See from their point of view, be organized, have bonding events, lots of fundraisers, plan fun things with the athletes of the sports they are cheering for. And most of all just be confident, they will be more respectful if they see you believe in yourself and your plans.

Tiffany Dover · August 17, 2009

Check with your local high school program and see if they have any elementary camps or learning opportunities. Our head coach is also an elementary teacher and he does a week long elementary camp in the summer for all grade levels to teach skills and also does a fall program where the elementary kids meet Monday nights to play volleyball. I also agree with Jack, seven is way too young to be thinking serious about a future in volleyball. Allow her to have fun with it and if she enjoys it, she will continue to work hard and thrive at it. I have been coaching in our program for over ten years now, and we are pretty successful. Of all the players we have had, only three had offers to play at the college level. Just like with other sports, it isn't easy to get the scholarships.

Amy Voigt · August 26, 2009