D12 Volleyball Maitland/Apopka

08/25/2026

Nika (The Beast) 🇷🇺

~ She's smart, always knows where the openings are. She is so tall she does everything with ease.

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

D12 Elite. The next chapter has begun!

08/10/2026

Coaching isn’t about making athletes happy all the time. And it’s definitely not about creating the best volleyball player possible.

I want athletes to leave my gym better volleyball players, of course - but also more confident, resilient, curious, competitive, and capable of handling hard things.

That means I’ll be honest with you. I’ll let you fail. I’ll ask more of you when I know you have more to give. I’ll care about the person you are when you’re not on the court. I’ll want to win, while still keeping an eye on the player you could become years from now.

And I’ll always believe there’s room for volleyball to matter a lot without it having to be your whole life.

Might be controversial... but what else is new :)

I want you trying new techniques, taking risks and getting uncomfortable. If you’re never failing, you’re probably not learning anything new.

Your effort, engagement, attitude, communication, and how you treat your teammates matter to me just as much as your skill.

I’ll tell you what you’re doing well AND what needs to get better. Honest feedback is part of getting better.

Different athletes need different things from me. Fair coaching doesn’t always mean identical coaching.

There are too many levels, programs and paths for me to decide your ceiling at 12, 13 or 15. Keep learning, keep getting better and see where it takes you. I believe there's always a spot for you.

Not because you can’t do it. But because you may need to become undeniable in other areas of your game.

I want to compete, and I want to win. But I won’t sacrifice what could make you a better player next year just to make you more useful to me today.

Move differently. Learn different skills. Compete in different environments.

Train hard. Fuel your body. Recover. But go to the birthday party. Eat the cake. Spend time with your friends. Take a day off (or many!). Balance doesn’t make you less committed.

I want you to learn how to struggle, compete, communicate, sit on the bench, fail, respond... and then keep going.

08/06/2026

Club season does not officially begin until September. You can still join another club once you register for AAU for the 2026-27 season! We are looking for a passer and a hitter. 🏹

08/05/2026

Last night's parent meeting 12u

07/30/2026

* Affordable
* 18 years of coaching experience
* Fast and noticeable results

🏐 District 12 Volleyball Mini Club – Fall 2026

Our Fall Mini Club is designed to help young athletes build a strong volleyball foundation in a fun, positive, and challenging environment. Whether your athlete is new to the game or looking to take their skills to the next level, our program provides quality instruction for players of all experience levels.

Throughout the season, athletes will develop:

* Passing, serving, setting, attacking, and defensive skills
* Proper footwork and movement
* Volleyball IQ and court awareness
* Teamwork and communication
* Confidence through consistent training

Players will also have the opportunity to apply what they learn by competing in two one-day tournaments during the season.

Fall 2026 Tournament Dates

🏐 August 23
🏐 September 27

Program Cost

13–14 Mini Club: $200 (Includes two months of training and two tournaments.)

07/30/2026

Teens grow up to be adults.