Northern Lights Hitter Academy 2024
High intensity sessions geared toward the Middle Hitter (“MIDDLES”) led by lead coach Kari Raymond or Outside/Rightside Hitter (“PINS”) position led by coach Pat Madia. Sequential curriculum will be used with standards needing to be met to move from one stage to the next.
Junior girls who participate in this Academy must be entering grade 7 or above in Fall 2024.
INTRO: All players will start here and will report at 4:30pm for their first session. Players will learn the basics of the position and the skills needed to advance (footwork, hand contact, throwing mechanics).
INTERMEDIATE: Once a base level has been tested and approved, players add more tools to their tool belt and start to look at ways to score (5 rules of hitting).
ELITE: A series of drills are repeated approaching mastery and an ability to play freely.
| Session Type | Sessions/Dates | Session Length | Cost | Times | Lead Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLE HITTERS | July 16 July 23 July 30 August 6 | Each session is made up of 2 hours of training Each session is registered for individually. 4 sessions are available in total. Register for 1 session or all 4 – the choice is yours. | $60 per session | INTRO: 4:30 – 6:30pm INTERMEDIATE: 5:30 – 7:30pm ELITE: 6:30 – 8:30pm | Kari Raymond |
| Session Type | Sessions/Dates | Session Length | Cost | Times | Lead Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIN HITTERS | July 18 July 25 August 1 August 8 | Each session is made up of 2 hours of training Each session is registered for individually. 4 sessions are available in total. Register for 1 session or all 4 – the choice is yours. | $60 per session | INTRO: 4:30 – 6:30pm INTERMEDIATE: 5:30 – 7:30pm ELITE: 6:30 – 8:30pm | Pat Madia |
All players will be at the INTRO level and report at 4:30pm unless told by the lead coach that they have attained the next stage. If you have not been told what time to report, you can safely assume you should report at 4:30pm.
REGISTRATION:
Each session requires a separate registration.
All registration is done online at www.signuptoplay.com. Please note that every player requires a unique account; siblings may not share an account.
Please click here for registration instructions.
Please note that as of 11/1/22, there is no switching of sessions within 72 hours of the session date.
Please note that the Hiter Academy is not considered a camp. Participants may not cancel a camp and request their payment be moved without penalty to fulfill the requirements of attending the Academy.
Graduation year is the first thing we look at when accepting to the Academy. Parents, please be sure the graduation year listed in your daughter’s www.signuptoplay.com account is correct.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- 50% refund requested in writing four weeks prior to the start of a particular academy session, no refunds within four weeks.
- Requests for full refunds may be granted upon individual written request only in the case of medically documented injury (this means a note from the doctor).
- All refund requests must be emailed to northernlights@midwestvolleyball.com
- No refunds or credits shall be made for cancellations due to inclement weather, or circumstances out of our control.
- No pro-rated fees for missing sessions.