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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 110 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 110 players since 2008 have been recruited to play in college!
Skill Development!
Experienced Coaching Staff!
Latest News!
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.
MEET & HEAR FROM ROB BROWNING
(June 8, 2018) - Xceleration highly encourages ALL of our players and their families to meet and hear from the newest member of the staff, Rob Browning on Wednesday, June 13, from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Xceleration Sports Facility in Martinez, CA. We hope to see everyone there for this wonderful opportunity presented to our club.
(June 8, 2018) - Xceleration highly encourages ALL of our players and their families to meet and hear from the newest member of the staff, Rob Browning on Wednesday, June 13, from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Xceleration Sports Facility in Martinez, CA. We hope to see everyone there for this wonderful opportunity presented to our club.
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.
BEACH, SUMMER CAMPS & FALL BALL NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATIONS!
(April 4, 2018) - We're excited to announce that registration for our suite of off-season training programs is now open for registrations. We hope that you can join one or all of our summer camps and clinics to take your game to the next level! We are offering a series of sessions for all ages and varying experience levels to develop new and seasoned athletes, beginning in June through October. Read more.
(April 4, 2018) - We're excited to announce that registration for our suite of off-season training programs is now open for registrations. We hope that you can join one or all of our summer camps and clinics to take your game to the next level! We are offering a series of sessions for all ages and varying experience levels to develop new and seasoned athletes, beginning in June through October. Read more.
- BEACH PROGRAM: June 18 - August 1, ages 13 and above at the Moraga Commons Park and tournaments in Santa Cruz. Click here to make your online payment (must be completed prior to registration) and here to register for Beach.
- SUMMER CAMPS: July 6 - August 16, 5th graders and above at the Xceleration Sports Facility in Martinez. Click here to make your online payment (must be completed prior to registration) and here to register for Summer Camps.
- FALL BALL: August 27 - October 18, 4th through 8th graders at the Xceleration Sports Facility in Martinez. Click here to make your online payment (must be completed prior to registration) and here to register for Fall Ball.
IN SEARCH OF THE GOLDEN TICKETS: XCELERATION HEADS TO WARM AND SUNNY DENVER FOR THE CROSSROADS
(April 17, 2018) - On two separate weekends in March, nearly 500 college coaches, 1,500 teams, and 57,000 attendees descended upon 200 courts in the Colorado Convention Center to assess recruits, watch great action, and compete for a handful of Junior Nationals (JN) bids available at the Colorado Crossroads JN Qualifiers. Read more.
(April 17, 2018) - On two separate weekends in March, nearly 500 college coaches, 1,500 teams, and 57,000 attendees descended upon 200 courts in the Colorado Convention Center to assess recruits, watch great action, and compete for a handful of Junior Nationals (JN) bids available at the Colorado Crossroads JN Qualifiers. Read more.
PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES: 1 WEEKEND, 3 TOURNAMENTS, 3 STATES!
(March 1, 2018) - Using various modes of transportation, Xceleration competed in different parts of the nation during the Presidents Day weekend in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and many parts of the Bay Area. At these locales, Xcel teams faced off against the highest levels of competition at the Triple Crown NIT, the Las Vegas Classic, and the NCVA tournaments and showcases. Read more.
(March 1, 2018) - Using various modes of transportation, Xceleration competed in different parts of the nation during the Presidents Day weekend in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and many parts of the Bay Area. At these locales, Xcel teams faced off against the highest levels of competition at the Triple Crown NIT, the Las Vegas Classic, and the NCVA tournaments and showcases. Read more.
COLLEGE RECRUITING: PLAYER PROFILES NOW AVAILABLE
Player profiles for college coaches are now posted for the following players (click on name).
Class of 2019
Player profiles for college coaches are now posted for the following players (click on name).
