WELCOME!
XCELERATION VOLLEYBALL CLUB
The East Bay's premier volleyball club and leader in helping players realize their volleyball dreams!
College Recruiting - over 150 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 150 players since 2008 have been recruited to play in college!
Skill Development!
Experienced Coaching Staff!
A LEAGUE OF OUR OWN!
(August 5, 2020) - We’re excited to announce that Xceleration Volleyball Club, along with five other founding partners in the Northern California-Reno region, has launched the West Coast Volleyball Association (WCVBA) for the 2021 girls’ competitive club volleyball season.
Club Owner Jeremy Swann said, “This inaugural season of the new WCVBA is a long time coming and we’re extremely honored to be part of this group of dedicated professionals that will take competitive club volleyball to a whole new level. We look forward to a successful future for girls’ volleyball clubs in Northern California and Reno.”
Click here to read more about the new league and what it means for Xceleration. You can also read the press release from the Junior Volleyball Association about the new league here.
(August 5, 2020) - We’re excited to announce that Xceleration Volleyball Club, along with five other founding partners in the Northern California-Reno region, has launched the West Coast Volleyball Association (WCVBA) for the 2021 girls’ competitive club volleyball season.
Club Owner Jeremy Swann said, “This inaugural season of the new WCVBA is a long time coming and we’re extremely honored to be part of this group of dedicated professionals that will take competitive club volleyball to a whole new level. We look forward to a successful future for girls’ volleyball clubs in Northern California and Reno.”
Click here to read more about the new league and what it means for Xceleration. You can also read the press release from the Junior Volleyball Association about the new league here.
(August 10, 2020) - We are making a few adjustments to our fall and winter programs. Starting August 16 through October 29, Xceleration will be offering three Fall Ball sessions for high school players, and we highly encourage those planning to join Xceleration for the upcoming club volleyball season to attend these camps. At the current situation, these will replace our Sunday Open Gyms, Pre-Tryout Clinics, and possibly the 2021 Season Tryouts.
As a result of the delayed high school volleyball season, which starts in December, and the realization that tryouts in early November is unlikely to happen due to continued health restrictions regarding limited gatherings to no more than 15 people, the Fall Ball camps will primarily serve to prepare our players for their high school volleyball season, as well as to begin assembling our teams for the 2021 competitive club volleyball season. It is important to note that Fall Ball for all age groups will be used as a part of the tryout process and that offers will be extended during this time. Coaches for the 2020-2021 season will be announced on our website shortly.
Due to contact tracing requirements and the need to create pods/bubble groups, you must attend the duration of your selected session and movements from one session to another is not allowed. No drop-ins will be accepted. Sign-ups for the entire session will be required. You may sign up for all three sessions if you'd like, but space is limited and registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be no refunds or credits for any cancellations or no shows after registration.
FALL BALL: GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
Session 1: Sunday, August 16 – Thursday, September 3, 2020 (3 weeks, 3 days per week, 9 camp clinics)
Session 2: Sunday, September 13 – Thursday, October 1, 2020 (3 weeks, 3 days per week, 9 camp clinics)
Session 3: Sunday, October 11 – Thursday, October 29, 2020 (3 weeks, 3 days per week, 9 camp clinics)
FALL BALL: 5TH-8TH GRADERS
For similar reasons noted above, if you had already signed up for particular times that were initially published, adjustments may be made to reassign your child to a different time, as determined by the Xceleration coaching staff.
Fall Ball: Girls (Incoming) 4th - 6th Graders
Fall Ball: Girls (Incoming) 7th - 8th Graders
Step 1: Visit our ONLINE STORE to obtain your Paypal Transaction Number
Step 2: With your Paypal Transaction Number, register online for age division you will be playing in the upcoming 2020-2021 season.
As a result of the delayed high school volleyball season, which starts in December, and the realization that tryouts in early November is unlikely to happen due to continued health restrictions regarding limited gatherings to no more than 15 people, the Fall Ball camps will primarily serve to prepare our players for their high school volleyball season, as well as to begin assembling our teams for the 2021 competitive club volleyball season. It is important to note that Fall Ball for all age groups will be used as a part of the tryout process and that offers will be extended during this time. Coaches for the 2020-2021 season will be announced on our website shortly.
