The United States Youth Volleyball League is excited to announce that registration for all 2017 Fall leagues is open! Come join us this fall for volleyball in your local community.
Our leagues are open to all children ages 7-15 who want to learn and play volleyball. Interest and enthusiasm for volleyball are the only requirements for playing with USYVL! All programs are eight weeks long and meet twice per week. One day is for practices while the other day is for games (two 25-minute games).
To locate a league in your area try our zip code finder or use our city and state list to see if there is a program in your community:.
Why should you sign up for USYVL?
Each league follows a handful of guiding philosophies that ensure the success of USYVL programs.
Open Registration
Our leagues are open to all children ages 7-15 who want to learn and play volleyball. Interest and enthusiasm for volleyball are the only requirements for playing with USYVL! All programs are eight weeks long and meet twice per week. One day is for practices while the other day is for games (two 25-minute games).
Every Child Plays
Our goal is for each child to learn and play volleyball. Our programs ensure that each child has the opportunity to actively participate as a member of the team. No prior volleyball experience is required. A volleyball instructor is on site for each practice and game.
Balanced Teams
We require that every site at the beginning of each season create teams that are evenly balanced. It is more fun when teams are constructed with equal ability. Our four-person format allows kids to play every position. Teams are grouped by four age ranges: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-15. Ages are defined according to how old participants are on November 1st of the current year. All teams in the league are coed.
Positive Coaching
Positive coaching generates a great spirit to help each child learn and develop volleyball skills. We train and encourage our coaches to make the extra effort to understand the needs of each player and offer positive instruction to participants rather than negative criticism. Instruction includes learning the basics of the game including: serving, setting, passing, spiking, and blocking.
Good Sportsmanship
We create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude. Our programs are designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of USYVL.
Register for fall youth volleyball today!
Last Saturday, Pierce College in Woodland Hills, California inducted USYVL Executive Director, Randy Sapoznik into the volleyball Hall of Fame at the college. The Hall of Fame ceremony occurred between the second and third sets of the championship match of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) featuring Orange Coast College and El Camino College.
Sapoznik is 1987 alumni of Pierce College and played on the volleyball team during his time with the Brahmas. Joining Sapoznik as a Pierce College Hall of Fame inductee were Eunetta Pickett, a longtime volleyball referee, and Kevin Barnett, former player and volleyball color commentator.
Sapoznik is the Co-Founder of USYVL and currently serves as the Executive Director. USYVL, founded in 1997, began in Southern California with 139 players. Today that number has grown to more than 15,000 players annually, nationwide. This phenomenal growth reflects Sapoznik’s leadership, vision, and commitment to youth volleyball programs that promote a healthy competitive sports atmosphere and the development of responsible individuals.
For two decades his leadership and hard work has provided a natural pipeline tool for young children to experience and learn the sport of volleyball and to assist young people in developing an appreciation for good sportsmanship and lifelong participation. Several USYVL participants have advanced on to play at the NCAA level.
USYVL joins Pierce College in recognizing Sapoznik’s valuable contribution to the sport of volleyball, in particular the growth in youth programs that give children a fun and safe place to learn and play volleyball.
You can watch a replay of the CCCAA championship match online courtesy of So Cal College Sports. To view the Pierce College Hall of Fame induction ceremony, go to the 1:09:15 mark of the online video.
Join USYVL in recognizing Randy Sapoznik’s Pierce College Hall of Fame induction and contributions to the volleyball world!
The 2017 spring league season has begun! Many of our sites had their first practice last week and several more slated to begin this week. We are looking forward to another great volleyball season. Whether you previously played with USYVL or if this is your first time playing in one of our leagues we hope you have a memorable experience.
Our goal is to provide a fun, safe, and supervised environment so that your child can learn and play volleyball. At USYVL, every child plays. We work to provide balanced teams and a positive coaching environment.
Visit the program schedule section of the website so that you can plan for the eight-week season ahead. Click on the location of your league to review the upcoming schedule.
USYVL is a volunteer organization with more than 5,000 parents giving their time and talents to work as coaches and administrators at our league sites. If you have not already signed up to volunteer at one of our sites, we encourage you to get involved. Volunteers help coach, set up courts, and monitor drills and games. You can sign up online or you can simply contact your league Site Director.
