Welcome to the Virginia Beach Volleyball Academy!
Founded in 2006, we provide serious athletes with a competitive indoor volleyball experience. Our goal is to train players to compete at the National, and eventually the collegiate level, in an environment emphasizing responsibility, sportsmanship and teamwork. We have built an effective and winning program since our opening, sending teams to USA Junior Nationals and helping our seniors earn scholarships to play in college.
So check us out! We'd love to have you as a part of our VBVBA family.
News
Dateline: Friday, July 3
Congratulations to 12N Beach Thunder for outstanding play in Miami at the USAV Junior National Championships, finishing 39th out of 48 teams. More details can be found at their website.
On a less fun note, final charges for the 12N team have been posted on its team page.
Dateline: Monday, June 29
Each team's final payments (with the exception of 12N, who are playing in Miami this weekend) have been posted on the Team pages. Each player should be getting a final Statement shortly. Please forward questions and/or concerns to billing.
Dateline: Sunday, June 13
Congrats to 18N Vibe for their great job at the ASICs Championships in Chicago (unfortunately cut short in the Silver Medal round due to late play)!
Dateline: Monday, June 8
VBVBA is proud to announce Mizuno, Molten and Schelde as official sponsors for the 2010 Club Season. VBVBA has proven to be a leader in high caliber volleyball training and has now partnered ourselves with some of the industry leaders in volleyball equipment and apparel. Not only will our members benefit from the high level of training provided, but will also use the highest level of equipment/apparel in the industry.
Dateline: Tuesday, June 2
Norfolk State University is sponsoring a Junior Girls (13 and up) Beach Volleyball Camp from June 22 - 25. Also from NSU is a summer Volleyball camp from June 22 - 25 and a Hitter's and Setter's clinic on June 26th. Please see the linked flyers for more details.
Dateline: Tuesday, May 26
Congratulations to the following teams for excellent work in tournament over the Memorial Day weekend:
East Coast Championships in Pittsburgh, PA
12N: 1st place overall
15N: 1st in Silver (7th overall)
16N: 2nd in Silver (8th overall)
18N: 3rd place overall
South Atlantic Championships in Richmond, VA
13N: 5th overall in 14s
14N: 3rd overall
15R: 8th overall
Excellent job and a great finish to the season!
Dateline: Friday, May 15
Additional Spring and Summer Clinics have been announced!
Congratulations to the following VBVBA players who tried out and were selected for the USA Volleyball HP training program:
Drew Boser-Hendricks, Tommie Jo David, Taylor Steele and Rachel Salasky.
Dateline: Wednesday, May 6
Spring and Summer Clinics have been announced!
Dateline: Monday, May 4
Congratulations to the following teams for outstanding finishes in the Old Dominion Championships held this weekend:
12N Beach Thunder: 1st
13N TNT: 2nd <Updated! Apologies to 13N and Coach Randy!>
14N S.W.A.T.: 3rd
15N Notorious: 2nd
16N EXPLOSION: 2nd
18N VIBE: 3rd
Dateline: Thursday, April30
The May practice schedule has been posted.
Dateline: Thursday, April 16
An updated April practice schedule has been posted; please verify team practice times and locations for the last two weeks of the month .
Dateline: Saturday, March 21
Congratulations
to 12N Beach Thunder for winning a bid to Nationals in Miami, FL!!
Dateline: Friday, March 20
Good luck to our National teams in this weekend's ODR bid tournament. Winners will have the opportunity to play in the 2009 USAV Junior Olympic Championships in Miami Beach this summer!
Dateline: Monday, March 16
Congratulations to Chelsea Fleury (18N VIBE) for signing with Montreat College!!
Dateline: Monday, March 2
Due to the weather, all practices for Monday night have been canceled! Please stay tuned for further updates...
Dateline: Thursday, February 26
The full March Practice Schedule has been posted.
Dateline: Wednesday, February 18
VBVBA would like to thank all of you who donated for the Side-Out Foundations Dig Pink Tour this past weekend in DC. Our goal was to raise $500 for this foundation in the fight against breast cancer. We were able to raise $544.00. When we took all the money to the Side-Out booth to turn in, they were floored when they opened the gift bag and saw all the cash and checks inside. They were extremely appreciative and now want to work with us to host some events here in Virginia Beach to help in raising awareness about breast cancer.
