COURTSIDE UNITED VOLLEYBALL CLUB - TRYOUTS

Courtside 360 houses Courtside Academy, Courtside Events, and Courtside United Volleyball Club. We believe in setting high standards for all our programs, and our club team division - Courtside United - is no exception. We desire to surround our club with high-character players, coaches, and families who reflect values such as honesty, integrity, service, and leadership. #CourtsideCommunity is real - and it’s here to welcome you.

Philosophy

Like many clubs, Courtside United competes in leagues and tournaments throughout the year, although our philosophy and approach is often found to be different from most organizations. We believe in quality over quantity in relation to the number of tournaments teams participate in, and are more concerned about the development of each player on the roster than national team ranking. Courtside United club members receive consistent training opportunities year-round, and priority access and registration discounts to all Courtside 360 clinics/camps and private training programs. Courtside United provides three divisional team programs - Developmental, Competitive, Elite. Through year-round programs, Courtside offers athletes of all skill level development opportunities at the Rec level through League Play in addition to our Competitive and Elite Tournament Team Divisions. For our High School Elite Division, platform, exposure, and recruitment is key. Regardless of team division – Player Development is our focus!

Player Development Program

Courtside’s programming focuses on Individual Player and Team Development through Private Training, Sports Performance Sessions, Strength & Agility, Skills Clinics, Showcase Camps, Team Workshops, League Play, Tournament Competition – all led by certified coaches and athletes with college/pro playing experience. Courtside’s diverse training staff offers a unique approach to athletic development and understand the dedication, discipline and mindset it takes to advance in your craft. Our staff currently train athletes in volleyball, basketball, soccer, football, and track & field.

Courtside Culture

As the name Courtside United suggests, we consider our teams to be a family unified with a purpose bigger than volleyball. This can be uncommon within club sports. We train, compete, and grow as athletes and individuals. Courtside United is about complete development - making each person better - so that their influence makes others better. Our culture is character first, train and play second, but honor and impact always.

Our difference:

There’s an unfortunate negative perception of some amateur athletic programs. This may be due to an unfavorable coaching environment and a win-at-all-cost attitude, an unbalanced system that lacks focus on skill development where competing in overly scheduled seasons supersede training, or social pressure and financial strain on families. Our club platform sways from this structure and offers a unique alternative to the traditional format. While the spirit of the club is competitive and we play with intent to win, that is not our primary focus.

Chasing development, not hardware.

Instead of being focused on rankings, and consumed with out of state travel and the busyness of playing in multiple tournaments each month within an environment that leaves little time for player development, Courtside’s strategy is to train regularly, and play a modest regular season schedule in the DFW area. Heavier schedules and travel are reserved only for eligible High School Elite teams. We feel this strategic approach allows for more training time spent on developing skillset and increasing IQ for every player on the roster and better prepares athletes for high-level competition.

We strive to raise the bar on what a quality, enjoyable youth sports experience can be for the players, coaches, and families part of our club, as well as the facility operators and tournament directors we come in contact with.

“I’ve been around club volleyball for years, but felt out of place lately, or like it was missing something. Club has become increasingly focused on status, and the demand of its schedule is overwhelming. The system needs a change. As I’ve gotten to know Courtside, I’ve felt drawn to its philosophy and focus on both skill and personal development. I’ve watched what they provide as an alternative to AAU basketball. Courtside’s model is something I would love to offer to club volleyball.

I feel called to be in a different space where I can focus on training, mentor coaches, and be more relationally invested in my girls. My faith has shaped and changed how I now approach teaching the game. This is an opportunity for me to expand on my passion, be more than a coach, and to explore how I might offer something different to the club world.
- Jasmine Jones”

2024-2025 Program Membership Benefits & Value

Club Highlights:

Respected club organization whose focus is on individual athletic and personal development as well as team success
Elite Instructors and Certified Staff with college playing experience:

Jasmine Jones (McMurry University) - Director of Player Development, Head of Coaching, Events Lead Trainer
Lee Nebbitt (Missouri Southern, William Jewell College) - National Academy of Sports Medicine Sports Performance/Movement Specialist
Jeromy Flowers (University of Arkansas) - Head Strength Coach
Jayrn Johnson (Prairie View A&M) - Plyometrics/Agility Coach
Coach Zac (Texas A&M) - Director of Creative Content, Head of Videography/Photography
Lance Yocom (Hardin-Simmons University) - Club Director
2024-2025 Coaching Staff Announced Soon

Year-round Training Opportunities – by instructors with college playing experience
- Courtside Events - club members receive priority access and 50% off registration to ALL Courtside 360 clinics/camps in 2024-2025 (Dates TBA). 2-hr. private events at R4 Gymnasium Fort Worth. Back to School Tune-up Total Skills Clinic, Fall Defensive Clinic, Thanksgiving Camp, Holiday Hitting Clinic, Winter Warm-up Total Skills Clinic
- Private Training – club members receive priority access and 20% off training sessions with Coach Jasmine
- Sports Performance Clinics (Movement/Strength/Agility) – strength and agility training during season led by Coach Jay (Prairie View A&M), Coach Flowers (University of Arkansas), Coach Swaggy (NASM Movement Specialist)
- Private Team Workshops – speciality skill workshops twice a month during season led by Coach Jasmine and Courtside Player Development Staff
- Team Practices – two (2) 90 min-120 min practices per week during season
Training & Practice Location - we train and practice in Southwest Fort Worth at Southwest Christian School, CERA, and R4 Gymnasium. Dates/Times/Locations TBA.
Team Competition Format – League Play, League Play + Tournaments, Tournaments Only

