The love of volleyball is strong at Heyworth High School as well as at the junior high. Part of the love comes from the competitiveness in the athletes and part of it comes from the friendships that you can make while on the team. For several volleyball players, the end of the season at HHS doesn't always mean that volleyball is over for the year. Specifically, some athletes who can't get enough volleyball end up joining a program called the Illini Elite, which runs practices and games out of Bloomington.
Information:
You can look at Illini Elite at https://www.illinielite.com/
The cost to do an Illini elite local season as a freshman-senior is $950.
There is another part of the Illini elite that is called nationals and it's $10,000.
Local you play volleyball/tournaments at the physicality, in nationals you can travel to other physicality and even out of state to Florida.
For locals, it comes with a pair of Mizuno spandex, 1 Illini Elite t-shirt, and 2 jerseys that match your team's color.
There is different age groups like 15u, 16u, and !8u
Just because you're a freshman doesn’t mean you can’t move to a high-age group! For example, Ashlyn Eldredge and Sarah Verbarg are on 16u as freshmen.
Interviews:
Sarah Verbarg
How much did it cost to do Illini Elite?
“Uhh $950”
When did your Illini Elite Season Start?
“I think it's been like 2 months at this point. I started in early January”
Do you think it has helped you improve since the conclusion of the school season?
“I think I have. I think I've gotten a lot better since school season."
Do you think that Illini Elite is a good choice for you in your off-season?
“I do think Illini is a great off-season volleyball because it lets you improve in a different way than your school volleyball could.”
Bailee Marlett
How much did it cost to do Illini Elite?
“It cost $950.00”
When did your Illini Elite Season Start?
“It started around December, but I have been doing this program since the beginning of 7th grade.”
Do you think it has helped you improve during the school season?
“I think it improved me as a person and my volleyball skills improved.”
Do you think that Illini Elite is a good choice for you in your off-season?
“Yes because it keeps me active and helps me stay in good shape for the summer and the upcoming season.”
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