CLUB BISON is a Junior Olympic Volleyball Program for girls in grades 5 - 12 located in Buffalo, Minnesota. Our season generally runs from December - April, with two practices/week and local competitions (within approximately 2 hours of Buffalo) on weekends.
OUR MISSION is to develop competitive volleyball skills in an inclusive, supportive, and confidence building environment.
WE VALUE equity and inclusion, welcome and honor cis-gender and transgender girls and non-binary players, and respectfully utilize names and pronouns as identified by the individual athlete. We are actively anti-racist and are committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces.
OUR PROGRAM provides both developmental and competitive Club volleyball opportunities. Tryouts and team placements are typically held in October/November and the Club season runs from approximately December through April. The season includes 2 practices/week, weekend play events, and skilled coaching in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our focus is on individual and team growth, developing and advancing competitive volleyball skills, and developing strong character, sportswomanship, and leadership skills both on and off the court. Outside of the Club season, we offer skills clinics, camps, private and small group lessons, and leadership workshops focused on advancing gender equity in sport.
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES
Sportswomanship
Commitment
Positive Attitude
Inclusion
Respect
Integrity
Teamwork
Personal Best
Confidence Building
MEET OUR BOARD
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Jill Castle
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Director
Athlete. Parent. Coach.
Jill has a lifelong love of sports, specifically in the development of young athletes and encouraging young people in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. As a former athlete, Jill encourages players to strive for and achieve their personal best and recognizes the potential and value of each player. Before coming to Club Bison, Jill coached four seasons with the Junior Bison volleyball program. Jill joined Club Bison in 2017 as a coach on the 12U traveling team and has continued to coach 12U to 18U club teams in addition to leading year-round skills clinics, camps, and lessons. Jill continues to grow her volleyball IQ through attending clinics, participating in high level programs, and being active in the greater volleyball community.
Her leadership style focuses on the development of strong skills, confidence, and athletic ability through seeing, championing, and developing the potential of individual athletes.
Jill manages the club budget, fundraising, court reservations, coaching clinics, practice plan development, and tournament registrations.
Jill is a Diversity and Inclusion Practitioner. She lives in Buffalo with her two children, Jackson and Kaia.
Board Member
Kristin Stevens
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Athlete. Parent. Advisor.
Kristin is a volleyball enthusiast and particularly enjoys watching Big 10 matches and college programs. She was introduced to the sport in college when she joined an intramural team, followed by many years playing in summer sand leagues. Kristin began her coaching career as a two-year volunteer coach for the Junior Bison program. In 2018, Kristin joined Club Bison as a board member and soon after, a coach, where she has led and assisted teams throughout the program as well as coaching at camps and clinics. Kristin has spent much time studying, attending coaching clinics, and gaining advanced knowledge to share with athletes and coaches. Kristin is also active in the Buffalo school programs, as a volunteer middle school coach and Secretary for the High School Booster Club.
Kristin challenges athletes to be the best they can be, not only as a player, but as young adults. Her love for the game and teaching its many life lessons is her true passion.
Kristin manages player registration, JVA and USAV registration, jersey orders, the apparel store, volunteer hours, and club emails and communication.
Kristin is a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. She lives in Buffalo, MN with her two daughters, Madisyn and Kennady.
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