Your BYOP® 101 is pure genius and so well done. You have made a huge contribution to our sport and as usual, pioneered this arena in a way that offers our great sport to an unlimited number of very young kids.
Debbie Sokol
UH Starter
World University Games Team
All-American
Rice University Head Coach
Debbie Sokol
UH Starter
World University Games Team
All-American
Rice University Head Coach
BYOP® statistics charted on 12/2/2012
#1
Age: 8
Graduation Date: 2023 Year in School: 2nd grade Height: 4’5 Training Hours & Months: 71 hours over 29 months What I love most about the BYOP™ training: Player: I love learning volleyball skills and making new friends. Mom: I love watching my daughter grow not only into an athlete who loves the sport of volleyball but also as a person. She has learned and can execute good volleyball skills such as passing, setting, serving and hitting. She has also learned the importance of listening, following directions and being a team player. It is incredible to watch her transform all while she has a big smile on her face. Dad: I enjoy learning volleyball skills with my daughter. It is fun watching her grow as an athlete, and I get to spend time with her doing something she loves. #3
Age: 8
Year in School: 3rd grade Height: 4' 5 1/4" Training Hours & Months: 23 hours over 6 months What I love most about the BYOP™ training: Player: I love three things. They are bumping, spiking and jump roping! Dad: "What I love about BYOP™ is the quality time that my daughter and I get to spend together learning the game of Volleyball. The drills are fast paced and fun and teach both of us the proper techniques that will improve with her as she learns to play the sport. Mom: The BYOP program is teaching me correct volleyball techniques and skills, while spending valuable time with my daughter. Now that I know the proper form, I can assist both of my daughters outside of lessons. Additionally, the BYOP program gives me enjoyment while seeing the kids play and learn at the same time! #5
Age: 9
Year in School: 3rd grade Height: 4’7” Training Hours & Months: 20 hours over 4 months What I love most about the BYOP™ training: Player: I get to learn the basics of volleyball with loved ones (mom and friends), and I get better every week! Mom: The benefits of BYOP training are undeniable. My daughter has been able to develop fundamental volleyball skills while I have gained some basic training techniques and keywords to help her continue her training at home. This program has motivated both of us to take home what we learn in the one-hour-a-week training and practice it. Even if we don’t have a net, a ball, and a court, we have useful exercises (like jump roping, tennis ball tossing, and footwork). We can perform these so that she can continue to develop as a player. I love the progressive skill development, the camaraderie, the intensity and the fun of it. What I love most about BYOP is seeing my daughter so excited about training! Dad: While I haven’t gotten to formally participate in the BYOP program with my wife and daughter, I have enjoyed seeing what they are learning at the training. They bring home exercises that the whole family practices right in our living room. It has also been fun to hear my daughter’s feedback about training from a 9 year old player’s perspective. She LOVES it, therefore I love it! |
# 2
Age: 9
Graduation Date: 2022 Year in School: 3rd grade Height: 4’4 Training Hours & Months: 37 hours over 17 months What I love most about the BYOP™ training: Player: What I love about BYOP™ is that I get to learn something new every Sunday like spike, serve, bump and set. I also get to do all these skills with good friends. Mom: What I love about the training is that I get to learn about volleyball along side my daughter Kayla. Even though I am not as advanced as she is, I still get to help her out. I am learning about the basics alongside her and am able to remind her of it when she forgets something. I also get to experience and understand why my husband and two daughters love the sport so much without the stress of competition. Dad: What I love about BYOP™ is the parent participation with my daughter and the fun game of volleyball. The overall interaction is great for family time, not to mention the healthy exercise we get from it! #4
Age: 7
Year in School: 2nd grade Height: 4’2” Training Hours & Months: 23 hours over 6 months What I love most about the BYOP™ training: Player: I get to learn volleyball and play with my mom! Mom: I love being a part of Hayley's learning and learning with her. #6
Age: 8
Year in School: 3rd grade Height: 4' 6” Training Hours & Months: 8 hours over 2 months What I love most about the BYOP™ training: Player: I get to play volleyball with my friends while learning to play volleyball. Mom: I am so happy that my daughter is part of BYOP™ because she gets so excited to be learning volleyball and bonding with us at the same time. She gets home, and she wants to continue playing. She can now practice with us and continue learning. This is such a unique opportunity to support our daughter in learning the basics well that will help her become a great volleyball player since she truly loves the sport. Dad: I love that I get to spend quality time with my daughter and learn a sport she loves to play along side her. She truly enjoys playing volleyball and playing with her friends. BYOP™ gives her the opportunity to learn the foundation of volleyball that will help her as she continues playing. |
