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XCELERATION VOLLEYBALL CLUB
The East Bay's premier volleyball club and leader in helping players realize their volleyball dreams! College Recruiting - over 140 players since 2008 have been recruited to play in college! Skill Development! Experienced Coaching Staff! |
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2019 REBOOT, RESTART, REFRESH...
(Dec. 10, 2018) - “The club is in GREAT hands,” Jim Ross said, as he and Andy Schroeder move away from the day-to-day operations of the club and cede ownership to Jeremy Swann. “Jeremy’s vision for Xceleration has not changed. His desire and passion to keep building the club and making it better every season is as strong as ever. He is the right person to lead this club into the future.” With that said, the club moves forward to begin another memorable and learning season for 140 new and returning athletes. Read more.
(Dec. 10, 2018) - “The club is in GREAT hands,” Jim Ross said, as he and Andy Schroeder move away from the day-to-day operations of the club and cede ownership to Jeremy Swann. “Jeremy’s vision for Xceleration has not changed. His desire and passion to keep building the club and making it better every season is as strong as ever. He is the right person to lead this club into the future.” With that said, the club moves forward to begin another memorable and learning season for 140 new and returning athletes. Read more.
PRIVATE/GROUP LESSONS WITH RUTH LAWANSON BEGIN DECEMBER 8, SIGN-UPS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED THROUGH FEBRUARY 2019
(Dec. 4, 2018) - Sign-ups for individual or group lessons with Ruth Lawanson, including Setters Clinics (new this year), are now being accepted for sessions starting December 8 through February 2019. Read more.
(Dec. 4, 2018) - Sign-ups for individual or group lessons with Ruth Lawanson, including Setters Clinics (new this year), are now being accepted for sessions starting December 8 through February 2019. Read more.
COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR 15s-18s: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 FROM 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(Dec. 3, 2018) - As previously announced, Xceleration's College Development Workshop for 15s-18s teams will be held on Saturday, December 8, from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM at the Xceleration Sports Facility in Martinez. Attendees should bring a chair to sit in.
As recommended for players and parents in our 15s through 18s teams, College Development Co-Directors Jim Ross and Paul Harrison will be holding a workshop for those interested in learning how to navigate through the often-daunting world of college and athletic recruiting. Jim and Paul will provide the do's and don'ts of college recruiting, discuss what you need to prepare and do before and during the season, and answer any questions that you may have. Remember this is a free service to our members and we encourage your attendance. Read more about our College Development Program, our Recruited Players, and recent Alumni News by clicking the links.
(Dec. 3, 2018) - As previously announced, Xceleration's College Development Workshop for 15s-18s teams will be held on Saturday, December 8, from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM at the Xceleration Sports Facility in Martinez. Attendees should bring a chair to sit in.
As recommended for players and parents in our 15s through 18s teams, College Development Co-Directors Jim Ross and Paul Harrison will be holding a workshop for those interested in learning how to navigate through the often-daunting world of college and athletic recruiting. Jim and Paul will provide the do's and don'ts of college recruiting, discuss what you need to prepare and do before and during the season, and answer any questions that you may have. Remember this is a free service to our members and we encourage your attendance. Read more about our College Development Program, our Recruited Players, and recent Alumni News by clicking the links.
HELP FOR FIRE VICTIMS IN BUTTE COUNTY
(Nov. 19, 2018) - We are sure that you all have watched and listened to the coverage of the tragic fires in Butte County that have affected so many lives and families. Our hearts and prayers go out to all who have been affected by this event. The Holiday season makes this an even tougher time for victims.
It is a wonderful testament to the generous spirit of people that so many are willing to step up and help in a time of need. In the case of this fire it is happening once again and all of us at Xceleration feel that we would like to help in some way.
We have talked to the relief folks in Butte County and they have been overwhelmed by donations of blankets, clothing and other necessities and are asking that people not bring those at this particular time. What they really need at this point are monetary donations. The best and most efficient way to accomplish this many times is via gift cards. In Butte right now they are asking for gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, etc., as well as Visa gift cards for general use.
Xceleration VBC will be sending off a supply of $25 gift cards, purchased by the club and management, to the relief organizations in Butte. We are asking our very generous family members to join us in this effort. At every December practice through December 16, there will be a donation box at our gym for you to drop in a prepaid gift card. We are suggesting a $25 card, but if you feel like giving more or less it is of course welcomed. Club Director Leslie Ray will be in the gym most of this time as well and you can give any donated cards to her.
Thank You for any help you can offer and for giving to the people of Butte in this time of need! Our Best for a Happy and safe Holiday Season!
(Nov. 19, 2018) - We are sure that you all have watched and listened to the coverage of the tragic fires in Butte County that have affected so many lives and families. Our hearts and prayers go out to all who have been affected by this event. The Holiday season makes this an even tougher time for victims.
