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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 160 players since 2008 have been recruited to play in college!
Skill Development!
Experienced Coaching Staff!
The East Bay's premier volleyball club and leader in helping players realize their volleyball dreams!
College Recruiting - over 160 players since 2008 have been recruited to play in college!
Skill Development!
Experienced Coaching Staff!
2022 Summer Camps: INFO & SIGNUP
2022 Beach Camps: INFO & SIGNUP
SAVE THE DATES: 2023 SEASON TRY-OUTS
(April 12, 2022) - Signups to try-out for the 2023 season will open soon but save the dates to join one of our teams next season. More information to come.
15s-16s-17s-18s Age Groups: Fri, Sat or Sun - July 29-31, 2022
Signing Night - August 3, 2022
12s-13s-14s Age Groups: Fri, Sat or Sun - October 21-23, 2022
Signing Night - October 26, 2022
Verbal commitments may be extended to returning athletes of all age groups at any time. Verbal commitments are not binding.
2022 Beach Camps: INFO & SIGNUP
SAVE THE DATES: 2023 SEASON TRY-OUTS
(April 12, 2022) - Signups to try-out for the 2023 season will open soon but save the dates to join one of our teams next season. More information to come.
15s-16s-17s-18s Age Groups: Fri, Sat or Sun - July 29-31, 2022
Signing Night - August 3, 2022
12s-13s-14s Age Groups: Fri, Sat or Sun - October 21-23, 2022
Signing Night - October 26, 2022
Verbal commitments may be extended to returning athletes of all age groups at any time. Verbal commitments are not binding.
SIGN-UPS OPEN FOR 2022 SUMMER INDOOR AND BEACH CAMPS!
(April 6, 2022) - We're excited to announce that online registration for our Summer Indoor and Beach Camps is now open! We invite you to join us at one or both off-season camps for fun, fellowship, and continued skill development. Both co-ed camps are open to all players. Indoor sessions will be held at our Xceleration Sports Facility at NorCal Courts in Martinez and Beach camps will be held at Moraga Commons Park. READ MORE and sign up today!
(April 6, 2022) - We're excited to announce that online registration for our Summer Indoor and Beach Camps is now open! We invite you to join us at one or both off-season camps for fun, fellowship, and continued skill development. Both co-ed camps are open to all players. Indoor sessions will be held at our Xceleration Sports Facility at NorCal Courts in Martinez and Beach camps will be held at Moraga Commons Park. READ MORE and sign up today!
THE MADNESS CONTINUES IN THE ALOHA STATE: XCELERATION EMBRACES THE ALOHA SPIRIT AT SPRING BREAK MADNESS
(March 27, 2022) - ALOHA! This word is commonly used, especially by visitors to Hawaii, to mean “hello” and “goodbye.” What most people do not realize is that “Aloha” is a Hawaiian word with many meanings, ranging from love, peace, and compassion to pity and grief (see newsletter for other translations). The host Aloha Region showed how a tournament embodied the “Aloha Spirit” from start to finish. And from Xceleration Volleyball Club, we say, “MAHALO!” READ MORE.
(March 27, 2022) - ALOHA! This word is commonly used, especially by visitors to Hawaii, to mean “hello” and “goodbye.” What most people do not realize is that “Aloha” is a Hawaiian word with many meanings, ranging from love, peace, and compassion to pity and grief (see newsletter for other translations). The host Aloha Region showed how a tournament embodied the “Aloha Spirit” from start to finish. And from Xceleration Volleyball Club, we say, “MAHALO!” READ MORE.
18BLUE QUALIFIES FOR SPRING JUNIOR NATIONALS! PHOENIX-BOUND IN APRIL TO ENTER NATIONAL STAGE
(March 14, 2022) - Earlier this month, 80 teams in the 18U age group entered the 7th Annual Sierra National Qualifiers at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center and, with only two bids to the 2022 Spring Junior Nationals available for the taking in the USA Division, the 18Blue clawed their way to the finals to secure the elusive ticket to compete in the USAV Spring National Championships in Phoenix, AZ at the end of April. READ MORE.
The 18Blue began the tournament as the 16th seed in the 20-team USA Division and results from Round 1 pool play did not bode well for the senior team led by co-head coaches Andy Schroeder and Jeremy Swann, falling in two tough and excruciating nail-biters to start their day. All hope seemed lost, and morale was at a low during the first day of the three-day event. However, the team got back on track in their afternoon matches to take down the 11th seed Southern California powerhouse SG Elite from San Gabriel before a minor setback against the eventual champion and Las Vegas-based Dig This! Volleyball Club.
