Attain Volleyball Academy — New Castle County, Delaware

Who We Are

Youth sports should be focused on the youth and not the club.

Attain Volleyball Academy was forged from this idea. We built Attain around the athlete first. Attain is an opportunity for kids to play volleyball at the highest level without losing their love of the game.

"Not everyone is training to be a division 1 college athlete but we're all training to be better than yesterday."

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Teams

NCC

New Castle County, DE

'26

Season

Clinics

Clinics & Programs

Open to all athletes. No team membership required.

Wednesdays · Starting September 16

Volleyball · Open Now

Golden Nuggets

Ages 5–10

📅 6 Wednesdays: Sep 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14 & 21

⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM

📍 Hockessin United Methodist · Hockessin, DE

For our youngest little Golden Nuggets getting their first exposure to volleyball. A fun, age-appropriate environment where kids learn the basics of the game — serving, passing, and most importantly, falling in love with volleyball.

$150

Per athlete · 6-week session · Sessions can be prorated if you can't attend them all — just reach out

Sundays · Starting September 20

Volleyball · Open Now

Golden Nuggets: Deeper Digs

Ages 5–10

📅 5 Sundays: Sep 20, 27, Oct 4, 11 & 18

⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 PM

📍 Hockessin United Methodist · Hockessin, DE

The next level for Golden Nuggets who've mastered the basics. Built for kids who have already done the original Golden Nuggets, can pass a ball, know their platform, and are ready for more advanced lessons. We dig deeper into skills and start putting the game together.

$125

Per athlete · 5-week session · Sessions can be prorated if you can't attend them all — just reach out

One-Time Event · September 20

Evaluation Open Gym · Limited to One Session

Tryout Evaluation Open Gym/Clinic

Girls · All Ages · Two Courts Running Simultaneously

📅 Sunday, September 20

⏰ Time TBD · 1 hour

📍 Hockessin PAL (note: different location than our usual Hockessin United Methodist site)

A one-time, open-gym style evaluation clinic for girls, with two courts running simultaneously for different age groups. 6 coaches total will be completing individual tryout-style evaluations for every athlete. Each coach will complete a written evaluation, which gets emailed to parents shortly after the session. This feedback is designed to be essential prep before tryouts on October 24.

Want to work on what the coaches see? Immediately following the open gym, we're holding 6 private lesson spots to dig into anything you want — or exactly what our coaches flagged during your evaluation. These book separately: look for "PAL Private Lesson 9/20" in our Private Lessons booking ($80/hour for one athlete, +$20/hour per additional athlete, up to 4 athletes total in a small group).

$20

Per athlete · Includes written evaluation from all 6 coaches

Sunday Open Gyms

Open Gym

10U–13U Open Gym

Ages 10–13

📅 Sep 13 & Sep 27 · (No open gym Sep 20)

⏰ 1:00 – 2:00 PM

📍 Hockessin United Methodist · Hockessin, DE

Coached open gym for 10U–13U athletes. Each session is staffed with multiple coaches who facilitate play, give pointers, and answer questions. Select your date at signup.

$10

Per session · Choose your date at signup

Open Gym

14U–18U Open Gym

Ages 14–18 · Girls

📅 Sep 13 & Sep 27 · (No open gym Sep 20)

⏰ Sep 13: 4:00–5:30 PM · Sep 27: 3:00–4:30 PM

📍 Hockessin United Methodist · Hockessin, DE

Coached open gym for 14U–18U girls. Each session is staffed with multiple coaches who facilitate play, give pointers, and answer questions. Note the time changes on Sep 27 — select your date at signup.

$10

Per session · Choose your date at signup

2026–27 Season · Girls Program

Girls Tryouts

Tryouts are split by age group across two weekends. Find your athlete's age group below. Registration is $20 per athlete.

10U – 14U

Friday, October 23

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Sunday, October 25

1:00 – 3:00 PM

📍 Hockessin PAL (both dates)

Age cutoff: Athletes born on or after July 1, 2012 are eligible for the 10U through 14U age groups (per official USAV age definitions for the 2026–27 season).

$20

15U – 18U

Friday, October 30

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Sunday, November 1

1:00 – 3:00 PM

📍 Oct 30: Hockessin PAL · Nov 1: Newark (exact location coming soon)

For athletes ages 15U through 18U.

$20

1-on-1 Coaching

Private Lessons

Book a one-hour private lesson with an Attain coach. Pick an open time below and complete your booking right here — no separate site to visit.

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Game days, practices, and everything in between.

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Photos will be added as the season gets underway. Check back after our first events!

Questions

Frequently Asked

Can't find your answer? Reach out and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

📧 info@attainvolleyball.com

What does the $2,300 tuition cover?+

Tuition covers the full season including all practices, tournament entry fees, coaching, and your uniform kit. Some teams include additional items like warmup gear — see your specific team for details.

How does the payment plan work?+

You pay a 50% deposit ($1,150) at registration to secure your spot. The remaining $1,150 is split into 5 equal monthly payments of $230, automatically charged to your card on file via Stripe.

Where are practices held?+

We are finalizing our practice facility in New Castle County. Location details will be shared with all registered athletes before the season begins. We'll update this page as soon as it's confirmed.

What is the refund policy?+

There are no refunds. All registrations represent a season-long commitment and are expected to be completed in full. By registering, families agree to fulfill the entire season including all associated payments. Please reach out to us at info@attainvolleyball.com before registering if you have concerns about availability or commitment.

Do athletes need prior experience?+

12U and 13U teams welcome athletes of all experience levels. Our intro clinics are also a great starting point for complete beginners before joining a full team.

When does the 2026–27 season start?+

The 2026–27 season begins in the fall. Practice schedules and full season calendars will be shared with registered athletes before the start date. Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates.

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