VISION:

Established in 1988 as “Club Tonka”, Armour Volleyball exists to train volleyball players to execute fundamentals of life and sport to their individual maximum potential. In doing so we will create and sustain an elite volleyball program where girls can find truth and purpose in their lives by learning the value of and experiencing the joy that comes from competing with character and never settling for anything less than personal excellence.

WHY ARMOUR VOLLEYBALL?

There has been growing concern that we only serve a certain geographic area of the Twin Cities (Minnetonka). In addition, with the club’s change in leadership, it’s time for a fresh start and a new look. Armour Volleyball is a strong name that ties together excellence, teamwork, and discipline and is a name our players can be proud of!

HOW DO THOSE ASSOCIATED WITH ARMOUR VOLLEYBALL CONDUCT THEMSELVES?

All associated with Armour Volleyball (players, coaches, parents, and fans) realize what an honor it is to be involved in club volleyball. They look at their involvement in the club as a privilege that they never want to dishonor. They realize that sports provide a time when they get to interact with people they do not see on a regular basis, and they come to cherish this time. Players know that this is a time when they can learn from each other, as well as from the coach, and the coach sees how much can be learned from the players. Players look forward to playing challenging opponents because they push them to perform to their highest potential.

WHAT ROLES DO THE COACHES AT ARMOUR VOLLEYBALL PLAY?

Coaches realize that what they are teaching their players carries far beyond the court into the classroom, the home, and even into future jobs. Coaches have their team, as well as individual players, focus on their effort and personal improvement, rather than simply on the results of the game. They help players recognize that mistakes are an inevitable and imperative part of the process and that a key to success is being able to respond to mistakes with renewed determination. This way, players gain a sense of control over their own development and confidence in their ability to succeed, in life as well as in volleyball.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO REALIZE THE ARMOUR VOLLEYBALL VISION?

When a game is on the line, can we really live up to the Armour Volleyball vision? Can we really expect coaches, players, fans, and parents to uphold this positive culture if it might result in losing the game? The answer has to be, "Yes!" All involved must realize that winning cannot be the only goal. Maintaining a positive culture where positive character traits are developed in our players must come first. When the game is on the line, it can take a high level of moral courage to keep our focus on what is really important, but if we can do that, we will teach our youth an invaluable lesson. We must believe that maintaining this positive culture is so vital that we are willing to stand up to others that are putting it in danger. Our vision at Armour Volleyball stretches far beyond winning a specific game to making a lasting impact on the lives of our players.