We are excited to announce that we will be utilizing PlayMetrics for all registrations moving forward. To register for a camp/clinic/league you will be asked to create an account on PlayMetrics first. We recommend downloading the PlayMetrics app.
Athletes will only see programs they are eligible for based on their USAV club age group. If you do not see a specific program, please contact tammy@coloradojuniors.org.
*** Check your registrations by going to Programs/Registrations in your Playmetrics Account!
View our camp offerings below! Click the blue button above to be directed to Playmetrics to register.
Colorado Juniors Coaching Philosophy
Our guarantee of coach to athlete ratio of 1:6 has been instrumental in player development over the years. The more feedback and skill repetition, the better!
Skill acquisition is taught through:
- demonstration
- practice
- demonstration again with key concepts pointed out
- practice
- repeat one key at a time
FEEDBACK is the most important variable in the learning process -- we will:
- provide goals
- provide targets
- compete and provide rewards
- precision praise or precision criticism stating specifics so it can be repeated
Athletes can best be developed if they:
- pursue individual excellence and not "compare themselves"
- don't feel judged -- see instruction as assessing their game
- overcome the fear of making mistakes
- motivation should not be to "please"
- do things you have never done before
Major Concepts taught by position
Setters: footwork, tempo setting, net relativity, contact position, finger position, hand placement, decision making, transition, directing
Hitters: timing, arm swing, body placement, footwork, line shots, tempo shots, block reading, transition, acceleration
Blockers: movement, tempo sets, taking line vs cross court, footwork, read vs option, eye sequencing, hitter reads, loading, penetration
Defense/Passing: posture, preparation, covering, recovery, lateral movement, reading hitters
Our coaches WANT to coach and WANT to assist athletes in development -- this is evident in their enthusiasm and demonstrations! a great opportunity for each athlete to develop team and individual skills.
Some camps/clinics have restrictions based upon age and/or experience level -- this is so each athlete can maximize their experience -- NOT to "one up" on anyone else -- please adhere to these restrictions -- if anyone is misplaced, we will move them to the appropriate group/level to assist them and their fellow athletes in that particular session.