Franklin Volleyball Club

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I. Leveled Clinics: January - August

Our clinics offer 3rd-8th graders of all levels a chance to learn the sport and improve their skills through drills and gameplay in a fun and supportive learning environment. We focus on fine-tuning the skills of beginners while challenging intermediate and advanced players. All clinics provide instruction on serving, passing, setting, and hitting at age-appropriate levels.

Reference: Understanding FVC Volleyball Levels

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II. Private Sessions with an FVC Coach: Year-RoundFranklin Volleyball Club Private Sessions

Private sessions for groups of 1 - 3 are customized to meet specific areas of focus and individual athletes' needs.
On-site video review and analysis can be included, as can high-quality repetition of targeted skills.

Cost: $130/hr for one session or $105/hr for three or more sessions.

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III. Mini-Club Program: September - October

Club TeamThe Franklin Volleyball Club Mini-Club program offers 4th—8th graders the opportunity to build their volleyball skills on competitive teams during the fall season. Launched in the fall of 2019 with seven players, the FVC Mini-Club now includes over 50 players across multiple competitive and practice teams.

Competition teams target intermediate and advanced players in grades 6 - 8. Teams practice twice weekly (typically Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons) for 90 minutes and compete 4 - 6 times during the season. Club Team

Practice teams target newer players in grades 4 - 7. Teams practice once a week (typically either Wednesday evening or Sunday afternoon) and compete 1 - 2 times during the season. Unfortunately, the mini-club program is usually unsuitable for beginner 8th-grade players.

The goal of the Mini-Club program is to provide players with high-quality coaching and skill development and prepare them for success at club tryouts. Approximately 80% of FVC Mini-Club players go on to play club, and the majority of our players play for SMASH or Lockdown. Our players have a strong record of success at the club and high school levels.

The 2024 Season:

  • Tryouts: August 26, 28, 29 (5-8pm range)
  • September 3 - October 30, 2024

Club Team


Franklin Volleyball Club Staff

Cathy Sanford, Club Director
Co-founder of Franklin Volleyball Club
FVC Mini-Club & Training Coach, 2019-2024
Franklin Recreation Volleyball Coach, 2018-2020
Mass Premier Middle School League Coach, 2015-2019

Eric Bonnet-Eymard
Co-founder of Franklin Volleyball Club
FVC Mini-Club & Training Coach, 2019-2024
Mass Premier Volleyball Club, USAV Club Assistant Coach U15 & U16
Franklin Recreation Volleyball Coach, 2018-2020
Mass Premier Middle School League Coach, 2015-2019
Played competitively for 23+ years
USAV Impact & SafeSport Certified

Megan Woodacre
Co-founder of Franklin Volleyball Club
FVC Mini-Club & Training Coach, 2019-2024
Mass Premier Middle School League Coach, 2019
Franklin Recreation Volleyball Coach, 2012-2018
Emerson College Assistant Coach, 2012
Western New England University Assistant Coach, 2011
Collegiate Volleyball Player at Colby-Sawyer College 2006-2010

Nicole Peixoto
FVC Mini-Club & Training Coach, 2023 - 2024
Coastal Volleyball Club, Youth Program Coordinator / Coach Trainer, 2023 - 2024
SMASH Volleyball Club, Coach, 2011 - 2023
Mount Ida College, Assistant Coach, 2015 - 2018
USAV Impact & SafeSport Certified
Massachusetts Division I State Champion, 2009
Collegiate Volleyball Player at Mount Ida College 2011 - 2014

Lauren McGrath
FVC Training Coach, 2024
Collegiate Volleyball Player at Endicott College, 2019 - 2023
2018 HockomockSports.com Player of the Year
2018 Massachusetts All-State Honors
Franklin High School Varsity Player, 2014 - 2018

Emily Bishop
FVC Mini Club Coach 2024
Mass Premier Coach, leagues, clinics and camps 2024
Metrowest Juniors Volleyball Club Head Coach 14u 2023-2024
Generations Volleyball Club, Assistant Coach Leagues and Clinics 2021-2024
Metrowest Juniors Volleyball Club, OH Player 2011
Tri-County RVT High School Volleyball, RS, MH, OH Player 2008-2012
Current Adult Player 10+ Years
USAV Impact & SafeSport Certified

Lincoln Abramaitys
FVC Mini Club Coach 2024
FVC Clinic Coach 2023 - 2024
North Attleboro High School Varsity Player, 2022-2023
SMASH Volleyball Club player- U15, U16, U17