Girls Club Volleyball Season Kickoff | What Parents & Players Need to Know
The girls’ club season is HERE. 🎉 In this Flight HQ episode, Coach Bueno and Coach Chip break down everything Flight Academy parents and players need to know heading into the season — from practice expectations and travel, to culture, college recruiting, and how to make the most of your time in the program. Whether you’re brand new to club or a returning family, this episode will help you feel ready, informed, and fired up for the year. ✈️🏐 In this episode we cover: 🔥 New season overview – number of girls teams, travel teams, and how big Flight Academy has grown 🧠 Coaching staff updates – new coaches (including former D1 and college athletes) and what they bring to the club 🏟️ Facilities & logistics – where we’re practicing, why facilities sometimes shift, and how we’re doing our best to serve families from Paso to Santa Barbara 🧢 Uniforms & gear – new Wren Athletics partnership, backpacks, warmups, and what players can expect on Day 1 📅 Attendance & commitment – why practice matters, communication standards, and how effort impacts playing time 💬 Flight culture & social media – what it means to be Flight Academy, representing the club online, and “Flight Is Family” 🧳 Travel & team roles – travel players, travel practice players (alternates), and practice teams—and why every role matters 👨👩👧 Parent expectations – sideline behavior, communication with coaches, and the 24-hour rule when emotions run high 🎓 Playing in college – realistic recruiting talk, JUCO changes (up to 6 years of volleyball), and how Flight gives you tools like SportsRecruits, Hudl, and film—but you still have to do the work If you’re a Flight Academy parent, player, or coach, drop a comment with your questions for future episodes — topics you want us to cover, situations you’re unsure about, or anything that would help your team and family this season. 👉 Please like, comment, and SUBSCRIBE to Flight HQ so you don’t miss future episodes, tournament previews, recruiting talks, and behind-the-scenes updates from Flight Academy. Turn on notifications so you get alerted when we post new info for parents and players. Connect with Flight Academy Volleyball 🌐 Website: https://flightacademyvb.com 📧 Email: bueno@flightacademyvb.com 📍 Based on California’s Central Coast – serving athletes from Paso Robles to Santa Barbara Flight Is Family.
Video Chapters
- 0:00 The prerequisite for playing in college
- 2:20 Massive club growth: 14 teams & 45 coaches
- 4:10 Injecting Division 1 experience into the coaching staff
- 6:50 The lineup: Meeting coaches for all 10 starting teams
- 10:30 Where we play: Facility updates and locations
- 12:50 Unveiling the new uniforms from Ren Athletics & SevenGen
- 14:00 Expectations on practice commitment and communication
- 18:00 Social Media: What recruiters are actually looking for
- 19:10 Sideline etiquette: Expectations for parents at tournaments
- 21:00 What to expect at the very first practice
- 26:00 "Training time earns opportunity": The truth about playing time
- 27:00 Navigating the collegiate levels: From D1 to JuCo
- 30:00 Building a culture beyond just volleyball
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0:00 The prerequisite for playing in college 2:20 Massive club growth: 14 teams & 45 coaches 4:10 Injecting Division 1 experience into the coaching staff 6:50 The lineup: Meeting coaches for all 10 starting teams 10:30 Where we play: Facility updates and locations 12:50 Unveiling the new uniforms from Ren Athletics & SevenGen 14:00 Expectations on practice commitment and communication 18:00 Social Media: What recruiters are actually looking for 19:10 Sideline etiquette: Expectations for parents at tournaments 21:00 What to expect at the very first practice 26:00 "Training time earns opportunity": The truth about playing time 27:00 Navigating the collegiate levels: From D1 to JuCo 30:00 Building a culture beyond just volleyball Timestamps by StampBot 🤖 (415-girls-club-volleyball-season-kickoff-what-parents-players-ne)
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0:00 If you want to play in college, you HAVE to put in the effort! 1:10 Welcome back to Flight HQ! Meet our co-host Chip Blaney. 2:20 Incredible growth: 14 girls' teams & 45 coaches this season! 4:10 New coaches: Abby & Coach Lindsay bring Division 1 experience! 5:10 Coach Lindsay's impressive playing and coaching background (Pepperdine legend). 6:50 Meet our new & returning coaches for all 10 starting teams! 8:50 High expectations for the 16 Maverick and 17 Maverick open teams. 10:00 Coach Ryan is back! The big man is joining the 15 Maverick staff. 10:30 Facility updates: new locations, but still striving for our own gym. 12:50 New uniforms for everyone from Ren Athletics & SevenGen! So exciting! 14:00 Commitment to practice: be present, communicate absences early. 16:10 The "big rocks and little rocks" analogy for team completeness. 17:00 Coaches are not managers, they lead and engage with the team. 18:00 Social media expectations: college coaches ARE looking at your profiles. 19:10 Parent behavior at tournaments: be supportive and respectful. 20:00 Communication is key: give it 24 hours before discussing issues. 21:00 First practice expectations: positive attitude, gear, and getting tired! 22:00 Early season focus: fast-paced gameplay to assess potential and push limits. 23:00 It's a long season: process over product, effort matters more than perfection initially. 24:00 All practices are game-like: play hard, play fast, play volleyball! 25:00 Your team page is your go-to for all schedules and club info. 26:00 "Training time earns opportunity": effort is paramount, it cannot be coached. 27:00 Never give up: opportunities exist at all collegiate levels (D1, D2, D3, NAIA, JuCo)! 28:00 JuCo benefits: free tuition & eligibility that doesn't count against NCAA. 29:00 Flight Academy culture: it's not just us, it's YOU! #FlightIsFamily 30:00 What excites us most: building culture and community for everyone. 31:00 Final thoughts: ask questions, work hard, and we'll help you get there! Timestamps by StampBot 🤖 (415-girls-club-volleyball-season-kickoff-what-parents-players-ne)