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Q: What ages can participate?
A: The club is an 18 and under program. There are traveling teams at every age group from 12 to 18 years
of age. Children under 12 can try-out for the 12 and under traveling team or participate in our developmental
program that runs January-March.
Q: What is the "City League" program?
A: Our City League program is a developmental program that targets beginning players under 12 years of age.
The program runs January thru March. They will practice once a week and have 2 scrimmages during their season,
one in February and one at the end of March.
Q: How many players are on each team?
A: A club team typically holds about 10 players on a team.
Q: How often does each team travel?
A: The travel teams will participate in 7-8 tournaments per season. 
Q: Where do the teams travel to?
A: The tournaments are mostly held in Orlando or Tampa. The blue teams will participate in 2 qualifiers that
will be out of state.
Q: What are the hotel and travel policies:
A: The club books a block of rooms at each tournament. Parents then call and reserve a room that has been
held by the club. Each player stays in their parent’s hotel room. Parents are responsible to get their player to
the tournament and playing sites. Many of our parents share hotel rooms and carpool to save on cost.
Q: How much does the club season cost?
A: Blue and white teams differ in cost due to the different traveling schedule. For a detailed cost outline,
please see the “Tryout” link.
Payment options: 
#1-in full, cash or check -10% off! Credit Card-5% off!
#2-3 equal payments charged to a Visa or MC on December 1st, February 1st, and April 1st
This cost includes: Coaching fees, gym fees, tournament entry fees, equipment, uniforms, and a referee clinic.
It does notinclude family hotel rooms or travel expenses.
Q: What it the tryout process like?
A: There are 2 sessions of try-outs, 14 under in the first session, then 15’s-18’s in the second session. Players
will need toregister with USAV and AAU before tryouts (directions to complete these registrations will be posted
under the “Tryout” link) and bring a copy of their birth certificate. Players tryout, then are contacted later that
evening regarding their placement.
Tryout fee is $30.00 cash or check.
Q: How often does each team practice?
A: Each travel team will practice twice a week, once on a weeknight and once on a Sunday afternoon.
Q: Where do the teams practice?
A: Practice locations are:Bishop Verot High School, St. Michael’s School, South Side Christian Church
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Q: How many qualifiers will the blue teams participate in?
A: Blue teams will be registered for 2 qualifiers in the 2009 club season. If any team would like to participate
in a 3rd
qualifier, it will be added and additional costs will incur.
Q: What are the differences in the blue and white teams?
A: FMVBA’s Blue teams are the elite teams at each age level and will participate in state tournaments as well
as qualifiersat the national level. White teams are advanced teams that play in state and local tournaments.
Q: Are there private training sessions available?
A: Yes, private trainings are available; e-mail Coach Gary for the next available session.
Privates are typically held at St. Michael’s on Sunday evenings.
Q: Does everyone get to play the same amount of time?
A: FMVBA’s playing time policy is that all players will play. However, playing time may not be equal for all
players on the team.
Q: How can parents participate?
A: Parents are encouraged to be fanatic fans!! Make goodie bags for the girls, banners, tee-shirts, anything to
supportyour player and her team. Parents are asked not to be on the floor at practices and to refrain from
making comments to referees and refereeing teams during tournament play.
Q: How should a player or parent approach a coach with concerns?
A: A player is welcome to approach the coach at anytime to discuss her concerns. Parents are welcome to ask
a coachabout their player’s development, ability, playing time, etc. We ask that parent not approach a coach
directly after a match or tournament, but wait 24-48 hours. This affords all to assess the situation objectively.
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