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Coach: Girls 15 Black Head Coach: Boys 18 Black https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/952c31d5-4188-4383-a2c2-4f1dd0201dee/BRE+.jpg Coaches - Make it stand out Bre Moreland Assistant Club Director bre@949vb.com Head Coach: Girls 16 Black 949 General Manager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/a34259da-9d3b-477c-bd0b-f44b348be46c/MACY.jpg Coaches - Make it stand out Macy Jerger Assistant Club Director macy@949vb.com Head Coach: Girls 16 Black 949 General Manager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/5ee92135-026a-4efb-a95d-27bf177ce3c1/DSC03956.jpg Coaches - Make it stand out Sinan Tanik Head Coach: Girls 15 Black Head Coach: Boys 16 Black https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/d617422a-774a-40dc-9f24-0bffa9b98105/MYLES.jpg Coaches - Make it stand out Myles Muagututia Head Coach: Boys 13 Black Asst. 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After graduating from Dana Hills, she continued her student-athlete career at Weber State University, where she played Division 1 Women’s Volleyball for all four years. Throughout Riley’s indoor volleyball career, she has played Outside Hitter and Right Side Hitter. Riley graduated from Weber State in 2023 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Family Studies and a minor in Child Development. After college, Riley moved back home to Dana Point where she is now a teacher and volleyball coach, giving back to her local community. She recently coached over at Laguna Beach High School as the JV Coach during their 2023 season. Why Riley enjoys coaching - “Watching the players learn to compete as well as grow in their knowledge of the sport and their love for the sport.” https://949vb.com/justin-deblasio daily 0.75 2026-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/daa5783d-ffff-4e18-9eb8-b628d10b8105/77fe93fb-69a7-457e-b1cf-f12f9f1036cd.png Justin DeBlasio - Justin DeBlasio Head Club Director Justin is our Club Director here at 949 and has coached many of our successful teams over the years. He is currently the head coach of San Clemente High school Boys Volleyball and in his 2nd season (2024) the Tritons were CIF runner up and a top 5 ranking in the state of California. From 2012-2022, Coach Deblasio was Head Coach of Santa Margarita High School Boys Program. Coach Deblasio won the Trinity league in 2014 and made CIF playoffs 9 out of the 10 years as head coach of the Eagles. Justin was a four-year Varsity starter for Coach Eddie Rapp at Santa Margarita HS from ’93-‘97 leading his team to a CIF Championship in 1997. In 1995 Justin earned 2nd team all-league honors as a sophomore. As a junior he was named Sea View league MVP in 1996 and 1st team all CIF. And his senior year he was named 1st team all League and 1st all CIF. Justin played Club Volleyball for 5 years and earned 2 bronze medals (’93 & ‘94) and a silver medal (’95). Justin was named to the Junior Olympic all tournament team twice (93 & 95). Justin played at the University of the Pacific his freshman year where he earned a starting position half way through the season. His sophomore year he transferred and played at the University of Arizona where he studied Graphic Design and played on the 1999 NIRSA National Championship team. Coaching Accomplishments: 2005 14’s Boy’s Junior Olympics Open –Gold Medal – Head coach 2006 16’s Boys Junior Olympic Open – Bronze Medal – Head coach 2007 17’s Boy’s Junior Olympic Open –Silver Medal – Head coach 2009 2007 18’s Boy’s Junior Olympics Open – Gold Medal – Head Coach 2017 17’s Boy’s Junior Olympics Open – Gold Medal – Asst. Coach 2019 18’s Boy’s Junior Olympics Open – Bronze Medal – Head Coach 2021 13’s Boy’s Junior Olympics Open – Silver Medal – Head Coach 2022 16’s Boy’s AAU National Championships – Bronze Medal – Head Coach Club Director Accomplishments: 2012 14U BJNC – Bronze Medal 2012 17U BJNC – Bronze Medal 2013 18U BJNC – Gold Medal 2014 16U BJNC – Gold Medal 2015 15U BJNC – Gold Medal 2015 17U BJNC – Bronze Medal 2016 16U BJNC – Gold Medal 2017 14U BJNC – Gold Medal 2017 15U BJNC – Bronze Medal 2017 17U BJNC – Gold Medal 2017 18U BJNC – Silver Medal 2018 18U BJNC – Gold Medal 2018 16U BJNC – Bronze Medal 2018 15U BJNC – Bronze Medal 2018 13U BJNC – Gold Medal 2018 12U BJNC – Bronze Medal 2019 14U BJNC – Bronze Medal 2019 17U BJNC – Bronze Medal https://949vb.com/bre-moreland daily 0.75 2024-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/3fba519f-2c56-4028-9576-9298a4c48083/BRE+.jpg Bre Moreland - Bre Moreland Assistant Club Director Bre Moreland is one of our