CR Surge VBC

06/12/2026

I am proud to announce the coaching staff for CR SURGE VBC 2026-27 season:

U13 – Brylee Bruce and Braelyn Rosonke
U14 – Sydney Schmuecker and Avery Knoop
U15 – Maggie Lueck and Sydney Kleist
U16 – Jeff Spies and Selia Stein
U16 – Harlyn Heithusen and TBD
U17 – Sara Bearows and TBD
U18 – Rick Blackwell and TBD
In addition, Tori Niemeyer will be at practice to assist coaches and to work with players on an individual basis.

Thank you for coming to our tryout information page. Please read the information and then click register button to the right.

06/06/2026

Today is 2’s and tomorrow is 4’s. Head out to SandLot for the Best in the Midwest VB Tournament. No charge at the gate. Great opportunity to see some really good volleyball. Men’s and women’s tournaments going on right now.

05/16/2026

I am proud to announce the following coaches will be involved with the CR SURGE VBC Summer Training this year:

Sydney Schmuecker will be coaching summer training for her second year. Coach Sydney is entering her junior year at Mount Mercy University. She did not play volleyball this season due to injury. She played at Union High School, LaPorte City, Iowa. Sydney was a two year starter and was named to the IGHSAU State Volleyball All-Tournament Team her senior year. She served as the CR SURGE VBC U13 head coach this past season and worked with all middles and opposites in the CR SURGE VBC program.

Avery Knoop will be in her first year of coaching summer training. She was a four year starting setter at Union High School, LaPorte City, Iowa. She was an All-State player her junior and senior year. She coached the CR SURGE VBC U12 team and workd with all setters in the CR SURGE VBC program. She was a starting setter at Kirkwood Community College this past season. The team was ranked #1 in the nation for many weeks and ended #5 in the nation.

Maggie Lueck will be coaching summer training for her second year. Coach Maggie was a four year starter at Libero/DS for Cedar Rapids Prairie High School. She played at Kirkwood for two seasons as a starte at DS. The Eagles finished in the Top Eight in the nation those two years. Maggie will be entering her senior year at UNI this fall. Maggie has coached with CR SURGE VBC for two seasons after coaching with Adrenaline for one year.

Having the three coaches will allow me the opportunity to work with players on an individual basis to assist in correcting technique. The athlete to coach ratio is 5 to 1. This allow for individualized instruction thoughout the training session.

There are still one/two slots available for the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Monday/Wednesday sessions and eight slots available for the Noon session. The sessions begin June 9 at Elevate Sports. You can get more information and sign up at https://www.crsurgevbcamps.org/summer-training.cfm

Have a great day!

Rick Blackwell, Director

CR SURGE VBC

319-640-0715

CR Surge are held at GameOn SportsPlex in Marion, Iowa. CR Surge are led by President Rick Blackwell and additional coaches that are SoloSpike certified.

05/14/2026

Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested i playing with CR SURGE VBC.

Below is the site where you can find information regarding the CR SURGE VBC tryout information for the 2026-2027 season.

https://www.crsurgevbc.com/program/cr-surge-vbc-2026-27-tryouts/33332

The completion of the access ramps on Tower Terrace Road has made getting to and from our facility very easy saving 5-10 minutes a trip.

Why CR SURGE VBC?

1 - CR SURGE VBC is an established program that has been in business since 2017.

2 - Two coaches per team. Yes, this increases the cost some, but it also provides for stabilization for practices/matches.

3 - One practice facility. ALL teams practice on the same days (Monday and Wednesday). Times for practice vary by 15 minutes but ALL coaches have access to coaching all players. Our staff regularly works with one another to assist all players in the program.

4 - Consistent communication with parents and players from the coaching staff and the administration.

5 - We encourage athletes to be involved in school activities. Yes, conflicts may occur but we work through them.

6 - CR SURGE VBC supports the community with activities like singing Christmas Carols at nursing homes and providing clothing items for foster children.

Here is the url to read our Philosophy and Mission Statement:

https://www.crsurgevbc.com/about/about-us/41206

We wish you the best in tryouts and thank you for enjoying the wonderful game of volleyball. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Have a great day.

Rick Blackwell, Director/Coach
CR SURGE VBC
website: crsurgevbc.com
email: [email protected]
cell phone: 319-640-0715

The CR SURGE Volleyball Club will train young volleyball players in the development of the volleyball skills necessary to play the game, and the team concepts necessary to be successful on the court, of which, many become carry-over life-long skills to assist in being a valuable and contributing cit...

05/13/2026

Tryout information for CR SURGE VBC 2026-2027 season can be found at:

https://www.crsurgevbc.com/program/cr-surge-vbc-2026-27-tryouts/33332

04/20/2026

SandLot Sports CR is going to administer/supervise the summer sand volleyball leagues that have previously been run by CR SURGE VBC. Teams that already have been signed up through Ryzer will be contacted by SandLot Sports CR admins.

https://www.sandlotsportscr.com/youthleague

It has been a pleasure to administer/supervise the summer sand leagues since 2020. I wish everyone the best and continued growth in the volleyball world.

Sandlot Sports CR Youth Sand Volleyball Leagues in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

04/06/2026

What to do for the summer?

Play sand volleyball. Go to: crsurgevbcamps.org to sign up for 2 v2 and 4 v 4 leagues at Sandlot Courts located right behind Elevate Sports. Rosters are unlimited. Only one person signs up for their team.

Participate in summer volleyball training! I suggest the following:

CR SURGE VBC Summer Training: crsurgevbcamps.org

Please note: If another volleyball camp conflicts with the CR SURGE VBC Camp, you may attend that camp and then attend the Friday make-up sessions for CR SURGE VBC Training. The same holds true if you miss CR SURGE VBC Training due to vacations, school activities, etc.…

Mount Mercy University: https://www.mustangsvolleyballcamps.com/

Coe College: https://volleyball.coecamps.com/

Cornell: https://www.ramvolleyballcamps.com/

Kirkwood: https://www.kirkwoodeagles.com/fan-zone/...

Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.

Rick Blackwell, Director

CR SURGE VBC

319-640-0715

03/06/2026

CR SURGE VBC U12 is at Elevate Sports on Saturday!

03/06/2026

CR SURGE VBC U13 is at Coe on Sunday!

03/06/2026

CR SURGE VBC U14 is at Elevate Sports Sunday!