Due to contact tracing requirements and the need to create pods/bubble groups, you must attend the duration of your selected session and movements from one session to another is not allowed. No drop-ins will be accepted. Sign-ups for the entire session will be required. You may sign up for all three sessions if you'd like, but space is limited and registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be no refunds or credits for any cancellations or no shows after registration.
FALL BALL: GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
Session 1: Sunday, August 16 – Thursday, September 3, 2020 (3 weeks, 3 days per week, 9 camp clinics)
- 17s-18s: Sun 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Tues/Thurs 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- 15s-16s: Sun 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Tues/Thurs 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Cost for all Session 1 clinics: $350
Session 2: Sunday, September 13 – Thursday, October 1, 2020 (3 weeks, 3 days per week, 9 camp clinics)
- 17s-18s: Sun 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Tues/Thurs 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- 15s-16s: Sun 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Tues/Thurs 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Cost for all Session 2 clinics: $350
Session 3: Sunday, October 11 – Thursday, October 29, 2020 (3 weeks, 3 days per week, 9 camp clinics)
- 17s-18s: Sun 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Tues/Thurs 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- 15s-16s: Sun 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Tues/Thurs 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Cost for all Session 3 clinics: $350
FALL BALL: 5TH-8TH GRADERS
For similar reasons noted above, if you had already signed up for particular times that were initially published, adjustments may be made to reassign your child to a different time, as determined by the Xceleration coaching staff.
Fall Ball: Girls (Incoming) 4th - 6th Graders
- August 24 – October 14, 2020 (2 days per week / 8 weeks)
- Mon/Wed: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Can select Mondays only or Wednesdays only)
- No clinic Monday, September 7 (Labor Day)
- $275 Mondays only or Wednesdays only / $525 for all 8 weeks ($75 discount)
- Weekly drop-ins have been discontinued
Fall Ball: Girls (Incoming) 7th - 8th Graders
- August 24 – October 14, 2020 (2 days per week / 8 weeks)
- Group 1: Mon/Wed: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Group 2: Mon/Wed: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- No clinic Monday, September 7 (Labor Day)
- $525 for all 8 weeks ($75 discount)
- Weekly drop-ins have been discontinued
Step 1: Visit our ONLINE STORE to obtain your Paypal Transaction Number
Step 2: With your Paypal Transaction Number, register online for age division you will be playing in the upcoming 2020-2021 season.
SUMMER CAMPS FOR XCEL ALUMNI AND INCOMING 18s... REGISTER NOW!
(July 24, 2020) - We are opening our Saturday morning camps for Xceleration alumni and Incoming 18s, starting July 25 through August 22. Five Saturday sessions will be led by 18Blue coaches Andy Schroeder and Brett Leggitt from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Cost will be $30 per session.
STEP 1: Go to Online Store to get a PayPal Order Number.
STEP 2: Go to 2020 Summer Camps for Alumni & Incoming 18s to register with your PayPal Order Number.
(July 24, 2020) - We are opening our Saturday morning camps for Xceleration alumni and Incoming 18s, starting July 25 through August 22. Five Saturday sessions will be led by 18Blue coaches Andy Schroeder and Brett Leggitt from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Cost will be $30 per session.
STEP 1: Go to Online Store to get a PayPal Order Number.
STEP 2: Go to 2020 Summer Camps for Alumni & Incoming 18s to register with your PayPal Order Number.
- Completion of the registration form is required to participate in the camps.
- No player will be admitted without completing the waiver forms included in the registration.
- Players will be required to read the Xceleration Guidelines and Check-in Procedures before being admitted to camp.
- All participants must show confirmation for payment prior to participation.
XCELlent NEWS: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2020... A YEAR LIKE NO OTHER FOR 17 XCEL SENIORS
(April 21, 2020) - YOU DID IT! In the weeks ahead, you will accomplish one of the early milestones of your lives – getting your high school diploma! While the current health crisis brings a painful and abrupt end to senior year at high schools – no proms, no class trips, no caps, no gowns, no commencement ceremonies – the reality and the loss of these senior traditions pale in comparison to keeping yourself and your family healthy. Read more.