Assistant Club Directors and has coached numerous elite teams at 949. She began coaching with 949 Volleyball Club in 2015 and immediately made a major impact on both the Girl’s and Boy’s programs. She has been a part of many of our highly competitive and successful teams at 949 over the years. Bre is also the Assistant Varsity Beach Volleyball Coach at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. The Eagles are currently ranked 2nd in Trinity League and 5th overall in the CIF Southern Section. Bre brings a vast variety of experience to our club with her background as both a college athlete and a professional athlete. In 2010, she walked on as an Outside Hitter to play D1 Indoor volleyball at Cal State Fullerton. Very quickly she made an impact on their program, helping the Titans win a conference title in 2010. Her efforts would then earn a full scholarship for the remaining 3 years as a Titan. She earned Fullerton MVP in 2013, Big West Honorable Mention 2013 and 2014, the Fullerton Sportsmanship Award in 2014, and was Big West All Academic team 2012-2014. She graduated with a BA in Communications and minor in Psychology. Bre was fortunate enough to earn another full scholarship for her 5th year of eligibility to compete on the beach at San Jose State University. She would go on to join the USA Beach Volleyball program in 2016. Bre is also a former Professional Beach Volleyball Player, competing on the AVP Tour from 2015 - 2020. She was consistently breaking through into the main draw and getting the opportunity to compete against the top professional beach volleyball players here in the United States. A local to our 949 community, Bre grew up in Mission Viejo and attended Capo Valley High School where she played both basketball and volleyball. She is also a Firefighter for the San Diego Fire Rescue Department. Coaching Accomplishments: Boys 17’s 5th Place Junior Nationals 2016 Boys 15’s Gold Medal SCVA Holiday Classic 2017 Boys 15’s Gold Medal SCVA Invitational 2018 Boys 18’s Gold Medal SCVA Holiday Classic 2019 Boys 18’s Bronze Medal Junior Nationals 2019 Boys 18’s Bronze Medal SCVA Invitational 2020 Girls 13’s Gold Medal Volleyball Festival 2018 Girls 14’s Gold Medal SCVA Red Rock Wave 2019 Why Bre enjoys coaching - “ Sports have had such a major impact on my life and has ultimately made me into the person I am today. I want to give back to those coming up in the world of sports today and instill confidence in young athletes. To teach them to have a sense of grit, and to work hard when things get tough.” https://949vb.com/macy-jerger daily 0.75 2024-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/a04bd256-f100-44e7-9bab-4fe1425d9468/MACY.jpg Macy Jerger - Macy Jerger Assistant Club Director Macy Jerger, current AVP professional athlete and head coach of the beach volleyball program at Santa Margarita Catholic High School, is one of the Assistant Club Director at 949 Volleyball Club. Macy is entering her sixth year at 949 Volleyball Club and has coached multiple top teams, from U13-U17, over the years. Coach Jerger has been coaching at Santa Margarita Catholic High School for five years now where she has made a huge impact on the beach and indoor volleyball programs. She coached on the boy’s indoor volleyball team where she was the JV head coach and assistant varsity coach for two seasons (2019-2021). She also coached on the girl’s indoor volleyball side where she was the frosh head coach and varsity assistant coach (2020-2022). In 2021, she became the head coach of the first ever girls beach volleyball program at SMCHS. Coach Jerger’s girls beach program is ranked 2nd in Trinity League and 5th overall in the CIF Southern Section. In 2022, she started the boys beach program at SMCHS where they are ranked 5th overall in Southern California. Macy played D1 collegiate beach volleyball for Florida State University (2015-2019) where she earned a spot in the starting line-up her freshmen year and remained a starter until she graduated. During her career at FSU she was a two-time NCAA National Champion Runner-Up (2016,2018), four-time Conference Champion (2016-2019), and All-Conference Student-Athlete of the year three years in a row (2017-2019). Before college, Jerger was a four-year varsity letterman for indoor volleyball at her high school, Fort Myers High School, where she led her team to the State Championship finals in Florida. She was also named AVCA High School All-American (2015) for beach volleyball. Today, Coach Jerger is a consistent main draw athlete on the AVP tour. She has a 1st place finish at the Virginia Beach AVP Tour Series