Grey (Local) League Play, or League Play plus 1-2 Tournaments – Year-round (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
White (Regional) Tournaments Only - 6-8 DFW tournaments December-April, 1 NQ, No out of state travel
Black (National) Tournament Only - 8 DFW tournaments December-April (potentially May). 1-2 NQs. No out of state travel unless High School Elite Team. Elite HS Teams play 9-10 tournaments/more qualifiers
USA Volleyball North Texas Region - Black/White teams compete in USA NTR

Nike Uniform Package – 2 jerseys, 2 spandex, 1 jogger, 1 hoodie, 1, long-sleeve tee, 2 practice shirts, 1 backpack

Marketing - Courtside360.net, Email Newsletter, Social Media (FB, IG, Twitter)

Media Day/Content (Professional photography/videography) - Collection of Player & Team Photos taken during Media Day, and ‘Performance’ photos taken during tournaments. High Res Digital Files.
Organized Administrative Support, Official Club Documents, Communication - Handbook, Player Agreement, Code of Conduct, Waivers, Team Communication App, Parent Meeting & Monthly Check-Ins
Courtside Store - 10% off apparel for parents/families
Community Service Day – opportunities for teams to participate in service days

Courtside’s desire is to provide a competitive program focused on player development without the strain, stress and pressure typically found in Club. Players receive consistent training opportunities from Courtside 360 staff all year - training occurs during club season AND continues after the season is over. We focus on development!

“It’s been my vision since 2020 for Courtside 360 to encompass more court sports than just basketball. Volleyball was the obvious next ball to roll out, but I knew it had to be at the right time and with the right team of people. Sometimes God has a way of surprising you, or just reminding you he’s simply answering your prayer in his time. Meeting Coach Jasmine wasn’t by mistake. Jasmine’s faith and priorities in family and community mirror mine. She shares my passion for developing the complete person. And my desire for a positive culture shift in youth sports.

Jasmine’s experience on the court as a college player, high school and club coach, and reputation as a person is second to none. I can’t think of a better person to have on board helping carry the Courtside platform into volleyball. I am thrilled to have Coach Jasmine leading player development and mentoring our coaches. It’s an honor to team up with someone who has had such a huge impact in the volleyball community. It’s going to be exciting to see her influence Courtside.
- Lance Yocom, Founder, Courtside 360 ”

12u-15u Tryouts - Seeking All Positions

Steps to Register:

1) Fill Out Registration Form

2) Select a Single Tryout or Unlimited Tryouts

3) Pay Registration Fee

Tryout Location: Southwest Christian School Lakeside Campus - 6901 Altamesa Blvd. Fort Worth

Attend as many tryouts dates as you’re able. It will give our coaches a better assessment of your skill level, increase your opportunity with the club, and allow us to place you on an appropriate team.

Thank you for your interest in Courtside United Volleyball Club!

Verbal offers will be given. Written offers sent on USA Volleyball official acceptance date.

Acceptance Date: USA Volleyball acceptance date is July 16, 2024 for all age groups.

Tryout Registration Form

Fill out the player information form and then pay the registration fee at the button below.
Advance registration is required.

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian who needs to receive team communication and serves as the primary emergency contact.

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Secondary Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian who needs to receive team communication and serves as a secondary contact.

First Name

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Parent/Guardian who needs to receive team communication and serves as a secondary contact.

Secondary Parent/Guardian Phone Number

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Player Name

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Player Gender

Player Age

Player's current age

Player Birthday

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Player Grade Level

Current grade level

Player School

Educational institution player attends

Club Experience / Player Position

Tell us about your competitive playing experience. How many years have you played club? What teams have you played for the last two years? List player's primary position and how many years experience player has playing that position.

Comments to Courtside

Not required. List anything about your athlete you feel we might need to know - their current physical, mental, emotional, social state, and how involvement in this program may help. List any medial conditions, allergies, or injuries.

