Which team is right for you?

Take a look at the information below to learn more about the TRAVEL and HOUSE teams at TCP ACADEMY. We are adamant about providing a lane for every athlete, so pick the one that makes sense for you and your goals!

House Teams

  • The House program is a perfect introduction to the sport for new volleyball players. You can choose to participate in any or all of the three 7-week sessions. Teams will practice once per week, and will have two competition dates per session. All activities for the House program will be located at 425 Meyer Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224.

  • House registration will open in November, after Travel Team tryouts.

    House is broken down into three 7-week session, you can sign up for any or all of them, whatever fits into your schedule! Practices are on Monday’s OR Wednesday’s.

    Each session also includes two competition days.

    Session 1: 12/4/23 - 1/26/24

    Session 2: 1/29/24 - 3/15/24

    Session 3: 3/18/24 - 5/3/24

  • There are no tryouts for the House program, the registration is “first come, first served”.

  • The House program is intended to be a low-stress introduction to the sport of volleyball. Therefore, we are understanding when athletes can’t attend practice due to other obligations/activities. The competition level ranges from complete beginners to more experienced athletes who aren’t quite ready for the commitment of the Travel program.

  • The House program costs: $240/session

    Registration will become available in late November.

  • All activities for the House program will be held at:

    425 Meyer Rd

    West Seneca, NY 14224

  • The House program will be run by Donald Gleason and TCP staff. The teams will be supported with parent coaches.

  • House is broken down into three 7-week session, you can sign up for any or all of them, whatever fits into your schedule! Practices are on Monday’s OR Wednesday’s from 5:00-6:30pm.

    Session 1: 12/4/23-1/26/24

    Session 2: 1/29/24-3/15/24

    Session 3: 3/18/24-5/3/24

    All practices take place at 425 Meyer Rd. West Seneca, NY 14224.

Travel Teams

  • The 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 teams for both girls and boys grades 4th-6th (separate). (12 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2011)

    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.

  • The Travel program begins in November with tryouts, then runs from December until late May.

    Travel Team Tryout/Evaluation days:

    Saturday, November 4th, 10:00am-noon

    Wednesday, November 8th, 5:30pm-7:30pm

    Saturday, November 11th, 10:00-noon

    Season: 12/4/23-5/29/24

  • Tryouts for the Travel program will be held in November. There will be evaluation days, but you only need to attend one in order to be eligible for team selection. Athletes are encouraged to attend all evaluation days - attending more gives us a more accurate look at your abilities.

    Travel Team Tryout/Evaluation days:

    Saturday, November 4th, 10:00am-noon

    Wednesday, November 8th, 5:30pm-7:30pm

    Saturday, November 11th, 10:00-noon

    VISIT THE TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUT PAGE TO REGISTER FOR TEAM TRYOUTS.

  • The Travel program is intended for athletes that are interested in a more serious commitment to a program, and finding the highest level of competition in the area. Consistent attendance at practice and tournaments is expected if you commit to playing on a travel team. TCP encourages multi-sport athletes and will accommodate schedules.

  • 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 the week of November 14th. Additional 25% payments will be due by January 1st and February 1st 2023. Families will be invoiced from Sports Engine.

    12 Navy - $1750

    12 Red - $1550

    12 Gold - $1400

    Team fees cover the following: practice court time, uniforms, tournament entry, coach expenses, training equipment, administrative fees. Expenses that are not covered include: Player/family travel expenses, yearly registration fee, WEVA registration fee.

  • The Travel program will attend tournaments in the NY, PA, and OH regions. All practices for the Travel program will be held at the following location.

    Address: 425 Meyer Rd

    West Seneca, NY 14224

  • The Travel program will be run by Donald Gleason and supported by Craig Starzynski and Deb Schruefer. Travel team staff members have extensive coaching and/or college playing experience.

  • 12 Navy, 12 Red, and 12 Gold teams will practice Monday’s AND Wednesday’s from 5:00-6:30pm. Team practices begin Monday, December 4th.

    All practices take place at 425 Meyer Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224.