MSAVC ACADEMY

Boys and girls in elementary and middle school are invited to participate in Mamba Volleyball Academy, overseen by Director Erikka Gulbranson, a Master Coach with over 28 years of experience, Academy is a developmental volleyball program designed to introduce the fundamentals of volleyball in a constructive, confidence-building environment. Athletes will learn the foundations of all skills taught at the highest levels of MSAVC, on the court and in the sand.

Indoor Academy with Competitive Seasons
Academy is our developmental youth volleyball program focused on training on both the court and in the sand. Players have the opportunity to train multiple days per week during scheduled practices or membership clinics. Each month athletes will have a practice rotation on the sand courts. Beach Volleyball is a rapidly growing sport in which athletes learn to play the game with only one other teammate. Besides the incredible training benefits transferring to the indoor game. Master coached practices are planned and supervised practices in which each team will be learning skills, techniques and drills from an elite level coach. For families that have a hectic schedule, membership also offers beach and indoor clinics on alternate days, offering flexibility for your family schedule. Academy players will be invited to participate in monthly local Friday night tournaments, when available onsite at Mamba Sports Academy, to practice competing in less structured games in a positive, everyone-plays environment.

How is Club different than Academy?
Club volleyball is an 8 - 9 month commitment starting in November and ending in May or June. This includes up to 3 practices and a minimum of 4-6 hours per week. Travel is at least one weekend per month, on occasion multiple, and may also include 2 - 4 days of competition. Families are committing to a team for the season, with the cost not including travel, hotel and meals.