It is a wonderful testament to the generous spirit of people that so many are willing to step up and help in a time of need. In the case of this fire it is happening once again and all of us at Xceleration feel that we would like to help in some way.
We have talked to the relief folks in Butte County and they have been overwhelmed by donations of blankets, clothing and other necessities and are asking that people not bring those at this particular time. What they really need at this point are monetary donations. The best and most efficient way to accomplish this many times is via gift cards. In Butte right now they are asking for gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, etc., as well as Visa gift cards for general use.
Xceleration VBC will be sending off a supply of $25 gift cards, purchased by the club and management, to the relief organizations in Butte. We are asking our very generous family members to join us in this effort. At every December practice through December 16, there will be a donation box at our gym for you to drop in a prepaid gift card. We are suggesting a $25 card, but if you feel like giving more or less it is of course welcomed. Club Director Leslie Ray will be in the gym most of this time as well and you can give any donated cards to her.
Thank You for any help you can offer and for giving to the people of Butte in this time of need! Our Best for a Happy and safe Holiday Season!
A MESSAGE FROM JIM AND ANDY
We wanted to take a short moment to advise you all of a change that has taken place at Xceleration. We (Andy Schroeder and Jim Ross) have stepped away from our ownership responsibilities with the club. Jeremy Swann is now the 100% owner of the club. We did not make a big deal about this change for one simple reason; it is not a big deal! Read more.
We wanted to take a short moment to advise you all of a change that has taken place at Xceleration. We (Andy Schroeder and Jim Ross) have stepped away from our ownership responsibilities with the club. Jeremy Swann is now the 100% owner of the club. We did not make a big deal about this change for one simple reason; it is not a big deal! Read more.
2019 COMMITMENTS COMING IN...
(September 2018) - Xceleration congratulates our Class of 2019 athletes for their early commitments to play at the college level.
(September 2018) - Xceleration congratulates our Class of 2019 athletes for their early commitments to play at the college level.
- Meaghan Hohman - Colorado College
- Nadia Pace - Bethune-Cookman University
- Leila Sardinha - Seattle University
- Mafa Tuinauvai - San Jose State University
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15Blue, 16Blue and 18Blue RANKED NATIONALLY BY PREPVOLLEYBALL!
(Summer 2018) - The 15Blue team coached by Lucas Abbott and Jade Santos have reached the upper echelons of the club volleyball world with the recent announcement by Prepvolleyball in its 2018 Final National 15s Club Rankings, which ranked the team at #45 (of 80 ranked) to end the 2018 season. The 15Blue was the highest ranked 15s team in the NCVA! The team finished very strongly at the JVA West Coast Cup and AAU Nationals. “This was an athletic raw team at the start of the season. Even they did not know how good they could be, although we knew that they would mature and come together as the season progressed. They surely did and are already in the gym together with their sights set on next season.” Equally impressive are the 16Blue (coached by Daniel Pak, Brett Leggitt and Benny Nguyen) and 18Blue (coached by Andy Schroeder, Jeremy Swann and Paul Harrison) teams with Honorable Mention recognition by Prepvolleyball in their respective age groups. The teams join only Absolute, Delta Valley, NCVC, Rage, Red Rock, Vision from the NCVA in Prepvolleyball's 16s and 18s Club Rankings lists. Congratulations to all! |
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THE JOURNEY: A LETTER FROM XCEL ALUM HAILEY LINDBERG
(July 2018) - Breaks my heart to say an early goodbye and medically retire from the sport I fell in love with 10 years ago. Thank you @scuvolleyball for letting me live out my dream. Thank you for all the early mornings, travel trips, van talks, locker room dance parties, pre-workout, sprints, asthma attacks, bruises, squat pr’s, pull-ups, sore legs, the laughs, the cries, the stress, the good, the bad, and everything in between. I will cherish these moments forever! Thank you to all the incredible people I’ve met along the way, and most importantly, to my team!!!!!!! I thank my lucky stars everyday to have had this opportunity and I wouldn’t trade this rollercoaster of a journey in for the world. ❣️ @ Santa Clara University Andy Schroeder: Hailey, extremely sorry to hear that you have to walk away from a game that you are such a NATURAL AT!. For me, you're one of the hardest working, most graceful athletes that I had the HONOR of coaching. The best thing is -- you move on knowing you gave the GAME EVERYTHING YOU HAD! More good news, you have a great family and many talents that will take you to wonderful places in this life. I will miss seeing you dominate this year, but I know, you'll be fantastic at whatever you decide to do. In the short 7 months I got to coach, you taught me so much about competitive fire and what being a great Teammate is all about! Thanks again for the honor and privilege to coach you. Good Luck Hailey!! |
Hailey Lindberg, Xcel Class of 2015, Santa Clara Women's Volleyball
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FANTASTIC FINISHES
(June 15, 2018) - FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS… FOCUS… WORK HARD… FINISH STRONG… These are just some of the themes and phrases we often hear during competition. And most likely so did all of our players throughout the season. The victories in a tightly contested match or a big tournament are wonderful records of our accomplishments to hang our hats on, but these buzzwords are the little (BIG) things that’s forever. Read more.
