By accepting a club season offer with the Driven Dragons, you are agreeing to also accept the terms and conditions defined in our Player/Parent Handbook. Click the button below to access the Handbook. Click to View Handbook KRVA Additional Information 01. Loyalty Offers, Tryouts and Offers 02. Family Guide 03. Age Definition (Age Division Breakdown) 04. Communication 05. Accepted Offers

🏐 15 Diamond Tournament Travel & Housing Guide To ensure our teams are compliant and officially accepted into all events, please review the booking requirements for the upcoming season. We have categorized these into Non-Stay to Play (flexible) and Stay to Play (mandatory) events. 🟢 Non-Stay to Play Tournaments You are not required to book a hotel to participate. You may use the provided links, book on your own (Airbnb, etc.), or commute from home (Except our Florida Tournament, you must travel, but pick any hotel, Airbnb). Tournament Dates Location Booking Link MLK Challenge Jan 17–19 Manheim PA View Hotels PA Kick Starter Feb 7–8 Spooky Nook Sports View Hotels Irish Rumble Mar 7–8 Spooky Nook Sports View Hotels AAU Junior Nationals June 28 – July 1 Orlando, FL No link; self-book ⚠️ AAU Nationals Note: Please plan to arrive by June 27 and depart no earlier than July 2. Athletes must be present for the entire event to prevent team disqualification. 🔵 Stay to Play Tournaments These tournaments require families to book through official links to maintain our team's eligibility. 🏖 Beachfest (Ocean City, MD) Tournament Dates: April 25–26 (Required Arrival: April 24) Booking Link: Book Beachfest Here Action Required: Families should book as soon as possible to ensure we reach full compliance for acceptance. 🏨 Kalahari (Pocono Manor, PA) Tournament Dates: May 23–25 (Required Arrival: May 22) Booking Link: Book Kalahari Here Status: ✔️ Team is officially accepted. Action Required: Families must still book individually through the link to secure rooms before the block fills up. 🛑 Important Checkout Policy For all multi-day tournaments, athletes may not leave the venue until all team duties (including officiating/work assignments) are finished on the final day. Please plan your travel accordingly.

Parent-Pledge I commit, Open PDF Pledge Our organization is committed to the principles of the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) . Therefore, we ask that you read, sign, and return this form to your child’s coach or any appropriate representative of our organization. In keeping with PCA’s ideal of the Double-Goal Coach® – who has a goal of winning and an even the more-important goal of teaching life lessons through sports – I will be a Second-Goal Parent® , focused on the goal of using sports to teach life lessons , while leaving the goal of winning to players and coaches. I will reinforce the “ELM Tree of Mastery” with my child (E for Effort, L for Learning, M for bouncing back from Mistakes). Because I understand that a mastery approach will help my child succeed in sports and in life, I will: • encourage my child to exert maximum Effort • help my child Learn through sports • urge my child to get past Mistakes by using a Mistake Ritual, such as a flushing motion, to trigger a reminder to flush the mistake and move on to the next play. I will use positive encouragement to fill the Emotional Tanks of my children, their teammates, and coaches. I understand that, like the gas tank of a car, a full Emotional Tank can take people most anywhere. I will set an example for my child by Honoring the Game and respecting ROOTS (Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates, and Self). If I disagree with an official’s call, I will Honor the Game and be silent. I will use a Self-Control Routine to avoid losing my composure if I grow frustrated. I will take a deep breath, turn away from the game to refocus, count backwards from 100, or use self-talk (“I need to be a role model. I can rise above this.”) I will refrain from negative comments about my child’s coach in my child’s presence so that I do not negatively influence my child’s motivation and overall experience. I will be as prompt as possible dropping my child off and picking my child up from practices and games. I will engage in No-Directions Cheering, limiting my comments during the game to encouraging my child and other players (from both teams).

Private Lessons Please call or text Driven Dragons at 610-348-7761 or email: Info@DrivenDragonsVBA.com to schedule any private lesson(s). 1-hour lesson = $153 an hour for 1 to 3 Players $203 an hour for 4 to 6 Players $253 an hour for 7 to 12 Players Athletes who are part of our current club season receive a $45 discount on private lessons as a thank you for being with us! If you played with us in the previous season and haven’t joined another club for the upcoming season, you’ll continue to enjoy the $45 discount on private lessons. For athletes who played with us previously but have joined a different club for the next season, the $45 discount will no longer apply. Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy has created an opportunity for private coaching lessons. This is an opportunity to drill down and laser focus on crucial volleyball skills, such as passing, setting, spiking, game rules, game situations, etc. These skills are also taught in our group clinics, but a private lesson is more one-on-one, focused learning. ***Parent/Guardian must be present during private lessons for persons under 18. Our Private Lesson Coaches Alexis Garrett 14 and Under Head Coach Specialty: Defense/Libero Heather Flanagan 14 and Under Head Coach Specialty: Setting Zoe Krause 15 and Older Coach Specialty: Middle/RH Jordan Kern 15 and Older Head Coach Specialty: Defense/Libero Natalie Dependahl 15 and Older Coach Specialty: OH/DS Matt Rukunga 15 and Older Coach Specialty: Setting/Hitting/Defense

