CR SURGE VBC

08/12/2026

The CR SURGE VBC Bowling gathering was a lot of fun. Players were able to reunite with teammates and meet the new players on their team. Parents were sharing hugs and stories while renewing their friendships and meeting new parents to the club. The pizza was pretty good, too.

08/10/2026

Getting ready for the golf outing October 18th. Plus each of the players will get one for the season.

07/02/2026

Tryouts are next week! Register and get info at:

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

06/21/2026

Additional tryout dates have been added to the CR SURGE VBC tryout schedule for players who cannot make the tryouts July 10, 11, and 13.
Here are those dates and times:
Monday, July 6 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 8 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
For a complete tryout schedule and to sign up for tryouts, please go to:

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

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...

04/28/2026

Congratulations Piper on signing with Grambling State to play volleyball. Keep living the dream!

04/28/2026

Congratulations to Piper Nelson on her signing to play volleyball at Grambling State University. It is a long way from Atkins, IA, but keep living the dream!