(April 21, 2020) - YOU DID IT! In the weeks ahead, you will accomplish one of the early milestones of your lives – getting your high school diploma! While the current health crisis brings a painful and abrupt end to senior year at high schools – no proms, no class trips, no caps, no gowns, no commencement ceremonies – the reality and the loss of these senior traditions pale in comparison to keeping yourself and your family healthy. Read more.
A MESSAGE FROM COACH ROB BROWNING
Dear Xceleration,
Life has never been as surreal as it is right now. None of us have ever lived through something like this. I hope you are all healthy and safe with family. A few thoughts...
MAKE TODAY GREAT
Each morning might be a lot like Groundhog Day, but every day you need to get up and pledge to MAKE TODAY GREAT. Try not to worry about tomorrow. Make today a little bit better than yesterday. It’s all about today!
MAKE TODAY GREAT FOR SOMEONE ELSE
Be a source of joy and service to your family. Lift others up around you. Make a positive difference in your home. Do something kind and unexpected for your siblings or your parents. When you are a source of joy and service to your family, you will bring more joy into your own day.
EXERCISE DISCIPLINE
You are still busy, I know. You have virtual classes and homework. In some ways it might even be harder than in person. Discipline is simply doing what needs to be done, when it needs to be done. Discipline is doing. The other part of discipline is saying NO to things that really don’t get you any closer to your personal goals. We say EXERCISE discipline because every time you choose to be disciplined, you get stronger at it, just like your body gets stronger when you exercise it.
TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF
I’m not just referring to binging on your favorite show, I mean take personal time to think, reflect, set goals, pursue artistic endeavors and other hobbies. You need to make a little time for yourself each day away from social media and Netflix.
ENJOY THIS TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY
I know it’s getting old, but this time with family is precious. Enjoy it! Play games, eat meals together, have fun! You want to make this a time that you will look back on as extremely odd, but memorable!!
I hope you all are healthy and thriving in spite of the circumstances.
Coach Browning
Dear Xceleration,
Life has never been as surreal as it is right now. None of us have ever lived through something like this. I hope you are all healthy and safe with family. A few thoughts...
MAKE TODAY GREAT
Each morning might be a lot like Groundhog Day, but every day you need to get up and pledge to MAKE TODAY GREAT. Try not to worry about tomorrow. Make today a little bit better than yesterday. It’s all about today!
MAKE TODAY GREAT FOR SOMEONE ELSE
Be a source of joy and service to your family. Lift others up around you. Make a positive difference in your home. Do something kind and unexpected for your siblings or your parents. When you are a source of joy and service to your family, you will bring more joy into your own day.
EXERCISE DISCIPLINE
You are still busy, I know. You have virtual classes and homework. In some ways it might even be harder than in person. Discipline is simply doing what needs to be done, when it needs to be done. Discipline is doing. The other part of discipline is saying NO to things that really don’t get you any closer to your personal goals. We say EXERCISE discipline because every time you choose to be disciplined, you get stronger at it, just like your body gets stronger when you exercise it.
TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF
I’m not just referring to binging on your favorite show, I mean take personal time to think, reflect, set goals, pursue artistic endeavors and other hobbies. You need to make a little time for yourself each day away from social media and Netflix.
ENJOY THIS TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY
I know it’s getting old, but this time with family is precious. Enjoy it! Play games, eat meals together, have fun! You want to make this a time that you will look back on as extremely odd, but memorable!!
I hope you all are healthy and thriving in spite of the circumstances.
Coach Browning
XCELlent NEWS: REFLECTIONS ON THE SEASON
(April 6, 2020) - For the individual and for all our teams, we would have reached many peaks and valleys at this time during the volleyball season. In addition and theoretically, our court skills have skyrocketed, our growth immeasurable, and our maturity level unrecognizable. However, now that the season has been cut short (temporarily) this would be an opportune time to reflect on what we have done and what we can do when, and if, the season resumes. Read more.