Round 2 results were mixed. The 18Blue held on to their 11th position with a clean and quick victory over Rocklin-based SynergyForce, but they could not overtake the 10th seeded Slainte Black, losing in similar fashion. Then, something clicked! The 18Blue rattled off four consecutive victories, which included toppling the 6th seeded Club V from Utah, the 3rd seeded 805 Elite from San Luis Obispo, AND the 2nd seeded Slainte Black from San Francisco. One by one, the 18Blue dispatched the teams ahead of them as they gained confidence and momentum to get to the top.
In one of the most satisfying victories during the season and with a national bid on the line, 18Blue avenged an earlier loss to Slainte Black and accomplished what they initially set out to do coming into the tournament – earn a bid to the USAV Spring Junior Nationals by finishing as one of the top two teams at the end of the event. Icing on the cake would have been a victory against Dig This! in a rematch, but the team was already on a high and the last game was inconsequential. Now, the team will prepare before heading to the Valley of the Sun to face new challenges and show what they can do on a national stage – let the madness begin!
To view a short commemorative video of the 18Blue’s weekend at Sierra Nationals, click here.
(March 14, 2022) - Earlier this month, 80 teams in the 18U age group entered the 7th Annual Sierra National Qualifiers at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center and, with only two bids to the 2022 Spring Junior Nationals available for the taking in the USA Division, the 18Blue clawed their way to the finals to secure the elusive ticket to compete in the USAV Spring National Championships in Phoenix, AZ at the end of April. READ MORE.
The 18Blue began the tournament as the 16th seed in the 20-team USA Division and results from Round 1 pool play did not bode well for the senior team led by co-head coaches Andy Schroeder and Jeremy Swann, falling in two tough and excruciating nail-biters to start their day. All hope seemed lost, and morale was at a low during the first day of the three-day event. However, the team got back on track in their afternoon matches to take down the 11th seed Southern California powerhouse SG Elite from San Gabriel before a minor setback against the eventual champion and Las Vegas-based Dig This! Volleyball Club.
Round 2 results were mixed. The 18Blue held on to their 11th position with a clean and quick victory over Rocklin-based SynergyForce, but they could not overtake the 10th seeded Slainte Black, losing in similar fashion. Then, something clicked! The 18Blue rattled off four consecutive victories, which included toppling the 6th seeded Club V from Utah, the 3rd seeded 805 Elite from San Luis Obispo, AND the 2nd seeded Slainte Black from San Francisco. One by one, the 18Blue dispatched the teams ahead of them as they gained confidence and momentum to get to the top.
In one of the most satisfying victories during the season and with a national bid on the line, 18Blue avenged an earlier loss to Slainte Black and accomplished what they initially set out to do coming into the tournament – earn a bid to the USAV Spring Junior Nationals by finishing as one of the top two teams at the end of the event. Icing on the cake would have been a victory against Dig This! in a rematch, but the team was already on a high and the last game was inconsequential. Now, the team will prepare before heading to the Valley of the Sun to face new challenges and show what they can do on a national stage – let the madness begin!
To view a short commemorative video of the 18Blue’s weekend at Sierra Nationals, click here.