event (2023), a 9th place finish at the Chicago AVP Gold Series event (2023), and a 9th place finish at the Hermosa AVP Pro Series event (2023). Coach Jerger fell in love with coaching her first season at 949. She loves passing on her knowledge of the game to the younger generation and helping young athletes grow into independent, respectful adults. Macy enjoys setting goals with her athletes and supporting them along their road to success on and off the court. https://949vb.com/myles-muagututia daily 0.75 2024-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/f7abf490-19f3-4b79-ba18-66e6a599f7b3/MYLES.jpg Myles Muagututia - Myles Muagututia Myles is currently the head coach of boys 13 black and has been involved with many of our elite teams over the last 10 years at 949. From Oceanside, California, he excelled as both a volleyball outside hitter and football safety at Stanford. After graduating from Stanford, Myles moved back down to Orange County where he began to compete professionally on the AVP Tour. Now, Myles leads the Women’s Beach Volleyball Program at Irvine Valley College and serves as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach here at 949. With a passion for excellence, Myles inspires and empowers athletes to reach new heights. https://949vb.com/inutirarah-muagututia daily 0.75 2024-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/f7abf490-19f3-4b79-ba18-66e6a599f7b3/MYLES.jpg Inutirarah Muagututia - Myles Muagututia Myles is currently the head coach of boys 13 black and has been involved with many of our elite teams over the last 10 years at 949. From Oceanside, California, he excelled as both a volleyball outside hitter and football safety at Stanford. After graduating from Stanford, Myles moved back down to Orange County where he began to compete professionally on the AVP Tour. Now, Myles leads the Women’s Beach Volleyball Program at Irvine Valley College and serves as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach here at 949. With a passion for excellence, Myles inspires and empowers athletes to reach new heights. https://949vb.com/cary-wallin daily 0.75 2024-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/cc23367a-4f23-49cf-b911-8fa06281213c/KARY.jpg Cary Wallin - Cary Wallin Cary Wallin is a highly accomplished volleyball player and coach known for her commitment to mentoring young athletes, helping them develop both their skills and character. Originally from Arroyo Grande, Cary was named the 1990 USA Today Player of the Year in HS, and went on play volleyball at Stanford University. Cary was a two-time AVCA National Player of the Year and helped lead the Cardinals to two NCAA Championships in 1992 and 1994. Her versatility on the court, excelling both as a setter and an opposite hitter, led to her being inducted into the Stanford Hall of Fame in 2006. After college, Cary competed on the US Women’s National Team and in AVP and FIVB events. Since becoming Coach Cary in 2011, she has helped teams win bronze, silver and gold medals at nationals. She appreciates the opportunity to give back to the sport she loves and ensure players she has the privilege of coaching continue to love the sport. https://949vb.com/scott-simpson daily 0.75 2024-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/5984ed64-2dc6-4baf-b89d-79950240a526/SCOTT.jpg Scott Simpson - Scott Simpson Originally from San Clemente, Scott played volleyball at San Clemente High School. After high school, Scott attended UC Santa Barbara where he earned a degree in History. He is currently teaching AP Microeconomics at Beckman High School. From 2005-2009, Scott was the Head Coach at Foothill High School. During his time there, he led the program to two SeaView League Championships. He now coaches locally, at Dana Hills High School, where he is the Varsity Assistant. Why Scott loves to coach: “Seeing the degree of improvement and development by players is one of the things I enjoy most about coaching. I also love to compete.” https://949vb.com/riccardo-hernandez daily 0.75 2024-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/6a753216-6f6a-41c2-88fa-64cb9824cfa5/RICK.jpg Riccardo Hernandez - Riccardo Hernandez Rick grew up in the San Fernando Valley and played at Santa Monica City college. He was an outside hitter and defensive specialist. Prior to coaching here at 949, Rick coached club at the Pacific Palisades for 13 years where he was a part of many successful teams. Most notable, he won a Gold Medal (17's) and Bronze Medal (18's) there in the open division. At 949, Rick has won a Bronze Medal (17's) in the boys open division. Over the