(June 15, 2018) - FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS… FOCUS… WORK HARD… FINISH STRONG… These are just some of the themes and phrases we often hear during competition. And most likely so did all of our players throughout the season. The victories in a tightly contested match or a big tournament are wonderful records of our accomplishments to hang our hats on, but these buzzwords are the little (BIG) things that’s forever. Read more.
ROB BROWNING TO DIRECT BEACH PROGRAM, CONSULT AS TECHNICAL DIRECTOR OF INDOOR COACHES
(June 8, 2018) - Effective immediately, Rob Browning, head women’s indoor and beach volleyball coach at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA will join Xceleration Volleyball Club to further strengthen its coaching staff and beach program... Read more.
(June 8, 2018) - Effective immediately, Rob Browning, head women’s indoor and beach volleyball coach at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA will join Xceleration Volleyball Club to further strengthen its coaching staff and beach program... Read more.
XCELERATION'S STARS SHINE BRIGHTLY!
(June 3, 2018) - Our athletes are doing a fantastic job on and off the courts! Student of the Year... Prepvolleyball Shining Stars and Defensive Dandies... JVA Showcase Standouts... Read more.
(June 3, 2018) - Our athletes are doing a fantastic job on and off the courts! Student of the Year... Prepvolleyball Shining Stars and Defensive Dandies... JVA Showcase Standouts... Read more.
15Blue and 16Blue Get National Press, Push Nationally Ranked Teams to the Limit at JVA!
(June 3, 2018) - At various Memorial Day Weekend tournaments, all Xceleration teams competed hard and, in some cases, took home medals for their efforts against top flight competition at the JVA West Coast Cup in Long Beach and the Bayview Classic in San Mateo. Our 15Blue and 16Blue teams also received some press in Prepvolleyball.com's report on the JVA event. Read more.
(June 3, 2018) - At various Memorial Day Weekend tournaments, all Xceleration teams competed hard and, in some cases, took home medals for their efforts against top flight competition at the JVA West Coast Cup in Long Beach and the Bayview Classic in San Mateo. Our 15Blue and 16Blue teams also received some press in Prepvolleyball.com's report on the JVA event. Read more.
CONGRATULATIONS TO XCELERATION'S CLASS OF 2018!
(May 15, 2018) - On behalf of Xceleration Volleyball Club, its friends and families, congratulations on your graduation! This symbolizes the culmination of years of hard work in the classroom (and on the courts). Your tremendous achievement is the accomplishment of a goal set years ago – and is a testament of your steadfast pursuit of your dreams. Read more.
(May 15, 2018) - On behalf of Xceleration Volleyball Club, its friends and families, congratulations on your graduation! This symbolizes the culmination of years of hard work in the classroom (and on the courts). Your tremendous achievement is the accomplishment of a goal set years ago – and is a testament of your steadfast pursuit of your dreams. Read more.
Xceleration Establishes Athletic Fund, Seeks Assistance from Past, Present and Future Friends and Families
Xceleration has established a scholarship fund to help athletes and families in need and the opportunity to give everyone the Xceleration experience. The club is asking for your help, especially as the new season approaches. Read more.
Xceleration has established a scholarship fund to help athletes and families in need and the opportunity to give everyone the Xceleration experience. The club is asking for your help, especially as the new season approaches. Read more.
A Letter to Xcel Families from Stephanie and Rob Doud
Xceleration appreciates receiving this letter from the Doud family regarding their experience with the club. Read more.
Xceleration appreciates receiving this letter from the Doud family regarding their experience with the club. Read more.
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Mission Statement
Xceleration Volleyball is committed to the improvement of its volleyball players. It is our goal for all participants to learn and/or grow a love for the sport of volleyball and to develop as players who are fundamentally and technically sound. To achieve this, we are committed to employing coaches who share our mission, vision, and values, and are willing to work with us to better themselves and their players. As a club, we will train our players to compete against the best competition locally, regionally, and nationally.
How Do We Support and Achieve Our Mission?
Place the development of our athletes as our #1 priority over any other.
Offer year-round training.
Train all our coaches in the techniques and strategies to be used at each age level.
(All coaches are also trained to provide an environment rich with instruction, positive feedback, encouragement, competition, and discipline.)
Provide mentoring services to our athletes for marketing them to college volleyball programs.
How Do We Support and Achieve Our Mission?
Place the development of our athletes as our #1 priority over any other.
Offer year-round training.
Train all our coaches in the techniques and strategies to be used at each age level.
(All coaches are also trained to provide an environment rich with instruction, positive feedback, encouragement, competition, and discipline.)
Provide mentoring services to our athletes for marketing them to college volleyball programs.
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