(April 6, 2020) - For the individual and for all our teams, we would have reached many peaks and valleys at this time during the volleyball season. In addition and theoretically, our court skills have skyrocketed, our growth immeasurable, and our maturity level unrecognizable. However, now that the season has been cut short (temporarily) this would be an opportune time to reflect on what we have done and what we can do when, and if, the season resumes. Read more.
XCELlent NEWS: HANGING TIGHT
(March 30, 2020) - It’s been a few weeks since the USA Volleyball Association and the Northern California Volleyball Association put an end to all athletic activity at the club volleyball level due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak, leaving clubs and its athletes see their 2020 season come to a screeching halt in the midst of an important time. Read more.
(March 30, 2020) - It’s been a few weeks since the USA Volleyball Association and the Northern California Volleyball Association put an end to all athletic activity at the club volleyball level due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak, leaving clubs and its athletes see their 2020 season come to a screeching halt in the midst of an important time. Read more.
XCELlent NEWS: 18BLUE - EMBRACING THE MOMENT
(March 19, 2020) - Over the last several days and weeks, we have all been receiving notifications left and right about the ever-increasing impacts of COVID-19 in our communities. While we are growing a bit weary of these messages, there have been uplifting news as well from our teams during the past few weeks, specifically from our 18Blue. Read more.
(March 19, 2020) - Over the last several days and weeks, we have all been receiving notifications left and right about the ever-increasing impacts of COVID-19 in our communities. While we are growing a bit weary of these messages, there have been uplifting news as well from our teams during the past few weeks, specifically from our 18Blue. Read more.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN! A BUSY THREE-DAY WEEKEND! 12 TEAMS IN 5 CITIES AND 3 STATES FOR TRIPLE CROWN, LAS VEGAS CLASSIC AND PRESIDENTS' DAY TOURNAMENT
(March 11, 2020) - XCELlent News pays a quick homage to country crooner Willie Nelson as Xceleration teams faced off against the highest levels of competition in Kansas City and Las Vegas when the prestigious invite-only Triple Crown NIT and SCVA Las Vegas Classic were held during the President’s Day break. READ MORE.
(March 11, 2020) - XCELlent News pays a quick homage to country crooner Willie Nelson as Xceleration teams faced off against the highest levels of competition in Kansas City and Las Vegas when the prestigious invite-only Triple Crown NIT and SCVA Las Vegas Classic were held during the President’s Day break. READ MORE.
XCELlent NEWS: A FRESH AND PROMISING START AT CAL KICKOFF AND POWER/PREMIER LEAGUE QUALIFIERS
(February 10, 2020) - California Kickoff and Power League Qualifiers (PLQs) kickstarted the 15th Season for Xceleration Volleyball Club. Off the bat, Cal Kickoff and the critical PLQs officially launched the 2020 competitive volleyball season for club and its teams throughout the Bay Area during the Martin Luther King Jr. and Super Bowl weekends. READ MORE.
(February 10, 2020) - California Kickoff and Power League Qualifiers (PLQs) kickstarted the 15th Season for Xceleration Volleyball Club. Off the bat, Cal Kickoff and the critical PLQs officially launched the 2020 competitive volleyball season for club and its teams throughout the Bay Area during the Martin Luther King Jr. and Super Bowl weekends. READ MORE.
