VC United's Futures programs are designed for girls and boys in K through 8th Grade.


Our goal is to provide every child a chance to learn and play volleyball in a fun, safe, and supervised environment. Our Futures program (formerly VolleyKids) will give young players a chance to develop skills, build confidence, and make new friends inside the VC United community!

Amber Rolfzen, Associate Director

Free Events

K-8th Grade; Girls & Boys

Associate Director: Amber Rolfzen

What are Free Events?
VC United will host Free Events throughout the year. These events are designed to promote VC United's Youth Program and give kids and their parents an opportunity to check out VC United both on the court and off the court. Our Youth Technical Director will host fun on-court clinics for the kids as well as brief informational meetings for parents that will give families a chance to find out what VC United is all about! Register for our FREE events by choosing an event that works for you today!

Upcoming Free Events

These free open houses are currently available on our registration portal!

There are no Free Events scheduled at this time. Check back often as events will be added 3-4 times each year.

Futures Classes

K-8th Grade; Girls & Boys

Technical Director: Gabby Kuney

Class Levels
Level 1 - K-2nd Grade
Level 2 - 3rd/4th Grade (or equivalent skill)
Level 3 - 5th/6th Grade (or equivalent skill)
Level 4 - 7th/8th Grade (or equivalent skill)

What's a Futures Class?
VC United will host several Futures programs throughout the year. These multi-session "classes" are designed to give players an opportunity to develop their fundamental skills with VC United's instructors. Players may be moved up or down one division to accommodate his/her instructional needs or playing ability (also available upon request).

Upcoming Classes

These classes are currently available on our registration portal! Choose either the 1-Day or 2-Day option during registration!

Fall 2023 (See Futures League) 8 Weeks - Starts Sep 17th

Winter 2023 - 6 Weeks - Sun/Thu - Starts Nov 5th

Futures Camps

K-8th Grade; Girls & Boys

Technical Director: Gabby Kuney

Why Camps?
Camps are a great opportunity for players to work on their skills in a fun, safe, supervised environment with the VC United coaching staff. Our camps are designed to bring players to VC United's gym for multiple days to play volleyball, build confidence and meet new friends!

Upcoming Camps

These camps are currently available on our registration portal!

VCU Futures League Information

VC United's Futures League is divided into three levels:
  • Level 5: Advanced (8th-5th Grade)
    Must have club experience
  • Level 4: U14/U13 (8th-7th Grade)
    Beginner/Intermediate
  • Level 3: U12/U11 (6th-5th Grade)
    Beginner/Intermediate
  • Level 2: U10/U9 (4th-3rd Grade)
    Beginner/Intermediate
  • Level 1: U8/U7 (2nd-K Grade)
    Beginner/Intermediate

A player may be moved up or down one division to accommodate his/her instructional needs or playing ability.

The Level 1 thru Level 4 leagues are designed for beginner or inexperienced players that are not ready to make the jump into one of our club programs.

The Level5 league is for advanced players with club and/or playing experience. Could be a perfect fit for those playing club in December or those that have spring school seasons.

Players should be eager to learn and ready to have fun! The Futures League is a great opportunity for players to fall in love with volleyball!

After teams are formed the team will train on Sundays; the first half of their session and play a match the second half.

The tentative schedule for Fall 2023 is:
11:00am-12:30pm - Level 1 & Level 2
12:30pm-2:00pm - Level 3 & Level 4
2:00pm-4:00pm - Level 5

Our program features a Technical Director, who will design and lead each practice, as well as Head Coaches for each team who are either current VC United coaches, players, or experienced parents with a background in volleyball.

All coaches must complete our Futures League Certification class and are background screened to ensure a positive experience for all players.

Our main program focus is to encourage children to do the best with their abilities. With an emphasis on positive reinforcement, the program seeks to build confidence and self-esteem in each child.

While the program teaches children the skills necessary to excel in the sport of volleyball, the focus remains on participation, cooperation, sportsmanship, responsibility, and, of course, fun! Strength, endurance and improved coordination result from the weekly activity of the program. Furthermore, a season of league matches is sure to provide plenty of exciting volleyball action. Skills are taught using technically correct methods for peak performance and safety.

Coming soon!
All practices and league play matches will be at the VC United facility located at 7135 Clinton Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111

Online Registration for Fall 2023 is Now Open!

Start date for 2023 League has been moved back to Sunday, September 17th!

Advanced League - Level 5

Advanced Players Only! Players at this level should have previous club experience, played on their Middle School "A" team, or equivalent experience. VC United reserves the right to remove players from this level in order to maintain the integrity of the league play if their skillset is not appropriate for Level 5.

Cost: $245
Teams: Girls Only
Format: 6v6
Grades: 5th-8th

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