Cincinnati Volleyball Academy · Mason, OhioCVA · Mason, Ohio

Every athlete
has a next step.

One club. One clear path — from her first serve to her college highlight film.

Which one is she?

CVDA · No tryouts. No cliques.

Confidence before competition.

The S.T.A.R.S. and 6-week beginner programs are built for the girl who's never touched a volleyball — game-based, encouraging, and capped small so she's seen from day one. Most of our club athletes started right here.

Ages 6–124 & 6-week programsSchool-tryout prepNew sessions monthly
★★★★★

"My daughter recently started learning volleyball, and the experience has been wonderful. The coaches are knowledgeable, supportive, and truly care about the development of every player."— Anitha, CVA parent · Google review

See beginner programsHow we coach beginners
Clinics · Camps · Private lessons

Train with people who've done it.

Position clinics with Team USA gold medalist Jenna Hagglund-Wagner. An 8-week All Skills program with a written, week-by-week curriculum — capped at 12 athletes. Every offering has real dates, real prices, and a real register button.

Ages 6–18All positions1-on-1 lessons $60/hrCapped at 12
Browse this week's training
Club teams · National / American / Regional

Three team levels. One honest process.

Tryouts run like the flagship event they are: register online, know the fee, the process, and the full season cost up front, meet every coach before you commit, and get results through your family account.

10U–18U$60 tryoutSeason costs publishedOne standard: ALL IN
Go to the Tryout Hub
Explosion Athletics · In-house performance

Speed. Power. Jump.

Volleyball-specific strength, agility, and plyometric training inside our own facility — with a free baseline assessment so you can watch her vertical, speed, and strength numbers climb all season.

Ages 10–183 divisionsFree first assessment
Book the free assessment
This week · Every cap is real

This week at CVA

All training →
Position clinic · INTERMEDIATE

Setters Clinic

with Jenna Hagglund Wagner & Stu Hagglund · Ages Intermediate – Advanced

Jul 7 · Current 12U-14U · 6:00–7:30 PM

All skills · BEGINNER

All Skills Training

Ages 12 & Under · Ages 12 & Under

Mondays · Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu · choose your day(s)

Start here · BEGINNER

Little Passers

Ages 6–8 · 6-Week Series · Ages 6–8

Jul 20 → Aug 26 (Mon/Wed) · Mon/Wed 9:00–10:00 AM

Coach Channels · Verified by the club

You're not choosing a club.
You're choosing a coach.

So meet them properly — how they run practice, how they handle mistakes, how playing time is earned. Every coach page is written in their own voice and every badge is verified against club records.

★★★★★

"Her communication with parents is exceptional — timely, clear, and thorough before, during, and after each tournament. Out of all the coaches our kids have had across different sports, she stands out as one of the best."— Kelli, on Coach Megan · Google review

Reagan Allen — CVA coach
Reagan Allen
Head Coach · 14-Allen Black

There's one skill I never get bored of, and it's hitting.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ CPR/AED · ✓ IMPACTVisit Reagan's channel →
Jordan Fiasco — CVA coach
Jordan Fiasco
Assistant Coach · 14 Black

If you want to know what I like coaching most, it's defense.

✓ Background · ✓ CPR/AEDVisit Jordan's channel →
Brooklyn Leach — CVA coach
Brooklyn Leach
Head Coach · 16 Black

I'm Brooklyn Leach, and 16-Black is my team at CVA this season.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ CPR/AED · ✓ IMPACTVisit Brooklyn's channel →
Kelly Howland — CVA coach
Kelly Howland
Head Coach · 14 White

Kelly Howland here, three seasons at CVA and this year I've got 14s.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ CPR/AED · ✓ IMPACTVisit Kelly's channel →
Jen Dreher — CVA coach
Jen Dreher
Head Coach · 17 Red

There's one skill I never get bored of, and it's hitting.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ CPR/AEDVisit Jen's channel →
Rachel Stine — CVA coach
Rachel Stine
Head Coach · 14 Blue

Rachel Stine here, coaching 14-Blue National at CVA this season.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ IMPACTVisit Rachel's channel →
Emma Brehm — CVA coach
Emma Brehm
Head Coach · 15 Black

I'll talk about serve receive longer than anything else.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ CPR/AED · ✓ IMPACTVisit Emma's channel →
Craig Harmeling — CVA coach
Craig Harmeling
Assistant Coach · 14 Scarlet

I'm Craig Harmeling, and I've got 14-Scarlet at CVA this season.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ CPR/AEDVisit Craig's channel →
Nathan Thimme — CVA coach
Nathan Thimme
Assistant Coach · 16 Black

I love watching a player do something in March that she couldn't do in November.

✓ CPR/AEDVisit Nathan's channel →
BC
Brian Croston
Head Coach · 14 Scarlet

I'm Brian Croston, and if you want the short version, once the system clicks they stop thinking and just play.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ CPR/AEDVisit Brian's channel →
CB
Carson Berling
Head Coach · 13-American

My favorite thing in the gym is defense.

