The Karch Kiraly Volleyball Academy is currently offering a limited program designed for high school girls. During the summer of 2008, two venues will host as many as 64 girls each who will be freshmen, sophomores and juniors during the 2008-09 ACADEMIC YEAR. In other words, applications are currently being accepted from young ladies who are approximately 13 to 16 years of age and currently playing as 8th, 9th and 10th graders.
NOTE: Please see additional application instructions in the Apply section of this website.
Program Cost
The cost of the 6 night/5 day academy program is $2,450. This does not include airfare.
Included in the Program
- Room — Double or triple occupancy hotel or dormitory room, each student is assigned a roommate(s)
- Board — Three complete meals are provided each day, Monday-Friday. Additional and appropriate snacks and beverages are also available throughout the day.
- Transportation — The KKVA staff will meet and greet all students upon their arrival at the airport. They will be transported to the host venue and then also returned to the airport for departure.
- Security and Safety — KKVA staff will reside at the host venue and students will be housed on secure floors within the location. Upon the student's arrival at the airport we prefer to contact a parent or guardian to confirm safe arrival. The student will be greeted with her name clearly printed on a sign upon exit through airport security. Student will also be accompanied at the airport prior to entering airport security.
- KKVA Training Notebook
- Daily Report Cards — Students and parents may access a secure section of the karchacademy.com website to review a daily report summarizing the day's activities and a brief critique of the student's progress.
- Recruiting Video —IPlayers.net will prepare a personalized highlight skills video online for the Karch Academy. A 60-day membership to iPlayers will be included with the ability to upload additional video from the KKVA, club or high school matches.
- Official KKVA Apparel and Performance-Products Bag.
- Spalding Volleyball
- Tournament Play — Eight teams of eight players will participate in a double elimination volleyball tournament on Friday. Mike Dodd, Steve Timmons, Liz Masakayan, Kim Oden and the rest of the all-star coaching staff will serve as a head coach for each team.
- Video Analysis & Discussion Forums — Training sessions and matches will be collected on video. Students and coaches will regularly review the material together to exchange ideas, learn from mistakes and improve mental management of the game.
- Strength Program
- Agility Program
- Endurance Program
- Nutritional Program and Assessment
The Karch Kiraly Volleyball Academy is currently offering only one, limited program designed for high school girls. During the summer of 2008, two venues will host as many as 64 girls each who will be freshmen or sophomores during the 20008-09 ACADEMIC YEAR. In other words, applications are currently being accepted from girls who are approximately 13 to 15 years of age — current 8th and 9th graders.
NOTE: Please see additional application instructions in the Apply section of this website.