If any player or member would like to spread the word or donate money to the foundation, Side-Out Volleyball has created a website for us to do so; please click here or the "SideOut Foundation" button on the left. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Dateline: Tuesday, February 17
Congratulations to all teams for a job well done at the Capitol Hill tournament!
A special shout out goes to the following teams: 12N Beach Thunder and 13N TNT finished 2nd, while 14N S.W.A.T. and 15N Notorious finished tied for 5th in their respective age groups. Way to go ladies!
Please see the Teams page for all finishes.
Dateline: Monday, February 16
Updates to the February Practice schedule have been posted.
Dateline: Thursday, February 12
Good luck to all teams participating in the Capitol Hill Tournament this weekend!
Dateline: Saturday, February 8
February statements are being sent out this weekend. Payments are due within 10 days of receipt (please disregard statement message if it states payments are due on the first -- we apologize if this causes any confusion).
Dateline: Monday, February 2
The full February Practice schedule has been posted.
Dateline: Monday, January 19
Congratulations to all teams for a successful Monument City tournament this weekend in Richmond. Double congratulations goes to the 12N Beach Thunder Team for placing first in the 12s division, going undefeated and only losing one set all weekend!
Dateline: Friday, January 10
We've updated the Tournament and Travel costs to include subtractions for the yard sale held in October. All fundraising profits are split by teams, so each player on that team receives an equal credit. Each player should be receiving their statement this weekend.
Please remember that these costs are estimates only; actual total season costs may change depending on tournament changes, etc. See billing for more details.
Dateline: Wednesday, January 7
An updated January practice schedule has been posted.
Dateline: Tuesday, January 6
The Tournament and Travel costs, including monthly payments, have been posted on each team's respective web page. This week, all members should be receiving an updated statement with the first payment due within 10 days of receipt. If you do not receive a statement by this Monday, Jan 12, please contact billing. Note that if the $750 Membership fee has not been paid by the first tournament (Monument City, January 16th), that player will not be allowed to participate and will still be billed for entry and travel fees (the only exception to this would be several players who joined late -- those affected will receive an email with more details).
Information concerning billing for the Tournament and Travel costs can be found on the billing page. Please note that the January payment was delayed, but the remaining 4 payments will still be due on the first of the month (i.e. Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 1 and May 1).
Dateline: Tuesday, December 23
The January 2009 Practice Schedule <updated Jan 7> has been posted.
Dateline: Monday, December 1
Please note that due to one of our practice facilities changing their schedule, some corrections and additions have been made on the December Practice Schedule; please download the new schedule and review the changes. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Dateline: Sunday, November 30
VBVBA will be hosting our annual college recruitment seminar on December 6th at 7:00pm at the Tallwood High School Schola. This recruitment seminar is open to VBVBA's players and parents ages 14 and above.
Congratulations to 2008 18G alumnus
Melissa Hallam for being named to the NCCAA All
South Region First Team as the Setter for
Chowan University!
Dateline: Thursday, November 26
Congratulations to 18N player Chelsea Fleury for being named to the
Albemarle's (NC) All-Conference Team!
Dateline: Wednesday, November 19
Congratulations to Rebecca Leedom (2007 18G), an All-ODAC First-Team Selection, on winning the ODAC/Farm Bureau Scholar-Athlete Award. Rebecca also set Virginia Wesleyan College school records in kills and total attacks. Great job Rebecca!
Dateline: Wednesday, November 12
Coach Cheryl and Landstown High School advance to the Semi-finals of the State Tournament with their win over Loudon Valley High, 25-19, 25-18, 25-21. The Virginian-Pilot has a story and video here. They next play Westfield High School at 7 PM at the Stuart C. Siegel Center on the VCU campus in Richmond. Great job and good luck Landstown!
Dateline: Sunday, November 9
Congratulations to Coach Cheryl for being named Co-coach of the Southeastern Region and to Landstown High School for winning the Eastern Region Tournament! Their next game will be held at Landstown High School on Tuesday, Nov 11 at 7:00 PM against the Northwest Region runner-up, Loudoun Valley High School. Good Luck Landstown!
