College Prep (P.A.S.S.)
What is P.A.S.S.
Las Vegas Volleyball Academy’s, “Preparation for Athletic and Scholastic Success” or P.A.S.S. can be called a college preparation program, but that is only part of the picture. With our program we set out to create a unique and invaluable service that is missing in the Las Vegas valley. Our PASS program would not only provide our student athletes with advice, preparation and help with the process of getting into college, but also with the skills and preparedness that will help them succeed once they are there. In short, PASS’s combination of college preparation and life skills programs are designed to strengthen the “all-around” student-athlete through development of the educational as well as psychological and physical skills necessary for success in volleyball and, most importantly, in life.
Topics include:
7th and 8th graders: introduce student athletes to the program, create a profile, and begin to discuss college and “what is out there for them.”
Freshmen: introduce student athletes to the college recruiting process, set realistic expectations for student-athletes, and provide a checklist for families in order for them to prepare themselves for the process.
Sophomores: student-athletes and their families will receive all freshman services as well as information regarding how to effectively select a college, how to communicate with coaches through letter writing, and how to tactically embark on the recruiting process.
Juniors: student-athletes and their families will receive all pertinent freshman and sophomore information as well as information on how to communicate with colleges and coaches, SAT prep course, how to get and stay organized, how to find and qualify for academic and athletic scholarships and how to register for the clearinghouse and take their first SAT/ACT.
Seniors: student-athletes and their families will learn how to select and prepare for college visits, stay in communication with schools, complete the college selection process and participate in discussions that will prepare them for the demands of their first year of college (i.e. time management, quality study habits for college student-athletes, etc…).
For all ages, emphasis is placed throughout the program on real-life lessons that will help our players far beyond their time with us and far beyond the court. This invaluable program is provided to all Las Vegas Volleyball Academy members who are actively participating in our program.