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IN MEMORIAM... CODY HEIN, HEAD COACH, CHICO STATE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Dear Xceleration Family, The volleyball world lost a great person last Friday night. Cody Hein, Head Coach at Chico State for the past 17 years, passed away at age 47. Cody was one of the first coaches we met and got to know when we started the College Development program 13 years ago at Xceleration. He helped us so much over the years, gave us insights into how things were done, suggestions on bettering it and referred us to coaches he knew. But the best part about Cody was his soul. Just a great guy who you just naturally liked. He loved his players and they loved him. He cared about his players and about playing a part in helping them navigate into adulthood. There are many obituaries online describing Cody’s life and legacy that we urge you to read. Unless you knew Cody, you would have never known that he battles serious health issues his entire life. But that was Cody…. it was never about him. Those of us who knew him will miss him greatly. He leaves behind a wife and three sons. A Go-Fund-Me account has been established for them. Please help if you can. Even a small donation could help the Hein family. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. GO FUND ME. Thanks for taking a look! Thanks so much. Jim Ross and Paul D Harrison |
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XCELlent NEWS#1: 15 YEARS LATER... XCELERATION KEEPS TRUE TO ITS FOUNDING PRINCIPLES TO BEGIN 2020 SEASON
(December 12, 2019) - When Xceleration’s founder and then-owner Jon Segall started the club in 2005 to give volleyball players in the area a competitive club in which to participate and to learn proper volleyball skills, his founding principles were simple and could be summed up in three lines: Compete because you love to compete... Win because you love to win... Play because you love the sport. Fast forward 15 years later, under the ownership of Jeremy Swann, those principles are still the foundation of the club. Read more.
(December 12, 2019) - When Xceleration’s founder and then-owner Jon Segall started the club in 2005 to give volleyball players in the area a competitive club in which to participate and to learn proper volleyball skills, his founding principles were simple and could be summed up in three lines: Compete because you love to compete... Win because you love to win... Play because you love the sport. Fast forward 15 years later, under the ownership of Jeremy Swann, those principles are still the foundation of the club. Read more.
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RUTH LAWANSON JERSEY UNVEILING CELEBRATION DAY
(November 9, 2019) - Bulldog legend Ruth Lawanson's No. 15 jersey was unveiled in the rafters of Save Mart Center on the Fresno State campus to cement her status as one of the greatest athletes to come out of the Fresno State volleyball program. Congratulations, Coach Ruth, from your Xceleration family! |
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A MESSAGE FROM JIM ROSS: COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR DECEMBER 7
The Xceleration College Development program is proud to announce our partnership with Scout Scholar! Scout Scholar is a new recruiting tool that will allow Xceleration, our athletes and their parents to explore every college program in the nation as part of your membership with Xceleration. We will be utilizing this software to streamline the process and ensure we are on the same page when it comes to our athletes recruiting journey. This program is FREE to all Xceleration players! Check out scoutscholar.com to learn more. Attend our annual College Development Seminar on Saturday, December 7, from 12 PM - 1:30 PM at the Xceleration Sports Facility at NorCal Courts in Martinez. Read more.
The Xceleration College Development program is proud to announce our partnership with Scout Scholar! Scout Scholar is a new recruiting tool that will allow Xceleration, our athletes and their parents to explore every college program in the nation as part of your membership with Xceleration. We will be utilizing this software to streamline the process and ensure we are on the same page when it comes to our athletes recruiting journey. This program is FREE to all Xceleration players! Check out scoutscholar.com to learn more. Attend our annual College Development Seminar on Saturday, December 7, from 12 PM - 1:30 PM at the Xceleration Sports Facility at NorCal Courts in Martinez. Read more.
COACHES FOR 2020 CLUB SEASON
(August 26, 2019) - Our coaching roster for the 2020 season is almost complete. Be sure to come out to our Open Gyms and Pre-Tryout Clinics to meet your potential new coaches for the upcoming season. Read more.
(August 26, 2019) - Our coaching roster for the 2020 season is almost complete. Be sure to come out to our Open Gyms and Pre-Tryout Clinics to meet your potential new coaches for the upcoming season. Read more.
2019 BEST OF MARTINEZ
(August 15, 2019) - We're pleased to announce that Xceleration Volleyball Club has been selected for the 2019 Best of Martinez Award in the Club category by the Martinez Award Program. Read more.
(August 15, 2019) - We're pleased to announce that Xceleration Volleyball Club has been selected for the 2019 Best of Martinez Award in the Club category by the Martinez Award Program. Read more.
PRIVATE/GROUP LESSONS WITH RUTH LAWANSON
(Dec. 4, 2018) - Sign-ups for individual or group lessons with Ruth Lawanson, including Setters Clinics (new this year), are now being accepted. 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. 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 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.
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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.
Friendly Links
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