FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY

Strong Habits, Strong Futures

A CO-ED PROGRAM FOR ATHLETES 8-12 YEARS OF AGE

Starting August 2025, our 12 and under program will be completely reimagined under the Foundations Academy. This isn’t just a new name—it’s a complete shift in format, philosophy, and opportunity.

Key Details

Who: Athletes, male and female, born between June 2018 and July 2013
When: August 2025 – July 2026
Where: CJAC – 99-056 Koaha Way, Aiea, HI 96701

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT?

No Tryouts – Open Enrollment Begins Now

Athletes can sign up directly—no tryouts required.

Evaluations & Grouping

All athletes begin training together in August.
Evaluations will take place during the first month or two.
A cadre of coaches will independently evaluate and rank athletes. These rankings will be averaged and used to determine training groups and team placements.

Holistic Athlete Development

Volleyball fundamentals and skill-specific development
Speed and quickness development
Weight room education (safety, etiquette, movement mechanics)

Practice Schedule

Aug–Oct: 3 practices/week
Nov–July: 2 practices/week
Final practice days/times announced in July

Competition Format

Top-tier groups: Compete in the AAU Hawaii Club Championship Series
- January - April/May
Developmental groups: In-house scrimmages and/or single-day tournaments
- January - Aprl/May

Optional Japan Trip – June 2026

Select higher-level groups/teams will be invited to train, compete, and experience culture in Japan for 7–10 days. Parents welcome. Estimated cost: $2,500–$3,000 per person + airfare.

Program Cost

$500 Ka Ulukoa Membership Fee (refundable until Aug. 15, 2025; due at signup)
$295/month from August 1 – July 1 (12 payments total; all non-refundable)
Uniforms included, tournament fees excluded

Why It Matters

This program is not about building the best team or chasing medals. It’s about building better athletes—athletes with discipline, confidence, and the physical and mental tools to succeed in future seasons. Individual development is prioritized over team success. Parents, it's critical to understand that this is about delayed gratification.

The Foundations Academy is the most deliberate, thoughtful, and developmentally appropriate program we’ve ever offered for younger athletes.

And it’s just the beginning.

If you have a younger athlete or know a family that may benefit from this kind of approach, please share this with them. We’re proud of what we’re building—and we’d love for you to be part of it.

ENROLL NOWNo Tryouts Required

YOUTH ACADEMY

Every Skill, Every Athlete

For athletes ages 13–14, this academy refines technical skills and introduces team systems. AI-powered video analysis and a summer training experience in Japan provide both cultural and strategic enrichment.

Positional identification begins (e.g., setters)
Tactical system training and team dynamics
Exclusive Japan training experience
No national tournaments (training-focused)

JUNIOR ACADEMY

Defined Roles, Defined Success

Designed with ages 15-16 in mind, Junior Academy focuses on positional specialization and advanced athletic preparation through our strength and plyo training. They compete in qualifiers and national championships and recruiting support begins through SportsRecruits.

Position-specific skill development
Advanced physical training
BallTime performance analysis
College recruiting support with SportsRecruits

COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY

Strong Leaders, Strong Futures

For 17 - 18-year-olds, this is the final stage before college. Athletes lead practices, analyzing game film, and taking ownership of their development to prepare for the next level. Training is guided by both coaches and athlete-driven leadership.

Athlete-led practices and strategic planning
Advanced game-film study
Continued college recruiting support
Life readiness and college transition skills

ACADEMY ROLLOUT PLAN: 2024 - 2031

Season Milestone

2024–2025 Launch of 12U non-travel

2025–2026 12U Non-Travel becomes Foundations Academy

2026–2027 Youth Academy for 13U and 14U launches

2027–2028 Junior Academy (age 15) begins

2028–2029 Junior Academy adds age 16

2029–2030 Launch of College Prep Academy (age 17)

2030–2031 College Prep adds age 18

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