Class of 2019
- Kinsey Anderson, 17Blue
- Kylie Brandt, 17Blue
- Shelby Bryant, 17Blue
- Nicole Chamorro, 18White
- Kylie Greenberg, 18White
- Catherine Helgeson, 17Blue
- Kendal Henry, 17Blue
- Meaghan Hohman, 17Blue
- Asha Johnson, 17Blue
- Alaysia Mitchell, 17Blue
- Nadia Pace, 17Blue
- Taumafa Tuinauvai, 18Blue
- Karina Umali, 18White
- Sofia Aguilera, 16Blue
- Isabella Bandy, 16Blue
- Haleigh Brown, 16Blue
- Claire Conners, 16Blue
- Nina Naffziger, 16Blue
- Julia Martin, 16Blue
- Chloe Ortega, 16Blue
- Madi Risch, 16Blue
- Grace Paulson, 16Blue
- Ruby Santos, 16Blue
- Leila Sardinha, 17Blue
- Emma Engstrom, 16Blue
- Alissa Sayama, 15Blue
POWER LEAGUE / PREMIER LEAGUE SCHEDULES
Power League: 13Blue / 14Blue & White / 15Blue & White / 16Blue & White / 17Blue / 18Blue & White
Premier League: 12Blue / 13White
Power League: 13Blue / 14Blue & White / 15Blue & White / 16Blue & White / 17Blue / 18Blue & White
Premier League: 12Blue / 13White
XCELlent NEWS #2: THE SWEET SOUND OF... WHISTLES?!
XCELERATION LAUNCHES 2018 SEASON AT CALIFORNIA KICKOFF
(January 24, 2018) - At precisely 8 o’clock each morning and then again at 3 o’clock in the afternoon during the MLK Weekend, streams of volleyball fans across the Bay Area welcomed the sweet sound of whistles, which officially signaled the start of the 2018 competitive season for Xceleration and hundreds of other clubs at the NCVA California Kickoff. Read more.
XCELERATION LAUNCHES 2018 SEASON AT CALIFORNIA KICKOFF
(January 24, 2018) - At precisely 8 o’clock each morning and then again at 3 o’clock in the afternoon during the MLK Weekend, streams of volleyball fans across the Bay Area welcomed the sweet sound of whistles, which officially signaled the start of the 2018 competitive season for Xceleration and hundreds of other clubs at the NCVA California Kickoff. Read more.
COLLEGE COMMIT: REBECCA JONES COMMITS TO WARRIORS!
(February 4, 2018) - 18White's Rebecca Jones has committed to play college volleyball at William Jessup University, bringing the total number to eight Xcel players from the Class of 2018 that will be playing in college next season. Congratulations, Rebecca!
(February 4, 2018) - 18White's Rebecca Jones has committed to play college volleyball at William Jessup University, bringing the total number to eight Xcel players from the Class of 2018 that will be playing in college next season. Congratulations, Rebecca!
XCELlent NEWS #1: THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THAN HAVING HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
(December 11, 2017) - In its third year under the ownership group of Jim Ross, Andy Schroeder, and Jeremy Swann, Xceleration Volleyball Club is striving to make the 2018 season the best ever in club history. After completing the pre-tryout clinic sessions at Doughtery Valley HS with nearly 300 campers and tryouts with more than 350 participants at the Xceleration Sports Facility, the club can now focus on its 136 athletes and the upcoming 2018 season. Read more.
(December 11, 2017) - In its third year under the ownership group of Jim Ross, Andy Schroeder, and Jeremy Swann, Xceleration Volleyball Club is striving to make the 2018 season the best ever in club history. After completing the pre-tryout clinic sessions at Doughtery Valley HS with nearly 300 campers and tryouts with more than 350 participants at the Xceleration Sports Facility, the club can now focus on its 136 athletes and the upcoming 2018 season. Read more.
TWO MORE PLAYERS COMMIT TO PLAY AT THE NEXT LEVEL!