The best sites are those where everyone is involved. No previous experience is required. USYVL will assist our volunteers to enhance the experience for participants. Anyone can volunteer, Moms, Dads, Sisters, Brothers, and Grandparents. You can make a difference.
Each participant receives a volleyball as part of registration. We encourage you to bring your ball to practices and games. USYVL provides each player with a season t-shirt (Red, White, or Blue). Each league site will receive player t-shirts during the second week of the season schedule. Players are encouraged to wear a shirt, shorts, athletic pants and shoes for practices and games. Every USYVL site provides court equipment and nets.
To get ready for the season you can check out our online video tutorials that provide an excellent overview of the drills covered during practices.
We are excited about the new season! Volleyball Starts Here!
Have you registered for USYVL’s spring volleyball leagues? What are you waiting for? Registration for our spring programs is available until April 1 at midnight.
Programs are open to all boys and girls ages 7-15. Leagues provide a great opportunity for boys and girls to stay active and play volleyball with their friends in a structured environment. Our leagues provide children a fun and safe place to learn and play volleyball.
This spring USYVL has over 60 programs to choose. To locate a program in your area check out our zip code finder and sign up for the program nearest to you.
If you are ready to register, visit our program page and select the program today!
USYVL is a volunteer organization with more than 5,000 parents, many of them working as coaches, assistant coaches or administrators. Many of our leagues have two, three, or more children in the same family playing at a USYVL site while Mom and Dad serve as coach and assistant coach. USYVL can be a total family experience!
To volunteer at our league sites visit our “Get Involved” page.
What will your child get out of USYVL?
Fun
While the program teaches children the skills necessary to excel in the sport of volleyball, the focus remains on participation, cooperation, sportsmanship, responsibility and, of course, fun!
Action
Strength, endurance and improved coordination result from the weekly activity of the program. Furthermore, a season of league games is sure to provide plenty of exciting volleyball action.
Skills
Skills are taught using technically correct methods for peak performance and safety.
Teamwork
The USYVL is a family-oriented program where parents, siblings, grandparents, and friends are strongly encouraged to become involved. Parents and volunteers assist with coaching, registration, check-in and equipment set-up.
We hope to see you this spring! Sign up by April 1!
USYVL is gearing up for our spring season, but it is never too early to make summer plans! This week we posted our 2017 Summer Camp schedule. Each summer USYVL hosts three-day instructional camps for beginner, intermediate and advanced volleyball players.
Our summer camp programs focus on skill development to improve and enhance all aspects of player’s technique and proficiency on the court. Skilled volleyball instructors with an extensive coaching background provide camp attendees with expert instruction. To learn more or to sign up visit our summer camp page.
Camps are built with the player in mind. Attendees will have access to more one-on-one and small group training perfect for individual training, skill development and technique improvement.
2017 Summer Camp Locations:
Irvine – Summer Camp
Laguna Niguel – Summer Camp
Long Beach – Summer Camp
Los Gatos – Summer Camp
Sacramento – Summer Camp
San Jose – Summer Camp
Thousand Oaks – Summer Camp
Torrance – Summer Camp
At our summer camps, players divide into smaller groups according to age and skill level. These smaller groups allow our experienced instructors more time for individual coaching and instruction. Additionally, through the three-day camp experience, players are able to development meaningful friendships and learn the importance of teamwork on the volleyball court.
Camps are available for boys and girls ages 7-15.
Summer Camp Highlights:
• Three-day camp schedule. Three hours each day.
• Players assigned to smaller groups according to age and skill level.
• Players grouped based on age and playing experience.
• Camps operate with an 8:1 player to coach ratio.
• Instructors with experience at the club, high school or higher level provide individual coaching and instruction.
• Team and one-on-one instruction focuses on the specific skills needed to improve over all game performance.
• Players can develop meaningful friendships and learn the importance of teamwork on the volleyball court.
For additional information or questions, please call USYVL at 1-888-988-7985 or email us with the subject line “Summer Camps” [email protected]
