TCP Academy
Travel Volleyball
2026-2027 TCP ACADEMY TRAVEL VOLLEYBALL
Welcome to the 2026-2027 TCP Academy Travel Volleyball Season! check out all the information below regarding TCP Academy Travel Volleyball. BE A SHARK!
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Travel Tryout Prep Clinic
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TRYING OUT FOR TCP ACADEMY TRAVEL VOLLEYBALL? JOIN US FOR A DAY IN THE GYM, MEET THE COACHES, AND BE A SHARK!
Wednesday, October 28th
6:00-7:00pm
***Open to Girls grades 4th-6th who are interested in trying out for TCP Academy TRAVEL VolleyballNO COST
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TCP ACADEMY Travel Team Tryouts
REGISTER HERE FOR TCP ACADEMY TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUTS. ATHLETES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND BOTH DAYS OF TRYOUTS.
GIRLS GRADES 4th-6th
Wednesday, November 4th
5:30-7:00pm
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Friday, November 6th
5:30-7:00pmCOST - $20
Meet the Coaches who bring the ENERGY to the
TRAVEL GYM!
TIGER SHARKS - Dave Burgstahler & Brinn Shaugnessy
HAMMERHEAD SHARKS - Eleanor Clarke & Christie Ackendorf
LEOPARD SHARKS - Mikey Estramera & Emily Kush
TCP Academy Director - Geoff braun
Senior Advisors - Deb Schruefer, Craig Starzynski & Gary Hill
2026-2027
Practice Schedule
TCP ACADEMY Travel teams practice Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30pm.
2026-2027 practices will begin on Monday, November 30th, 2026
All practices take place at The R.O.C.K., 425 Meyer Rd, West Seneca, 14224.
2026-2027
12 TIGER SHARKS
Tournament Schedule
12/18/26 Fun Friday #1 - the R.O.C.K.
1/16/27 Rising Stars #1 - The R.O.C.K.
1/31/27 Hocus Pocus - Rochester
2/21/27 TCP Academy - Shark Tank - The R.O.C.K.
2/28/27 Winter Challenge - Rochester
3/20-3/21/27 Great Lakes Grand Prix- SPIRE, Geneva OH
4/10/27 WEVA Regional Championships - Rochester
4/25/27 - Rock City Eastside Cleveland Volleyball - Mentor OH
5/28-5/31/27 East Coast Championships - Pittsburgh PA
***TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES ARE NOT FINALIZED!
***Tournament schedules subject to change
***Fun Friday and rising stars are hosted by TCP! Fun Friday is a two hour timed Evening scrimmage and Rising Stars Runs from 8am-noon. both of these events are non-sanctioned tournaments.
2026-2027
12 HAMMERHEAD SHARKS
Tournament Schedule
12/18/26 Fun Friday #1 - the R.O.C.K.
1/16/27 Rising Stars #1 - The R.O.C.K.
1/31/27 Hocus Pocus - Rochester
2/21/27 TCP Academy - Shark Tank - The R.O.C.K.
2/28/27 Winter Challenge - Rochester
3/6/27 Rising Stars #2 - The R.O.C.K.
3/21/27 March Madness - Rochester
4/10/27 WEVA Regional Championships - The R.o.C.K.
4/24/27 Rising Stars #3 - The R.O.C.K.
***TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES ARE NOT FINALIZED!
***Tournament schedules subject to change
***Fun Friday and rising stars are hosted by TCP! Fun Friday is a two hour timed Evening scrimmage and Rising Stars Runs from 8am-noon. both of these events are non-sanctioned tournaments.
2026-2027
12 LEOPARD SHARKS
Tournament Schedule
12/18/26 Fun Friday #1 - the R.O.C.K.
1/16/27 Rising Stars #1 - The R.O.C.K.
2/12/27 Fun Friday #2 - The R.O.C.K.
2/21/27 TCP Academy - Shark Tank - The R.O.C.K.
3/6/27 Rising Stars #2 - The R.O.C.K.
3/21/27 March Madness - Rochester
4/10/27 WEVA Regional Championships - The R.o.C.K.
4/24/27 Rising Stars #3 - The R.O.C.K.
***TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES ARE NOT FINALIZED!
***Tournament schedules subject to change
***Fun Friday and rising stars are hosted by TCP! Fun Friday is a two hour timed Evening scrimmage and Rising Stars Runs from 8am-noon. both of these events are non-sanctioned tournaments.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT TRAVEL VOLLEYBALL…
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The Academy Travel program is the place to be if you are looking for a high level of competition and a more dedicated commitment to a team dynamic. There is a tryout process in November, and each team will have 10-12 athletes. There will be travel teams for GIRLS grades 4th-6th. (12 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2014)
The Travel season will run from December to May, and the team will attend tournaments in NY, PA, and OH throughout the year. There are typically 1-2 tournaments per month. The Travel teams will practice for 1.5 hours, twice per week.
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Tryout/Evaluation days are FUN days in the gym where our athletes will be learning new skills, executing drills, and getting a chance at game play. Coaches will take this time to evaluate players for team selection. Current skill level will be evaluated, as well as effort and coachability.
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The week after tryouts, all athletes will be notified if they make a team. The girls teams will not be split into Tiger Sharks and Hammerhead Sharks until additional December practices take place. Leopard Sharks team will be determined after tryouts. Any player that does not make the travel roster will have the opportunity to register for a House team prior to the registration going live to the general public.
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Team fees are listed below. If you are selected to be a member of a travel team, the first payment of 50% will be due with team acceptance in November. Additional 25% payments will be due by January 1st and February 1st 2025. Families will be invoiced from Sports Engine.
GIRLS TEAMS:
12 Tiger Sharks - $1800
12 Hammerhead Sharks - $1600
12 Leopard Sharks - $1150
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Team fees cover the following: practice court time, weekly specialized skills sessions, uniforms, tournament entry, coach expenses, training equipment, administrative fees. Expenses that are not covered include: Spandex, Player/family travel expenses, tryout registration fee, WEVA registration fee.
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12 Tiger Sharks and Hammerhead Sharks players will receive two jerseys, warmup long sleeve, and practice t-shirt. Leopard Sharks team receives one jersey, warmup long sleeve and practice shirt. All athletes are required to purchase a navy blue pair of spandex or leggings (you decide on the brand, length, cut, ect.).
Team stores will be open throughout the season to purchase additional swag!
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Please visit Niagara Frontier Volleyball for team information for 7th and 8th grade athletes.