SELECT CLUB 2026-2027

FUN FACTS!

  • This is our 7th year of offering a select program!
  • In 2026 our 12U Girls won the bid to Nationals and placed 22nd out of 131 teams at AAU Nationals!
  • In 2026 our 13U National girls ranked 39th in the 13U Spirit Division out of 74 teams!
  • 15U Gold team ranked 22nd out of 135 teams in National Festival in Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 practices a week, first half of the season, 2 practices second half, powered by HUDL and Conditioning programs! Additional semi-private trainings included!
  • In 2026-2027 we offer 12-16U Select Team Programs. 17U will be available in the 2027-2028 season

Club Tryout Schedule for 2026-2027. Register HERE.

Date Time Where What
7/17/2026 6:30-8:00 COG ORIENTATION NIGHT for 15-16U
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7/25/2026 9:15-11:15 Method 15U Club Tryout
7/25/2026 11:30-1:30 Method 16U Club Tryout
7/26/2026 1:00-2:30 Method 15U Club Tryout Make-up
7/26/2026 2:30-4:00 Method 16U Club Tryout Make-up
7/27/2026 6:30-8:30 COG Commitment Night
10/16/2026 6:30-8:00 COG 12-14U Orientation Night
10/23/2026 5:30-8:30 Method 12U Tryout
10/24/2026 8:00-9:45 Method 13U Tryout
10/24/2026 10:00-11:45 Method 14U Tryout
10/24/2026 12:00-1:45 Method 15-16U Make Up Tryout
10/25/2026 12:30-1:30 Method 12U Make Up Tryout
10/25/2026 1:30-2:45 Method 12-13U Make-Up Tryout
10/25/2026 2:45-4:00 Method 14U Make-Up Tryout
10/26/2026 6:30-8:30 COG 12-13U Commitment Night
10/27/2026 6:30-8:30 COG 14U+ Commitment night

Select Club Teams (Girls)

We strive to deliver the best value program in St. Charles area and develop, skilled and competitive players. Through 3 practices a week and ~44 games per season, you can expect major improvement in player’s performance and growing passion for the sport!

In 2026-2027 we are offering 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, and 16U teams. In 2027-2028 we plan to expand to 11U and 17U teams.

Season Duration: November through the end of April/early May. Our end-of-the-season Sand Volleyball Tournament is scheduled on May 1st. 2027.

  • National Team – Either a travel or a regional team that wins a qualifier bid, or chooses to train at the National level and purchases the participation.
  • Travel – 10 tournaments total, 4 travel tournaments: 3 out-of-state tournaments, 1 out-of-town (requires overnight accommodations), 3 qualifiers total, blend of AAU and Gateway tourneys. AAU Nationals in Orlando, FL, are merit-based (winning a qualifier bid) or opt-in
  • Regional – 10 tournaments total, 2 qualifiers, 2 travel tournaments: 2 out-of-town or out-of-state tournaments (requiring overnight accommodations), a blend of AAU and Gateway tourneys. AAU Nationals in Orlando, FL, are merit-based (winning a qualifier bid) or opt-in
  • Local – 10 tournaments total, no tournaments that require overnight accommodations in a different town, a blend of AAU and Gateway, no qualifiers.
  • Flex – Power League Team with an additional 4 select club tournaments – 2 hosted by Thunderbolt, and 2 hosted by other parties. No travel, highly developmental, however, lower cost and much lower time commitment. Flex program begins in the Winter Session of Power League (11/9). Flex commitment is 16 playable weeks. Practices are once a week; Power League games are once a week. 4 additional tournaments are spread out between December and March. Tryouts for the Flex program will be hosted AFTER Club tryouts, on 10/26 and 10/27.

Select Players’ Expectations:

  • CAN DO, DRIVEN, COMPETITIVE, POSITIVE, and WANT-TO-IMPROVE ATTITUDE!
  • TEAM PLAYER!
  • Disciplined, great work ethic
  • A consistent, strong serve, solid ball-control, ability to pass the ball to the target, flexible, movable
  • Ability to execute on their given position – setting, hitting, or defense
  • Stamina, agility
  • Coachability
  • For older age groups: strong volleyball experience and Game IQ

Practices: Two-hour practice is offered 2 times a week. Additionally, 1.5 hour conditioning+Skill Clinic practice once a week. Practices are held at Rec-Plex, St. Peters.

Cost (FINALIZED):

  • Travel Team – $3,095 per player to be paid by December 11th
  • Regional Team – $2,795 per player to be paid by December 11th
  • Local Team – $2,195 per player to be paid by December 11th
  • The cost includes: Practice time/gym rental, Coach’s fee, Insurance, AAU, USAV & Gateway memberships, tournament fees, HUDL license, Coach’s travel fees, advertisement, Conditioning sessions, embedded booster/skill clinic sessions.
  • Not Included:
    • Jersey cost – approximately $175 per package, purchased separately
    • Optional Ball purchase (about $40)
    • Personal Travel/accommodation fees
  • The required Jersey package includes: 2 jerseys, 2 shorts, and 2 practice T-shirts. Everything else is available for purchase as an option
  • We are offering a Payment Plan and Scholarship/Financial Assistance options.
  • Costs are also offset by profit-sharing fundraisers and sponsorships.

LOCATIONS

  • St. Peters
  • O’Fallon
  • Wentzville

QUESTIONS

  • Contact Jadwiga Graham at thunderboltvolleyball@gmail.com