course of his coaching career, Rick has helped with USA volleyball and coached the SCVA high performance team in Europe. https://949vb.com/dru-gerhard daily 0.75 2024-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/70b7dbf9-a96c-4852-a04e-03ea48de4bb4/DRU.jpg Dru Gerhard - Dru Gerhard Coach Dru is a local San Clemente native where he graduated and played volleyball. He was awarded Division One All-League for San Clemente and was also a Poseidon Award Finalist for Boys Athletics. Dru has been an avid beach volleyball player for over 30 years where over the course of his career held a AAA rating, competed on the EVP Professional Tour and the AVP qualifying tour. Dru is involved in our local volleyball community serving as a coach at both Mission Viejo High School and Saint Margaret’s Episcopal School. Dru obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Long Beach State University and went on to achieve his Teaching Credential/Master’s Degree at National University. He has happily worked as a Physical Education teacher in the Capistrano Unified School District for the last 18 years. https://949vb.com/kimmy-gratton daily 0.75 2024-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/7ba1d53a-645f-43aa-b5f1-eb4304ca68e9/KIMMY.jpg Kimmy Gratton - Kimmy Gratton Coach Kimmy is from Laguna Niguel, where she played at Aliso Niguel HS and Laguna Beach Volleyball Club. Kimmy was the setter on Aliso's first school CIF appearance in 1996. On her club team for Laguna Beach Volleyball Club, she was a middle blocker where they were ranked the #2 16’s team in the nation in 1996. Kimmy went on to play collegiately at Baylor University 1997-2002. She redshirted her freshman year and then was a starting defensive specialist for 4 years (sadly, libero was added the year after she left). During her time at Baylor, they went to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history in 1999 and again in 2001. Kimmy earned a BA majoring in professional writing and public relations. Later, Kimmy earned her MS in education at University of Memphis in 2005, specializing in sport & leisure commerce. Kimmy has been coaching for many years and brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to the game. Besides coaching for us here at 949, Kimmy is a current coach for Dana Hills High School. In the past, she was the Memphis Jrs 17-1 and 14-1 coach. She also was the USYVL site director for 6 seasons. Why Kimmy loves to coach: “As a (former) college athlete, the daughter of a (former) professional athlete and the mom of two young athletes, I understand just how much a coach can affect a player's life, good or bad. It's personally important to me to guide young women on how to be self-confident and a good teammate, a tough competitor and a classy opponent, to experiment and embrace mistakes, to work hard and have fun while doing it.” https://949vb.com/noah-keelin daily 0.75 2024-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/4869ee37-274e-45e3-b3c3-755d1720e5ad/NOAH.jpg Noah Keelin - Noah Keelin This is Noah’s second year with 949 and he has already made a major impact in our program coaching on both the Girl’s and Boy’s sides. Outside of coaching club volleyball, Noah is also the Head Coach for the Boys Frosh team at San Clemente High School where he led the boys to a 2nd place finish in league. Coach Noah, 949 and San Clemente Alumni, was a starting outside hitter all 4 years on Varsity. He was very successful during his club volleyball seasons, finishing on the podium almost every year at Junior Nationals. His accomplishments as a player include a Gold Medal in 2017 and three Bronze Medals in 2016, 2018 and 2019. Noah was also selected to compete as a member of Team USA on the U19 team during his high school years. He attended USC where he was an outside hitter for the men’s volleyball team his freshman year. His favorite part about coaching is: “I love getting to spread the love of the game.” https://949vb.com/ross-carson daily 0.75 2024-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/3b0a282f-cf9f-4f08-b076-8a6372de4d4d/Ross+Carson.JPG Ross Carson - Ross Carson Ross brings with him over 30 years of coaching experience to our program. Over the years, he has been a coach for East Valley Jrs. (AZ), South Bay VBC, SCVC, along with multiple college camps like Arizona State University, University of New Mexico, Texas Tech University and the University of Minnesota. Ross attended Arizona State University where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology while also competing on the Men’s Volleyball Team. After his college career, Ross continued