2022 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
January 15 - 17, 2022: 18Blue Results
Music City National Championships
@ Music City Center, Nashville, TN
January 15 - 17, 2022: 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s, 17s, 18White Results
JVA NorCal Winter Classic
@ The Grounds, Roseville, CA
January 22 - 23 2022: All Teams Results
WCVBA League #1 & #2
@ The Grounds, Roseville, CA
February 5 - 6 2022: 18Blue, 18White Results
WCVBA League #3 & #4
@ The Grounds, Roseville, CA
February 19 - 21, 2022: 15Blue, 16s, 17s, and 18s Results
Las Vegas Classic
@ Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
March 4 - 6, 2022: 18s Results
18s Sierra National Qualifier
@ Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV
March 5 - 6, 2022: 12s-17s Results
WCVBA League #3 & #4
@ The Grounds, Roseville, CA
March 12 - 13, 2022: 15s, 16s, 17s, 18s Results
WCVBA League #5 & #6
@ The Grounds, Roseville, CA
March 18 - 20, 2022: 18s Results
18s Southern California Qualifier
@ Momentous Sports Center, Irvine, CA
March 19 - 20, 2022: 13s, 14s, 15White Results
Hawaii Spring Break Madness
@ Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI
April 2 - 4, 2022: 15Blue, 16s, 17s Results
April 8 - 10, 2022: 15White
Red Rock Rave Qualifier
@ Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
April 22 - 24, 2022: 18Blue
18s Spring USAV Junior National Championship
@ Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
April 23 - 25, 2022: 13s, 14s, 15White
April 29 - May 1: 15Blue, 16s, 17s
Far Westerns National Qualifier
@ Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV
April 29 - May 1: 12s, 13s, 14s
WCVBA League #5 & #6
@ The Grounds, Roseville, CA
May 28 - 30: 14s, 15s, 16s, 17s, 18White
JVA West Coast Cup
@ Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA
June 19 - 22: 15Blue, 15White (TBD), 17Blue, 17White (TBD)
June 23 - 26: 16Blue, 16White (TBD), 18White (TBD)
49th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships
@ Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
June 23 - July 4: As Qualified (TBD)
USAV Junior National Volleyball Championship
@ Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
January 15 - 17, 2022: 18Blue Results
Music City National Championships
@ Music City Center, Nashville, TN
January 15 - 17, 2022: 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s, 17s, 18White Results
JVA NorCal Winter Classic
@ The Grounds, Roseville, CA
January 22 - 23 2022: All Teams Results
WCVBA League #1 & #2
@ The Grounds, Roseville, CA
February 5 - 6 2022: 18Blue, 18White Results
WCVBA League #3 & #4
@ The Grounds, Roseville, CA
February 19 - 21, 2022: 15Blue, 16s, 17s, and 18s Results
Las Vegas Classic
@ Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
March 4 - 6, 2022: 18s Results
18s Sierra National Qualifier
@ Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV
March 5 - 6, 2022: 12s-17s Results
WCVBA League #3 & #4
@ The Grounds, Roseville, CA
March 12 - 13, 2022: 15s, 16s, 17s, 18s Results
WCVBA League #5 & #6
@ The Grounds, Roseville, CA
March 18 - 20, 2022: 18s Results
18s Southern California Qualifier
@ Momentous Sports Center, Irvine, CA
March 19 - 20, 2022: 13s, 14s, 15White Results
Hawaii Spring Break Madness
@ Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI
April 2 - 4, 2022: 15Blue, 16s, 17s Results
April 8 - 10, 2022: 15White
Red Rock Rave Qualifier
@ Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
April 22 - 24, 2022: 18Blue
18s Spring USAV Junior National Championship
@ Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
April 23 - 25, 2022: 13s, 14s, 15White
April 29 - May 1: 15Blue, 16s, 17s
Far Westerns National Qualifier
@ Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV
April 29 - May 1: 12s, 13s, 14s
WCVBA League #5 & #6
@ The Grounds, Roseville, CA
May 28 - 30: 14s, 15s, 16s, 17s, 18White
JVA West Coast Cup
@ Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA
June 19 - 22: 15Blue, 15White (TBD), 17Blue, 17White (TBD)
June 23 - 26: 16Blue, 16White (TBD), 18White (TBD)
49th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships
@ Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
June 23 - July 4: As Qualified (TBD)
USAV Junior National Volleyball Championship
@ Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
XCELLENT NEWS #3: WHAT HAPPENED IN VEGAS?
(February 28, 2022) - The Southern California Volleyball Association held its 36th Annual Las Vegas Classic at Mandalay Bay during the long Presidents’ Day Weekend, and Xceleration Volleyball Club was generally pleased with the overall results. READ MORE.
(February 28, 2022) - The Southern California Volleyball Association held its 36th Annual Las Vegas Classic at Mandalay Bay during the long Presidents’ Day Weekend, and Xceleration Volleyball Club was generally pleased with the overall results. READ MORE.
XCELLENT NEWS #2: THE FIRSTS...
(January 25, 2022) - Setting foot on volleyball tournament floors in Roseville at the JVA NorCal Winter Classic or in Nashville at the Music City National Championship may be old hat for many Xcel members, but there are also several players and families who are experiencing their first taste of competitive volleyball in 2022. We may all remember that first whistle, the first serve, the first kill, the first dig, the first win – all a thing of beauty – or even the first loss but, nonetheless, season openers always hold something special in our hearts and psyche. READ MORE.