Instagram Recruiting Profiles The Strategy Instagram has become a popular recruiting tool for colleges and athletes. The easy-access platform allows users to create a highlight reel of their experiences that includes video and photo updates. It is essentially an athlete’s digital sports diary. Athletes should consider creating an Instagram account specific to volleyball to showcase their skills and highlight their personalities. DESIGNING YOUR PROFILE Use your full name in your bio. Your username should include at least your entire last name and be easily searchable and recognizable. Choose a profile photo that shows your face. If possible, these should be identical across all your recruiting platforms including HUDL Scouting and YouTube. Your Instagram bio should include the basic information coaches need to recruit you. Here are some things to include: Your height Your graduation year Your club: @DrivenDragonsVBA Your location/where you're from Your GPA Finally, include a link to your HUDL Scouting profile. Athletes should seize every opportunity there is for a coach to see videos of them. There is a specific place to include a link, that should be a direct link to your profile. (Driven Dragons National Teams get a free HUDL account) ADDING VIDEO CONTENT Instagram video is available in five formats: Reels, Live, UGTV, Stories, and Posts. You don’t need to use all of them to get recruited but sharing video content is one of the most important aspects of successful recruiting profiles. The length of the video you post on Instagram depends on the type of format you're posting in: Instagram video posts. Added the same way images are posted and will show up in your followers’ timelines. Instagram video posts can be 3-60 seconds long and multiple videos can be posted in one post. Athletes should post their best game highlights, plus skill workouts from practices or one-on-ones, directly on their Instagram profile to give coaches a real-time look into their daily routine and progress. Stories. Create 15-second clips of either images or videos that will disappear after 24 hours. You can also save expired stories to a “Highlights” section on your Instagram profile. You can share a copy of your post in your story to try and get more views. IGTV. Share longer videos, up to 60 minutes. These must be pre-recorded and uploaded. You can use IGTV to feature full highlight videos that are clipped from your game film. Live. "Live stream” video content from a phone. Video can last up to 4 hours, and once finished they can be saved to IGTV or shared for 30 days before they are deleted. Take advantage of Instagram Live by streaming games, competitions, or training sessions. Reels. These are 15-30 second video clips displayed in a user’s feed once posted. Reels are a great way for student-athletes to jump on current social media trends and share video content with Instagram followers. This is also a great place to show your personality... do something with your teammates that is fun or creative! ADDING HIGHLIGHTS Adding highlights allows you to categorize and display expired stories directly on your Instagram profile. Create highlights that you think coaches want to know or see about you as a prospective recruit. Here are some categories to consider including on your recruiting profile: Game highlights Sport-specific skills and drills Sport-related challenges Team related content High school or club team schedule and updates Social media trends WHAT TO POST Coaches look at Instagram to get a sense of your personality and character. But they also want to see your growth as a player as you continue to develop your volleyball skills over time. A regularly updated Instagram is an excellent resource for coaches to keep up with you. Consider sharing content that highlights your work ethic and gives coaches continuous updates on your athletic and recruiting progress. Game highlights. This is the best way to showcase your talent to coaches. Highlight your favorite games and big moments. Tournaments, camps, and showcases. Coaches want to see that you’re attending the most competitive events. Document your recent experiences at these events using posts, sharing via stories, and adding to your highlights. Training sessions. Capture what you’re doing in each of your training sessions. Show coaches that you are putting in the work to make yourself a better athlete through strength exercises and drills. Social media trends. Instagram can be a great place for recruits to show off some cool tricks and skills. Pay attention to current fun trends on social media, and if you see anything related to your sport or unique skillset, film a video of yourself and put your own little twist on it to post to Instagram. Photos with teammates. Coaches want to find athletes who are good teammates. Posting photos of you hanging out with your teammates, or celebrating a big win together is important for coaches to see. LAST BUT NOT LEAST... Follow the college programs that you're interested in and they might immediately follow you back Share your Instagram profile link when you email coaches Include your Instagram username on your HUDL scouting website at the end of your bio

USA Volleyball: Hydration & Nutrition for The High Performaning Athlete The resources below are provided by USA Volleyball. They offer specific hydration and nutritional recommendations designed to help our Junior Girl Volleyball Players perform their best and recover safely. Hydration Pre Game Snacking Ultimate Nutrition Guide for Athletes

