Sawmill Sports Hub: Youth Volleyball Programs Powered by 1st Alliance Volleyball Club
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Youth Volleyball Programs Led by 1st Alliance/Lions Jrs
1st Alliance/Lions Jrs Volleyball Club, recognized as the #1 volleyball club in Illinois with over 30 years of excellence, is the official partner for all internal volleyball programming at Sawmill Sports Hub. This partnership allows young athletes to train under elite coaching while competing and developing inside a state-of-the-art facility that serves families across Chicagoland and DuPage County.
1st Alliance Youth Volleyball Mission & Philosophy
One Team, One Alliance: a shared commitment to the mindful development of the complete athlete through quality coaching, positive culture, and purposeful training.
1st Alliance Volleyball Club is dedicated to developing junior volleyball players in a friendly, caring, and competitive environment that builds confidence, skill, and a lifelong love for the game.
Key Features of Our Youth Volleyball Programs
- Recreational League
- Camps
- Clinics
- Club Tournaments
- College Prospect Showcases
- Club Training
- Individual Lessons
- Small Group Lessons
- Coaching Educaiton
Overview
Youth Volleyball League in Willowbrook Led by Illinois’ #1 Volleyball Club
Sawmill Sports Hub is proud to partner with 1st Alliance/Lions Jrs Volleyball Club, recognized as the #1 volleyball club in Illinois, to offer a fun and competitive youth volleyball league in Willowbrook. Designed for boys and girls in grades 1st–8th, this program emphasizes skill development first and then applies those skills through structured gameplay.
This youth volleyball league provides athletes with a strong foundation in volleyball fundamentals while helping them learn how to compete, communicate, and work as a team. With professional-led training and an age-appropriate league format, players gain confidence and game awareness in a supportive and development-focused environment.
Program Highlights
- Weekly Training and Gameplay: Each session includes 45 minutes of focused skill instruction followed by a 30-minute game where players apply what they’ve learned in live play.
- Who Can Participate: Open to all experience levels. Available to grades 2nd–8th during the fall session and grades 1st–8th during the winter session.
- Pro-Led Coaching Model: Practices are led by an experienced 1st Alliance/Lions Jrs Volleyball Club coach who mentors parent volunteer coaches, ensuring consistent instruction and meaningful player development throughout the season.
This program is an excellent option for families seeking a high-quality youth volleyball league in DuPage County that blends elite coaching, structured training, and real game experience.
At Sawmill Sports Hub, young athletes learn the game the right way while enjoying a positive, team-driven volleyball experience.
Program Details
Winter 1 Session League Information:
Boys & Girls 1st – 8th Grade
Cost: $360 + $30 one-time annual facility membership fee (includes program T-shirt). Parent Coaches $140.
Game Days: Fridays
1st – 4th Grades: 4:45 – 5:45 pm.
5th – 8th Grades 5:45 – 6:55 pm.
Format: Practice followed by gameplay.
Season Dates:
1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13(practice no game), 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
Overview
Youth Volleyball All-Skills Clinic Led by Illinois’ #1 Volleyball Club
Join the 1st Alliance/Lions Jrs Volleyball Club coaching staff for a weekly youth volleyball all-skills clinic designed to increase touches, confidence, and overall game understanding. Hosted at Sawmill Sports Hub, this clinic focuses on high-repetition training to help athletes improve core volleyball fundamentals in a structured and supportive environment.
This all-skills volleyball clinic covers passing, setting, attacking, serving, and overall gameplay, with each session emphasizing a specific skill while still reinforcing total athlete development. Classes conclude with competitive drills or gameplay to help players apply skills in live-action situations.
Program Highlights
- Weekly Clinic Format: 60-minute clinic-style training sessions focused on developing all volleyball skills through repetition, instruction, and game-based drills.
- Who Can Participate: Open to boys and girls in grades 4th–8th of all experience levels. Players do not need to be enrolled in the Friday league to participate.
- Elite Coaching Staff: Clinics are led by experienced 1st Alliance/Lions Jrs Volleyball Club coaches who emphasize proper technique, skill progression, and long-term player growth.
This clinic is an excellent option for families seeking high-quality youth volleyball training in Willowbrook and DuPage County, whether athletes are new to the sport or looking to sharpen their skills under the guidance of Illinois’ top volleyball club.
Program Details
All-Skills Winter Clinic
When: Mondays 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 (4:15-5:15pm) (Grades 4-8th)
Where: Sawmill Sports Hub in Willowbrook, IL
What: Weekday practices with our Lions Staff during the winter. Can be used IN ADDITION to the winter league or IN PLACE OF the winter league.
Cost: Sign Up for All 8 Sessions $200
Overview
Youth Volleyball Serving and Attacking Clinic Led by the Top Volleyball Club in Illinois
Due to popular demand, 1st Alliance/Lions Jrs Volleyball Club coaches host a weekly Youth Volleyball Serving and Attacking Clinic at Sawmill Sports Hub. This focused clinic helps athletes develop stronger, more consistent offensive skills through purposeful instruction and high-repetition training.
Clinic sessions emphasize proper arm swing mechanics, throwing fundamentals, and technique progression that directly translate into more effective volleyball serving and attacking. Each class concludes with competitive serving or attacking games that allow players to apply skills in game-like situations.
Offered weekly throughout the fall, this clinic is an excellent option for players looking to improve offensive confidence, power, and control while training in a supportive, development-focused environment.
Program Highlights
- Weekly Clinic Format: 55-minute clinic-style training sessions focused specifically on serving and attacking skill development.
- Who Can Participate: Open to boys and girls in grades 4th–8th, regardless of experience level.
- Elite Coaching Staff: Clinics are led by experienced 1st Alliance/Lions Jrs coaches who support player growth and long-term development in serving and attacking.
Program Details
LIONS WEEKLY SERVING & ATTACKING CLINICS:
January
WHERE: Sawmill Sports Hub (17W411 S Frontage Rd, Willowbrook)
TIME: 4:00pm-5:00pm (4-8th Graders)
DATES: Tuesdays (1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27)
WHAT: Serving & Attacking Skills
COST: $25/sessions
WHO: Players looking to improve their Serving/Attacking Skills heading into their Club & School Seasons. Open to boys and girls of all skill levels.
February
WHERE: Sawmill Sports Hub (17W411 S Frontage Rd, Willowbrook)
TIME: 4:00pm-5:00pm (4-8th Graders)
DATES: Tuesdays (2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24)
WHAT: Serving & Attacking Skills
COST: $25/sessions
WHO: Players looking to improve their Serving/Attacking Skills heading into their Club & School Seasons. Open to boys and girls of all skill levels.
Overview
Holiday Volleyball Camp Powered by 1st Alliance Volleyball Club
Serve, pass, spike, and continue developing your game during the holiday break at Sawmill Sports Hub. Our Holiday Volleyball Camp, led by the elite coaching staff of 1st Alliance Volleyball Club, provides youth athletes with high-level instruction in a fun, energetic, and supportive training environment.
Camp sessions focus on all major volleyball fundamentals, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, and defensive movement, while also helping players improve court awareness, confidence, and overall game understanding through purposeful drills and competitive play.
This camp is designed for athletes of all experience levels. Whether players are new to volleyball or preparing for an upcoming school or club season, 1st Alliance coaches deliver development-focused, fast-paced training that is tailored to each athlete’s individual skill level.
This holiday volleyball camp is a great opportunity for young athletes to stay active, sharpen their skills, and train with some of the top volleyball coaches in the area while enjoying high-quality programming at Sawmill Sports Hub.
Program Details
Holiday Camps 2026
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