(January 25, 2022) - Setting foot on volleyball tournament floors in Roseville at the JVA NorCal Winter Classic or in Nashville at the Music City National Championship may be old hat for many Xcel members, but there are also several players and families who are experiencing their first taste of competitive volleyball in 2022. We may all remember that first whistle, the first serve, the first kill, the first dig, the first win – all a thing of beauty – or even the first loss but, nonetheless, season openers always hold something special in our hearts and psyche. READ MORE.
XCELLENT NEWS #1: BACK TO THE NEW NORMAL?
(December 12, 2021) - In various venues throughout the nation we see throngs of rabid fans, overflow crowds, and spectators standing shoulder-to-shoulder, enjoying the sports events that were temporarily placed on hold due to the pandemic – fans are filling arenas to see Steph Curry surpass the 3-point record… the 49ers are showing flashes of their Super Bowl glory (but stumbling at the same time) in front of capacity crowds… the Giants welcomed baseball enthusiasts back to Oracle Park in their record-breaking season… college football stadiums are bursting at the seams… and the list goes on.
While it is nice to see some sense of normalcy in the sports world, this only gives us a false sense of security. Let’s not forget that the virus is still among us. READ MORE.
(December 12, 2021) - In various venues throughout the nation we see throngs of rabid fans, overflow crowds, and spectators standing shoulder-to-shoulder, enjoying the sports events that were temporarily placed on hold due to the pandemic – fans are filling arenas to see Steph Curry surpass the 3-point record… the 49ers are showing flashes of their Super Bowl glory (but stumbling at the same time) in front of capacity crowds… the Giants welcomed baseball enthusiasts back to Oracle Park in their record-breaking season… college football stadiums are bursting at the seams… and the list goes on.
While it is nice to see some sense of normalcy in the sports world, this only gives us a false sense of security. Let’s not forget that the virus is still among us. READ MORE.
XCELLENT NEWS: THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED IS OFTEN PAVED WITH GOLD
(July 17, 2021) - All of us at Xceleration Volleyball Club are undoubtedly and extremely proud of all our athletes who have graced the “hardwood” throughout the years. In our short history, many of these student-athletes have pursued their volleyball dreams after completing their competitive club careers with Xceleration – whether they started as neophytes in the beginners’ programs, honed their skills on the sand, or came in as seasoned competitors. READ MORE.
(July 17, 2021) - All of us at Xceleration Volleyball Club are undoubtedly and extremely proud of all our athletes who have graced the “hardwood” throughout the years. In our short history, many of these student-athletes have pursued their volleyball dreams after completing their competitive club careers with Xceleration – whether they started as neophytes in the beginners’ programs, honed their skills on the sand, or came in as seasoned competitors. READ MORE.
XCELLENT NEWS: SENIOR CLASS OF 2021... CONGRATULATIONS!
(May 22, 2021) - What a year! A year like no other and hopefully one that will never repeat. Despite the trials and tribulations of 2020, we look forward to a new horizon. Read more.
(May 22, 2021) - What a year! A year like no other and hopefully one that will never repeat. Despite the trials and tribulations of 2020, we look forward to a new horizon. Read more.
XCELLENT NEWS: 2021 GETS A LATE START
(April 30, 2021) - This is the time of the year we love! Springtime delivers hope of new beginnings, from young players getting their feet wet on the courts to our more experienced athletes signing their commitment letters to play at the next level.
After months of starts and stops driven by health restrictions in various tournament locales, Xceleration’s club teams finally played in meaningful events, specifically the Sierra National Qualifiers in Reno and the USAV Nationals in Columbus for the 18Blue and the Far Westerns in Reno for the rest of the club teams. We can’t wait to get the rest of the ball rolling in the next few months before closing out the season. Read more.
(April 30, 2021) - This is the time of the year we love! Springtime delivers hope of new beginnings, from young players getting their feet wet on the courts to our more experienced athletes signing their commitment letters to play at the next level.
After months of starts and stops driven by health restrictions in various tournament locales, Xceleration’s club teams finally played in meaningful events, specifically the Sierra National Qualifiers in Reno and the USAV Nationals in Columbus for the 18Blue and the Far Westerns in Reno for the rest of the club teams. We can’t wait to get the rest of the ball rolling in the next few months before closing out the season. Read more.
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.