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 2nd–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 Winter session and grades 2nd–8th during the Spring 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
Volleyball League Information:
Spring Session
Boys & Girls 2nd – 8th Grade
Cost: $180 + $30 one-time annual facility membership fee (includes program T-shirt). Parent Coaches $140.
Game Days: Fridays
2nd – 4th Grades: 5:00 – 6:00 pm. (NO CATCHING, Play 4v4)
5th – 6th Grades: 6:00 – 7:00 pm. (Play 6v6)
7th – 8th Grades: 7:00 – 8:00 pm. (Play 6v6)
Season Dates:
5/15, OFF 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26
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(Winter 2 Session) and grades 5th-8th(Spring Session) 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 Clinic:
Monday Spring Session
When: Mondays 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18
Time & Grades: (4:15-5:15pm) (Grades 4th-8th)
What: An all-skills volleyball clinic open to boys and girls 4th-8th grade. Focus will be serving, passing, setting and attacking. Game play will happen each session
Cost: Sign Up for All 6 Sessions: $126
Friday Spring Session
When: Fridays 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8
Time & Grades: (5:00-6:00pm) (Grades 5-8th)
What: An all-skills volleyball clinic open to boys and girls 5-8th grade. Focus will be serving, passing, setting and attacking. Game play will happen each session
Cost: $100
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:
May
WHERE: Sawmill Sports Hub (17W411 S Frontage Rd, Willowbrook)
TIME: 4:00pm-5:00pm (4th-8th Graders)
DATES: Tuesdays (5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26)
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
Serve, pass, spike, and elevate your game at the Summer Volleyball Camp at Sawmill Sports Hub. This sport-specific volleyball camp offers high-level instruction in a fun, energetic, and supportive environment designed to help athletes build confidence and improve performance.
Players focus on all major volleyball fundamentals, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, and defensive movement, while also developing court awareness and game-ready skills through structured drills and competitive play.
Open to athletes of all experience levels, our youth volleyball camp is ideal for beginners and players preparing for their school or club season. Training is led by expert coaches and our development-focused, fast-paced, and tailored to each athlete’s skill level.
Give your athlete the opportunity to stay active, sharpen their skills, and train with top volleyball coaches this summer at Sawmill Sports Hub.
Program Details
Volleyball Camp Information:
Week 1
Boys & Girls (Ages 6-14)
Cost: $295
Date: June 22 – 26
Time: 9am – 12pm
Week 2
Boys & Girls (Ages 6-14)
Cost: $295
Date: July 20 – 24
Time: 9am – 12pm
Afternoon Summer Camp Sign-Up Now Open!
After spiking and serving at our Volleyball Camp, your kids can roll right into even more fun at our Afternoon Activities Camp!
- Runs from 12 PM to 4 PM
- Activities include arts & crafts, games, and more.
- Same location – easy transition from volleyball camp.
- Perfect for busy families and full-day fun for the kids!
To add Afternoon Activities Camp, go back into registration tab in dash account & find registration under Summer Camp.