(December 5, 2017) - Two more members of Xceleration's Class of 2018 have committed to play in college next season, bringing the total number to seven players to date. 18Blue's Cameron Blakely and Cierra Pope have committed to play for San Jose State University and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, respectively.
(December 5, 2017) - Two more members of Xceleration's Class of 2018 have committed to play in college next season, bringing the total number to seven players to date. 18Blue's Cameron Blakely and Cierra Pope have committed to play for San Jose State University and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, respectively.
COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WORKSHOP
(November 28, 2017) - As a free service to its members, Xceleration's College Development Workshop will be held on Saturday, December 9, from 10:00 AM to 12 noon at the Xceleration Sports Facility in Martinez. Hear from Jim Ross and Paul Harrison, our College Development Directors, on how to navigate through the college recruiting process. All players and their families in the 15s-18s age groups are encouraged to attend. Read more.
(November 28, 2017) - As a free service to its members, Xceleration's College Development Workshop will be held on Saturday, December 9, from 10:00 AM to 12 noon at the Xceleration Sports Facility in Martinez. Hear from Jim Ross and Paul Harrison, our College Development Directors, on how to navigate through the college recruiting process. All players and their families in the 15s-18s age groups are encouraged to attend. Read more.
2018 ROSTERS
(November 28, 2017) - Xceleration is proud to announce its 2018 Player Rosters. The site also contains respective team pages that will be filled with team photos throughout the season. Read more.
(November 28, 2017) - Xceleration is proud to announce its 2018 Player Rosters. The site also contains respective team pages that will be filled with team photos throughout the season. Read more.
PRIVATE/GROUP LESSONS
(November 15, 2017) - The schedule for private/group lessons is now available and sign-ups are now being taken. Read more.
(November 15, 2017) - The schedule for private/group lessons is now available and sign-ups are now being taken. Read more.
Xceleration Establishes Scholarship Fund, Seeks Assistance from Past, Present and Future Friends and Families
(September 29, 2017) - Xceleration today announced the establishment of 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 to launch this effort, especially as the new season approaches. Read more.
(September 29, 2017) - Xceleration today announced the establishment of 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 to launch this effort, especially as the new season approaches. Read more.
2018 Coaching Staff
(September 17, 2017) - Xceleration is proud to announce its 2018 coaching staff. Our coaching staff is looking forward to the new season and meeting you at one of our clinics or at tryouts. In an unprecedented year, we are fully staffed with 31 coaches and 4 executive or administrative staff members serving 12 teams! Full bios, click here.
(September 17, 2017) - Xceleration is proud to announce its 2018 coaching staff. Our coaching staff is looking forward to the new season and meeting you at one of our clinics or at tryouts. In an unprecedented year, we are fully staffed with 31 coaches and 4 executive or administrative staff members serving 12 teams! Full bios, click here.
- Coaching Technical Advisor: Ruth Lawanson
- Practice/Lessons Coach: Kyle Masterson
- 12 Blue: Gayle Swann/Jeremy Swann
- 13 Blue: Jade Sanford/Madison Borch
- 13 White: Lauren Jones/Lindsey Parrott/Garrett Jones
- 14 Blue: Mariah Christensen/Kayla Coleman
- 14 White: Natasha Gayle/Isabel Villalobos
- 15 Blue: Lucas Abbott/Jade Santos
- 15 White: Salomon Leon/Taylor Patton
- 16 Blue: Daniel Pak/Brett Leggitt/Benny Nguyen
- 16 White: Stephany Van Horn/Aileen Tran
- 17 Blue: Leslie Ray/Lindsey Ray/Jade Sanford
- 18 Blue: Andy Schroeder/Jeremy Swann/Paul Harrison
- 18 White: Ramond Carreon/Christian Carreon/Morgan Borch
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Personnel Changes: Shannon Kussman Steps Down, Leslie Ray Steps Up as New Club Director for 2017-2018 Season
(September 12, 2017) - Xceleration today announced that Shannon Kussman will vacate the role of Club Director and hand over the reins to Leslie Ray effective immediately. As Club Director, Leslie will be responsible for all operational activities and needs of the club, including management of the support and coaching staff, finance, and detailed tournament, practice, and travel planning. She can be reached at lesrayxcelvbc@yahoo.com. Please join us in thanking Shannon for her tireless work during the past two years and congratulating Leslie on her new role as Club Director. Read more. Xceleration Alums Named Ivy League Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week!