✓ Background · ✓ CPR/AEDVisit Carson's channel →
DD
Derrick Dreher
Assistant Coach · 14 Dreher Red

I'm Derrick Dreher, and I've got 14-Dreher at CVA this season.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ CPR/AED · ✓ IMPACTVisit Derrick's channel →
Ali Heinold — CVA coach
Ali Heinold
Head Coach · 14 Gray

I still lace up and play setter in adult leagues and on the beach because I love being right in the middle of the action.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ BackgroundVisit Ali's channel →
Ann Rush — CVA coach
Ann Rush
Assistant Coach · 12s

Sit through one of my practices and you'll work out my favorite thing to teach.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ BackgroundVisit Ann's channel →
AT
April Trimmer
Head Coach · 11-White

I love watching a kid do something in March they couldn't do in November.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ IMPACTVisit April's channel →
Coach Gégé — CVA coach
Coach Gégé
Head Coach · 15-Gold

I'm Coach Gégé.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ CPR/AED · ✓ IMPACTVisit Coach's channel →
Emma Kimpel — CVA coach
Emma Kimpel
Head Coach · 13-3

I'm Emma Kimpel, and I've got 13-3 at CVA this season.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ IMPACTVisit Emma's channel →
IK
Isabel Kays
Head Coach · 13-Black

I'm Isabel Kays.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ CPR/AED · ✓ IMPACTVisit Isabel's channel →
JC
Jeff Courtney
Head Coach · 14 White

I'll talk about serving longer than anything else.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ CPR/AED · ✓ IMPACTVisit Jeff's channel →
KoJak Wells — CVA coach
KoJak Wells
Head Coach · 11-Red-National & 12-Black

I'm KoJak Wells, second-season coach at CVA.

✓ Background · ✓ IMPACTVisit KoJak's channel →
Noah Gabriel Melendez Candelario — CVA coach
Noah Gabriel Melendez Candelario
Head Coach · 18-National & 14-2

I'm Noah Gabriel Melendez Candelario, and I've got 18-National at CVA this season.

Visit Noah's channel →
Patrick Ryan — CVA coach
Patrick Ryan
Assistant Coach · 17s

I'm Patrick Ryan, and if you want the short version: it pays off preparation more than raw athleticism, and I like coaching that.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ BackgroundVisit Patrick's channel →
Shyla Hall — CVA coach
Shyla Hall
Head Coach · 16 White

I'm Shyla Hall.

✓ SafeSport · ✓ Background · ✓ CPR/AED · ✓ IMPACTVisit Shyla's channel →
Meet the whole staff
23 coaches
The family account

One window into
her whole journey.

No more group-text archaeology. Sign in and see everything that matters — and nothing you have to chase.

Her exact tryout session — add her once, we compute her age group and show her session down to the hour
Picked for her — clinic recommendations matched to her age, level, and position, each with the why
One tap in — Face ID or an email link. No passwords, ever, for anyone
Her shortlist + the interest form — save clinics for later; 14U–18U placement starts right in your account

Coming this season: her team schedule in one tap, coach progress updates, and photos from her events.

Create your family account

Free · takes about a minute.

Visible to your family and her coaches. No one else.

4.7★ on Google · Every quote below is verbatim

CVA families, unfiltered

★★★★★

"She is much happier and more comfortable in her own skin."

"Coach Kent has changed my daughter's life. She came feeling nervous and not so confident — her skills have improved exponentially in just under a year. We saw improvements within weeks."

Pamela · CVA parent · Google review

★★★★★

"Her school coaches even asked how she improved so much in just a year."

"Thanks to the foundation she built at the clinics, our daughter made both her school volleyball team and the CVA national team. Her school coaches even asked how she improved so much in just a year."

N. · CVA parent · Google review

★★★★★This week

"Communication about schedules and tournaments is incredibly seamless."

"A perfect balance of high-level technical training and incredibly positive reinforcement… my child's confidence and skills have skyrocketed, and they look forward to every single practice."

Joe · CVA parent · Google review

★★★★★

"My daughter played there last season and we had such a wonderful experience. The directors, the coaches, and the atmosphere are all so positive — it really helped boost my daughter's skills and confidence."

Dorothi · 9 months ago

★★★★★

"The leadership staff treats these kids like family. They truly want your kids to be successful and will do anything to help."

Rachel · 10 months ago

★★★★★

"The improvement she made over the last 8 months has been significant. If you're looking for a competitive club that also cares about your daughter, CVA is it."

Mandy · 11 months ago

★★★★★

"Part of CVA for three seasons. It really feels like everyone we interact with just cares about the kids. Whenever any of us walk into the club, it just feels like home."

Andy · 11 months ago

★★★★★

"Out of all the coaches our kids have had across different sports, she stands out as one of the best. We couldn't have asked for a better first club experience."

Kelli · a year ago

★★★★★

"We love that the atmosphere is very positive and family oriented. Coach Kent has helped her grow as a player and is very encouraging and positive."