Also, congratulations to 18 National team-member Emily Shea for making the First Team, Southeastern District!
Dateline: Sunday, November 2
We'd like to say Congratulations and Good Luck to Coach Cheryl as her high school team, Landstown, advances to the Regional Playoffs with their win in the Finals of the Beach District tournament.
We'd also like to say the same to Coach Jeff Kinser (18's coach in 2006) as his boy's team, Princess Anne, won the Finals of the Beach District Tournament.
We've also watched many of our current and former VBVBA players do an excellent job this year in High School play. We are proud of all of you and are looking forward to seeing you on the court this winter.
Dateline: Saturday, November 1
"The Lucky Dog Volleyball Showcase provides high school players the opportunity to exhibit their skills in front of college coaches. The showcase may connect players with coaches who otherwise would not have the chance to see them play."
Who: 9th - 12th grade girls
When: Sunday, Dec 7, 2009 -- Session 1 8:30 - 12:00PM, Session 2 1:30 - 5 pm
Where: The Greensboro Sportsplex
Cost: $50/player before Nov 5th, $70 after
Contact: Lucky Dog Volleyball
(336) 547-9506 or (877) 665-6661
jdunn@luckydogvolleyball.com
Dateline: Sunday, October 19
The
Directors of VBVBA would like to thank all of the parents (and players!) who
braved the weather and supported the 2nd Annual VBVBA Yardsale with
donations, time and especially energy on Saturday. Also a big thanks
goes to Wawa (Store #679 on Lynnhaven Parkway) for their contribution of
coffee and supplies!
Dateline: Thursday, October 16
Tryout update: VBVBA will hold an additional tryout for openings on the 18s/17s team on Sunday, November 2nd, from 3:00 - 5:00 at Calvary Assembly of God. Please contact Coach Mike for more information.
Dateline: Saturday, October 11
ATTENTION VBVBA PLAYERS AND PARENTS:
VBVBA will be hosting our annual college recruitment seminar on December 6th at 7:00pm. Location will be announced soon. This recruitment seminar is open to all VBVBA 14’s, 15’s, 16’s and 17/18’s player and parents.
We will have multiple college coaches from around the state representing DI, DII and DIII Divisions. Please make plans to attend this session in order to learn more about the entire recruitment process as well as what college coaches look for in athletes. We look forward to seeing you on December 6, 2008.
The 2nd annual VBVBA yard sale will be held Saturday, October 18th, from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the Tallwood High School parking lot. Each team will have its own section, and all funds raised by the team will help defray the costs of tournaments, travel, etc for that team. For more information, please email Coach Cheryl.
Dateline: Monday, September 15
We are pleased to be working again this year with Atlantic Performance Training (please see link for more info). VBVBA players will receive 10% their selected training program.
"Volleyball Strength and Conditioning Player Development
Performance Program for the Female Athlete
Atlantic Performance Training is proud to offer a female athlete specific Volleyball Strength and Conditioning Player Development Performance Program. This program will help your athlete establish the basic and advanced performance foundations while reducing injury potential based on researched and developed methodology specific to the female athlete. To achieve this, the Volleyball Strength and Conditioning Player Development Performance Program will address volleyball specific skills and the female athlete biomechanics through integrated balance, flexibility, mobility, and stability exercises to increase proper transfer of power and energy from the feet to the arms through the seamless interaction of the hips, torso(core) and shoulders – end the state resulting in increased performance and decreased injury potential of the female athlete.
Atlantic Performance Training will address individual specifics in detail while analyzing and exposing limits in current abilities. At Atlantic Performance Training we view our clients as a WHOLE. Proper Testing, Teaching, and Training are the core foundations upon which our programs are based."
Dateline: Friday, August 22
Signing Day/Club Meeting for VBVBA will be on September 7th at 7:00 PM at Landstown High School. During the meeting, 2009 contracts will be signed, uniforms sized (players will be able to try them on) and the Rules/Expectations will be reviewed. Also, the first $250 Membership deposit will be due at this time.
Please stay tuned to the Team web pages as they will updated shortly with the new teams, coaches and players.
Dateline: Wednesday, August 6
Congratulations to Melissa Hallam (2007 and 2008 VBVBA 18G) for her scholarship to play for Chowan University!