After leading their teams to winning marks in their season-opening tournaments, Yale junior Kelley Wirth (Xcel Class of 2015) and Penn freshman Parker Jones (Xcel Class of 2017) were selected as the Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively. Yale opened the 2017 campaign 3-0 to win the Yale Invitational, while Penn went 2-1 at the George Mason Invitational. Read more. 
Early Commits from the Class of 2018
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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. Rising Stars: Alumni in the News
Xceleration is proud of its alumni as they continue to shine for their collegiate teams this season. Read more, click here. ALUMNI UPDATE: Numbers... Numbers... Numbers
(as of 10/17/2017) Class of 2017 Alumni Michaela Charette – 34 sets, 48 digs Nikki Jensen – 56 sets, 100 kills, 15 blocks Parker Jones – 66 sets, 223 kills, 171 digs, 2x All-Tourney teams, 2x Ivy League Rookie of the Week Delaney McKee – 1 set, 1 block Alex Nickerson – 43 sets, 41 digs Jacquline Kupeli – 40 sets, 180 digs Mere Naqase – 3 sets, 18 assists, 4 digs Class of 2016 Alumni Jasmine Assia – 16 matches, 462 assists, 39 kills, 132 digs Taylor Dixon – 12 matches, 50 kills, 18 digs, 6 blocks Emma Johnson – 18 matches, 109 kills, .309 hitting %, 67 blocks Samantha McGrath – 17 matches, 71 digs, 9 service aces Katie Orbeta – 26 matches, 585 assists, 218 digs, 78 kills Mickayla Sherman – 14 matches, 112 kills, 16 blocks Nicole Tchabanov – 17 matches, 96 kills, 80 blocks (26th in NCAA D2 for blocks per set) Isabel Villalobos – 16 matches, 192 kills, 201 digs Halle Webster – 5 sets, 3 kills, 4 blocks Kaitlyn Zdroik – 13 matches, 10 digs Daiana Takashima – 18 matches, 286 digs, 52 assts Class of 2015 Alumni Malia Bolko – 20 matches, 381 digs, 2x Big West Def Player of the Week Lauren Budde – 17 matches , 95 kills, 30 blocks, 21 digs Molly Dalziel – 18 matches, 118 kills, 190 digs, 32 blocks Eden Fukashima – 18 matches, 493 assists, 105 digs Haley Glass – 20 matches, 185 digs, 26 assists Hailey Lindberg – 20 matches,145 kills, 50 blocks Kelley Wirth – 16 matches, 177 kills, 38 blocks, Tourney MVP, 2x All-Tourney, Ivy League Player of week Class of 2014 Alumni Brileigh Boyce – 20 matches, 126 kills, 23 blocks Bryanna Davis – 23 matches, 241 kills, 69 digs Maddie Doud – 20 matches, 120 kills, 48 blocks Michaela Gardner – 23 matches, 81 kills, 33 digs Bridget Heins – 17 matches, 146 kills, 54 digs Michelle Seals – 20 matches, 539 assists, 144 digs Class of 2013 Alumni Rachel Nieto – 20 matches, 151 digs Class of 2012 Alumni Jessica Vestal – 20 matches, 155 kills, 94 digs Congratulations to Xceleration's Class of 2017
Xceleration is proud to see its alumni move on to college. Good luck and we wish you well on your volleyball and educational journeys! Read more about our alums on current college rosters and those that were recruited to play college volleyball since 2008. |
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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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