Lori · a year ago

★★★★★

"Coaches are POSITIVE and encouraging. The facility is clean and welcoming. The culture that is being built at CVA is impressive."

Larry · a year ago

★★★★★

"My daughter played at the National level. I was beyond impressed with the coaching she received. We love CVA and would highly recommend it as a well-established volleyball club."

Laurie · 2 years ago

★★★★★

"CVA has given my daughter and my family much more than a place to train. If you are looking for a competitive club with coaches who take the time to get to know your child, you are at the right place."

Sara · 2 years ago

★★★★★

"Kent and Beth Littlejohn are fantastic coaches, great leaders, and two of the kindest people… instilling morals and values that go above and beyond coaching."

Kelly · a week ago

★★★★★

"My daughter recently started learning volleyball, and the experience has been wonderful. The coaches are knowledgeable, supportive, and truly care about the development of every player."

Anitha · a month ago

★★★★★

"We had the pleasure of playing for coach Kelly and coach Jeff this past season. They are amazing. They have brought so much growth to my daughter this season!!"

Sandy · 3 months ago

★★★★★

"Great coaches and good culture to build volleyball skills in young athletes.All tournaments are very well organized!"

Nicole · 4 months ago

Read every review on Google →
2026–27 club season · Courts4Sports, Mason

Tryouts, without
the guesswork.

The fee, the process, the evaluators, and what to bring — published up front. Register online, check in with a QR code, and get results in your family account.

CVA · Tryouts Oct 17–18 & 24–25Oct 17
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Register for tryouts →

$60 tryout fee per athlete — one fee, every age group.

Offers go out through your family account — and when she accepts, she's officially ALL IN.

2026–27 Tryout Schedule

9U–10USat Oct 17, 9:00–11:00 AM · Sun Oct 18, 9:00–11:00 AM
Register
11USat Oct 17, 12:00–2:00 PM · Sun Oct 18, 12:00–2:00 PM
Register
12USat Oct 17, 3:00–5:00 PM · Sun Oct 18, 3:00–5:00 PM
Register
13USat Oct 24, 9:00–11:00 AM · Sun Oct 25, 1:00–3:00 PM
Register

Attend both sessions for maximum visibility. Pre-registration required; tryout fees are non-refundable. Arrive 20 minutes early. Courts4Sports, Mason.

What a season actually costs

We publish full season costs for every team level before you register — dues, tournaments, travel expectations, and what's included. You'll never learn a number in February you should have known in October.

National2 practices/wk · national travel tournaments · full breakdown published
American2 practices/wk · local + select travel · full breakdown published
Regional2 practices/wk · local tournaments only · full breakdown published
See the full tryout schedule above →
One roof · Everything she needs
53K
Square feet of training space
11
Volleyball courts
15+
Years of CVA families
1
In-house performance gym

Courts4Sports · 854 Reading Rd, Mason, Ohio

Built for trust · By design, not by promise

What we'd want if she were ours

Everything parent-visible

There are no private messages between coaches and athletes on this platform — anywhere, ever. Every interaction happens where you can see it.

Verified means verified

SafeSport, background screening, and CPR/AED badges appear on a coach's page only when confirmed against club records — and they expire when the certification does.

Straight answers up front

Prices on every offering. Playing-time philosophy on every coach page. Season costs published before tryouts. No surprises in February.

ALL IN — Train, Compete, Grow
The 2026–27 standard · One gym, one direction

All in. All around.

ALL IN doesn't mean every family makes the same commitment — National, American, and Regional teams each fit differently, on purpose. It means that once you choose the team that fits your athlete and your family, we all show up ready to do our part. All four of us:

LeadershipWe set the standard — and every decision keeps athletes at the center.
CoachesPrepared, purposeful, and invested in each athlete's growth — accountability that builds confidence.
AthletesBring effort. Stay coachable. Make your teammates better — especially when it's hard.
FamiliesCheer for effort, growth, and teamwork — not just points and wins.

ALL IN is not about being perfect. It's about being committed. Read the full ALL IN philosophy →

Our S.E.R.V.E. values · How we operate

Champions are built
through character.

We're bringing back what volleyball clubs were meant to be — a place where young athletes develop amazing skills, strong character, and actually enjoy the game. When excellence and joy work together, you get championship performance.

SStewardshipWe take care of the gifts, talents, and trust you place in us.
EExcellenceExcellence in character, pursued with the same intensity as excellence in volleyball.
RRelationshipsAthletes, families, and coaches who genuinely care for one another.
VValuesIntegrity. Respect. Perseverance. How we operate — not words on a wall.
EEmpowermentSkills, confidence, and character that serve her long after volleyball ends.

Why "S.E.R.V.E."

The serve is the one skill in volleyball completely in your control — and it starts everything. You serve alone, but you serve for your team. That's the whole idea, on the court and off it. Read the full S.E.R.V.E. philosophy →