About Us
The mission of Volleyball Collective Academy (VCA) is to provide top-tier coaching to volleyball players aiming to enhance their individual skills and excel at the highest competitive level with their team. While prioritizing the enhancement of both individual and team volleyball skills, we also emphasize instilling values such as hard work, discipline, commitment, sportsmanship, teamwork, a competitive spirit, and respect for oneself and others in our players. Additionally, as junior players, college players, adult players, and coaches, volleyball has gifted us with numerous incredible experiences. We aim to provide the same to every VCA player and to nuture a life-long passion for the game.
VCA diligently strives to extend this opportunity to a wide range of athletes, aiming to maintain affordability while also employing the most skilled coaching staff. We foster a family-centric environment, prioritizing family values within our teams and actively promoting family engagement.
VCA provides a comprehensive toolkit to assist our players in reaching their highest goals. In addition to our club teams, individual skills training, and small group clinics aimed at enhancing specific skills and physical conditioning, we also provide guidance and a range of resources to empower our players in realizing their dream of advancing to the next level in volleyball.
We offer two levels of training/competition:
- Elite Club Team- Participation in club-level area tournaments, players can anticipate participating in 2 two-hour practices each week, along with approximately two tournaments per month. Playing time will be determined based on factors such as effort, attitude, commitment, skill, ability.
- Rising Stars Team- Emerging-talent players can anticipate participating in 2 two-hour practices each week, focused on honing foundational volleyball skills, without participation in tournaments.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
To offer top-tier coaching that enables every player to thrive.
To create a positive experience where each player not only enjoys their volleyball journey, but also builds confidence in themselves. We aim to foster a winning and enjoyable mindset for a successful season.
To have FUN! We are dedicated to ensuring everyone has a great experience. Our focus is on cultivating a deeper passion for volleyball while prioritizing fun.
To promote sportsmanship and character. Our coaches exemplify strong leadership to instill these vital athletic qualities in all our players.
To enhance skill development. VCA’s coaches strive to guide our players and enhance both individual and team volleyball skills to the highest standard.
PLAYING TIME
Each athlete will be given the chance to participate in their designated practice sessions. Ensuring tournament playing time for every player is an important objective. Nevertheless, there may be occasions when our coaches prioritize specific players for optimal game performance.
PLAYER LEVEL COMMITMENT
We expect a dedicated commitment from our players to VCA. The progress of both individual players and the team hinges on this high level of dedication. Generally, the degree of improvement and playing time corresponds with the level of commitment.
TIME INVOLVEMENT
The club season is set to span approximately 6 months, from December to May. Typically, practices will be held twice a week, for 2 hours. Coaches may incorporate additional days or extend practice times based on the team’s needs and court availability. Club teams will participate in 1 to 2 tournaments per month, mostly taking place on either Saturday or Sunday. Some tournaments may last 2 days or more.