PARENT/GUARDIAN & PLAYER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AGREEMENT WITH COURTSIDE UNITED VOLLEYBALL CLUB POLICIES

I agree to adhere to the Terms & Conditions, Policies, and Code of Conduct of Courtside United Volleyball Club. My athlete and I have read and agree to the club guidelines and policies listed below - Liability Waiver and Medical Release, Media Consent, Player / Parent Code of Conduct. I represent that I am the parent or guardian with legal responsibility for the athlete I am registering (the minor “Participant”). In consideration for allowing Participant to voluntarily participate in Courtside 360 (“CS360”) and all related activities (collectively the “Activities”), I, on behalf of myself and the Participant, the Participant’s parents and family, and its or their agents, personal representatives, next of kin, heirs and assigns (collectively the “Waiving Parties”) HEREBY RELEASE AND WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OF WHATEVER KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, AND INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, THAT WAIVING PARTIES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASED PARTIES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, ACCIDENT, DISFIGUREMENT, MEDICAL EXPENSES, LOST WAGES, LOSS OF EARNING CAPACITY, ATTORNEYS’ FEES, COURT COSTS OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING IN WHOLE OR PART FROM ANY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES. The “Released Parties” are CS360; owners and lessors of any premises used to conduct the Activities; sponsors; any parent, subsidiary, affiliate, predecessor, successor, or assign of the entities named or described in; any current, former, or future officer, director, partner, owner, member, manager, agent, employee, representative of the entities named or described in; any instructor or coach; and any other participant. I hereby certify that the Participant is in good health, has been monitored and is free from Covid-19 symptoms, and is cleared by a physician and may take part in all Activities not limited to, but including tryouts, training, practices, and games. I acknowledge that it is the express intent of CS360 to provide for the safety and protection of my child, but acknowledge that potential severe injuries can occur in any activity associated with sports. I acknowledge that CS360 does not carry Participant medical insurance. I acknowledge that if I do not already possess current medical insurance, I have been advised to secure health insurance on my Participant prior to participation in CS360 Activities. I hereby agree to individually provide for the possible medical expenses which may be incurred by my Participant as a result of any injury sustained while training, practicing, or competing in CS360 Activities. I authorize the Released Parties to obtain emergency medical treatment for Participant, including, if necessary, surgical procedures, if Participant is injured or becomes ill during the Activities, even if the Released Parties are unable to contact me. I further agree that any expenses for medical treatment received by Participant as a result of any injury or illness during the Activities is my sole responsibility. I hereby authorize and grant to CS360 the right to: record me (including, without limitation, my appearance, image and voice) by still photography and videotape photography, audio tape and all other means of recording technology (the results of which shall be deemed the “Recordings”); edit the Recordings (in the CS360’s sole discretion); use the Recordings along with my name, photographs, likenesses and voice; in and in connection with CS360, the Activities, and all ancillary and subsidiary uses thereof and all advertising and publicity in connection with CS360 and the Activities and to exploit the Recordings for the benefit of CS360 in any and all manner and media now known or hereafter devised, throughout the world, in perpetuity. I hereby represent and warrant that I have the right to grant the rights granted hereunder. I expressly release the Released Parties from and against any and all claims which I have or may have for invasion of privacy, defamation or any other cause of action arising out of the production, distribution, broadcast or exploitation of the Recordings. I acknowledge and agree that in no event shall I seek or be entitled to obtain injunctive or other equitable relief against the Released Parties or the Recordings. BY ELECTRONICALLY ACCEPTING AND AGREEING TO THESE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES, I REPRESENT THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE, AUTHORIZATON, AND ACKNOWLEGDEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTANDAND AND AGREE TO ITS CONTENTS. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND COURTSIDE 360, COURTSIDE UNITED VOLLEYBALL CLUB, AND SIGNING IT IS OF MY OWN FREE WILL.

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2024-2025 Program Investment

Courtside is a competitive platform focusing on player development which offers a unique alternative to the traditional Club format. While we take training seriously and compete with intent to win, that is not our primary focus. Club expenses and overhead must be met, but our desire is to sway from the schedule intensity, financial strain, and social pressure typically found in Club.

contact CLUB DIRECTOR LANCE YOCOM for more information

“Our son plays basketball for Courtside United. The coaching and all the training they do has really helped him. When I heard they were planning to have volleyball teams too, I was thrilled for my daughter. This will be a game-changer in club volleyball. - Fort Worth Parent”

Let’s team up:

Athletes - If you are looking for an exciting new platform led by certified coaches and athletes with college playing experience, and an opportunity with a respectable program focused on individual development as well as team success - Courtside United is for you. #CourtsideCommunity is different - and it’s here to welcome you!
Reach out to Coach Jasmine today!

Coaches - We are actively looking for experienced, high-character coaches with school/club and/or college playing experience. If you are looking to join a reputable organization with professional development and career upside, or already have a team and would like to become part of our club, let us know!

Philosophy

Player Development Program

Courtside Culture

Our difference:

Chasing development, not hardware.

2024-2025 Program Membership Benefits & Value

12u-15u Tryouts - Seeking All Positions

Steps to Register:

1) Fill Out Registration Form

2) Select a Single Tryout or Unlimited Tryouts

3) Pay Registration Fee

Thank you for your interest in Courtside United Volleyball Club!

Verbal offers will be given. Written offers sent on USA Volleyball official acceptance date.

Acceptance Date: USA Volleyball acceptance date is July 16, 2024 for all age groups.

Tryout Registration Form

Fill out the player information form and then pay the registration fee at the button below.Advance registration is required.

Select Tryout Dates and Pay Registration Fee

Choose tryout date(s) below and click add-to-cart

2024-2025 Program Investment

Let’s team up:

Fill out the player information form and then pay the registration fee at the button below.
Advance registration is required.