FAQs

Why Charge?

OK Charge is a club dedicated to the success of its athletes. Our goal at Charge is to create the best opportunity possible for athletes to improve their volleyball skills while developing great court sense and knowledge of the game. The Charge family's goal is to help facilitate learning while encouraging friendships and growth in the volleyball community. For our younger athletes, we are committed to their development into better volleyball players. For our older athletes, we work to help them meet realistic recruiting goals while continually improving their skills and game abilities.

Tryouts...How do they work?

At try-outs, the players are divided into individual age groups. Each and every athlete is evaluated by numerous coaches from all the different levels. Tryouts may consist of athletic testing, skill testing, and game play. The teams will be decided after the tryout has occurred and the athlete will receive an email within 48 hours of the tryout date.

What are the age definitions for tryouts?

Age group born on or after:

18s - September 1, 1991 or 1990 if currently a high school student
17s - September 1, 1992
16s - September 1, 1993
15s - September 1, 1994
14s - September 1, 1995
13s - September 1, 1996
12s - September 1, 1997

What is the quality of coaching?

The coaches hired by Charge are proven coaches in the Oklahoma volleyball community. Our coaches have experience with many different age levels and have a true passion for the sport of volleyball. Many of our coaches have high school, club and college experience. The other key element to our coaching staff is their commitment to their athletes' success.

What fees are associated with being on a team?

The cost of playing for Charge varies depending on the type of team you are on. The prices range from $750 - $2,250. We have many fundraising opportunities as well as payment methods. We also now accept credit cards.

What do the players get out of participating on a club team?

The fees include all tournament entry fees, coaches' pay and travel, and practice t-shirts. Also included is a pair of spandex and two pairs of OK Charge socks. Jerseys are included but will vary according to the type of team you are on. Metro teams get a t-shirt jersey. Top level teams will receive three top-of-the-line jerseys.

Players also receive free clinics (Iris Simmons holds clinics for 14's and under) and advanced clinics (Anna Monsen Howle-Big 12 Libero of the Year; Joanna Shmitt-All-American; Ryan Webber; Carolyn Kittel-former OU setter; and Allison Silvera-former OU player).

At what age should my child start participating on a club team?

There is an opportunity to start playing with Charge as early as age 5. For ages 5-11 we do a Kid's Camp to get them exposed and loving the sport as much as we do! Club teams at Charge start at age 12, but many 11-year-olds participate on those teams as well.

What if my child wants to play collegiate volleyball?

If one of our athletes desires to play in college, we work with them and their parents to help find a great fit for them academically and athletically. We know there is incredible opportunity for collegiate volleyball, and we try to provide the best avenue for our athletes to meet their goals.

What colleges have recruited Charge players?

Charge has had hundreds of girls go on and play collegiate volleyball. The types of schools vary from TOP D1 universities such as OU to community colleges, NAIA, D2, and D3 universities.

What assistance do you provide for my child's recruiting?