to play in AVP qualifiers, CBVA and US OPEN (Open Division and Age Divisions.) He went on to receive his Teaching Credential at Cal State Dominguez Hills and his Masters Degree from Concordia University in Athletic Administration & Coaching. Ross has been teaching Middle School PE for the last 27 years. Married to Nicole Carson (20 years) and they have a Son Ty who played at 949 13U-18U. Ty currently plays with the Long Beach State Men's Program. Their daughter Bree currently plays club volleyball and has goals to play collegiately like her big brother. https://949vb.com/socal-cup-tournament-schedule daily 0.75 2024-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/62fcf305-0e5e-4790-87ba-f13865be1138/Screenshot+2024-09-09+at+1.26.32+PM.jpg SoCal Cup Tournament Schedule - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://949vb.com/sinan-tanik daily 0.75 2024-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/cd8865ef-89d7-4c58-9a18-be59c385ecdb/DSC03956.jpg Sinan Tanik - Sinan Tanik Coach Sinan Tanik, Head Coach of our top boys’ and girls’ 949 teams, demonstrates a wealth of experience and expertise across various facets of volleyball. With an illustrious professional career spanning 18 years in Europe, he has left an indelible mark on the sport. As a former captain of the Turkish National team for 11 years, Coach Tanik's leadership qualities have been honed through numerous national and international championships and accolades. His tenure as a professional player extends beyond Turkey, as he has served as captain for teams in Poland, Greece, UAE, Spain, and Turkey, showcasing his adaptability to diverse cultures and playing conditions. Notably, he has contributed significantly to the success of Galatasaray, one of Turkey's premier sports clubs, where he held the positions of Men's Volleyball Sportive Director and Team Manager. Coach Tanik's influence extends to the international stage, having served as the Director and Manager of the Turkish Men's Senior National Team. Additionally, he has demonstrated his coaching prowess as the Head Coach of Poland Plus Liga team Effector Kielce and Pierwsze Liga team AZS Czestochowa before transitioning to the United States. In his two years at Concordia University Irvine, Coach Tanik made substantial contributions as an Assistant Coach of Men's Volleyball, progressively assuming roles as Recruiting Coordinator and eventually Interim Head Coach. Currently, he imparts his knowledge and expertise as an educator, teaching Economics, Intro to Business, and Intro to Law at Santa Margarita Catholic High School, alongside teaching Sports Psychology and Functional Movement at Stanton University as an Adjunct Professor. In addition to his scholastic pursuits, Coach Tanik serves as the Head Coach of the Laguna Beach HS girls’ volleyball program and Head Coach of the Santa Margarita HS boy’s volleyball program, further exemplifying his dedication to nurturing young talent. Coach Tanik's academic credentials complement his on-court achievements, with master’s degrees in coaching and exercise sciences (MSCE) and coaching and athletic administration (MCAA) from Concordia University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Anadolu University in Turkey, underscoring his commitment to holistic development. Furthermore, Coach Tanik possesses esteemed coaching certifications, including a 4th level Turkish Volleyball Federation Coaching diploma, FIVB Level 2 certification, and USAV CAP II certificates, indicative of his continuous pursuit of excellence and professional growth in the field of volleyball coaching. https://949vb.com/andrew-mcsweeney daily 0.75 2024-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/0b8e60f9-54bd-4101-8b72-3b53923f7d9b/DSC03896.jpg Andrew McSweeney - Andrew McSweeney Coach Andrew is a 949 Alumni, where during his time as an Outside Hitter with us, he brought home four gold medals - all of which were accomplished four years in a row. Throughout his club years, he played Middle, Setter and finally settled on Outside Hitter where he found his true calling. Originally from Mission Viejo, Andrew went to Capo Valley HS and after he graduated, attended UCSB to play D1 Men’s Volleyball. At UCSB he was a two time Dean’s honor roll and in 2019 was the Victoria Beach 2-man Champion. Now that he is back home, Andrew is working as a Substitute teacher, coaching, and of course still playing beach at Vic and surfing Sano. https://949vb.com/andy-otto daily 0.75 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/1c5f2e5c-f35b-4643-ba1a-a1f19078c069/DSC03933.jpg Andy Otto - Andy Otto Coach Otto utilizes