 97123

Most teams practice twice per week and compete in local or regional tournaments. Exact schedules may vary by age group and team level.

TVVC focuses on local and regional competition. We try to avoid expensive travel and overnight stays whenever possible.

In most cases, yes. We want families to feel welcome while still allowing players and coaches the space to work.

TVVC works to keep club volleyball more accessible for families by limiting unnecessary travel, keeping costs clear, and avoiding surprise fees whenever possible.

For the 2026–2027 season:

• 12U: $1,200
• All other teams: $1,500

Yes. TVVC offers one basic payment plan that is available to all families.

If a family needs more flexibility than the standard plan provides, we are willing to work with them individually to create a custom payment plan when possible. Families should contact TVVC early so we can talk through options before the season begins.

Refunds are handled on a reasonable, case-by-case basis. We understand that unexpected situations can happen, including injuries, family changes, relocation, or other significant circumstances.

Because team fees help cover coaching, facility use, tournament entry fees, equipment, and administrative costs, refunds may not always be possible in full. Families should contact TVVC directly as soon as possible if they need to discuss a refund.

Tryouts are held each November. Players are evaluated in game-like situations where we can see how they move, communicate, make decisions, and respond to the game.

We look at technical skills, but we also look at how players perceive, decide, adapt, compete, and interact with teammates.

That depends on registration numbers, available coaches, and roster needs. Our goal is to create teams where players can have a meaningful experience, but we cannot guarantee placement for every player.

Teams are formed based on age group, skill level, positional needs, coach evaluation, and what we believe creates the best developmental environment for the players.

Sometimes, but it depends on the player, roster needs, and whether playing up is actually best for the athlete’s development. Playing up is not automatically better.

Yes. Smaller rosters usually create more opportunities for practice reps, tournament playing time, and coach-player connection. Roster size may vary, but we try to avoid overcrowded teams.

Playing time is not always equal, especially in tournaments. However, development matters at TVVC, and we want every player to have a meaningful role and a real opportunity to grow.

Players do not need to be perfect to try out. We value effort, coachability, courage, curiosity, and willingness to learn. Some teams may be better suited for newer players than others, depending on the age group and the overall tryout pool.

We understand that players have school, family, other sports, and life commitments. TVVC supports healthy balance and multi-sport athletes.

At the same time, attendance matters. Practice is where players build trust with teammates, learn team systems, and grow through shared experience. Missing practice can affect a player’s development, role, and readiness for tournaments.

We ask families to communicate conflicts as early as possible. Players are not expected to be perfect, but they are expected to be responsible.

Yes. We support multi-sport athletes. Playing multiple sports can help athletes build coordination, adaptability, resilience, and long-term athletic development.

Communication matters. We understand that families are busy and many athletes have school, other sports, and life commitments. We ask families to communicate conflicts early and clearly so coaches can plan appropriately.

TVVC uses team communication tools to share schedules, updates, tournament information, and reminders. Families are expected to stay connected and respond when needed.

Parents can contact:

Loren Anderson
Director, Tualatin Valley Volleyball Club
loren@tualatinvalleyvb.com

Parents are an important part of the team environment. We want families to cheer, support, and help make tournaments a positive experience for players.

We ask parents to follow these expectations:

• Cheer for effort, teamwork, courage, and growth.
• Do not coach from the sideline.
• Do not criticize players, coaches, officials, or opponents.
• Do not heckle referees.
• Let players play, solve problems, and communicate with their team.
• Wait at least 24 hours after tournaments before raising concerns about playing time.
• Handle questions or concerns respectfully and privately.

Our goal is a sideline that helps players feel supported, not pressured.

TVVC does not currently have an official scholarship program, but we are working on fundraising options and business sponsorship opportunities to help reduce costs for families in the future.

Players and families are also welcome to create their own fundraising campaigns to help cover club fees. TVVC supports efforts that help make volleyball more accessible while keeping communication honest and respectful.