13 Sapphire Housing & Tournament Information For our Regional teams, tournaments are not "Stay and Play" events. This means hotel stays are entirely optional, and you are not required to book through any specific agency to participate. 🚗 Travel & Lodging Overview Flexibility: You are free to book your own accommodations (Hotels, AirBnB, etc.) or drive back and forth each day. Pro Tip: While we provide the tournament-affiliated hotel links below, you can often find better rates by booking independently. Commuting: If you choose to drive daily, please allow extra time for potential traffic or winter weather conditions to ensure athletes arrive on time. 🏆 Multi-Day & Long-Distance Tournaments The following events are the longest-distance tournaments on the Regional schedule. All other tournaments not listed here are single-day events located within approximately one hour of our practice facility. Tournament Dates Location Booking Link (Optional) MLK Challenge Jan 17–19 Lancaster, PA View Hotels PA Kick Starter Feb 7–8 Spooky Nook Sports View Hotels Irish Rumble March 7–8 Spooky Nook Sports View Hotels Champions Cup March 28–29 Harrisburg Farm Show Complex View Hotels ❓ Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to stay overnight? No. Many families choose to commute, but hotels are available for those who prefer to stay closer to the venue. What about other tournaments? Any tournament not listed above is a single-day event within a short driving distance.

Recruiting Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy is fully committed to the growth of each athlete in our program. Our goal is to develop our players as elite volleyball players and leaders on and off the court, preparing them for success long after their high school years. We provide assistance, including setting up online recruiting profiles, drafting personalized introduction letters, filming highlight reels (Provided as a National Team Service), and connecting players with college coaches. Our staff includes college coaching experience. If you’re curious about the recruiting process or want support during your college search, feel free to reach out to us at Recruiting@DrivenDragonsVBA.com and we can setup a meeting with your family and our Director of Recruitment: Rob Smith.

Strength & Conditioning Dear Parents and Athletes, At Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy, we’re committed to building athletes who dominate on the court and beyond. That’s why we’re proud to feature the Kinetic Program, offered by Kinetic Physical Therapy Group, as a core component of most of our Club Programs. This integrated Strength & Conditioning initiative is designed to make our athletes physically stronger, more enduring, and tougher than their opponents. Why Strength & Conditioning Matters In the high-intensity world of competitive volleyball, physical prowess is the foundation of success. The Kinetic Program empowers our athletes to: Build Superior Strength: Targeted exercises enhance muscle power, enabling harder hits, higher jumps, and stronger blocks. Boost Endurance: Conditioned athletes maintain peak performance throughout long matches, outlasting opponents in every set. Reduce Injury Risk: A stronger, more resilient body withstands the demands of the game, keeping athletes in top form. What We Offer Through the Kinetic Program, our athletes participate in expert-led, volleyball-specific training sessions throughout the club season. These dynamic, team-focused workouts include: Customized Strength Plans: Tailored exercises to improve explosive power and core stability for game-changing plays. Endurance Training: High-energy drills to sustain speed, agility, and stamina from the first serve to the final point. Professional Guidance: Kinetic Physical Therapy Group’s specialists provide hands-on coaching to ensure proper form and maximum results. Why Choose Driven Dragons? Our Strength & Conditioning Program, powered by the Kinetic Program, sets us apart by prioritizing the complete athlete—body, mind, and spirit. Integrated into most of our Club Programs, this initiative ensures our players are physically prepared to outmatch their rivals, delivering powerful serves, relentless defense, and unwavering energy. Parents, you’ll see your athlete’s confidence soar as they dominate the court, while athletes, you’ll feel unstoppable in every match. Join Us Today! Give your athlete the physical edge to excel. Enroll in Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy Club Programs, where the Kinetic Program’s Strength & Conditioning is built in to unleash their full potential.

15 Sapphire Housing & Tournament Information For our Regional teams, tournaments are not "Stay and Play" events. This means hotel stays are entirely optional, and you are not required to book through any specific agency to participate. 🚗 Travel & Lodging Overview Flexibility: You are free to book your own accommodations (Hotels, AirBnB, etc.) or drive back and forth each day. Pro Tip: While we provide the tournament-affiliated hotel links below, you can often find better rates by booking independently. Commuting: If you choose to drive daily, please allow extra time for potential traffic or winter weather conditions to ensure athletes arrive on time. 🏆 Multi-Day & Long-Distance Tournaments The following events are the longest-distance tournaments on the Regional schedule. All other tournaments not listed here are single-day events located within approximately one hour of our practice facility. Tournament Dates Location Booking Link (Optional) MLK Challenge Jan 17–19 Manheim, PA View Hotels PA Kick Starter Feb 7–8 Spooky Nook Sports View Hotels Irish Rumble March 7–8 Spooky Nook Sports View Hotels Champions Cup March 28–29 Harrisburg Farm Show Complex View Hotels ❓ Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to stay overnight? No. Many families choose to commute, but hotels are available for those who prefer to stay closer to the venue. What about other tournaments? Any tournament not listed above is a single-day event within a short driving distance.

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