over 35 years of coaching experience, 20 years of teaching and 18 years of parenting to shape the teams he works with. Coach Otto has coached club teams at every level, from middle school to high school boys and girls teams, and as an undergraduate assistant while attending Oregon State University. His sons Drew and Dylan love the community of 949 and are proud to say they are part of this great club. https://949vb.com/katie-lubbers daily 0.75 2024-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/34596bdb-366c-45e0-8b37-22b5d07cc5b1/Katie_949.jpg Katie Lubbers - Katie Lubbers Coach Katie was introduced to volleyball when she was in 6th grade, and has been playing ever since. She grew up in Laguna Beach, CA, where she played for Laguna Beach HS and four years at Orange County Volleyball Club under Charlie Brand, as a starting outside hitter. Katie was named the MVP Varsity player her junior year of HS. She went on to play as a back row and serving specialist at the University of Colorado at Boulder, a D1 college, where she earned a B.S. in Business Administration. Katie started coaching with her high school volleyball coach during the summers of her college years. She has been coaching in Laguna Beach since 2020, and has been the Club Lite Head Coach with 949 Volleyball since 2023. Katie’s coaching philosophy is to train skills the proper way, with an emphasis in learning in a fun yet competitive environment. She believes that teaching the “why” behind all the skills will lead to smarter, more confident players. Katie wants her players to learn positive life skills on and off the court, and loves being able to teach lessons that players can carry with them to help deal with the pressures of competition. https://949vb.com/core4 daily 0.75 2025-05-29 https://949vb.com/2025campschedule daily 0.75 2025-04-03 https://949vb.com/boys-pre-tryout-clincs-2025 daily 0.75 2025-05-29 https://949vb.com/volley-tots daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Volley Tots (1st-5th grade) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Volley Tots (1st-5th grade) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Volley Tots (1st-5th grade) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/31e05708-5579-446e-a514-762e9e8f820c/DSC00430.png Volley Tots (1st-5th grade) Welcome to 949 Volleyball Club! We are excited to bring an opportunity for the young ones, 1st-5th graders, in our area to get some experience and introduction to the game of volleyball. Whether your little one has watched some volleyball or never seen a volleyball before; this is the best place to start! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/ad19578f-56a1-4be0-94f6-0d19a538bb1f/_DSC8664.png Volley Tots (1st-5th grade) - No volleyball experience required. This is a chance to receive age appropriate training and instruction while still keeping it fun and entertaining! This program is for boys and girls, 1st-5th graders. Cost : $35/Single Session or $130/month(4 sessions) https://949vb.com/juniorspikers daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Junior Spikers (6th-8th grade) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Junior Spikers (6th-8th grade) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Junior Spikers (6th-8th grade) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/033fc321-e199-43d9-92b8-bad10796171f/DSC00254.png Junior Spikers (6th-8th grade) - No volleyball experience required. This is a chance to receive age appropriate training and instruction while still keeping it fun and entertaining! This program is for beginner boys and girls, 6th-8th graders. Cost : $35/Single Session or $130/month(4 sessions) https://949vb.com/girlsmakeuptryouts daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/c1081d3b-b308-4ef0-9c35-387cba34582d/Screenshot+2025-07-21+at+2.47.57%E2%80%AFPM.png 2025 Girls 11U-16U Make-Up Tryouts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://949vb.com/clublite daily 0.75 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Club Lite (4th-6th grade) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Club Lite (4th-6th grade) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Club Lite (4th-6th grade) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ed62d048d5c57ba70368d4/033fc321-e199-43d9-92b8-bad10796171f/DSC00254.png Club Lite (4th-6th grade) - Some volleyball experience is required. This is a chance to receive age appropriate training and instruction while still keeping it fun and entertaining! This program is for beginner/intermediate girls, 4th-6th graders. https://949vb.com/store daily 0.75 2024-05-02