Group Volleyball Training
Defense/Serve Receive and Pin Attacking groups in Palos Heights this June! ☀
Defense/SR & Pin Attacking Groups
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Defense/SR & Pin Attacking Groups 🏐
These sessions (8 available!) are designed for intermediate and advanced high school athletes and select advanced middle school players who are ready to elevate their game beyond technique and into the mental and physical mastery that separates good players from great ones.
Defense & Serve Receive Groups
Master the Foundation. Dominate the Moment.
2 Coaches at Every Session!
Tuesdays at 5pm and/or
Thursdays at 2pm
Led by Carli, a former High School All-American ranked among the top four defensive players in the country, four-year Michigan State University starter, team captain, and member of the US National A2 Team, this program brings Big Ten-level training and elite competitive experience directly to you.
What You’ll Develop:
You will build the technical precision, athletic instincts, and unshakeable mental foundation needed to perform at your highest level when it matters most. Training covers:
• Serve receive mechanics, court positioning, and reading the server
• Defensive systems, footwork, and emergency techniques
• Platform consistency and body control under pressure
• Communication, trust, and team defensive awareness
🧠 The Mindset Edge:
What makes this program truly unique is its integration of mindset strategy into every session. Drawing from her academic background in the science of communication and the mind-body connection, Carli teaches athletes how to develop the mental tools that elite defenders rely on - including emotional regulation, short memory after errors, pre-play routines, confidence under pressure, fearless movement, and the competitive identity that makes a player want every ball in the biggest moments.
You will not just learn how to pass and dig. You will learn how to think, compete, and perform like an elite defensive player.
This program is for you if:
• You want to be your team’s most reliable passer and defender
• You struggle with confidence or consistency after errors
• You want to understand the mental side of the game at a deeper level
• You are serious about college recruiting and know that defense wins opportunities
If you sign up for 4 sessions, you get 10% off. If you sign up for 8 sessions, you get 20% off. Email Jason at scheduling.illinois@thevolleyballinstitute.com before signing up to receive your code ❕
Pin Attacking Groups
Attack With Power. Compete With Purpose.
2 Coaches at Every Session!
Tuesdays at 4pm and/or
Thursdays at 1pm
Led by Carli, a former High School All-American ranked among the top four defensive players in the country, four-year Michigan State University starter, team captain, and member of the US National A2 Team, this program brings Big Ten-level training and elite competitive experience directly to you.
What You’ll Develop:
You will sharpen every dimension of pin attacking, including:
• Approach footwork, timing, and explosive take-off mechanics
• Shot selection - cross-court, line, cut, roll shot, tool, and tip
• Reading and attacking against different blocking schemes
• Back-row attacking and transition from serve receive to approach
• Setter-hitter connection and adapting to imperfect sets
🧠The Mindset Edge:
Attacking is the most mentally exposed position in volleyball. Every error is visible. Every block is public. This program goes beyond physical reps and teaches athletes the mental framework elite pin attackers use to perform consistently under pressure.
Drawing from her deep study of the mind-body connection and the science of communication, Carli integrates mindset strategies into every session — covering confidence building, aggression vs. control balance, dealing with getting blocked, momentum management, pre-approach routines, process-focused competing, and developing the closer mentality that defines elite pin attackers.
This program is for you if:
• You play outside or opposite and want to reach the next level
• You struggle with confidence after getting blocked or making errors
• You want to develop the mental tools to compete in high-pressure moments
• You are working toward a college scholarship and need to stand out
If you sign up for 4 sessions, you get 10% off. If you sign up for 8 sessions, you get 20% off. Email Jason at scheduling.illinois@thevolleyballinstitute.com before signing up to receive your code ❕
What skill level am I?
Advanced
Athletes registering for an ‘Advanced’ Mini-Group would be athletes who are considered some of the very best in the area at their position. Here are a few examples:
High school athletes who are on the ‘top’ team for their age-group at their club; or
High school athletes who are varsity starters at their school
Intermediate
Athletes registering for an ‘Intermediate’ Mini-Group would be athletes who have club experience playing their position, but would not necessarily qualify for the ‘Advanced’ skill level. Here are a few examples:
Athletes who are experienced but are not on the ‘top’ team for their age-group at their club
Beginner
Athletes registering for a ‘Beginner’ Mini-Group would be athletes who are fairly new to volleyball with minimal to no club experience.
Please note that these skill levels are not meant to make anyone feel better/worse than anyone else and inherently vague. We will absolutely have situations where someone registers for the ‘wrong’ skill level. When this happens, everything will be OK!
If you are not sure what level your athlete should register for, or if you’d like an exception to be made, please email us!