Youth volleyball clinic brings in Colby College players as coaches

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Youth volleyball players were hitting the court in Waterville.

The Alfond Youth and Community Center (AYCC) were hosting one of their Spring indoor volleyball clinics.

The 6-week program got started in early April and has been running with support from the Colby College Women’s volleyball team.

Participants in the clinic got the opportunity to get hands on coaching from Colby’s players who made it to the Elite Eight last season.

The organizers say that their focus was on making volleyball more accessible for Maine youth.

“There’s not really many youth volleyball opportunities in Maine, other than the travel opportunities that take you far out of Maine and cost a lot,” said AYCC Assistant Athletics Director, Brannon Gilbert. “So two years ago, we were super excited to introduce Waterville Youth Volleyball and give kids an opportunity to experience the sport.“

Their Spring clinics may be wrapping up over the next couple of weeks, but the Fall Youth Volleyball program’s registration will be opening up over the summer.

For more details on the youth athletic programs AYCC has to offer you can check out their website.